The universe's reaction to the royal wedding

By TOM LEONARD Coming to a halt: Despite the early start, thousands gathered in New York's Times Square to watch the ceremony on the big screens Proudly republican America predictably led the charge as the world celebrated the royal wedding with wall-to-wall media coverage and celebrations as far away as Antarctica and even outer space.The event drew an estimated two billion television viewers around the world, with many broadcasters scheduling royal-themed programmes long into the day. Some of the biggest names in US broadcasting, including Barbara Walters, Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer, had decamped to London in an operation comparable in scale...

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Happy and glorious: OFFICIAL Royal Wedding album is released

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Full over joy and not a care in the world: William and Kate smile broadly as they stand arm-in-arm in the official wedding album Clarence House today released the official Royal Wedding album that shows the beaming bride and groom in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.Prince William and Kate posed for the stunning photographs shortly after getting married in a moving ceremony that captivated the world yesterday.The newly-titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be lost in matrimonial bliss as they smiled for the traditional wedding day photo album taken by Hugo Burnand. No sooner had they arrived at Buckingham...

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What honeymoon? A weekend away then it's back to work for Wills on Monday

By Rob CooperNewly-weds: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace as they prepare to board a helicopter to fly off on their honeymoonWilliam and Kate spent first night together at Buckingham Palace Couple will go on honeymoon later - but date and destination is a secret Newlyweds expected to spend weekend at BalmoralNewlyweds William and Kate will not go on honeymoon this weekend - and Prince William will be back at work on Monday.The couple, who flew out of Buckingham Palace this morning, will spend the weekend together at a private location in the UK.William will return to his job as a search and rescue helicopter...

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Two kisses...two families coming together at last

By Paul HarrisWelcome to the Firm: The Middletons share the public's acclaim on the Buckingham Palace balconyHe is infamous for his bad jokes – and even on the Buckingham Palace balcony Prince Harry struck again. The 26-year-old quipped that his grandfather, Prince Philip, was dwarfed by Kate Middleton, who stood tall in three-inch heels alongside her prince. His stunning second sister-in-law Pippa, 27, did not appear amused – but she will need to get used to Harry’s humour. And at least she seemed happier talking to the Duke of Edinburgh, 89, who is renowned for his charm with beautiful women. Unimpressed: Three-year-old Grace van Cutsem fails...

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The eight-tiered Royal Wedding cake decorated with 900 symbolic sugar-paste flowers on Kate's request

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER The masterpiece: Fiona Cairns, stands next to the wedding cake that she and her team made for Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace They celebrated their love for each other today in a lavish Royal Wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey and this is the extraordinary cake that they enjoyed at the reception.Prince William and his bride Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, cut the first slice of the magnificent eight-tiered wedding cake this afternoon as they celebrated their marriage with friends and family. The confectionery masterpiece covered in cream and white icing...

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