It’s only been nine years, but the way time seems to crawl by these days, the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton on April 29, 2011, seems like a lifetime ago.
Today, we look back on on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their magical wedding day at Westminster Abbey in London. The happy couple are now the parents of three adorable children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Prince William is currently second in the line of succession for the throne of England, behind his father, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. Prince William’s mother Queen Elizabeth II is the current monarch.
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge leaving Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William exchanges rings with his bride Catherine Middleton in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and his new bride Catherine Middleton walk down the aisle at the close of their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William of Wales (R) waves to the crowds with his brother Prince Harry of Wales as they arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding.arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Reverend Richard Chartres, Lord Bishop of London reads from the pulpit, watched by Prince William and his new bride Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and his new bride Catherine Middleton walk down the aisle at the close of their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton stand at the alter during their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William takes the hand of his bride Catherine Middleton, now to be known as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, as they walk down the aisle inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William (top, centre) and Prince Harry greet guests inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Dave Thompson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge make their way to Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Roland Hoskins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge make their way to Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Roland Hoskins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and Catherine Middleton are seen at the altar during their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge make their way to Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Roland Hoskins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey after the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Paul Rogers - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wave on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and Catherine Middleton are seen at the altar during their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palce after the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Adrian Dennis-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey following their marriage ceremony, on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, his new bride Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton (L) take part in the service on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry wait for the arrival of Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William and Catherine Middleton during their Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge bows and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge curtsies in front of Queen Elizabeth II as they leave Westminster Abbey accompanied by his best man Prince Harry and the maid of honour Pippa Middleton during their Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge bow in front of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: (L-R) Prince Harry, Prince William Duke of Cambridge, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Michael Middleton inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: (R-L) Prince Harry, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Michael Middleton inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the service which was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and street parties are being held throughout the UK. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge take part in their wedding service on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry wait for the arrival of Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey – Nine Years Later
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry wait for the arrival of Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Clara Molden - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
