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Prince William Marries Catherine Middleton

April 29, 2011

Prince William, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and son of Charles, Prince of Wales, puts the ring on the finger of his bride, Catherine Middleton, during their wedding ceremony. More images of this event: Catherine and William Royal Wedding Pictures
Prince William Marries Catherine Middleton 2011

Prince William puts the ring on the finger of his bride, Catherine Middleton, during their April 29, 2011, wedding.

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Catherine Middleton, a commoner, became Her Royal Highness, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and presumably a future British Queen, with this ceremony, seen by billions around the world.

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