Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Britain's Royal Wedding Day Has Arrived VOA News April 29, 2011 Britain's Prince William (L) waves as he arrives with his brother Prince Harry at the West Door of Westminster Abbey for his wedding, in London on April 29, 2011. Photo: AFP Britain's Prince William (L) waves as he arrives with his brother Prince Harry at the West Door of Westminster Abbey for his wedding, in London on April 29, 2011. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: *Prince William places the wedding ring on Catherine Middleton's finger with the words, "With this ring, I thee wed, with my body I thee honor" *Prince William and Catherine Middleton exchange their wedding vows *Prince William says "I will". Catherine Middleton says "I will" ** Check bottom of page for more minute to minute developments MAIN STORY: Kate Middleton has arrived at Westminster Abbey for her wedding to Britain's Prince William, heir to the British throne. Her appearance relieves weeks of speculation about what dress she would choose. Her dress, designed by Sarah Burton, has long sleeves of lace, a "V" neckline with lace overlay, and a full skirt and long train. Her maid of honor, sister Pippa, is wearing a much simpler, form-fitting white dress. She walked the red carpet out to Kate's limousine to help her out of the car. Moments before Kate's arrival, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived for the ceremony. Like Prince William and Prince Harry earlier, they drew massive cheers from the throngs of onlookers gathered to witness the festivities. Some 1,900 guests are expected for the mid-morning ceremony. An estimated 2 billion viewers are expected to witness the event on television, the Internet, or other media. And hundreds of thousands of people are filling the streets of London for a glimpse of the royal couple. Among the guests are Australian swimming champion Ian Thorpe, British football (soccer) star David Beckham, and British music icon Elton John. Former Prime Minister John Major is also attending. Five thousand police officers have been deployed in London to handle the massive crowds. Police say they arrested three people late Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance and breach of the peace. The three were suspected of plotting to cause a disturbance at the wedding. The couple have said they are "incredibly moved" by the outpouring of affection toward them since their engagement last November, and have thanked the public for joining in the celebration of what they hope will be one of the happiest days of their lives. Buckingham Palace has announced that after they are married, William and Kate -- who will officially be known as Catherine -- will be given the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Latest images *For more information on the Royal Wedding, visit our [1]Special Report page UP TO THE MINUTE DEVELOPMENTS The royal wedding ceremony begins: "We are gathered here ..." Catherine Middleton's veil has been lifted as she and Prince William stand next to each other ** Bride Catherine Middleton, her hand placed above that of her father Michael Middleton walks down the aisle of Westminster Abbey to the singing of "I Was Glad". Behind her are four bridesmaids, Lady Louise Windsor, 7, the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8, Miss Grace van Cutsem, 3, Eliza Lopes, 3, William Lowther-Pinerton, 10, and Tom Pettifer, 8. **The dean of Westminster welcome bride Catherine Middleton as she prepares to walk down the aisle to marry Prince William. ** The bells of Westminster Abbey ring out, as bride Catherine Middleton steps out of the Rolls Royce, waving to the crowds, holding a small bouquet of white flowers, her veil held in place by a tiara ** Bride Catherine Middleton, accompanied by her father Michael Middleton, arrive at Westminster Abbey. ** Thousands of people burst into cheers as Catherine Middleton, the future Princess, waves from a Rolls Royce on her way to Westminster Abbey. * Catherine Middleton is ushered into a Rolls Royce Phantom VI, the clouds of the white train of her dress folded gently into the car around her. Middleton's face is covered in a long white veil **The Dean of Westminster welcome a smiling Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Westminster Abbey as the bells ring out over London. A royal fanfare by the state trumpeters announces the queen's arrival. **The Queen, dressed in yellow, and the Duke of Edinburgh depart for the Abbey amid a surge of cheers as the excitement builds along the streets of London The Prince of Wales and the Duchess Cornwall, traveling in their Rolls Royce, head toward Westminster Abbey to the cheers of thousands of fans waving flags Members of the extended British royal family, including the Duke of York, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, arrive as the bells peal out at Westminster Abbey. In the Abbey, members of different royal families, from Norway and Denmark to the Netherlands to Serbia, have joined the list of some 1,900 invited to attend the royal wedding The bride's mother and brother are on their way to Westminster Abbey in a Jaguar, with a motorcycle escort. Prince William and his best man Prince Harry walk down the aisle of Westminster Abbey, lined with trees brought in for the occasion Prince William, dressed in red and gold, with black trousers, and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey, as the bells of the Abbey ring out Crowds burst into cheers as Prince William is Driven to Westminster Abbey The Royal Cavalry, dressed in red and black finery, await to escort Prince William to Westminster Abbey, as excited crowds waving Union Jacks start chanting "We want Will!" Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at Westminster Abbey, holding hands with his wife. Elton John and his partner David Furnish are seated together, smiling. John sang at Lady Diana's funeral in 1997. References 1. http://www.voanews.com/english/news/special-reports/lifestyle/Royal-Wedding-118768979.html .