Interesting royal wedding facts, figures and snippets of information.

Police raid royal wedding 'anarchists'

After police carry out a raid on a squat in Camberwell, Labour MP John McDonnell, demands to know why similar action has been carried out in his constituency of Hayes and Harlington and across London.

British expats bet on nuptials

British expats ‘can't get enough’ of royal wedding bets

British bookmakers are taking bets on virtually every feature of the royal wedding, with many saying that British expats are among their most enthusiastic customers.

Emilia Wickstead on dressing the royal guests

The young designer has been busy designing outfits for royal wedding guests, including India Hicks, who was a bridesmaid at Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales's nuptials.

BY Sophie de Rosee | 28 April 2011

Royal wedding: The history of Westminster Abbey

When Prince William and Kate Middleton say their marriage vows at Westminster Abbey it will be the biggest moment of their lives to date – but the wedding will simply be another chapter in the long distinguished history of the church.

Royal wedding: David Cameron reveals gift

Prime Minister David Cameron discloses what he has bought Prince William and Kate Middleton as a wedding present.

Couples take 3 years to pay wedding bills

Couples take almost three years on average to pay off their wedding bills, it has been revealed.

Live video coverage of the royal wedding

Watch the unfolding events of Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day including the ceremony, the royal wedding procession and the much anticipated Buckingham Palace balcony kiss

See-through dress designer cashes in on Kate

Charlotte Todd cashes in on Kate Middleton

Charlotte Todd, the girl who designed the see-through dress that made Prince William fall for Kate Middleton, launches her fashion label on the eve of the royal wedding. BY Belinda White | 28 April 2011

Royal wedding poem: the verdict

There is a pleasing universality about Carol Ann Duffy’s poem Rings.

Poet laureate pens a poem for the Royal wedding

The poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy has faced the daunting task of writing a poem for the big day. How did she fare? Have past poet laureates lived up to the task?

Royal wedding campsite anger

28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding: plans for campsite on Clapham Common spark anger

Eleven Events' managing director Conor Nolan says the royal wedding Clapham Common campground will have a real community feel, but locals like Friends of Clapham Common's Melanie Oxley are not convinced.

Royal wedding party 'crisis' as bunting stocks run low

Patriotic shoppers resorted to fighting in supermarkets today as supplies of bunting across the country ran low.

British eccentrics join wedding party

28 Apr 2011

British eccentrics look forward to royal wedding as atmosphere builds

On the streets of central London, the excitement is palpable on the eve of Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding day.

Queen to leave guests free to party at Buckingham Palace

28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding: Queen will leave younger royals free to party at Buckingham Palace after reception

The Queen will leave Buckingham Palace after hosting a lunchtime reception for the bride and groom - leaving the younger wedding guests free to let their hair down.

Power surges: How the royal wedding compares with other events

Royal wedding music: 'There won't be a dry eye in the house'

Every detail has been chosen with care, even the final complicated peal of bells.

Royal wedding: police raid London squats amid protest fears

Police have been accused of taking ''disproportionate'' action ahead of the royal wedding after a string of squats were raided on the eve of the big day.

Royal wedding weather: rain and thunder risk

28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding weather: live weather forecast for big day

Heavy showers could fall on the royal couple's much-anticipated balcony kiss today, forecasters warned.

Royal wedding: rehearsals and last-minute preparations in pictures

Christopher Kane scores royal wedding double-whammy

Christopher Kane rumoured to be dressing two leading ladies at tomorrow's royal wedding. Find out who else is dressing who.

BY Belinda White | 28 April 2011

Royal wedding: campers pitch-up for the big day

Many ardent royalists are already camping out on London's pavements to secure a top spot from which to watch the royal wedding.

Royal Wedding: power surge expected after vows

The Royal Wedding will cause a surge in electricity demand, with National Grid expecting 400,000 kettles to be boiled after Prince William and Kate Middleton have exchanged vows.

Ellie Goulding to perform at royal wedding reception

Chart singer is a favourite of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Royal wedding: Kate Middleton arrives at Goring Hotel

Bride-to-be Kate Middleton arrives with her family at the Goring Hotel, where she will be spending her last night ahead of the royal wedding.

Royal wedding: Syrian ambassador's invitation withdrawn

Syria's ambassador to London has had his invitation to the royal wedding withdrawn in the wake of controversy over his presence on the guest list.

Paul Mealor: The royal wedding composer

Welsh composer, 35, he’s been hailed as a new romanticist of classical music.

Bruce Oldfield is not Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer

Bruce Oldfield confirms that he hasn't been handed the royal commission, so who is left in the frame?

BY Olivia Bergin | 28 April 2011

Royal wedding music: listen to hymns and songs online

Listen to the music which will be played at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton after the couple release their official wedding programme.

Royal wedding: processional music revealed in order of service

Toccata, from Symphonie V by Charles-Marie Widor will be used as processional music to accompany Prince William and Kate Middleton's exit from Westminster Abbey.

George Michael's Royal wedding song

Wham! star releases cover of Stevie Wonder’s hit You and I as a free download to honour Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Best man Prince Harry joins Kate Middleton for last rehearsal

28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding: Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey for final rehearsal

Bride-to-be Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey today for her last rehearsal ahead of her wedding.

Royal wedding: the Order of Service in full

Here is the full Order of Service for the royal wedding at Westminster Abbey.

Royal wedding: Prince William and Kate Middleton choose popular hymns

The ancient walls of Westminster Abbey will reverberate to the sound of some of the most popular hymns written for a congregation to sing.

Royal wedding: Kate Middleton's brother James to give Bible reading

Kate Middleton's brother James will give the only reading at the royal wedding, declaring: ''Let love be genuine''.

Kate walks up aisle to Edward VII's coronation anthem

28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding: Kate Middleton will walk up aisle to Edward VII's coronation anthem

Kate Middleton will walk up the aisle to the dramatic sounds of a coronation anthem.

Royal couple 'incredibly moved' by public affection 28 Apr 2011

Royal wedding Order of Service: Jerusalem and Greensleeves to be played in Westminster Abbey

Prince William and Kate Middleton today released their wedding Order of Service, and said they have been ''incredibly moved'' by the public affection shown to them.

Royal wedding party: Cheap and cheering

The Royal Wedding party mood is an excuse to make your own decorations, says Maria Fitzpatrick

Kate and William: Romance and the Royals, Channel 4, review

You could tell that even David Starkey felt that there was something a little tacky about the programme he was presenting, says Benji Wilson.

Royal wedding: who's in the queue at the Abbey?