After the ceremony, the couple traveled in the 1902 State Landau carriage back to Buckingham Palace, where they kissed (twice!) for the cheering crowds and royal-watchers around the world from the palace balcony. An afternoon luncheon followed, and then a second reception (with another Alexander McQueen gown) later that evening.
The next day, William and Kate, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, left Buckingham Palace by helicopter for a private weekend in an undisclosed location. The honeymoon would come a bit later.
Fresh from their honeymoon, Prince William and Kate took on their first royal duties as newlyweds: meeting with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The royal couple met the president and first lady at Buckingham Palace as part of the Obamas' two-day state visit to Britain at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal newlyweds return to the Buckingham Palace balcony - the same spot where they kissed for the crowds on their wedding day - to participate in the Trooping the Colour ceremony, the official celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday.
The busy weekend also found William and Kate heading to Windsor, England, to celebrate Prince Philip's 90th birthday with other members of the royal family.
The dress Kate wore during the gathering - a cap-sleeved, caramel-colored frock by British retailer Reiss that retailed for $340, sold out online hours after photos hit the Internet - and it wouldn't be the last time she sparked a shopping frenzy.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge received a rousing welcome at every stop. Trip highlights included the couple celebrating Canada Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, making lobster souffle in Montreal, racing in dragon boats on Prince Edward Island, canoeing in the Northwest Territories and donning cowboy hats at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta.
The royal couple departed Canada following their nine-day tour, and traveled to California for a three-day visit in the Los Angeles area. It was Kate's first visit to the United States.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's stay included meeting with British and American entrepreneurs, a polo match in Santa Barbara, a visit to an inner-city school in downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row area and job fair for military veterans, but the highlight was the star-studded, black tie BAFTA Brits to Watch gala at the Belasco Theater. For that event, Kate donned a stunning lavender gown by Alexander McQueen, while William looked dapper in a double-breasted tuxedo.
The former Kate Middleton takes on her first charity role as a royal. She's officially named a patron of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. Her position was approved at a board of trustees meeting on Sept. 29.
The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry is used to raise funds for causes that the princes (and now, Kate) support.
A whole year has passed since The Royal Wedding - and we thought it would be the perfect excuse to take a regal trip down memory lane and look at every photo of Kate and Wills ever. We doubt the royal couple's own photo album is this comprehensive
"She bought the Jesire dress from here - we remember having it in and were really excited when we saw Kate on TV wearing it," a shop assistant told Grazia. "None of the Middletons have ever come into the store though, so Kate must have a secret shopper. Whoever it is, we hope she contunues shopping here!" The boutique, close to Kate's family home in Bucklebury, is also a favourite of Sarah Ferguson, who used to send one of her aides there on bargain hunting trips. And this isn't the first time Kate's demonstrated decidedly thrifty behaviour. She's famously fond of the Great British High Street, and has been seen re-wearing outfits on more than one occasion. Plus, according to Grazia, that blue Missoni coat that she wore during the Fortnum & Mason visit last week was actually picked up at an outlet store in Bicester Village. (We DID think high-end Italian designer was a tad out of character, now it makes sense.)
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