It’s been a while since the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The couple tied the knot on Friday, April 29 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London.

So much has happened in the 13 years they’ve been married, including the accession of King Charles III.

The couple, formerly known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are now The Prince and Princess of Wales, the UK’s future King and Queen, as well as parents to three young children.

Here, we give you a big dose of nostalgia as we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from their royal nuptials…

1. Pippa’s bottom
We’ll get the obvious one out of the way – little sister Pippa Middleton risked stealing Kate’s thunder before she’d even hit The High Altar in Westminster Abbey. And it’s all thanks to her shapely behind.
As Pippa emerged from the wedding car and carried sister Kate’s train as they stepped into the Abbey, the world was given the perfect shot of Pippa’s pert bottom in her figure-hugging maid of honour’s outfit.

Designed by Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen and the same designer behind Kate’s gown, it left nothing to the imagination when it came to Pippa’s rear and she was a firm fixture in the press for weeks thanks to the frenzy it created.

Pippa became the most eligible – but not single – lady in London, being dubbed ‘her royal hotness’. And it even sparked copycats getting ‘Pippa Middleton bum’ lifts.

Pippa admitted the attention her posterior received was ‘unexpected’ – but she’s still got the dress safely tucked away in her wardrobe in case her children one day wish to see it.

‘It was completely unexpected,’ she admitted in an interview on US TV show Today after the wedding. ‘You know, I think the plan was not really for it to be a significant dress, really just to sort of blend in with the train.

‘I suppose it’s flattering. It’s actually still in my wardrobe at home. I haven’t worn it since. But I think I’ll just keep it there.

‘I think it’s the sort of thing that I’m sure I’ll bring out if someone wanted to see it or my children one day want to see it. Then I’ll show them. It’s tucked away.’

2. The first glimpse of the bride
Kate and her family stayed at five-star The Goring Hotel the night before the royal wedding.

Situated on a side street a short walk from Buckingham Palace and just over a five-minute drive to Westminster Abbey, Kate only had a short journey to her groom on the morning of her wedding.

Screens had been set up surrounding the hotel’s entrance to protect Kate’s privacy as she exited the hotel, but cameras managed to catch a short glimpse of the bride in her veil as she maneuvered her dress into her waiting car before making the journey to her groom.

As the car left The Goring, a beaming Kate and her father, Michael Middleton, waved to crowds who had gathered along the route. It was the perfect way to build the excitement for the special day.

Kate’s arrival at The Goring Hotel the evening before also sparked a great deal of interest too, with media and fans gathered on the street to wish her well.

This article is regularly kept updated with the latest royal news.

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