TIMING OF CEREMONIAL EVENTS
Between 3:15AM and 4:45AM |
The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey. |
From 4:50AM | Governors-General and Prime Ministers of Realm Countries, the Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey. |
5:10AM | The Bridegroom and Prince Henry of Wales leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:15AM. |
5:20AM | Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace. |
5:20AM | Mrs. Michael (Carole) Middleton and Mr. James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:27AM. |
5:25AM | Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:30AM. |
5:35AM | The following Members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:40AM:
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5:38AM | The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:42AM. |
5:40AM | The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:45AM. |
5:48AM | The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:55AM. |
5:51AM | The Bride, accompanied by Mr. Michael Middleton, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey. |
6:00AM | The Marriage Service begins. The Marriage Service will be relayed by audio speakers along the Route. |
6:15AM | The Carriage Procession of the Bride and Bridegroom with a Captain’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen’s Procession with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace. |
6:30AM | The Bride’s Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace. |
6:40AM | Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace. |
From 6:40AM | Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace. |
7:25AM | The Queen and the Bride and Bridegroom, together with their Families, appear on the Balcony. |
6:30PM | Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. (similar to a US flyover) |