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Steeped in more than a thousand years of history, BấmWestminster Abbey has hosted 15 Royal

weddings.

On April 29th it will be the focus of billions around the world for it's sixteenth - the marriage of Prince
William and Catherine Middleton.

So what will you see, and where?

It's after the wedding that you will get the best views of the couple as they leave Westminster Abbey in
an Bấmopen top carriage to BấmBuckingham Palace

The journey is due to start at about 12:15.

It should take between fifteen and twenty five minutes.

They'll first travel past the BấmHouses of Parliament and BấmBig Ben through the crowds on
Parliament Square.

From there they'll head up alongside the government buildings of Whitehall.

Just ahead - the royal bride and groom will pass the Cenotaph where as King, William will one day
lead the country in remembrance.

Then they'll pass the gates of BấmDowning Street.

The Camerons are wedding guests but will also host a street party later in the day.

Here the crowds are expected to be huge - the advice is arrive early and by public transport.

After passing the Ministry of Defence the BấmState Landau carriage turns left through Horse Guards
Arch - momentarily disappearing from view before arriving on Horse Guards Parade, most familiar as
the location from where the Queen watches the annual Trooping the Colour.

From here it's onto the bottom of the Mall and in front of them the Duke of York memorial - where the
biggest crowds of all are expected. To their right is Admiralty Arch, but the Royal couple will turn left
towards Buckingham Palace.

As they head along the road that's home to so many grand occasions they pass the statues of King
George the Sixthand Elizabeth, the Queen Mother - William's great grandparents.

A poignant memorial to one of the happiest of royal marriages.

Half a million or more are expected to see the newly-weds from the Mall.

The crowds are expected to spill into neighbouring St. James Park and Green Park.

They'll also watch the couple pass St. James Palace - nerve centre of this wedding

It's from here - inside William's private office - that much of this day has been planned.

Next door is BấmClarence House, home to the Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
and where Prince William lived as a single man.

Ahead of them - their final stop. Buckingham Palace and perhaps the most prizedvantage point of the
day.

If they stick with tradition - expect a moment of history: The balcony and the kiss.

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