House of Windsor

A bride, Meghan Markle, walks down the center of the aisle of a church. Her long white train drags beside her. Around her, everyone is standing.

Sealed with a kiss: royal wedding draws tens of thousands in Windsor

Lifestyle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed in a glittering ceremony televised to millions.

Queen Elizabeth Marks 60 Years as Monarch with Diamond Jubilee

Celebrating 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth II

Conflict & Justice
The World

From the royal wedding to riots, a swift downturn for the UK

Conflict & Justice

A Nigerian Royal ‘Mum’ On The Royal Wedding

The Dress: Fit for a Future Queen?

By now 2 billion people have seen “The Dress” that Kate Middleton managed to keep secret until today.  So what’s the verdict? British fashion designer Caroline Castigliano has experience dressing royals, and is dressing the friends of the happy couple today. She speaks to us from Buckingham Palace.      

Royal Wedding Pomp and Ceremony in Westminster Abbey

The countdown is over: this morning, after months of anticipation, Britain’s Prince William is marrying Kate Middleton.  The wedding is in progress right now.  And all this morning, we’ll be bringing you live updates from both sides of the pond.  We go first to Buckingham Palace where we’re joined by the BBC’s Laura Lynch and Paddy O’Connell.  And for […]

Prelude to a Royal Wedding

The final run-up to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding is in full swing. Are the flowers arranged just so? Is the guest list finalized and the seating arrangement appropriate? We check in with veteran BBC broadcaster Dan Damon, to get a preview of the noble affair taking place Friday.  

The World

The wedding and the mood in Britain

Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s Laura Lynch examines how the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is lifting the British out of the doldrums caused by the economic slump.

Royal Wedding Fever Spreads

Five thousand police officers will be on duty this Friday to ensure the royal wedding is a “safe, secure and happy event.” That compares to eight thousand members of the foreign press in London. The BBC’s Nick Higham reports on the preparation for the global event as news organizations are preparing for their live coverage […]