Royal Wedding 2011: Countdown Underway (LIVE UPDATES)

The countdown to the Royal Wedding is underway. (Scroll down for a countdown clock.)

Kate Middleton stepped out Thursday evening in a printed dress, as the public got one last look at her before the big day. The ceremony is slated to begin at 6 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Goodbye!

And, with 1 million people crowding the Mall in London and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge off somewhere celebrating, we bid you a fond farewell. Check back with us if and when the next royal ties the knot! And don't forget to check our royal wedding page throughout the day for the latest coverage.

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"Hey, They Want Me To Kiss You Again." "Oh, Go Ahead Then."

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Wills and Kate depart. And that about wraps it up!

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And now, the military flyover. There go the planes!

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FIRST KISS

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They Kiss Again!

Unprecedented?

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THE KISS

That was quick!

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They are on the balcony, with the family arriving behind them.

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HERE THEY COME

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KISS IN UNDER 1 MINUTE

says "Today" show.

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The crowds are crazy!

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William's Last Name

Wondering what Prince William's last name is? We've got the answer right here!

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The Kiss Countdown Begins!

"Today" leads the way. It's in about 12 minutes, people!

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Soldiers marching, bells ringing, newscasters talking. Basically, we're waiting for that kiss!

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ICYMI: the wedding ceremony, as it happened.

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The Bells

Our style editor informs us: those bells you're hearing? They will ring for three hours, and are being pulled by real live humans.

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Now the Queen, Charles and Camilla alight from their carriages. Up next: the lunchtime reception.

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Wills And Kate Get Out Of The Carriage

Or, as a CBS resident Brit says, they "alight" from it.

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Just horses, carriages, waving and cheering. Everyone headed to the Palace.

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The Queen And Harry In Their Coaches

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Queen In A Coach

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip are now in a coach of their own.

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They're In The Carriage!

En route to the Palace.

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As they exit the Abbey, we finally hear the cheers of the public.

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William and Kate arrive back from signing the marriage register. Kate curtsies to the Queen, and then the newlyweds walk back down the aisle.

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Coming Up Next

According to the official schedule: in about ten minutes, William and Kate emerge from the Abbey and leave for Buckingham Palace in the carriage. Between 7:15 and 8:25, everyone arrives at the Palace. At 8:25, the new couple appears on the balcony...and kisses. Stay with us for these moments, won't you?

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The "Today" show's resident Brit says that the open carriage the Duke and Duchess will be traveling to Buckingham Palace in is "very comfortable."

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Pippa hoists Kate's train, and the Duke and Duchess are led away. The TV people say they will now get a private moment with each other.

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"God Save The Queen"

The Queen does NOT sing as everyone sings to her.

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Another hymn, another prayer. Here's Charles, Camilla, Harry, and an earnest-looking David Cameron singing.

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Comments

[Ergon]

09:10 AM on 04/29/2011

What a beautiful ceremony! The singing was gorgeous.
And congratulations to the bride and groom!

[Assumed Name]

07:32 AM on 04/29/2011

Well, that was fun; have a good day, all!!

[Assumed Name]

07:19 AM on 04/29/2011

The sermon was inspiring...v. nicely done.

[Parade Keegan]

07:13 AM on 04/29/2011

I missed it, did they kiss?

[Assumed Name]

07:18 AM on 04/29/2011

...I don't think so...but they will. ;)

[Parade Keegan]

07:29 AM on 04/29/2011

Oh, I'll bet they already have ;-) but did they kiss in church?

[Parade Keegan]

07:31 AM on 04/29/2011

Ah ha, the news just said that we the audience will see them kiss for the first time when they come out on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. I'm all a twitter with anticipation :-)).

[skialethia]

07:10 AM on 04/29/2011

Wow! I love the sound of the Abbey's bells!

[CynAnne]

06:56 AM on 04/29/2011

Heehee...as Harry and Catherine's brother were leaving the church, they both looked like schoolboys, more than ready to escape the confines of their collars and suits...! ;)

[CynAnne]

07:05 AM on 04/29/2011

Correction: They weren't actually leaving, just exiting from the rear door to prepare for the now-arriving procession...here they come! Huzzahs and Salutations!!! :)

[SophiaFlorere]

06:37 AM on 04/29/2011

Beautiful scriptures and very christian service. I'm glad.

[intellifran]

06:35 AM on 04/29/2011

Okay, so what is this Duke and Dutchess business? Does this mean he's not in line to be King? This royalty business is so confusing.

[skialethia]

06:56 AM on 04/29/2011

The titles are a gift from the Queen and it's common for heirs to the Crown to receive titles of Duke and Duchess.

[CynAnne]

06:58 AM on 04/29/2011

There are about a dozen additional titles, handed down through the ages, that are bestowed upon the Prince....besides Prince, of course. Hope that helps, Intellifran. :)

[Assumed Name]

06:30 AM on 04/29/2011

...amazing architecture.

[Assumed Name]

06:29 AM on 04/29/2011

...the little guys singing are adorable!!!

[Assumed Name]

06:25 AM on 04/29/2011

Hmmm...no end of attractive brothers...

[SophiaFlorere]

06:24 AM on 04/29/2011

Gorgeous!

[CynAnne]

06:24 AM on 04/29/2011

The way Catherine and Wills kept looking at each other and smiling when she arrived at the altar was SO adorable - I just wanted to hug the beautifully-appointed stuffing out of both of them...! ;)

[Parade Keegan]

06:24 AM on 04/29/2011

I'm not "feeling" princesses Eugenie and Beatrice's hats but kudos for being fashion forward.

[Parade Keegan]

06:20 AM on 04/29/2011

I feel like a serf! LOL