Westminster Abbey
With a history that dates back more than a thousand years, Westminster Abbey has played an important role in the life of the Royal Family, and has hosted 15 Royal weddings.
Read more about the Abbey's Royal history.
Decorations
The floral displays were created by London-based floral designer Shane Connolly. They featured seasonal growing and cut British flowers and trees, including six English Field Maple and two Hornbeam.
Bell Ringing
The Abbey's ten bells were rung prior to the wedding for up to half an hour. After the service a full peal of 5,000 changes were rung taking in excess of three hours. Full peals are rung on the Abbey's bells only for significant occasions. The ringers do this without a break and need to concentrate throughout.
Seating Plan
North Lantern
- Miss Middleton's immediate family and friends
- Prince William and Miss Middleton's friends
- The Spencer Family
South Lantern
- The British Royal Family
- Members of Foreign Royal Families
North Transept
- Prince William and Miss Middleton's friends
South Transept
- Governors General
- Members of the Diplomatic Corps
- Middleton Family friends
Stalls North
- Representatives of the Church and other Faiths
- Prince William and Miss Middleton's Friends
Stalls South
- Members of the Cabinet
- Prince William and Miss Middleton's Friends
North Nave
- Guests of the Prince of Wales
- Members of the General Congregation
South Nave
- Representatives of the Church and other Faiths
- Members of the General Congregation
