
Prince William and Catherine Middleton sealed their wedding vows with a traditional kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace Friday, as millions in London and around the world roared their approval. The short peck — and a longer smooch a couple of minutes later — followed a glittering service at Westminster Abbey in which the prince and the newly created Duchess of Cambridge were pronounced husband and wife. They took their vows at about 11:15 am (6:15 am ET) with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, officiating. The prince, 28, dressed in the resplendent red tunic of the Irish Guards, appeared to initially struggle to get the ring, made of Welsh gold, onto the elegant, tiara-bedecked Middleton's finger. William said "I will" in a clear confident voice, when asked if he would "love, comfort, honor and keep" Middleton. She appeared slightly emotional as she repeated her vows. The prince was spotted winking at his new bride — the first "commoner" to marry a prince in close proximity to the throne in more than 350 years — after they exchanged vows. today.msnbc.msn.com today.msnbc.msn.com TODAY.com is a production of msnbc.com © 2011 msnbc.com
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