Royal Wedding liveblog

13:33 Well folks, that's it for the Royal Wedding liveblog. I hope you've enjoyed it...now let's all get drunk on Pimms and sing Rule Britannia.

13:30 I really really want Wills to defy convention and just dip Kate over for a massive tonguey snog. Go on lad.

13:29 Another kiss! Gosh you spoil us.

13:28 Can't hear a word Jake Humphrey is saying. Awkward.

13:27 A small kiss. What an anticlimax. Where's the orgy of snogging?

13:26 They're waving beautifully, years of training obviously.

13:25 Here they come!

13:22 There's a crazy lady with a hat with pictures of the Royal Family on. Getting impatient for the balcony kiss now.

13:17 All the crowds shown on TV are all pretty amiable so far. Where are the anti-royalists?

13:11 Fearne Cotton is talking to a man in a suit of armour. How eccentric we British are! Guffaw.

13:03 And now they're singing. Madness but cute madness. Out of key but we don't care.

13:02 The man from Rogue Traders is talking to an old man with Union Jack glasses. It doesn't get more exciting than this.

12:52 Edith Bowman is making cocktails with a crowd of people. And this is related...how?

12:49 Policemen gently kettle royalist crowds. No fire bombs here though.

12:48 What brilliant afros these soldiers have. Oh they're hats. If only they were afros.

12:45 Cut to American kids. More time filling.

12:42 Just saw a Malaysian flag in the background...slightly relevant I guess.

12:40 I forgive him though, because he's Simon Schama.

12:36 Simon Schama is here! Filling in the time with more banalities.

12:33 We're talking about fans' packed lunches now. Good lord.

12:33 Oh joy Fearne Cotton is reporting in the crowd. Banality ensues.

12:31 A whole load of coaches have arrived. Are there pensioners inside or something?

12:29 Into Buckingham Palace, playing God Save The Queen. Patriotism overflow.

12:26 OK we're ready for the balcony scene now. Will they kiss or not? Place your bets now.

12:23 Harry's stuck in the children's carriage. Bless.

12:19 I swear British policemen have the most ridiculous of all police uniform. No wonder no-one can take us seriously.

12:18 The Queen looking happy as usual in her carriage. Cheer up love.

12:17 They've entered the Horse Guard's Parade, and William and Kate must be tired of waving and saluting by now.

12:13 Let's just hope none of the horses bolt. That could be embarassing.

12:09 A carriage fit for any gypsy bride. But where are the fairy lights?

12:09 Here they come, emerging from the Abbey. Bells are ringing, fountains are flowing with wine, crowds are cheering.

12:07 Harry and Kate's sister are obviously meant to be. The best man always gets with the bridesmaid anyway, that's tradition right?

12:05 The Queen looks mildly happy as they go past down the aisle. That's as good as it's going to get from her.

12:05 Finally the happy couple has emerged, to triumphant trumpet fanfare.

12:03 What ARE they doing in there? Having a tea party?

12:01 More Facebook quotes: "They're heading into the Shrine of Edward the Confessor- wasn't he the gay one? Awkward." - Lawrence Anderson

11:56 David Cameron and Nick Clegg sitting together with their wives, looking as comfortable as a fish on a bicycle.

11:54 So they're officially married. They just need to sign the documents, but we're not allowed to see that. Instead we get Huw Edwards giving us a guided tour of Westminster Abbey accompanied by soaring classical music.

11:53 Kate's mum looks like she's just been led to the gallows. The Queen doesn't have to sing obviously.

11:52 God Save Our Queen - what a tune.

11:50 Marvellous. Spiffing. Top notch.

11:48 Davey C looks like he's about to cry. Or explode, either way he's putting a lot of effort into the song.

11:48 They're singing Jerusalem. I feel proud to be British.

11:47 The Archbishop of Canterbury has the most dulcet voice. I want him to read me a bedtime story.

11:40 All the choir boys have the same haircut. It's a little creepy.

11:39 Housemate: "Did he just say, 'and all the Libyans watching today?'"

11:36 The Queen looks asleep...someone nudge her.

11:33 "In a sense, every day is a royal wedding..." Well, no. Not really.

11:32 Awkward moment after the song where no-one's sure whether to clap or not. They don't.

11:29 The choir are singing 'This is the day' by John Rutter. The little boys are incredibly cute in their starched collars.

11:25 Facebook quote of the day: "Did Saruman just marry William and Kate?" - Ellie Holloway

11:23 Elton John and his partner singing along with gusto. Plus views of Nick Clegg and Kate's sister looking distraught. There's still Harry for you, don't worry.

11:22 Some insane hats in this church. I'm not sure God would approve.

11:20 Anyone else think the Archbishop's hat looks like he's just knocked it up out of cardboard?

11:18 Slight struggle to get the ring on there. Put your back into it Wills.

11:16 We're placing bets on how long it takes Kate to cry.

11:15 SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING. Oh a cough. Disappointing. I wanted Harry to stand up and yell "Because she's having my baby!"

11:13 Still can't shake the feeling that this is an Eastenders wedding. I'm expecting someone to faint/die/reveal a secret pregnancy.

11:11 Someone's got a hat that makes them look a bit like a unicorn. More screen time for her please.

11:10 It's getting a bit like Songs Of Praise, I want the lyrics to appear at the bottom of the screen.

11:09 Wills has seen Kate, he looks very pleased and they share small smiles. I've gone all gooey inside.

11:05 The music, the trees, the dress - it's all getting pretty emotional here.

11:04 Here comes Wills, looking very regal in red. Shame about the receeding hairline.

11:03 Kate is ready to go down the aisle. It's the moment every film and soap loves.

11:01 A Sarah Burton designed dress - poofy, lacey, long train, hair down, veil. She's softened even my cynical heart.

11:00 The big moment...she's arrived at Westminster Abbey.

11:00 From the small glimpse we've seen of it, Kate's dress is white and lacey. Breaking news as it happens people.

10:58 The amount of screaming going on, you'd think it was the Oscars. Red carpet, photographers, endless analysis on their outfits...yep, it's the Royal Red Carpet Show.

10:56 Cute bridesmaids! And little page boys who are obviously hating their outfits.

10:54 "Is she nervous? Well..of course she is." Thanks for that Huw.

10:53 Her hair is down, her hair is down. Now we can all rest easy now we know this.

10:52 Her wedding gown train is stuffed into the car onto her father's lap. Much like Big Fat Gypsy Weddings except without all the glitter and giant carriages.

10:51 A tiny glimpse of Kate getting into the car...Huw Edwards tries to make this small moment dramatic.

10:49 The Queen manages to get out of the wrong side of car leaving a footman holding the door open for no-one. Eccentric royals eh?

10:46 Posh car after posh car is going up the road to Westminster Abbey. The crowds are waving Union Jacks with enthusiasm but how will they fare after a few hours of it?

10:45 Camilla Parker-Bowles ascends the red carpet with Charles looking very military and regal. Not quite your turn yet Charles.

10:43 OK place your bets - is Kate going to be wearing a poofy or straight dress?

10:42 Here comes the Queen...in beautiful lemon yellow. Not trying to upstage Kate are we?

10:41 Hello and welcome to The Yorker blogs the Royal Wedding! Stay with us if you're in the library and need your fix of royal wedding mania.

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