They’re golden
A fairy-tale romance, yes, but the union of Will and Kate is also an economic juggernaut, moving product and reviving industries
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Prince William
The gown dilemma
It’s not just Kate Middleton’s big day. It’s her biggest fashion test.
The ring’s cycle
Princess Di chose the stone that her son’s new fiancée wears with pride
A common occurrence
Prince William isn’t unusual in wedding a commoner—royals just don’t marry royals anymore
PHOTOS: The pageantry of the past
Over the last century, royal weddings have become grand public spectacles. Thousands gather to watch shows of uncommon refinement—and ordinary optimism.
Learning from past mistakes
Why William and Kate’s royal marriage may actually work out
Date nights
From ‘wobbles’ to wedding plans: William and Kate meet, break up and make up
A man in uniform
William hasn’t got his military duds dirty yet, but they still matter—and will on the big day
The call of the aisle
Will and Kate will likely follow in family footsteps, wherever they choose to tie the knot
A great and important moment for Canada as well
British Prime Minister David Cameron called the engagement between William and Kate “a great day for the country.”