The Big Day!!

I went out at 7.30 this morning and walked to Westminster Abbey then along to Horseguard's parade, down the Mall and along to Buckingham Palace. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing, every nationally is  represented, everyone is dressed up, waving flags, it really is such a great party atmosphere. I really didn't think I would get so caught up in it all but because we are staying just around the corner I have seen it as a wonderful photography opportunity. Thank you all for indulging me even if you have had enough of it all, I promise these are the final shots!
 Westminster Abbey, this is as close as I could get due to the crowds.
 Horseguard's Parade - they will travel through this archway




 Obama is being represented!

 The balcony!! this is as close as I could get.
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24 comments:

  1. BarefootedMama29 April 2011 at 09:24

    wow how exciting to be that close!

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  2. Rick Forrestal29 April 2011 at 11:25

    Oh Justine, you are THERE. You're helping us be there, too. These pictures are so special. I'm watching the ceremony RIGHT NOW.

    We're with you, Justine. Have a blast!

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  3. Sandra Lundy29 April 2011 at 11:40

    How wonderful that you are able to be so close! I love all the photos!

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  4. elena nuez29 April 2011 at 12:13

    voy a por mi sombrero!
    me encanta el plan!!!

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  5. Little Mochi29 April 2011 at 13:07

    That must have been exciting to be there in person and so close ;) My girls loved looking at your photos, thanks again for sharing!

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  6. Carol Blackburn29 April 2011 at 13:09

    Oh my Justine, you are brave to travel through the crowd with your camera. Did those Queens post specifically for you? I love the masks although not good for security; I'm surprised they are allowed. Tell my President we've got tornado damage to deal with back home and get his keister back to the USA.

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  7. Anonymous29 April 2011 at 13:36

    Great pictures, Justine! The excitement must have been overwhelming. Thanks for sharing.

    Becky Sue

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  8. Anonymous29 April 2011 at 13:43

    Just finished watching it on tv. It was wonderful. 10.43pm here in Melbourne Australia. Charmaine

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  9. colorchic29 April 2011 at 14:25

    Thanks for sharing all the excitement! I Tivo'd the wedding and will watch it later this morning. Oh I wish I could have been there. What a happy time for everyone!

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  10. Holli29 April 2011 at 15:07

    I love it Justine... thanks for showing us what you're seeing... how fun!!

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  11. Becca29 April 2011 at 15:20

    You certainly got some great shots! I was wondering if you were going to walk down there, and when I woke up I checked your post first! I'm sitting here this morning looking at your photos, and watching the recorded coverage, oh and of course drinking tea straight from Buckingham Palace! Thank you! :-)

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  12. gina29 April 2011 at 15:24

    Oh my, what a wonderful party you have going there...thanks for sharing these great shots! What a fun event for photographers!

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  13. Angie Willis29 April 2011 at 17:26

    How wonderful to be so close. I should think the atmosphere was amazing. What I saw of it on television was absolutely wonderful and she looked just gorgeous and they both looked so at ease with each other. So different from Charles & Diana's wedding.

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  14. Rosie Grey29 April 2011 at 18:29

    Thanks so much for sharing these, Justine - wonderful photos showing the atmosphere in London!

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  15. kiwibok29 April 2011 at 18:36

    And what a beautiful day it was! Lovely shots xo

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  16. SKCPhotos29 April 2011 at 18:56

    Super shots. I don't think I would have braved the crowds. Was glad I made it back from my morning walk just as Kate was making her way to the Abbey.

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  17. MarieElizabeth29 April 2011 at 19:08

    Such wonderful shots! It looked like a very good day from the TV coverage here. I wish the TV folks would have talked less, but besides that, it we could really feel and hear the love. I'm so glad things went so well and hope it is a sign of great things to come. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Unknown29 April 2011 at 21:08

    Your have some great shots here girly.. How exciting to be there right in the middle of such a wonderful celebration.. Thanks for sharing it with us.. Yep, I watched on the telly early this morning..

    Hugs, Linda

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  19. Lisa Gordon29 April 2011 at 21:41

    Caught just a bit of this this morning on television before going to work. How lucky you were to be able to capture these.
    Thank you for sharing them here.

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  20. Kirstin30 April 2011 at 13:51

    Oh Justine, this is such a fantastic post! Lucky you!

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  22. Anonymous30 April 2011 at 15:35

    I'm ashamed to admit that I just learned who William and Kate were yesterday haha. Nice candid shots of the crowd though.

    Oh and I bailed on Flickr and re-branded and designed my site with my name now. http://andrewfreels.me

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  23. Anonymous30 April 2011 at 17:34

    Loved them all!
    I was hoping for one more. William and Kate on the balcony. :)
    I recorded the wedding and watched it last night. Westminster Abbey is gorgeous!!!!
    Kate looked so pretty. Loved her sister's dress.

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  24. TheChieftess2 May 2011 at 18:22

    How fun to be there in person!!! Loved all the pomp and circumstance!!! And the hats!!! Do women really wear hats in England other than at Royal weddings???

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