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Kate Middleton was ‘overwhelmed’ at poignant wedding moment

Kate Middleton was shocked at life changing experience of marrying Prince William

Published May 01, 2026
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Kate Middleton was overwhelmed by the change in her status after marrying principal.

The Princess of Wales, who tied the knot with Prince William back in 2011, felt a sudden change in her life, first time she met the crowds on her wedding day.

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Speaking about the couple, lip reader Nicola Hickling told Daily Mail what went inside Kate’s mind:

Princess Kate then greeted the crowds, saying: “Look at everyone,” with William replying, “Yes, I can see, let's wave now as a married couple.”

The moment “briefly overwhelmed Kate” who said: “Oh gosh, we’re married.”

William then told Kate: “Ah, we'll be alright. Wave to everybody.”

“It was the most perfect, magnificent day, a real show of the best of Britain,” recalls royal commentator Richard Palmer of the couple’s wedding.

He tells Mirror: “Many people really felt like they knew William and Kate as individuals, and while the popularity of the royal family had fluctuated over Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the wedding between William and Kate really heralded a new era for the monarchy, and showcased the family at its very best.

“There was such an upsurge in interest in the royals at the time of their engagement, and this was the moment people wanted to see. They were a young and glamorous couple, and I think William being Princess Diana ’s son also added to the emotion of the day for many people.”

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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