Can you believe it's been five years since the day of the century royal wedding?
On Friday, April 29, 2011, many moons before the world became enamored with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton officially became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Her wedding to Prince William also served as the backdrop for one of the most iconic kisses and the world's formal introduction to Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton.
We could easily scroll through photos of the wedding party walking into Westminster Abbey, or the couple kissing on the balcony and waving to the slew of adoring fans, all day. But it's the details -- the shots of that adorable bridal party, or (our personal favorite) photos of the newlyweds driving off into royal matrimonial bliss in Prince Charles' vintage Aston Martin -- that really bring back the magic.
In honor of Will and Kate's fifth anniversary, relive all the glorious details below.
Kate having her dress adjusted. (AFP photo)
Kate Middleton arrives with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey.(AFP photo)
Pippa Middleton arrives with the flowers girls and page boys at Westminster Abbey.(AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate at the altar during their wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
Prince William and Kate at their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey. (AFP photo)
The couple exchanging rings at their ceremony. (AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate leaving Westminster Abbey after the wedding service. (AFP photo)
Prince Harry and Prince William greet a guest while waiting for the arrival of Kate. (Getty photo)
Prince Charles kisses the hand of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, before his son's wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
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Flower girls and page boys arrive at the royal wedding. (AFP photo)
Florists deliver flowers and plants to Westminster Abbey in preparation for the royal wedding. (AFP photo)
Florists deliver flowers and plants to Westminster Abbey in preparation for the royal wedding (AFP photo)
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Staff dress the balcony at Buckingham Palace ahead of the royal wedding. (Getty photo)
A worker makes the final preparations on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. (Getty photo)
Police security during the royal wedding. (WireImage photo)
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A horse, without a rider, gallops along the processional route during the royal wedding. (Getty photo)
Guests arrive at the wedding ceremony. (Getty photo)
Pippa Middleton and Eliza Lopez on their way to the ceremony.(AFP photo)
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Ceremonial guards perform near Buckingham Palace.(Getty photo)
Flower girl Margarita Armstrong-Jones waives on her way to the ceremony. (Getty photo)
Prince William holds Kate's hand after their wedding service. (AFP photo)
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Queen Elizabeth sheds a tear after the wedding of her grandson, Prince William. (AFP photo)
Prince Harry and James Middleton follow Prince William after the royal wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
Prince William and Kate traveling along the processional route. (AFP photo)
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Pippa Middleton leaving the wedding ceremony. (Getty photo)
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip leaving the royal wedding. (Flickr photo)
A band of the Queen's guard perform in the Mall on the day of the royal wedding. (Getty photo)
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Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Carole Middleton arrive at Buckingham Palace after the wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
Prince William and Kate arrive at Buckingham Palace. (AFP photo)
Prince William and Kate arrive at Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony. (Getty photo)
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Prince William and Kate arrive at Buckingham Palace after their wedding. (Getty photo)
Kate arrivals at Buckingham Palace after her wedding to greet her guests. (AFP photo)
Details of Kate's engagement ring and flowers. (Getty photo)
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Details of Kate's wedding and engagement rings. (Getty photo)
Kate bends down to talk to a flower girl on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. (WireImage photo)
Fans watch Prince William and Kate kissing on a giant screen in Trafalgar Square in central London.(Getty photo)
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Royal wedding fans dress for the occasion. (Getty photo)
Chefs putting the final touches on the royal wedding cake. (Getty photo)
Cake designer Fiona Cairns standing in front of the royal wedding cake she designed. (AFP photo)
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The royal wedding cake. (AFP photo)
Prince William and Kate leave in Prince Charles' vintage Aston Martin DB6 Volante. (Getty photo)
The couple leaving Buckingham Palace. (AFP photo)
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The couple leaving Buckingham Palace.(AFP photo)
More fans dress up for the celebration. (AFP photo)
Commemorative royal wedding serviettes and plates. (Getty photo)
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Soliders in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan celebrating the royal wedding. (Getty photo)
Children waving British flags during the royal wedding. (AFP photo)
Kate and Camilla leaving to travel to Buckingham Palace for the wedding reception. (AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate leave Clarence House for Buckingham Palace. (Getty photo)
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Prince Philip shakes hands with The Right Reverend Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster
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Well wishers wave to the camera during the royal wedding.
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Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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More fans dress up to celebrate the royal wedding.
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Princess Beatrice of York arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with The Right Reverend Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster
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Pippa Middleton, Grace Van Cutsem (L) and Eliza Lopes arrive.
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Pippa Middleton holds hands with Grace Van Cutsem.
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Will, Kate, and her father Michael during the ceremony.
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Lady Louise Windsor arrives.