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London gears up for the wedding of the century

A woman waving, a cat in a Union Jack bow tie, and a man smiling in a crowd.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will exchange vows in Westminster Abbey in a matter of hours.

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London has been preparing for this day for months, and the city has been caught up in a flurry of last-minute preparations over the past few days.

Here are some shots of the last hours before the wedding of the decade.

A woman waving, a cat in a Union Jack bow tie, and a man smiling in a crowd.

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Kate Middleton greets crowds the on the eve of her wedding

Group of people shaking hands, one smiling person appears prominent. Crowd interaction is visible.

Prince William meets wellwishers outside Clarence House last night

Prince Harry shaking hands with a crowd; people surrounding and photographing him.

Prince Harry joins William greeting crowds outside their London home

Two women arranging green flowers, wearing matching green polo shirts, inside a room filled with greenery and floral displays.

Florists work on decorations for Westminster Abbey

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Plants in black pots line a historic stone corridor with arched ceilings and old plaques on the walls.

Flowers waiting in Westminster Abbey

Horse-drawn carriage with white horses and drivers in traditional attire outside "The Abbey Shop."

The final dress rehearsal in London earlier this week

Boys in red and gold uniforms holding music folders, standing in a choir formation inside a decorated hall.

The royal choir rehearses ahead of the big day

Three smiling people wearing daffodil hats, holding drinks and a Welsh flag, with trees and flags in the background.

People in the crowd outside Buckingham Palace

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Man in suit holds a sign reading "Wedding Seat Fillers Available Here" outdoors with trees and barrier in background.

People in the crowd outside Buckingham Palace

Young woman smiling, holding sign saying "DON'T WORRY, HARRY IS STILL SINGLE," seated outdoors with people and red towel behind.

People in the crowd outside Buckingham Palace

Commemorative plate for Prince William and Catherine Middleton's wedding, adorned with gold and gray details.

Official William and Kate royal wedding china

Multiple cups with lids on a shelf, each decorated with floral patterns and an "M" on a striped background.

Official William and Kate royal wedding china

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Cat wearing a large Union Jack bow tie, looking slightly to the side.

Downing Street’s official cat Larry in his royal wedding costume

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