The dreamy relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton began in 2001 and lasted until 2007 before their first break-up. The smitten lovers were apart no longer than a couple months before they rekindled their love and married at the gothic church Westminister Abbey in London, U.K.
On this day, April 23rd, in 2011, Her Majesty the Queen issued over 1,900 guest invitations to Prince William and Kate’s wedding. The list was divided into lunch and dinner ceremonies in which 650 people would attend the lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace and 300 people for dinner hosted by the Prince of Wales. The guests were predominantly members of the Royal family.
Unfortunately, English tradition forbade the presence of political leaders, President Barack Obama and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy, because they were not crowned heads of the states or from the 54-member commonwealth. As a result, neither gentleman was on the guest list for the memorable occasion.