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PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Affair


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 29, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Affair
Angela Ward and Holly Kraft wear Queen Elizabeth cardboard masks Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
Angela Ward and Holly Kraft wear Queen Elizabeth cardboard masks Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
Sharon and Michael Bugler with Ruth Keel and Suzanne Willis
Sharon and Michael Bugler with Ruth Keel and Suzanne Willis
People fill their plates with British food while participating in the royal wedding party Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
People fill their plates with British food while participating in the royal wedding party Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Michelle and Robert Slider pose with the royal wedding couple and guard, Chris Starman on Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Michelle and Robert Slider pose with the royal wedding couple and guard, Chris Starman on Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Kristin Hamilton and Jacki Kleppinger pose with a cardboard cut out of Prince William and Kate Middleton along with Chris Starman posing as a guard.
Kristin Hamilton and Jacki Kleppinger pose with a cardboard cut out of Prince William and Kate Middleton along with Chris Starman posing as a guard.
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Michelle and Tristan Lee
Michelle and Tristan Lee
Jane Quigley, Liz Wright, Sydney Leathers, Lee Anne Downey and Sherry Trefz
Jane Quigley, Liz Wright, Sydney Leathers, Lee Anne Downey and Sherry Trefz
Judy Ramlow wore a fancy hat Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
Judy Ramlow wore a fancy hat Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
Kylie and Debbie Lynch enjoy Spring break by celebrating the royal wedding Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Kylie and Debbie Lynch enjoy Spring break by celebrating the royal wedding Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
The wedding cake made by pastry designer Denise Rowland and pastry artist Mae Cavazos of the Ritz Carlton.
The wedding cake made by pastry designer Denise Rowland and pastry artist Mae Cavazos of the Ritz Carlton.
People watch Queen Elizabeth on TV and wore extravagant hats as part of the royal wedding party experience Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
People watch Queen Elizabeth on TV and wore extravagant hats as part of the royal wedding party experience Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
People watch as Prince William says his vows to Kate Middleton Friday, April 29.
People watch as Prince William says his vows to Kate Middleton Friday, April 29.
The crowd watches as Prince William put the ring on Kate Middleton's hand Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
The crowd watches as Prince William put the ring on Kate Middleton's hand Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Suzanne Willis wipes a tear from her cheek while watching the royal wedding Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Suzanne Willis wipes a tear from her cheek while watching the royal wedding Friday, April 29 at the Ritz Carlton.
Dianne Bush and Tonie Pruss
Dianne Bush and Tonie Pruss
People toast to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
People toast to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Friday, April 29 while celebrating the royal wedding at the Ritz Carlton.
Hadley and Annaporba Green
Hadley and Annaporba Green
Suzanne Willis shows off the custom British flag she ordered from England and the knock-off royal wedding ring she bought at Michael's two days before the big event. Willis was the main organizer behind the Ritz Carlton event.
Suzanne Willis shows off the custom British flag she ordered from England and the knock-off royal wedding ring she bought at Michael's two days before the big event. Willis was the main organizer behind the Ritz Carlton event.
The first kiss between the newly wedded Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Friday, April 29 was shown on two large screens during the royal wedding celebration at the Ritz Carlton.
The first kiss between the newly wedded Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Friday, April 29 was shown on two large screens during the royal wedding celebration at the Ritz Carlton.

 

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