Royals opt for delayed honeymoon

 

Clarence House has released the official wedding photographs

The royal newly-weds have left Buckingham Palace by helicopter, following a day and night of marriage celebrations.

The duke and duchess left on Saturday for an undisclosed location.

Last night they celebrated their marriage with dinner and dancing at Buckingham Palace, along with about 300 friends and family.

The couple have said they want the world’s media to respect their privacy during their honeymoon period.

The reception at the palace on Friday night, hosted by the Prince of Wales, is believed to have featured Prince Harry’s best man speech and Michael Middleton’s father of the bride address.

The bride wore a white evening gown by Sarah Burton, who created her wedding dress, to the event.

Her sister Pippa changed for the party into a long emerald green sleeveless dress with a jewelled embellishment on the front and a plunging neckline.

Some royal wedding guests said they were feeling a little jaded today.

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