Rumours that Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen, had designed the royal wedding dress were confirmed this morning as Kate Middleton stepped out of her car in a Grace Kelly-esque creation of ivory satin and lace. The dress (which had a 2 metre long train) was accessorized with a simple veil, Alexander McQueen shoes and a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley. Kate wore a tiara on loan to her from the Queen.

The bride was accompanied by Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton, also in McQueen, and flower girls dressed in Nicki Macfarlane.

Amongst the fashionable guests were David and Victoria Beckham, with Posh almost stealing the show in a Phillip Treacy hat, slick ponytail and sky-high Louboutins.

Not everyone looked flawlessly fabulous, however: we don't know what Princess Beatrice has managed to get stuck to her head, but we do know it's not a look we'll be copying in a hurry.

By Angharad Mead