With the whole nation seemingly looking forward to the royal wedding, London sees itself taking centre stage for a grand and historic occasion. Find out how best to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton with our handy guide of what's taking place, and where.

Royal occasion
With the ceremony itself taking place on Friday 29th April, there's a whole host of events taking place across the spring of 2011 to celebrate the royal wedding. London will no doubt be awash with Union Flags, bunting and crowds of wellwishers at what is already being hailed as the wedding of the decade.

Westminster Abbey
There were certainly plenty of potential royal wedding London venues for Prince William and Kate Middleton to choose from, and the couple have now decided that the beautiful Westminster Abbey will host the wedding. Originally founded in the 10th century, the Gothic church has seen the coronations of 38 sovereigns and also hosted the weddings of both the Queen Mother and the Queen. The marriage service begins at 11am, with live music from the fanfare team of the Central Band of the RAF, the London Chamber Orchestra, the Chapel Royal Choir, the Choir of Westminster Abbey and the State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry.

Carriage procession
After the televised ceremony in Westminster Abbey, the newlyweds will take part in a carriage procession through the streets of London before returning to Buckingham Palace. The couple will travel in the 1902 State Landau as part of the five horse drawn carriages procession, although in the event of bad weather the Glass Coach will be used.

Royal Wedding Route London

Live screenings
With the centrally located Westminster Abbey hosting the royal wedding in London, the ceremony itself will be an exclusive affair with high levels of security to protect the Royal Family and all the distinguished guests. However, a number of live screenings are taking place at pubs, bars, restaurants and public spaces across the city. Two of the most popular venues are bound to be the free screens at Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park.

Royal Wedding Screenings London

Recommended Restaurants for the Royal Wedding

Recommended Pubs for the Royal Wedding

Public holiday
The date of the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton has been declared a bank holiday, which means that Londoners across the capital can celebrate the marriage of the second in line to the throne with a day off work. The wedding marks the start of a four day weekend, ending with the May Day bank holiday on 2nd May. Alongside all the special menus, themed cocktails and souvenirs available in the run up to the wedding, the long bank holiday weekend also sees a special event taking place at the Southbank Centre with alt rock musician Billy Bragg, as well as a royal wedding themed party from fancy dress experts Club de Fromage.

Royal Wedding Events London

Royal Wedding Parties London

Royal Wedding Bank Holiday

The royal wedding London event takes place on Friday 29th April 2011. Click back soon for further information on any public events taking place.

Royal Wedding Bash London

Royal Wedding Weekend at Southbank Centre

Club de Fromage Royal Wedding Party

Royal Wedding at London Eye

My Big Fat Royal Wedding Pop Up Shop

Leonard Street Royal Wedding Party

Royal Wedding Campsite on Clapham Common

Summer Opening at Buckingham Palace

Royal Faberge Exhibition London

Queens Diamond Jubilee London

Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday Events

Enchanted Palace Exhibition London

Red Hair Installation at Royal Opera House

World Shakespeare Festival London