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PhotoBlog: Ted Hughes honored with Poets' Corner memorial in Westminster Abbey

I'm not much of a poetry fan, but these images of the memorial to Ted Hughes in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey remind one of the rich tradition of British literature. Full story

Royal wedding fashion: Bold and festive

   There was rainbow of colors as Westminster Abbey turned into a fashion parade. E! News' Giuliana Rancic and London Times' Hannah Roshell talk about the festive fascinators -- especially Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's headpieces -- and who made the fashion cut and who didn't.

Did Middleton's dress and tiara live up to hype?

   The Sarah Burton-designed wedding dress was the best-kept secret of the entire royal affair. Michelle Kosinski reports on the unique beauty of the "timeless" dress.

Mayor of London: ‘This is huge for us’

   Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, talks with TODAY’s Natalie Morales about the significance of the wedding in British history, being inside Westminster Abbey during the ceremony and Catherine looking “stunning.”

Prince William shakes off nerves with humor

   The royal groom shows his humorous side at the altar and gives his bride a wink and some smiles during their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Prince Charles, Camilla arrive at Westminster

   The father and stepmother of the groom, Prince William, attend the regal wedding at London’s famed Westminster Abbey.

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  Here comes the princess bride!

Kate Middleton wears a stunning lace wedding gown and tiara, barrowed from Queen Elizabeth, as she enters Westminster Abbey for her nuptials to Prince William.

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Poet's Corner
Poet's Corner

11th November 1985: Poet Laureat Ted Hughes (1930 - 1998) unveils a memorial to WWI poets at Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey.

Royal Wedding - Wedding Guests And Party Make Their Way To Westminster Abbey
Royal Wedding - Wedding Guests And Party Make Their Way To Westminster Abbey

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Pippa Middleton arrives with the brides maids and page boys at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led