My Love, My Life | Prince Christian & Madison Nolan

Chapter Twenty-Two: The 2013 Royal Wedding

September 13th, 2013 - Westminster Abbey

Many guests that were invited to today's royal wedding could be seen entering Westminster Abbey. Dressed in either their uniform, morning coats or lounge suits, all the guests looked amazing.

Guests were being greeted by the Dean of Westminster once they walked through the doors of the Abbey before making their way to their seats.

Celeste Nolan couldn't help but smile as she made her way towards Westminster Abbey. Waving to the crowds that could see her driving to the Abbey she couldn't believe that all these people came to witness her daughter get married.

Reaching the entrance of the Abbey her youngest son, Liam got out of the car first, the crowds cheering at the arrival of Madison's younger brother. After her son she climbed out as well, also receiving a loud cheer, as the mother of the soon-to-be Duchess.

Her eldest son, Marcus was already inside the Abbey at his seat, he left earlier than his mother and younger brother as he wanted time to prepare his reading.

Making their way over to the entrance they were greeted by the Dean of Westminster. After their little conversation with the Dean, Celeste and Liam were escorted to their seats.

Nodding to members of her and John's family, thanking them for coming to their daughter's special day. But looking around Westminster Abbey, Celeste still couldn't believe that all these people were here to celebrate her daughter.

Sitting next to Marcus now, all the family could do was now wait. The ceremony was set to start at 11am. The last few guests had arrived and now were in their seats, next to would be members of the royal family.

Prince Harry arrived not long after Celeste and Liam had found their seats, moving to take his seat but also offering a word of greeting to Madison's family before moving to sit across from them.

Shortly after Harry's arrival the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had arrived, the Prince of Wales dressed in his military regalia and the Duchess of Cornwall wore a pastel shade of blue.

The chimes of the chapel bells made Celeste and her two sons shift their attention down the aisle, she could also hear the loud cheers of the crowds which let everyone in attendance know that the Queen and Prince Philip had arrived, with chatter within the Abbey had quietened down as it was interrupted by the royal salute which signals the arrival of Her Majesty the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Christian and William moved to take their positions up at the altar. While the Queen and Prince Philip made their way up the aisle to their seats as the choir and clergy took their seats. Now everyone was just waiting for the bride to arrive.

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With a nervous smile on her face, Madison looked out the windows at the crowds that had arrived to witness her and Christian's marriage while sitting next to her father in the 1997 Rolls Royce Phantom VI. Madison took a deep breath to help herself relax.

They had driven from The Goring Hotel fairly fast, considerably less time than she had anticipated, and as they approached the entrance of Westminster Abbey, the chapel's bells began to chime even louder.

With her left hand she carried her bouquet, the flowers she had selected from her father-in-law's garden, and she waved to those watching as they passed by.

When their car finally came to a stop, the crowds cheered and the footmen moved forward to open the doors, allowing Madison and John to get out.

The weather was on their side today, as the sun shined brightly across London for this special day. Waiting for Madison at the entrance of the Abbey was Catherine, Justin and the bridesmaids and pageboys. Making sure that Madison's wedding dress was straightened out nicely.