Junior Rasmussen
On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot in a ceremony fit for a fairy tale. The world watched as the couple exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey, with an estimated 24 million viewers tuning in from across the globe. The newlyweds then headed to their wedding reception, where they danced to a medley of songs, including You're the One That I Want from the musical Grease, which they lip-synced to. The royal couple also shared their first dance to a live performance by Ellie Goulding, who sang a cover of Elton John's Your Song.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of Wedding | 29 April 2011 |
| Location | Westminster Abbey, London |
| Song | "You're the One That I Want" from the musical Grease |
| First Dance | "Your Song" by Elton John |
| Performer | Ellie Goulding |
| Other Songs | "Starry Eyed" by Ellie Goulding, "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers |
| Performance | Dance Routine from Grease |
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What You'll Learn
First dance song
For their first dance as a married couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton chose to waltz to a cover of "Your Song" by Elton John, performed live by Ellie Goulding. Goulding described the experience as scary and said her hands were shaking.
The waltz is a classic and timeless choice for a first dance. It is graceful and elegant, and a little more difficult than it looks. The dance is characterised by continuous, fluid movements across the dance floor, with the couple maintaining a closed position at all times.
The newlyweds then surprised their guests with a lip-synced performance of "You're the One That I Want" from the musical Grease. They stood holding hands in the middle of the dance floor, grinning, before beginning to dance and point at each other, mouthing the words in the style of the lead characters, Danny and Sandy.
The Grease number was not the only surprise of the evening. Goulding also performed Starry Eyed and a cover of "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers, one of the couple of honour's favourite songs.
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Ellie Goulding's performance
On 29 April 2011, the world watched as Prince William married Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey. The couple's first dance was to a live performance by Ellie Goulding, a close friend of the couple, who sang a rendition of Elton John's 'Your Song'.
Goulding, who described the experience as "scary", also went on to perform several more hits, including her own "Starry Eyed" and a cover of The Killers' "Mr. Brightside", a song that was reportedly a favourite of the newlyweds.
In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2016, Goulding said:
> "Talk about scary. I was so nervous, my hands were shaking."
The performance was part of the couple's second wedding reception, hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, which took place in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace. The event was described by one guest as "the most magical party imaginable".
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Grease dance routine
At their wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton performed a Grease dance routine to the song "You're the One That I Want". The couple reportedly "brought the house down" with their performance, in which they "really went for it", dancing and pointing at each other while mouthing the words.
The Grease dance routine was performed at the second of two wedding receptions hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. 300 close family members and friends gathered to celebrate the newlyweds at the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace.
Ellie Goulding, a close friend of the couple, provided musical entertainment at the reception, performing several of her hit tracks, including her own "Starry Eyed" and a cover of The Killers' "Mr. Brightside". Goulding also performed a cover of Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance.
After the Grease dance routine, guests headed out to the lawn behind the palace to enjoy a fireworks display. Kate and William then sat on the roof of a Fiat, decorated with balloons, as a servant drove them away. The party ended at 3 a.m., leaving the newlyweds as the only guests remaining in the palace.
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George Michael's gift
On 29 April 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot in a ceremony fit for a fairy tale. The royal wedding was attended by an estimated 24 million viewers worldwide and hosted an array of celebrities, including Elton John, David and Victoria Beckham, and close friend Ellie Goulding.
Ellie Goulding performed a cover of Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance. The couple also danced to "You're the One That I Want" from the musical Grease, a performance that "brought the house down".
George Michael also recorded a song as a gift for the royal couple. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Michael revealed that he had asked his fans on Twitter to suggest songs, but the final decision was his own. He described the song as "probably the best two or three days work I've ever done in my life". Michael also expressed his hope that the song would encourage donations to the royal charity, as the couple had asked for charity donations instead of wedding gifts.
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Reception location
The reception following Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding took place in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace. The newlyweds were joined by 300 close family members and friends for the celebration, hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. The reception was described by one guest as "the most magical party imaginable".
The evening's entertainment included a live band led by pop star Ellie Goulding, who performed a cover of Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance. Goulding also sang several of her own hits, including "Starry Eyed" and a cover of The Killers' "Mr Brightside", one of the couple's favourite songs.
After the first dance, William and Kate took to the dance floor again to perform a routine from the musical Grease, dancing to "You're the One That I Want". One guest told The Mirror that the "Grease number brought the house down".
The couple also hosted an intimate reception, where they danced to "You're the One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
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Frequently asked questions
The couple danced to "You're the One That I Want" from the musical Grease.
Ellie Goulding performed a cover of "Your Song" by Elton John for the couple's first dance. Goulding also performed several other songs, including her own Starry Eyed and a cover of The Killers' "Mr. Brightside".
Yes, the couple lip-synced to "You're the One That I Want" from Grease.
George Michael recorded a song especially for the wedding, which he revealed on Piers Morgan Tonight in 2011.
The wedding ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey, and the after-party was held at Buckingham Palace.
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