In honor of the France state visit to the U.K., Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed their guests in regal fashion. See the best photos.

When Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos married on June 27 in Venice, Italy, they drew unexpected inspiration from Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal wedding on April 29, 2011 in the form of wedding reception singer Ellie Goulding.

Prince William is said to have made a heartfelt promise to commit to the Princess of Wales long before they got married. It is believed that in the earlier days of their relationship, William was not ready to tie the knot with his now-wife, but did not want to lose her.