Britain's royal wedding in numbers
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The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday is the biggest royal event in Britain for 30 years. Here are a few key numbers for the day:
One gold ring: Only Kate will receive one during the ceremony, William having opted not to wear the traditional marriage band.
Two wedding cakes: The traditional fruit cake and a special chocolate biscuit cake, a childhood favourite of the groom.
Four bridesmaids: They will accompany Kate down the aisle, along with two pageboys and a maid of honour, her sister Pippa.
Six exes: William and Kate have invited some of their old flames.
10 bells at Westminster Abbey: They will rang out for half an hour before the marriage ceremony and for three hours after.
13 wives: Which one will King Mswati II of Swaziland bring with him?
17 degrees Celsius: The maximum temperature expected in London on Friday.
35 sniffer dogs: As part of a major security operation, they will seek out any potential bombs.
39 musicians: The London Chamber Orchestra will play at the service, tucked away in the loft of the abbey.
102 feet (31 metres) high: the vault at Westminster Abbey.
160 horses: The military will put on their best ceremonial uniforms to line the route and escort the royal couple.
775 rooms at Buckingham Palace: including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
1,900 guests: the lucky ones who received invitations.
5,500 street parties: Britain celebrates a public holiday.
11,000 security barriers: to keep the crowds back along the procession route between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
2.5 million cocktail sausages: sold by Marks and Spencers for the celebrations.
3.5 million mugs: William and Kate have spawned a multitude of souvenirs.
Two billion viewers: Ministers expect a massive global television audience.
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