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  • 13th March 1994. Bristol, England, Great Britain.<br />
Sunday Times, London. Front page.<br />
Ordination of women priests. <br />
This was my first ever broad sheet front page, one that hadn't come easily. Earlier in the day I had been dispatched to Bristol Cathedral to cover history in the making. For the first time in 450 years, the Anglican Church had taken the bold and at the time extremely controversial descision to ordain women priests. The world's media descended on the story. In a frantic afternoon I covered events in the lead up to the big event. Lots of pomp and ceremony, but the main event was to come later in the day. I sent my film back to the bureau of South West News Service with my then deputy photo editor. A little later later I got a frantic call, my film was shit, thin and all washed out. Nothing could be used. WTF did I think I was playing at? 'Get your shit together or get another f''king job,' the deputy photo editor screamed down the phone. This was a bit rich for a man who rarely left the office and wasn't rated that highly as a shooter by my colleagues. A classic rookie mistake. I had been shooting an event the previous evening and bumped the ISO of my film, forgetting to reset it the following day. I was devastated. My girlfriend at the time was mad at me, yet again I had missed a dinner party in London. She was reaching the end of her tether, keys would be under the mat yet again! But the main event hadn't happened yet. Not until the Bishop handed them the official papers would the ladies formally be the first women priests to be ordained. The press had been banned from the catacombs of the great cathedral, yet a TV cameraman friend of mine from ITV and I had discovered a way down earlier in the day. We took a huge gamble to ignore the main event upstairs, instead opting to hang out in the catacombs where we knew the ceremony would be finalized despite the media ban. We risked being thrown out and getting nothing at all. I didn't have much to lose but my
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..Bikes for hire. A great way for tourists and locals to get about. Public bicycles for hire on the streets. It's cheap and easy to pick up a bike from numerous racks throughout the city where the bicycle can be taken away, cycled anywhere one wants and can be returned to any rack..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..Bikes for hire. A great way for tourists and locals to get about. Public bicycles for hire on the streets. It's cheap and easy to pick up a bike from numerous racks throughout the city where the bicycle can be taken away, cycled anywhere one wants and can be returned to any rack..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 December 2009. Catterick, North Yorkshire, Great Britain. <br />
A child's Wendy house sits in a snowy garden replete with miniature Union Jack flags. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Press photographers wrap up for the day in their custom built stands outside Buckingham Palace..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. William and Kate. The royal family take to the balcony  at Buckingham palace to acknowledge the adoring crowd,.Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British pomp and ceremony with military processions outside Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Catherine (Kate) Middleton and her father Michael arrive at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as Prince Charles arrives with Lady Camilla..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Philip. Royal arrivals at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Margaret Rhodes, the Queen's cousin and personal confidant arriving at the ceremony..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Guests begin to arrive at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding inspired window displays on Carnaby Street in the heart of London's West End..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..Tourist trinkets to celebrate the Royal wedding and London at a stall on Oxford Street in the heart of London's West End..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Westminster Abbey, where Prince William is set to marry his bride Catherine Middleton. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Westminster Abbey, where Prince William is set to marry his bride Catherine Middleton. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Late afternoon light on the Houses of Parliament.Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Big Ben in late afternoon light at the Houses of Parliament.Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Big Ben in late afternoon light at the Houses of Parliament.Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Armed police officers guard the Prime Minister and other senior politicians at  Downing Street off Whitehall, part of the Royal wedding route where the procession will pass through en route to Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Proud to be British. The Union Jack flag flies all across Britain in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Members of the Household Cavalry Regiment at Horse Guards Parade, part of the Royal wedding route where the procession will pass through en route to Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Horse Guards Parade, part of the Royal wedding route where the procession will pass through en route to Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Tourists enjoy the Scots guards and their bearskin hats, the Royal foot guards outside Clarence House near  Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Royal Parks gardeners work overtime to ensure the best flowers outside Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..Buckingham Palace in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 21 April 2011. London, England..The official Buckingham Palace shop filled with royal memorabilia in the run up to Catherine Middleton's marriage to Prince William..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 28 April 2011. London, England..Armed police outside Westminster Abbey monitor the growing crowds. The Met have an enormous security operation in place to protect the royal couple and dignitaries from all around the world. Prince William is set to marry his bride Catherine Middleton on Friday, April 29th. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 26 April 2011. Wellington Barracks. London, England..Military precision, every step measured, every move marked and timed to perfection. Soldiers of the Scots Guards practise drill after drill, ready to escort the Royal Wedding carriage along the procession route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back.  Prince William is set to marry his bride Catherine Middleton on Friday, April 29th. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Huge crowds swell the streets and promenades leaving Buckingham Palace as the Royal family retreats inside for the afternoon activities. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Huge crowds swell the streets and promenades leaving Buckingham Palace as the Royal family retreats inside for the afternoon activities. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Huge crowds swell the streets and promenades leaving Buckingham Palace as the Royal family retreats inside for the afternoon activities. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Huge crowds swell the streets and promenades leaving Buckingham Palace as the Royal family retreats inside for the afternoon activities. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. William and Kate. The royal family take to the balcony  at Buckingham palace to acknowledge the adoring crowd,.Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. William and Kate. The royal family take to the balcony  at Buckingham palace to acknowledge the adoring crowd..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. A military fly past over Buckingham Palace as the Royal family watches from the balcony with cheering crowds below..Photo; Charlie Varley..
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British pomp and ceremony with military processions and marching bands..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British pomp and ceremony with military processions and marching bands..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British pomp and ceremony with military processions and marching bands..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British aristocracy leaves the wedding. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Controversial invitee, the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa departs Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Unid'd Arabian Princes depart Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Unid'd Arabian Princes depart Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day.  Carole Middleton, mother of the bride leaves Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Charles leaves Westminster with with Lady Camilla and Carole Middleton, mother of the bride...Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. HRH The Queen and Prince Philip. Royal departures at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. HRH The Queen and Prince Philip. Royal departures at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. HRH The Queen and Prince Philip. Royal departures at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Pippa Middleton, sister of Catherine leaves the service with a young page boy and bridesmaid..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Harry leaves the service with a young page boy and bridesmaid..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Harry leaves the service with a young page boy and bridesmaid..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princess Kate (Catherine) Middleton and her new husband, Prince William depart Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Footmen take down the roof on the convertible royal wedding carriage outside Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. British pomp and ceremony with military processions outside Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..The Richards and Murray family wait outside  Westminster Abbey for the start of the Royal wedding. They have been camping out for 3 days to stake out the best spot to see celebrities and royalty. Prince William is set to marry his bride Catherine Middleton on Friday, April 29th. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Catherine (Kate) Middleton and her father Michael arrive at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey with bridesmaids Grace Van Cutsem (l) and Eliza Lopez..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey with bridesmaids Grace Van Cutsem (l) and Eliza Lopez..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey with bridesmaids Grace Van Cutsem (l) and Eliza Lopez..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. HRH The Queen and Prince Philip. Royal arrivals at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Serious point and shooting. Press photographers in their custom built stands capture the day..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as Prince Charles arrives with Lady Camilla..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as Prince Charles arrives with Lady Camilla..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princesses Eugenie, Sophie and Anne with Prince Edward and Vice-Admiral (retired) Tim Laurence. Royal arrivals at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Andrew arrives with daughters Eugene and Beatirce at Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Prince Andrew arrives with daughters Eugene and Beatirce at Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Royal arrivals at Westminster Abbey. Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess anne..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Catherine Middleton's mother Carole arrives for the service at Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princes William and Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princes William and Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Princes William and Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Speaker of the House (Uk Parliament) John Bercow and wife Sally arriving at the ceremony..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Press photographers gather in their custom built stands ready for the day..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as dignitaries begin to arrive..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Celebrity guests arriving at the ceremony included David and Victoria Beckham. (front of line). .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as armed units moved into place..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey as armed units moved into place..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Heavy police presence surrounds  Westminster Abbey..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Ever the consummate pro at hiding behind a bush! Sun photographer Mark Giddings hard at work. Westminster Abbey. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Westminster council workers dismantle a sign blocking media viewing of the front entrance to Westminster Abbey. People sleeping rough on the streets had to be moved and relocated in the early hours as workers cut the sign down..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 April 2011. London, England..Royal wedding day. Police perform final checks on the sewerage access tunnels around Westminster Abbey amidst heavy police presence..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..Tourist trinkets to celebrate the Royal wedding and london in general at a stall on Oxford Street in the heart of London's West End. Mugs, plates, key rings, fridge magnets, imitation engagement rings, flags and more..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..London's Regent Street decked out with Union Jack flags  to celebrate the upcoming Royal wedding in the heart of London's West End. Thousands of tourists are packing the shops, hotels and restaurants as the big day draws near. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 22 April 2011. London, England..London's Regent Street decked out with Union Jack flags  to celebrate the upcoming Royal wedding in the heart of London's West End. Thousands of tourists are packing the shops, hotels and restaurants as the big day draws near. .Photo; Charlie Varley.
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