Filed under: Wedding Reception

Newlyweds Prince William and Duchess Catherine took off from Buckingham Palace earlier today. They left hand in hand from the Queen's home, where they had stayed following their reception last night, The Telegraph reports.

According to the Official Royal Wedding web site, the couple, who departed via helicopter, are not heading on their honeymoon... yet:

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen not to depart for a honeymoon immediately. Instead, after spending the weekend privately in the United Kingdom, The Duke will return to work as a Search and Rescue pilot next week. The locations of both their private weekend before The Duke returns to work and their future honeymoon, which will be overseas, will not be disclosed in advance. The Couple have asked that their privacy be respected during the coming weekend and during their honeymoon."

There are rumors that their weekend trip will likely be to a royal residence in Scotland, possibly Balmoral.


The duchess wore a pleated blue dress with skinny black belt, paired with a collarless jacket and wedges, while William sported a pale blue button-down and navy jacket with khakis.

Palace staff reportedly carried out their luggage, which included a bouquet of white flowers.

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