Here is a gallery of photographs from the celebrations held in schools and communities.
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Frithville Primary School youngsters celebrated the royal wedding with a kings and queens-themed day. The pupils and staff dressed up as historical royal figures and made ‘congratulations’ cards for Prince William and Kate Middleton to be sent to Buckingham Palace.Frithville Primary School youngsters celebrated the royal wedding with a kings and queens-themed day. The pupils and staff dressed up as historical royal figures and made ‘congratulations’ cards for Prince William and Kate Middleton to be sent to Buckingham Palace. Photo: Midlands
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Residents of Kirton took part in a street party at The Fairways. Photo: Midlands
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Another scene from The Fairways street party. Photo: Midlands
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Kirton teenagers getting into the spirit of the day at The Fairways street party. Pictured, from left, Alicia Skinner, 12, Kitty Stephenson, 15, Abi Skinner, 15, and Kirby Hurst, 15. Photo: Midlands