2011 top story 6

In a year of death and drama, there was a bit of good news that sent viewers around the world flocking to their TV sets. On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton said their vows in Westminster Abbey before an estimated television audience of two billion people worldwide. More than just another young couple setting off on life's journey together, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hold the hopes of those who believe that they can revive the British monarchy from years of scandal and lagging popularity.