April 29, 2011 4:00 AM EDT
TIME contract photographer Christopher Morris wanders the streets of London, capturing a city and its people eagerly awaiting the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Morris was most recently on assignment in Libya for TIME , documenting the ongoing conflict while under the watchful eye of government minders.
Decked in Union Jack gear, a man camps overnight near Westminster Abbey, April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME A guard near Westminster Abbey, April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Media preparations on Whitehall St. around Westminster Abbey, April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Royal wedding memorabilia continues to infiltrate the streets around Westminster Abbey, April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Folks young and old gather at the Royal Horse Guards, in Westminster, one day prior to the Royal Wedding. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME One of many sartorial choices outside Westminster Abbey, one day prior to the Royal Wedding. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Life goes on around Westminster Abbey, two days prior to the Royal Wedding. April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Two days prior to the Royal Wedding, Westminster Alley is saturated with swag. April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME At the Royal Horse Guards, in Westminster, one day prior to the Royal Wedding. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Media frenzy outside Westminster Abbey, two days prior to the Royal Wedding. April 27, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME At the Royal Horse Guards, in Westminster, one day prior to the Royal Wedding. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME A day before to the Royal Wedding, crowds gather outside Westminster Abbey. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME Homemade clothes display the enthusiasm one day prior to the Royal Wedding. Whiteahall St., Westminster. April 28, 2011. Christopher Morris—VII for TIME More Must-Reads From TIME Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation Biden’s Campaign Is In Trouble. Will the Turnaround Plan Work? Why We're Spending So Much Money Now The Financial Influencers Women Actually Want to Listen To Breaker Sunny Choi Is Heading to Paris Why TV Can’t Stop Making Silly Shows About Lady Journalists The Case for Wearing Shoes in the House Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time