PARTY-GOERS of all ages took to the streets to celebrate the royal wedding.

Hundreds bathed in the sun on Weymouth quayside to watch the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on a giant screen while others joined street parties around the town.

Charlotte Hall and Simon Lovelass took their six-week-old twins Emily and Charlie to the Rendezvous-hosted event, which saw crowds cheering and clapping when the happy couple each said: ‘I will.’ Charlotte, 31, said: “We think our twins are the youngest here. We’ll tell them when they are older. It’s a good atmosphere.”

Sailors from the visiting HMS Portland, here for the frigate’s 10th birthday, accepted invitations to several different street parties.

They joined hoteliers from Brunswick Terrace for a feast of food with a DJ blaring out celebratory songs.

Sub Lieutenant Sam Wicks said it was pleasure to be there and guesthouse owner Alison Weller said hoteliers had all worked together to host the party.

“We’ve got such a community spirit and it’s nice to get out together for the occasion,” she said.

Residents at the Roman Road street party in Radipole enjoyed cream teas and strawberries as part of their feast.

The 130 partygoers played games including a special version of pin the tail on the donkey, which saw children ‘pin the ring on Kate’s finger.’ And the party included their own ‘Wills and Kate’ with Will and Kate Sams from Mount Pleasant Avenue South enjoying the day.

Co-organiser Elaine Taylor said: “It’s been lovely as five or six mums helped and everybody who came brought a contribution of food or drink. We’re really pleased.”

At Danmor Lodge Residential Care Home in Alexandra Road the giant crown and tiara made by residents took centre stage alongside a barbecue and a special three-tiered celebration cake with iced layers of fruit cake, lemon drizzle and chocolate.

Lilian Kingdon, 87, said: “The wedding was wonderful and the dress was wonderful.

“It was plain in a way but very nice and she is a lovely girl.”

Weymouth and Portland Mayor Paul Kimber attended several street parties and said: “The community spirit is just what we need in Weymouth and Portland.

“It’s fantastic.”

On the Esplanade, bars The Lazy Lizard. The Nook, The Dorothy Inn, Aura and Dusk hosted a street party to raise funds for Dorset County Hospital’s mammography appeal.

Ali Record, owner of The Lazy Lizard, said in addition to the 170 reservations, extras turned up on the day.

“It’s been hectic but as soon as the sun came out everyone went outside for a lovely time.”

The Esplanade hotel opposite the Pier Bandstand hosted afternoon tea to celebrate the wedding with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support The tea is also being put on from 2pm until 5pm today and tomorrow for £10.