Prince William and Kate Middleton are coming up on their sixth anniversary [1] on April 29. While there are plenty of details about their wedding ceremony [2] and the presents they received [3], not much is known about the royal couple's reception other than the fact that Ellie Goulding performed [4] — that is, until now. To celebrate Will and Kate's special milestone, we're highlighting six songs that played on their big day.
"Your Song" — Ellie Goulding
The British singer performed her own rendition [6] of Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance [7]. "I did their first dance and like, talk about scary," Ellie told Vanity Fair in 2016. "I was so nervous, my hands were shaking."
"Mr. Brightside" — The Killers
After the first dance, Ellie covered "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers [8]. "My band and I stayed at the reception all night, and it's something I'll treasure forever," she told The Daily Mail in October 2012.
"Starry Eyed" — Ellie Goulding
In addition to "Your Song," the British singer also performed "Starry Eyed [9]," a favorite of the royal couple's.
"Superstition" — Stevie Wonder
Not only did Ellie sing her own material, but she also covered Stevie Wonder's hit track [10] "Superstition." While discretion prevents her from revealing too much about the reception, Ellie said Will and Kate "were very appreciative."
"You're the One That I Want" — John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
After Will reportedly requested Ellie [11] to speed on "to a faster one so others can join in," he and Kate danced the night away to this classic Grease track. "The Grease number brought the house down," a guest told the Mirror UK. "They stood holding hands in the middle of the dancefloor grinning, then suddenly the opening bars of the song came booming out . . . Will and Kate began dancing around, pointing at each other and mouthing the words. It was hilarious."
"Sex on Fire" — Kings of Leon
Following Ellie's performance, a DJ took over and played a mix of popular hits, including Kings of Leon's "Sex on Fire," which was the last dance of the night [12].