Hillingdon families celebrated the Royal Wedding at Manor Farm.

A smoky barbecue and crowds could be seen from Ruislip High Street as the event reached full capacity at 10am on Friday.

People were advised to sit on a small hill with a view of the outdoors screen.

Matthew Mountain, Site Manager for Manor Farm and head of the Council’s Arts Service, said: “We knew we’d have a lot of people when we offered free food.

“We are trying our best to keep everyone happy.”

Volunteer Nicola Setterfield, 32, was serving the ‘royal breakfast’ of bacon sandwiches, burgers and tea and coffee from 9am, with £1 donations for the Royal British Legion.

“It’s nice to see so many people out,” Nicola said.

“With sad things happening all over the world, it’s something happy.”

Fresh-baked scones crammed with cream and Union Jack muffins were for sale.

Martin Harrold, 74, and wife Beryl, 72 arrived at 8:45am to enjoy the welcome breakfast.

Martin said: “The outdoor screen was a jolly good idea.”

Beryl said: “It’s a really nice atmosphere. And Kate looks beautiful.”

Mayor and Mayoress Councillor David Yarrow and Mrs Rita Kilroy had three events lined up afterwards.

“Everyone’s having a thoroughly good time,” Cllr Yarrow said.

“It’s wonderful to see such community spirit and everyone monarchy minded. I’ll be sorry when it’s over.”

In the Great Barn an aisle of chairs were placed before a big screen for the elderly and disabled, while children made flowers and flags at tables.

As the BBC presenter questioned if Kate was nervous, a 6 six-year-old girl made everyone chuckle, as she shouted: “SHE’S NOT NERVOUS!”

With all eyes on screens it was a dramatic moment when the TV signal cut out halfway through the ceremony.

But crowds cheered when it was restored minutes later.

Cooks Adele Alexander and Nick Hayles were at the event from 4am roasting the hog for six hours.

The hog was provided by family-run Flexmore Farm, Chalfont St Giles. They sell produce at Manor Farm Markets held twice monthly with over 100 stalls.

Queues formed for the hog roast over an hour before 1pm serving.

Red-and-blue scarves were evident in the chill but brothers Kayvan Lafafian had predicted emerging brighter weather.

Kayvan, 26, said: “We said, as soon as they marry the clouds would part and the sun would come out.

“In Manor Farm it’s like being in the lovely countryside with an upbeat urban High Street round the corner,” he said.

“There is a great mix here, it’s nice.”

When Will and Kate kissed on the Buckingham Palace balcony, the crowd at Manor Farm cheered, waved flags and hollered “Again! Again!”

They must have heard.

Hillingdon Council’s Art and Community Services is one of the biggest in London. They run the Manor Farm site and other events such as the Medieval Festival and Hayes Festival.