White House Wishes Royal Couple "A Lifetime Of Happiness"

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney issued the following statement on the royal wedding Friday:

We congratulate Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on their wedding today and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.  The United States has no closer friend in the world than the United Kingdom. On this occasion, the American people extend heartfelt congratulations to the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and share in their hopes for a bright future for the Royal couple.