Royal Wedding is a 1951 musical comedy film starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell. Set against the backdrop of the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten in 1947, the film follows the story of Tom and Ellen Bowen, a brother-and-sister dance duo from New York City, as they travel to London to perform in celebration of the royal event.

Tom (Fred Astaire) and Ellen (Jane Powell) are invited to London for a series of performances. As they arrive in England, both siblings find themselves unexpectedly swept up in the excitement of romance. Tom falls for Anne Ashmond, a beautiful dancer in their show, who has a complicated relationship with her long-distance fiancé. Meanwhile, Ellen meets Lord John Brindale, a charming English nobleman, and the two quickly become enamored with each other.

Throughout the film, the Bowens navigate the challenges of their newfound relationships while preparing for their big performance. The movie features spectacular dance numbers, including the famous sequence where Astaire dances on the walls and ceiling of a rotating room.

“Royal Wedding” combines humor, romance, and music, showcasing the talents of its lead actors and offering a lighthearted, feel-good story set amid the grandeur of a royal celebration. With memorable songs and dazzling dance routines, the film captures the spirit of 1950s Hollywood musicals and the magic of falling in love.