Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge will not undertake solo royal duties until at least 2012

Duchess Kate – who wed Prince William in April this year – will not fulfil any solo engagements until at least next year as she adjusts to life within the royal family.

She will instead support her husband as he continues his training as a Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter pilot in Anglesey, Wales. One aide said in the past people who marrying into the royal family have waited up to three years before taking on solo royal duties.

One senior courtier told the Daily Express newspaper: “I don’t think it’s going to be as long as that but I am just trying to put things in context. “Historically, women joining the Royal Family do not begin undertaking solo engagements until around two years after their marriage.”

Kate has already undertook official royal business alongside her husband, including her first official overseas visit, a trip to Canada shortly after their wedding.

She will also attend certain public occasions with William, such as appearing at the Cenotaph for the first time on Remembrance Sunday, on November 11. William and Kate are, however, set to spend less time in the public eye over the next year as they step back to allow the focus to be on Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, marking 60 years of her reign.

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Britain’s Duchess Catherine has inspired a range of nail polishes

The 29-year-old beauty – who married Prince William in a lavish ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29 – has become well
known for her style choices since rising to prominence, and now nail varnish creator Essie Weingarten has confirmed her new polishes have been made with her in mind.

Discussing her new shades Lady Like and Glamour Purse, Essie told InStyle Magazine: “The type of woman whose handbag speaks volumes about her, that’s who inspired me with this collection. “Like Kate Middleton when she met President Obama wearing a classic beige dress, black heels and a matching black clutch. It was just so ladylike. I love the look of classic, fashionable and timeless.”

It is the second time this week Catherine – whose sister Pippa has also become a style icon – has been praised for her look, actress Sarah Jessica Parker has also claimed she is someone she thinks of as always getting her fashion choices right.

Asked who her style icons were in a webchat, Sarah Jessica said: “So many. Ingrid Bergman and the way Kate Moss dresses and the Duchess of Cambridge.”

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Britain’s Prince William has wished David and Victoria Beckham “luck” with their new baby

The soccer star was without his fashion designer wife– who is due to give birth to the couple’s fourth child this week – at an intimate reception held for the prince and wife Duchess Catherine at British Consul-General Barbara Hay’s Los Angeles residence on Friday (08.07.11), but the royal couple told him not to worry about her absence.

David – who along with Victoria was a guest at William and Catherine’s wedding in April – told them: “Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love.”

William replied: “Don’t be silly. Please send her all out love and tell her good luck with it all.”

The royal couple have already met with several celebrities since arriving in Los Angeles on Friday for their brief tour.

Yesterday (09.07.11), Billy Zane, Rob Lowe, Joe Jonas, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Zoe Saldana were in attendance when William and Catherine arrived by helicopter to the

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, where the prince admitted he is “not a good loser” ahead of showcasing his skills on the polo field.

He said in a brief speech: “Catherine and I have had a busy few days so the prospect of being able to let loose this afternoon is wonderful for me.

“That depends on the result out there today – I’m not a good loser.”

Guests at the $4,000-a-ticket event watched the prince score four goals as his team won 5-2, before tucking into lunch cooked by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.

Last night, the pair walked the red carpet at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event, to which Catherine wore a lilac Alexander McQueen gown and earrings borrowed from William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

On arrival at the Belasco theatre, the couple met a small group of well-wishers before being introduced to the 14 table hosts at the event.

Meanwhile, in the ballroom, Duncan Kenworthy, vice chairman of British Academy of Film and Television Arts, reassured the star-studded crowd – which included Jennifer Lopez, Barbra Streisand, Jack Black, and Tom Hanks – on their interactions with the royals.

He said: “They want to meet all of you. They will try and chat to all of you this evening. When you meet them, you don’t have to bow and curtsy. You can call them whatever you feel, ‘Your Royal Highness,’ ‘Sir,’ ‘Ma’am,’ ‘William’ and ‘Kate’ – just as the mood takes you.”
Speaking on the red carpet ahead of the evening, Nicole Kidman said: “I think they are lovely, they just make you smile.”

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Cops Ready to Arrest Paps During Royals’ L.A. Visit

Law enforcement from the US State Department and the LAPD are making the rounds in a fancy L.A. neighborhood, warning residents Prince William and Kate Middleton will be guests of honor at a party on their block, and to be on the lookout for paparazzi.

Two LAPD cops and a member of the State Dept. are telling residents in Hancock Park, William and Kate will be attending a bash thrown by BAFTA — the British Academy of Film and Television Arts — and law enforcement plans on coming down on paparazzi like a hammer, arresting anyone who trespasses on private property to get a shot.

The trio is going door-to-door in the area surrounding the British Consulate, smack in the middle of Hancock Park.

One resident was told the event would be held on July 9.

Law enforcement said they wanted residents to contact police immediately if there was any sign of photogs, and the cops would take swift action.

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Duchess Catherine is “loving” every minute of married life

The brunette beauty – who wed Prince William in April – told guests at a recent gala dinner how she was incredibly happy since tying the knot in April even though she sometimes finds her new royal role “surreal”.

One guest at the exclusive bash at London’s Kensington Palace told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Kate said she was ‘loving it’ when asked what married life was like. She added that it was surreal sometimes but that’s to be expected.

“She said she was totally and blissfully happy and her eyes lit up whenever William’s name was mentioned. The pair are clearly so in love.”

Catherine was making her first official public appearance with William at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) Gala Dinner on Thursday (09.06.11) and while the bash was completely over-the-top, onlookers say the couple didn’t seem to mind.

The onlooker added: “It was the most extravagant, ostentatious, over-the-top bash you can ever imagine with bankers splashing their cash like there’s no tomorrow. It was not the sort of occasion you would normally associate with royalty. But Kate and Wills took it in their stride like true professionals.”

Earlier in the evening, William addressed the crowd to announce his wife had joined the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry as a patron.

He said: “My brother, Catherine and I hope to use our philanthropy as a long-term catalyst for meaningful change.”

Snoop Dogg gave Britain’s Prince William pre-wedding advice

The 39-year-old rap mogul explained he imparted onto the royal – who tied the knot with Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29 – a few words of wisdom about married life, and told William to take his pep talk seriously.

Snoop said: “Look, I’ve been married for 15 years so I know what I’m doing.”

The ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ hitmaker – who married his high school sweetheart Shante Taylor in 1997 – also admitted Prince Harry asked him to perform at William’s stag party earlier this year, but he had already agreed to attend a barbecue.

Speaking on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, he explained: “I had a barbecue to attend so I couldn’t make it.”

After being asked to perform at the royal bash, Snoop recently revealed he had written the “perfect anthem” for Prince William.

He said: “When I heard that the royal family wanted to have me perform in celebration of Prince William’s marriage, I knew I had to give them a little something.

“‘Wet’ is the perfect anthem for Prince William or any playa to get the club smokin’.”



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Britain’s Prince William and Princess Catherine are staying in a £4,000-a-night villa in the Seychelles for their honeymoon

The royal couple – who wed on April 29 at London’s Westminster Abbey – have flown out to a private island off the east coast of Africa for a 10-day romantic break where they will be pampered with not only “the ultimate luxury”, but also “complete privacy”.

An insider told The Sun newspaper: “The island is very popular with celebrities who want the ultimate luxury but complete privacy. Everyone there is on honeymoon, so William and Kate will not be disturbed.

“They will be able to fully relax in private and just enjoy each other’s company. There is not a great deal to do there – but that is the point.”

Boasting a four-poster bed overlooking the Indian Ocean, a feature bath carved from marble, plunge pools and plush outdoor sofas amid the golden sands of the tropical island paradise, the couple delayed their Seychelles honeymoon so William could fulfil his duties as an RAF search and rescue pilot in Angelsey, North Wales.

Meanwhile, the newlyweds – who flew to the Seychelles in a private jet – have reportedly turned down the offer to travel around the island in an electric golf buggy in favour of riding bikes.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “William wants Kate to be completely relaxed and for it to be just the two of them. This is the perfect place.

“They hope to turn off their mobiles, shut out the modern world and reflect. This will be the ultimate relaxing break for them.”

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Prince William is set to whisk his new wife away to a secret hideaway in the Indian Ocean for their belated honeymoon

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – who married on Friday (29.04.11) – had to cancel their initial plans for a romantic break this week so William is making sure he pulls out all the stops when the pair jet out to the exclusive location for a 10-day stay.

The newlyweds are due to fly out by private jet later this month before being taken by helicopter from the mainland to the tropical retreat, which offers almost complete isolation.

A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: “Kate will have the time of her life. It’s everything you could want from a honeymoon destination and more. The prince’s protection officers flew out two-and-a-half weeks ago to check it out and their villa has been booked and confirmed.

“It’s a real Robinson Crusoe kind of place. If you fancy some company there is a little beach bar and a restaurant. Most people, however, prefer to eat meals brought by the butler on the privacy of their deck while watching the sunset.”

It was widely expected the couple would go on honeymoon this week but William – who is an RAF search and rescue pilot – had to return to work and have his holiday at a later date.

After their luxurious break, the couple are set to be separated for two-and-a-half months while the 28-year-old duke serves in the Falkland Islands.

William and Catherine have been told the 10-week posting in the remote South Atlantic in September is too short for the duchess to be allowed to go.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “It is a bitter blow for Kate. They have known about the Falklands for several weeks, but Kate was very upset when she first heard. It is an awful way to start married life, especially hard because it destroys the first magic of being together.

“William could probably pull some strings and get out of going. But he is determined to be treated like any other search and rescue pilot.”

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Sir Elton John welled up as he watched Prince William and Kate Middleton marry yesterday (29.04.11)

The ‘Tiny Dancer’ singer was one of a handful of celebrity guests invited into Westminster Abbey in London to see the royal couple wed, and as he watched the union, he appeared almost moved to tears.

Elton was sat next to his husband, David Furnish, in the front row of the Abbey for the proceedings. The singer was a close friend of William’s mother Diana, and performed at her funeral after her death in a car crash in 1997.

Other celebrities among the wedding’s 1,900 guests included soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria, invited after David worked closely with the prince on England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. The couple described the ceremony as “beautiful and heartfelt,” before adding to BBC news: “Catherine looked wonderfully elegant, and we were honoured to be part of such a special, historical day for our country.

“We wish Catherine and William much love and happiness for the future.” Also in attendance at the wedding were film director Guy Ritchie, actor Rowan Atkinson and singer Joss Stone.

Many celebrities took to twitter to pay their respects to the happy couple, including singer George Michael, who had recorded a version of Stevie Wonder’s track ‘You and I’ as a present for the couple.

During the wedding service he tweeted: “One word… Class (sic).” Model and actress Kelly Brook admitted the wedding stirred her emotions, tweeting: “I cried all the way through!! I cried when they
opened the doors to Westminster Abbey!! Stunning (sic).”

‘California Gurls’ singer Katy Perry decided to pay her own tribute by decorating her nails with different pictures of William and Kate. She posted the picture with an accompanying tweet reading: “In honor of the Royal Wedding, I present you… My royal NAILS! CONGRATS
(sic).”

Former Spice Girls singer Emma Bunton also wished the couple well, writing: “Absolutely beautiful couple!!! They look exquisite!”

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Prince William’s father joked about his bald patch at his wedding reception yesterday (29.04.11)

Prince Charles made a speech in which he also paid tribute to William’s bride, Kate Middleton – now the Duchess of Cambridge – welcoming her into the family.

Kate’s ex-school headmaster Dr Bob Acheson told The Sun newspaper: “He said he was very lucky to have a daughter-in-law like Kate.” Also as part of the speech, Charles – who himself has a prominent bald patch – made jokes at his son’s expense.

One guest recalled: “He joked about his own bald patch and his son’s thinning hair, saying it must be hereditary. “Everyone found it funny, even William and Kate.” The most eagerly awaited speech of the day, however, was that delivered by the best man, William’s brother, Prince Harry, who is well known among the royal family for his sense of humour.

A wedding guest and friend of the 26-year-old royal told website US Weekly: “Harry was brilliant. We all wished he could have just carried on. It was perfect. “But he was the model brother and said all the things he needed to say. It was perfect. He was a dude.”

The reception was held at London’s Buckingham Palace after the couple’s wedding at nearby Westminster Abbey, and saw some 300 guests enjoy both an eight-tier wedding cake and a chocolate biscuit cake – a
favourite of William’s prepared at his special request – then party until the early hours of this morning (30.04.11).

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Prince William asked Kate Middleton if their first public kiss as a married couple was “OK”

The newlyweds – now titled the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London yesterday afternoon (29.04.11) and shared two kisses, to the cheers of crowds below and delight of a worldwide TV audience estimated at two billion.

As he turned to his new wife for their first kiss, William, 28, said: “Kate, shall we? Shall we kiss. Come on, OK? The kiss.” According to The Sun newspaper, after they briefly touched lips William stood back, smiled and asked her: “That OK?”

Two minutes after their first smooch, William responded to chants from the crowd assembled below of “kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss,” by asking his bride: “Do you want this? Takes a bit of getting used to.

“Another kiss! One more? Let’s give them another one. I love you. One more kiss – go on, come here.” The couple lingered longer for their second kiss, which lasted 1.25 seconds, before Kate, 29, pulled away with a huge smile on her face for the assembled crowd which lined The Mall below.

William is then said to have called time on their public displays of affection, saying: “That’s it. No more, no more, I’m embarrassed.” The young royal couple had earlier been married at nearby Westminster Abbey and were joined on the balcony by their bridal party and respective families – including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton to watch a fly by of Royal Air Force (RAF) jets.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared their first public kiss as man and wife

The couple – who married at London’s Westminster Abbey this morning (29.04.11) – drew cheers from the scores of spectators outside Buckingham Palace as they appeared on the balcony and kissed for the first time as a married couple.

Kate and William – who will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall – were joined by their bridal party and their respective families including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton to watch a fly by of Royal Air Force (RAF) jets.

With the UK enjoying a public holiday to celebrate the nuptials of Britain’s future king, onlookers were in high spirits.

Speaking to BANG Showbiz Royal Correspondent Colette Fahy at Westminster Abbey after the service, Lord Mayor Boris Johnson shared his joy, saying: “Wasn’t that good. Wasn’t that just absolutely brilliant?”

Onlooker Mary Adams from Oxfordshire who camped out overnight to get a good view of today’s proceedings said: “Kate looked so beautiful. I hope they’ll be very happy together.”

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have got married

The couple – who will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – exchanged their vows in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury and hundreds of family members, visiting dignitaries and invited guests shortly after 11am this morning (29.04.11).

As expected, Kate did not promise to “obey” her husband when she said her vows, but contrary to some rumours, the pair exchanged traditional sentiments, rather than penning their own verses.

According to a lipreading expert, William cracked a joke with Kate’s father Michael Middleton when they arrived at the alter, saying: “We’re supposed to have just a small family affair.”

After the ceremony, the congregation sang ‘Love Divine All Love’s Excelling’, before the bride’s brother James Middleton gave a reading from Romans 12, 1, 2 and 9-18.

The choir then led the congregation in singing ‘This Is The Day’, which was specially composed for the occasion by John Rutter and comprising different psalms from the Bible.

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr. Richard Chartres, Lord Bishop of London and Dean of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal then addressed the couple in a 10 minute speech, before the choir sang another hymn, ‘Ubi Carita Et Amor’.

Prayers were then said, followed by a rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ before the ceremony ended with the National Anthem and the couple signed the three registers.

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Kate Middleton is so stressed out about her wedding she is having a recurring nightmare of being naked in front of all her guests

The 29-year-old brunette will marry Prince William at London’s Westminster Abbey on Friday (29.04.11) and although Kate can’t wait to tie the knot she is anxious about appearing in front of 1,900 guests and a worldwide audience of at least two billion.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Kate has the last-minute jitters and just wants the day to arrive. It’s hardly surprising considering the stage she is going to be on – with the eyes of the world on her.

“But her nerves have manifested in an interesting way. A recurring dream she hadn’t had for years has raised its head again.

“She finds herself in front of the congregation and then becomes suddenly aware she is completely naked. There is a deathly silence – and everyone from Queen Elizabeth to Prince Philip is starting at her.

“Kate has joked the worst bit is she can’t work out which parts to cover.”

Meanwhile, after spending last weekend together at the home of Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton in Bucklebury, Berkshire, South East England, a nervous William and Kate will now spend their last days as singletons apart.

While Kate will remain at home before travelling to London to stay in the Goring Hotel with her family on Thursday (28.04.11), William has returned to Clarence House in London to spend time with his father Prince Charles and best man and brother Prince Harry before his big day.

A friend told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Of course they are nervous and they have been using recent time to take stock and talk each other through the day. They are very much in love and can’t wait to be married.”

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Kate Middleton won’t be promising to “obey” Britain’s Prince William when she marries him next week

The future princess – who is to tie the knot with the royal on April 29 at London’s Westminster Abbey – will be following in the footsteps of William’s mother, Princess Diana, and omitting the word “obey” from her wedding vows.

Instead of promising a lifetime of obedience towards her future husband, 29-year-old Kate will opt to “love and comfort” her spouse in the same way the late Diana did when she married Prince Charles in 1981.

According to friends of the pair, the revamped vows are a more modern and equal choice for Kate and William.

A pal told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “They have been together for 10 years, studied together, lived together and have the same friends. They are equals in every way, and have planned this wedding as equal partners, so for Kate to ‘obey’ doesn’t make sense.

“Most brides choose not to say it these days and both William and Kate are aware of the public’s perception of her as representing the modern woman and a fresh, modern face for the royals.”

Yesterday (21.04.11), Church of England head the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams, who will officiate the royal wedding, praised William and Kate for their realistic approach to the future.

He said: “I’ve been very struck by the way in which William and Catherine have approached this great event. They’ve thought through what they want for themselves, but also what they want to say.

“They’re responsible to the whole society, and responsible to God for their relationship. I think that they are deeply unpretentious people, and that message about taking that responsibility sensibly, realistically, courageously, comes over very strongly in conversation with them.”

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Reese Witherspoon invited Prince William and Kate Middleton to her recent wedding

The ‘Water for Elephants’ actress tied the knot with Hollywood agent Jim Toth in a romantic ceremony last month and she was keen for the royal couple to attend so they would ask her to their highly-anticipated nuptials on April 29.

She told US TV show ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’: “I can’t even contain my enthusiasm for the royal wedding! I’m kind of bummed I’m not invited to the royal wedding. My girlfriend asked me if I was invited. Well, no, but I invited them to my wedding!”

While Britain’s future king and queen failed to attend, Reese – who has two children, Ava, 11, and seven-year-old Deacon, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe – says she enjoyed every minute of her big day.

She revealed: As my girlfriend says, ‘You only get married for the second time once!’

“It was so much fun. My daughter helped me pick out my dress. She was my maid of honour. It wasn’t stressful.”

Reese recently revealed she “didn’t have to think” before accepting Jim’s marriage proposal because she was absolutely certain she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.

She said: “I knew he was The One all right. A clue was when he asked me to marry him and I said yes right away. Didn’t have to think about it. It just feels like the right thing at the right time in my life.”

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Amy Winehouse has been named the least desirable celebrity wife

The ‘Rehab’ singer – famed for her troubled marriage to drug addict Blake Fielder-Civil, tattoo-covered body and eccentric behaviour – topped a poll by My OK! Wedding magazine, in which readers were asked who would be a terrible spouse.

Joining Amy on the list of bad wives were Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Lady Gaga, while Charlie Sheen – who entered rehab last week for drink and drug problems – was named least desirable celebrity husband., closely followed by Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise.

While Amy and Charlie weren’t popular marriage material with readers, Natalie Portman – who is expecting her first child with fiance Benjamin Millepied – was given the title of most desirable celebrity wife, with Britain’s Prince Harry being named as the ultimate husband.

Megan Fox, Katy Perry and Kate Moss all made the top ten for the perfect wife, while Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, David Beckham and Harry’s brother Prince William were in the running for ideal husband.

Paul Stacey, a spokesman for My OK! Wedding said: “We were stunned by the results. The least attractive celeb brides and grooms were the party monsters. And I was shocked that Madonna, Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow were in the least desirable top ten.

“And amazingly, now that Harry has cleaned up his act and proven himself to the world with his work in Afghanistan, he has topped the poll beating all the expected candidates like Robert Pattinson and even his brother William.”

My OK! Wedding Poll Results:

Least Desirable Celebrity Husband:

1: Charlie Sheen

2: Mel Gibson

3: Tom Cruise

4: Mickey Rourke

5: Pete Doherty

6: Marilyn Manson

7: David Hasselhoff

8: Ricky Gervais

9: Chris Moyles

10: Wayne Rooney

Least Desirable Celebrity Wife:

1: Amy Winehouse

2: Lindsay Lohan

3: Britney Spears

4: Heather Mills

5: Gwyneth Paltrow

6: Katie Holmes

7: Lady Gaga

8: Madonna

9: Nicole Kidman

10: Sarah Jessica Parker

Most Desirable Celebrity Wife:

1: Natalie Portman

2: Megan Fox

3: Katy Perry

4: Kate Moss

5: Gisele Bundchen

6: Cheryl Cole

7: Christina Hendricks

8: Rihanna

9: Kim Kardashian

10: Kate Middleton

Most Desirable Celebrity Husband:

1: Prince Harry

2: Justin Bieber

3: Robert Pattinson

4: David Beckham

5: Russell Brand

6: Colin Firth

7: Prince William

8: George Clooney

9: Piers Morgan

10: Brad Pitt

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Prince William has reportedly asked Earl Charles Spencer to make a speech at his wedding

The 28-year-old future British king – who is due to wed Kate Middleton on April 29 at Westminster Abbey – is said to have asked the brother of his late mother Princess Diana to make the speech in a bid to repair the rift between the royals and the Spencer family.

A friend of the earl’s eldest daughter, Lady Kitty Spencer, explained: “Kitty said Charles Spencer and William have a good, solid relationship and it’s very important for William that his mother is at his wedding, so to speak. He made the point by giving his mother’s ring to his future bride.”

While it is believed royal aides will be meeting with the Spencer family in London before Christmas to discuss their involvement in the impending nuptials, a palace insider said William and Kate are yet to make a decision on the details of the wedding.

A St. James’s Palace aide added to the Daily Mail newspaper: “The Spencers will inevitably have a prominent role at the wedding as guests – they are blood family after all. At the moment anything else is speculation, as Prince William and Miss Middleton have yet to make these sorts of decisions.”

Among the details to be decided are whether the speech will come during the wedding ceremony or at one of the two receptions.

This comes after Earl Spencer launched a thinly-veiled attack on the royal family during his eulogy at Diana’s funeral in 1997.

He said: “A very British girl … who proved in the last year that she needed no royal title to continue to generate her particular brand of magic.”

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Prince William and Kate Middleton will invite 100 members of the public to their wedding via a random draw

The couple – who will tie the knot in a lavish ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29 next year – want the British people to be deeply involved in the celebrations and are delighted their plan of inviting a selection of ordinary citizens has been approved.

A source involved with the St James’s Palace planning committee revealed: “William and Kate wanted the British people involved at a deeper level than simply holding street parties.

“They were crystal clear on this from the outset and were delighted when the idea of a random selection was mooted.

“Those lucky enough to land an invitation will only find out when it drops on their door mat. Can you imagine? It’s like winning a Willy Wonka Golden Ticket for your front-row seat in history.”

Along with receiving an invitation to the royal ceremony, the lucky 100 guests – who will mix with a host of international royals and heads of state expected to include US President Barack Obama – will also attend the reception which will reportedly be held at Buckingham Palace.

The source added to The Sun newspaper: “The fortunate few will become the envy of their neighbourhood.

“They will rub shoulders with royalty and world leaders – what a thing to tell your grandchildren.”

It has not yet been decided how the invited members of the public will be chosen.

Meanwhile William’s younger brother, Prince Harry will take on the role of Supporter for his brother.

A royal source said: “It will be an incredibly emotional day for Harry as well as William.

“They will both be thinking about how proud their mother Princess Diana would be if she had lived to see this wedding. People sometimes forget what those boys have been through. William couldn’t have chosen anyone else.”

Royals usually choose two Supporters or Best Men but it is unclear if William will follow this tradition.

The source explained: “William is very much his own man. He is undecided if he will go for another Supporter or who that will be.”

If William does choose it is likely his best friend Thomas van Straubenzee will share the duties with Harry, 26.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on April 29, 2011, it has been announced.

The couple – who revealed their engagement to the world last week – will tie the knot at Westminster Abbey in London and the date will be a public holiday in the UK.

The venue has extra significance for William as it was the venue for his mother Princess Diana’s funeral in September 1997.

At a briefing at St James’s Palace, the prince’s private secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton said: “The couple have chosen to be married at Westminster Abbey on the Feast of St. Catherine on Friday 29th April.

“The couple were moved to choose the venue because of its staggering beauty, its 1,000 years of royal history and its relative intimacy, despite its size.

“The venue has long associations with the Royal Family – it is in many ways the Royal Family’s church – and of course with Prince William personally.

“They’re on cloud nine like any other newly engaged couple and they’re now getting stuck into organising their wedding. I’ve never seen two happier people which is fabulous.”

British Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the day will be a national holiday, saying: “The wedding of Kate and William will be a happy and momentous occasion. We want to mark the day as one of national celebration – a public holiday will ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.”

It has been revealed the cost of the wedding and honeymoon is going to be shared by the Royal Family and the Middletons, but the costs incurred for things such as security and policing will be will be picked up by taxpayers.

Mr. Lowther-Pinkerton added: “The details of who pays for what haven’t been worked through yet but the Middleton family are very, very keen to contribute.

William – who is second in line to the British throne – and Kate want the nuptials to be “a classic British occasion” and “a classic example of what Britain does best”.

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Britain’s Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton

The 28-year-old royal – who is second in line to throne behind his father the Prince of Wales – will marry 28-year-old Kate next year following a secret engagement during a holiday to Kenya last month, Clarence House have confirmed.

A statement read: “The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton.

“The wedding will take place in either spring or summer next year in London. Further details about the date and venue will be released in due course.”

The pair began dating eight years ago while they both studied at St. Andrews University in Fife, Scotland.

William – the eldest son of Charles and the late Princess Diana – has previously revealed he planned to get married at the age of 28 or 29, although later said he regretted the statement.

He said: “I was young, I’d had a few drinks… what can I say? I wish I had kept my big mouth shut!”

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