Wedding of William and Catherine: Pre-Wedding Information

[Zonk]

Welcome to the thread to discuss the Official Pre wedding information of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton

Please note that that this thread will be opened as get closer to April 29, 2011 . We also use this thread to discuss official information released by the royal family as it relates to the wedding.

Thank you!

Warren, Wbenson & Zonk
British Forums Moderator​

 

[Zonk]

Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, 23 November 2010

The marriage of Prince William and Miss Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, following the precedence set by the marriages of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981 and Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947.

from Latest News and Diary

 

[wbenson]

The Prince of Wales - The wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton - an update

Here is the latest update on the arrangements for the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton.

 

[Princess Robijn]

First announcement of attendance.

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia/Serbia will attend.

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES WILL ATTEND THE MARRIAGE OF PRINCE WILLIAM

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Belgrade, 24 January 2010 - Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine received an invitation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William to Miss Kate Middleton on Friday 29 April 2011.

Their Royal Highnesses are delighted to attend the marriage and are very happy for the young couple.

Zvanina internet prezentacija Kraljevskog doma Karaorevi

 

[Zonk]

The Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton - An update on Maid of Honour and Bridesmaids, Best Man and Page Boys

14th February 2011
Miss Catherine Middleton has asked her sister, Miss Philippa Middleton, to be her Maid of Honour.
Prince William has asked his brother, Prince Harry, to be his Best Man.
Prince William and Miss Middleton have chosen the following Bridesmaids and Page Boys:

The Lady Louise Windsor
(Aged 7 – daughter of The Earl and Countess of Wessex)
The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones
(Aged 8 – daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Linley)
Miss Grace van Cutsem
(Aged 3 – daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh van Cutsem)
Miss Eliza Lopes
(Aged 3 – daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lopes)
Master William (Billy) Lowther-Pinkerton
(Aged 10 – son of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton)
Master Tom Pettifer
(Aged 8 – son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettifer )

Miss Grace van Cutsem and Master Tom Pettifer are godchildren of Prince William.

Details about the Bridesmaids’ dresses and the Page Boys’ uniforms will be made available on the Wedding Day.

http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/med...iam_of_wales_and_miss_catherin_915779378.html

 

[Skippy]

This might be interesting to some, official consent has been given to the marriage:

http://www.privy-council.org.uk/files/pdf/website list 9 feb 2011.pdf

 

[Princess Robijn]

Wedding invitations - The wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton

19th February 2011
Invitations to the wedding of Prince William and Miss Middleton have been issued in the name of Her Majesty The Queen.

The following groups of people have been invited to the wedding:
• Members of The Royal Family and their friends
• Members of the Middleton Family and their friends
• Friends of Prince William and Miss Middleton
• Members of Foreign Royal Families
• Representatives from the Defence Services
• Representatives from Prince William’s patronages
• Representatives from the Church and other faiths
• Members of the Government, Parliament and Devolved Administrations
• Members of the Diplomatic Corps
• Governors-General and Prime Ministers from the Realms
• Members of the Royal Household

Around 1,900 people have been invited to the service at Westminster Abbey.

Around 600 people have been invited to the lunchtime reception at Buckingham Palace given by The Queen.

Around 300 people have been invited to the dinner at Buckingham Palace given by The Prince of Wales.

Notes to Editors

Please note we are not releasing the names of individual invitees.
The invitations were posted on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
A rough breakdown of numbers of guests is as follows (this includes spouses):
• The vast majority of guests are drawn from Prince William and Miss Middleton’s Family and Friends – over 1,000
• Over 50 Members of The Royal Family
• Over 40 Members of Foreign Royal Families
• Over 200 Members of Government, Parliament and Diplomatic Corps
• Approximately 80 guests drawn from Prince William’s charities
• 60 Governors-General and Realm Prime Ministers
• 30 Members of the Defence Services


The EIIR on the invitation is die-stamped in gold and then burnished. The text on the invitation is also die-stamped. The edges of the invitation are bevelled then gilded.

The Prince of Wales - Wedding invitations - The wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton

 

[Warren]

Kate Middleton's Bucklebury Bunch: Royal wedding to be Berkshire village affair | Mail Online

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When Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey, they will be in the company of the world’s great and good. But also sitting in the pews, in keeping with the couple’s desire for a ‘People’s Wedding’, will be a selection of characters from Miss Middleton’s home village in Berkshire. Kate and William have invited a friendly postman, a trusted shopkeeper and his wife, the landlord of the Bucklebury village pub and their butcher to share their special day.

The names of the locals on the Royal wedding guest list were leaked this week as villagers started to receive the gold-embossed invitations. Shopkeeper Chan Shingadia and his wife Hash – who has checked with Kate’s father, Michael, whether she can wear a sari to the wedding – said they were delighted to receive theirs. Mr Shingadia, who lives above their Peaches Stores shop, said: ‘We’re over the moon, absolutely thrilled. I have known Kate six years. She comes in regularly. She has brought William in on about three or four occasions. The very first time it was mind-blowing to have a Prince in my store. He likes Viennetta ice cream – he buys that a lot. I’ve got to know him better each time. What’s lovely about him is despite the fact that he meets a lot of people, he still remembers my daughter’s name."

 

[JessRulz]

Launch of the 'Official Royal Wedding' website:

The Royal Wedding

 

[Zonk]

The usually reliable Royal Musings Blog has reported that King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway will be attending the wedding.

 

[JessRulz]

According to royalcourt.se Victoria and Daniel will represent Sweden

The info from royalcourt.se:

Närvaro vid bröllopet mellan Prins William och Catherine Middleton, London
Deltagare: Kronprinsessan Victoria, Prins Daniel

Attendance at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, London
Participants: Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel

 

[Humera]

The Prime Minister and Governor-General of Canada will be attending the wedding, with their respective spouses:

CTV Calgary- Stephen, Laureen Harper to attend royal wedding - CTV News:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen will be among the many royals, guests and dignitaries present when Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange their marital vows at Westminster Abbey next month.

Harpers will attend royal wedding:

Governor-General David Johnston and his wife, are also on the guest list and confirmed their attendance last week.

 

[Stefan]

Musiacans for the Wedding Service have been announced.
Musicians for the Wedding Service at Westminster Abbey

 

[JessRulz]

The Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund

"Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton have created a charitable gift fund to help celebrate their wedding. The fund will focus on assisting charities which support the five causes chosen by the couple. These causes are close to their hearts and reflect the experiences, passions and values of their lives so far..."

 

[wbenson]

The Wedding Carriages

At the end of their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, Prince William and Miss Middleton will travel in the 1902 State Landau along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace. In the event of severely wet weather, the couple will travel in The Glass Coach.

Miss Middleton and Prince William will travel separately to the wedding service using State Cars from the Royal Mews. The State Car collection includes two Bentleys, three Rolls-Royces and three Daimlers.

 

[stephanievl]

According to the Belgian media the palace confirmed the presence of prince Philippe and pricesss Mathilde at the wedding.

Source

 

[Britters]

The wedding cake designer has officially been announced via Clarence House Twitter and the Royal Wedding website.

Leicestershire-based Fiona Cairns

ClarenceHouse Clarence House
Royal Wedding cake designer is announced - Royal Wedding cake designer is announced #rw2011

Royal Wedding cake designer is announced

I know the fruitcake bit had already previously been reported on, but they also add that William made a special request for a "Chocolate Biscuit" for the Buckingham reception.

 

[Humera]

With an election set for May 2, Prime Minister Harper of Canada will no longer be attending the wedding. The Governor General, of course, will be there.

BBC News - Royal wedding: Stephen Harper unlikely to attend

 

[Warren]

Wedding Commemorative Stamps

Royal Mail has officially announced today that it will be releasing a commemorative sheet of stamps to celebrate the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.

The commemorative sheet features the beautiful images taken by world-renowned photographer Mario Testino of the couple in November.
The stamps will be available on the 21st April, Her Majesty The Queen's birthday, and just in time for the wedding itself.

V Permission to host and display the image of the Commemorative sheet has been given to the Forums by a respresentative of Royal Mail.
http://www.onlinefire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Royal-Mail-Stamps-Royal-Wedding-Stamps.jpg

 

[wbenson]

Ministry of Defence | Defence News | History and Honour | Armed Forces' role in Royal Wedding announced

The details and range of the ceremonial military personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have been announced today.

 

[dazzling]

Programme​

8:30am
1,900 guests will begin arriving at Westminster Abbey

Between 10.40am and 10.50am
Royals arriving with the the Queen and Prince Philip arriving last

11.00am
Kate arrives at the church with her father Michael

12.15pm
The newlyweds will leave the Abbey

1.25pm
The newlyweds will appear on the balcony at Buckingham Palace

3pm
Break at St James's Palace

8.00pm
Second reception for family & close friends

 

[miramar]

Not sure if this is already posted but according to Monarquiaconfincetial Felipe and letizia will attend the wedding
Monarquía Confidencial

It's confirmed Queen Sofía, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia will attend.

La reina Doña Sofía y los príncipes de Asturias asistirán a la boda del príncipe Guillermo - RTVE.es

 

[JessRulz]

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will be attending the wedding:

H.M. Dronningen er til stede ved H.K.H. Prins William af Wales og fr. Catherine Middletons bryllup i Westminster Abbey, London, Storbritannien.

H.M. the Queen is present at H.R.H. Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton's wedding at Westminster Abbey, London, Great Britain.

 

[wbenson]

The Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton: An update

The following timings have been confirmed for the Wedding Day

 

[JessRulz]

"HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have selected Hugo Burnand to be their official photographer at their wedding on the 29th April. Mr Burnand will be take the official photographs at Buckingham Palace following the wedding at Westminster Abbey."

The Royal Wedding Official Photographer

 

[Lady Ann]

Queen consents to royal wedding | Royal Wedding | National Post

It reads: “NOW KNOW YE that We have consented and do by these Presents signify Our Consent to the contracting of Matrimony between Our Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales, K.G., and Our Trusty and Well-beloved Catherine Elizabeth Middleton.”

 

[JessRulz]

Portion of the guest list for the ceremony:

Selected Guest List for the Wedding Service at Westminster Abbey

Seating plan for Westminster Abbey confirmed

 

[wbenson]

Floral Displays in the Abbey and Buckingham Palace

Prince William and Miss Middleton have chosen London-based floral designer Shane Connolly to create the floral displays for their wedding on April 29th. Mr. Connolly has directed a team of florists, including Westminster Abbey's and Buckingham Palace's florists, and florists individually chosen by the Couple, to create the floral displays at the Abbey and for Buckingham Palace.

 

[Princess Robijn]

According to Prince Radu of Romania, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will host a lunch for the foreign Royals attending the wedding and others (such as Prince Radu) at Kensington Palace, tomorrow. It starts at 13.00 h. This lunch is an addition to the diner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Shakerley, née Lady Elizabeth Anson, on Thursday evening.

Alteta Sa Regala Principele Radu al Romaniei - articol agenda

Google Translation

 

[wbenson]

The order of service is now available to view online.

A downloadable PDF version has also been released.