An estimated 1.5million Royal Wedding watchers are expected to converge in London on Friday, with an estimated 2billion global audience.
The service:
The Dean of Westminster will conduct the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury will marry Prince William and Miss Middleton, and the Bishop of London - a personal friend of the Prince of Wales who has known Prince William for many years - will give the address
Bridesmaid and pageboys:
The couple have chosen four bridesmaids and two page boys who are a mixture of relations and the children of friends. Find out who's who here. Prince Harry is best man and Miss Middleton's sister Philippa is her maid of honour
The venue:
For 1,000 years the 11th century Westminster Abbey has been a backdrop to Royal weddings, coronations and funerals.
The receptions:
Buckingham Palace, with its opulent State Rooms, is the focal point for the Queen's reception for 600 guests in the afternoon, followed by the Prince of Wales's dinner for 300 close family and friends in the evening.
The cake:
A traditional multi-tiered iced fruit cake featuring the "language of flowers". A chocolate biscuit cake is also being made especially for Prince William by McVitie's.
The gift list:
No saucepans or towels for these newlyweds. The couple has requested donations to 26 charities instead.
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Posted: 27. April 2011 10:10