Prince William and Kate's first public event since Royal Wedding

Last night Prince William and Kate attended their first official public event together since the Royal Wedding.  The extravagant formal fundraising dinner for ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) took place at Kensington Palace.   

As many as 900 guests attended dinner paying £10,000 per head and there was also a bidding auction held on charity lots which included a luxury Kenyan safari and a trip on the Maltese Falcon sailing yacht. Guests attending the event included Liz Hurley and Kevin Spacey.

William used the event to announce that his and Harry's own Prince's Foundation and ARK will collaborate to further help poor children in Africa.

Prince William wore black tie and Kate looked stunning in a dress designed by Jenny Packham.  

The Metropolitan Police talk about Royal Wedding security

Anyone attempting to disrupt the royal wedding on Friday will face a "robust" response, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Some 5,000 officers will be on duty to ensure the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is a "safe, secure and happy event".

Commander Christine Jones, who will be overseeing the police operation, said there was no specific known threat. However 60 known troublemakers have been banned from London on the day.

"We would be wrong not to consider spontaneous protest as part of our contingency planning. But let us make it absolutely clear - this is a day of celebration, joy and pageantry. It is a fantastic day for Britain," she said.

"Any criminals attempting to disrupt it, be that in the guise of protest or otherwise, will be met by a robust, decisive, flexible and proportionate policing response."

Assistant Commander Lynne Owens added that although plans were in place to deal with any disruptions, police cannot ban demonstrations from taking place in the capital.

She confirmed that Muslims Against Crusades had planned to protest outside Westminster Abbey and were due to meet with police last week to discuss conditions but had failed to turn up.

Kate Middleton's New Coat Of Arms

Mr Michael Middleton has been granted a Coat of Arms in order that his daughter Kate Middleton can have her own Coat of Arms as seen on the left.

Apparently the immediate Middleton family worked closely with the College of Arms throughout the design process to ensure that it is truly a representation of their family.

The three acorns represent the three children in the Middleton family, Catherine (Kate), Philippa and James. The gold chevron in the middle of the design represents Mrs Middleton.

Kate's Coat of Arms has been presented as a lozenge dangling from a piece of blue ribbon to indicate that she is an unmarried daughter.

Once married a new Coat of Arms will be created made up of both Prince William's and Kate's Coat of Arms.

Prince William has arrived in New Zealand

Prince William will be in New Zealand on a 5 day tour on behalf of the queen visiting the areas hit by earthequakes and flooding in recent weeks. 

The prince will visit The earthquake whilst not on the scale fo Japan tragically still claimed more than 200 lives and was New Zealand's worst disaster in living memory.Christchurch city centre which was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.3 in terms of its size.

The prince will also fly to Australia to visit the states of Queensland and Victoria which were recently ravaged by floodwaters and which also resulted in loss of life.

Kate is not accompanying the prince on this trip as she's not officially a member of the royal family until they wed on 29th April 2011.

No presents....Please donate to charity instead

It has been widely reported that Prince William and Kate Middleton were concerned that to have an opulent wedding during these times of austerity would be highly inappropriate. There is a lot of hardship around and it is to their credit that this has been at the forefront of their minds whilst planning the wedding which is due to take place on 29th April 2011. Prince WIlliam is very in tune with the British Public and the mood of the nation and it is these empathic qualties that really do put Prince William in a league of his own.

Equally, the couple are aware that London, the nation and the world is in dire need of something good to celebrate and all being well the big event will reflect the ecomonic times so as not to offend and allow everybody to forget about their troubles for at least one day and share in the happy celebrations.

In keeping on this sensitive path Prince William and Kate Middleton have set up a new charity fund for 26 charities, many of which are very small but all of which have been chosen by the couple.

The couple have asked that those people intending on sending presents consider making a donation to the fund instead. Those wishing to make a donation can do so through the offical site at http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org 

The site enables you to take a closer look at the charities chosen and you are able to speficy which charities you want your donation to go to.

Christopher Warren-Green will conduct the Charlotte Symphony at the Royal Wedding

St. James’s Palace announced yesterday that Charlotte Symphony Music Director Christopher Warren-Green will conduct the London Chamber Orchestra at the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011.

The wedding ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall will conduct the service. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr. Rowan Williams will marry Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The London Chamber Orchestra is the UK’s oldest professional chamber orchestra. Christopher Warren-Green was appointed as Music Director and Principal Conductor of the London Chamber Orchestra in 1988 and continues to hold that position. In September 2010, he became Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony.

Royal Wedding will be celebrated by 10,000 campers on Clapham Common

One of London's most famous parks will be made into a huge campsite to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton next month.


Camp Royale, in Clapham Common, London, will have room for 10,000 people to watch the royal wedding on a big screen, with prizes being offered for the most eye-catching tents.

Getting Your Own Slice of Prince William’s Wedding

THEY have already bought their sapphire-and-diamond engagement rings from the Home Shopping Network, found wedding gowns at local thrift shops and planned their rehearsal dinner and wedding day events. Never mind that Gigi Baay and Marianne Swanson of New Orleans are married with children.

Royal Wedding street party cancelled after organisers told they need £5million liability insurance

A STREET party to celebrate the royal wedding has been cancelled after organisers were told they would have to take out £5million public liability insurance.
Hayley Mills and a group of friends were also given a 30-point health and safety checklist whey they contacted their council to find out how best to plan their own special day when Prince William marries Kate Middleton.

Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/03/11/royal-wedding-street-party-cancelled-after-organisers-told-they-need-5million-liability-insurance-115875-22980690/#ixzz1Gh0Z9NJL

William and Kate choose Canada for first overseas visit

For their first official trip abroad as a married couple, Kate and Wills have decided to bypass Las Vegas, Celebration, Florida and America's other cultural wonders in favor of Ottawa. The Canadian government began lobbying for the honor early.

Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/16/the-royal-couple-westbound-prince-william-and-kate-choose-canada-for-first-overseas-visit/#ixzz1Ggju1iMu

David Beckham allowed to attend the royal wedding

David Beckham has been given special permission by his LA Galaxy football bosses to attend the royal wedding, according to reports.

The 35-year-old should be playing in a crucial match against FC Dallas in Texas 48 hours after Prince William and Kate Middleton marry in London on April 29.

Pimm's aims to crash Royal Wedding parties

Diageo is plotting a tactical marketing campaign around next month's Royal Wedding, flooding the market with Pimm's-branded bunting for use at the thousands of street parties expected to take place across the UK.

The drinks company is understood to have spent about £500,000 buying up supplies of bunting, as it looks to capitalise on the celebrations marking the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Britain Prepares For Nationwide Royal Bash!

(Reuters) - Thousands of Britons are planning to get out the bunting, balloons and fold-up tables and hold street parties across the country to celebrate next month's wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

About two thousand requests have already been made to local councils for road closures to allow street events to be held on April 29th when the couple tie the knot at London's Westminster Abbey, the Local Government Association said on Saturday.

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Shropshire Pie Wins Royal Seal Of Approval

Prince William and Kate Middleton have given their royal seal of approval to a giant pork pie cooked at a Shropshire shop – as a British brewery announced that it is creating a unique drink to mark their wedding.

Eley’s Pie Shop in Ironbridge received a letter from Prince William and Miss Middleton last week to say thanks for sending the 20-inch-wide pie as a wedding gift.

Read more: http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2011/02/11/royal-seal-of-approval-for-shropshire-pie/#ixzz1GgYL7JDr

Prince William & Kate Middleton Rule Out Celebrity Singers

Prince William and Kate Middleton have ruled out any stars singing at their wedding – even Elton John. The couple are also believed to be slashing the number of famous guests when they tie the knot at Westminster Abbey.

According to a palace source though, Sir Elton and David and Victoria Beckham will be invited.
William and Kate have had offers from many top musicians eager to perform on the big day.

Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/09/prince-william-kate-middleton-rule-out-celeb-singers-for-royal-wedding-even-elton-john-115875-22909165/#ixzz1GgXagfVJ

Royal Wedding To Boost ITV Ad Revenue

ITV's advertising revenues are expected to be up by almost 20% in April as the royal wedding maintains the resurgence in the TV ad market.

Industry sources claim that the major retailers are hoping the four-day celebrations around the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will draw people into the shops, reports the Daily Mail.

Royal Blow For Workers At Floor Firm

About 400 staff at a floor company have been told to work on Royal Wedding day, even though the government has declared it a bank holiday.

The GMB union said that Lancashire-based Interfloor had told staff in a notice that 29 April will be treated "as a normal working day".

Canada Post To Honour William & Kate

A month after saying it wouldn't celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with a commemorative stamp, Canada Post has reversed course.
The Canadian mail service said in a statement that it will issue two stamps to mark the royal wedding. According to the Toronto Sun, this will be Canada Post's first stamp related to a royal wedding since it featured then-Princess Elizabeth a few months after her 1947 marriage to Prince Philip.

3D Royal Wedding Broadcast?

A senior figure at Sky's parent company BSkyB has expressed hope that the royal wedding will be screened in 3D.

Mike Darcey, the media giant's chief operating officer, insisted the technology is well suited to "event television", reports the Press Association.

This could include everything from major sporting occasions to arts and cultural shows, along with anything "where you really, really make an appointment to view it", he told attendees at a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild.

Royal wedding sparks debate on UK succession

Lawmakers say it would be the perfect wedding gift - changing Britain's rules of succession so any daughter born to Prince William and wife-to-be Kate Middleton would enjoy an equal right to the throne.

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