No names have officially been released as invitations begin arriving but more than half are family and friends. UK and foreign dignitaries, senior politicians, charity workers and celebrities like the Beckhams are said to be among the Westminster Abbey congregation on 29 April.
Not all the guests at the service will go on to a Buckingham Palace reception. The BBC’s royal correspondent Peter Hunt says individuals who have come into contact with Prince William will also be present, including people who have been homeless and soldiers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some famous names on the guest list, such as David and Victoria Beckham, have already trickled out, our correspondent added. The service will be conducted by the Dean of Westminster, with the Archbishop of Canterbury marrying the prince and his bride. Seated in the front pews will be the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and best man, Prince Harry. Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12513620
No names have officially been released as invitations begin arriving but more than half are family and friends. UK and foreign dignitaries, senior politicians, charity workers and celebrities like the Beckhams are said to be among the Westminster Abbey congregation on 29 April.
Not all the guests at the service will go on to a Buckingham Palace reception. The BBC’s royal correspondent Peter Hunt says individuals who have come into contact with Prince William will also be present, including people who have been homeless and soldiers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some famous names on the guest list, such as David and Victoria Beckham, have already trickled out, our correspondent added. The service will be conducted by the Dean of Westminster, with the Archbishop of Canterbury marrying the prince and his bride. Seated in the front pews will be the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the best man, Prince Harry.