Despite the beating that the image of the British royalty has taken in recent times, the British are said to be looking forward to lap up the grand festivities of the most awaited royal marriage of this century.
William Arthur Philip Louis or Prince William, born on 21st June 1982, is the eldest son of Prince Charles, and Princess Diana. Prince William is the second in line of succession – after Prince Charles – to the throne of United Kingdom. At present he is working at the Royal Air Force Base on Angleseyas as co-pilot where he is involved in search and rescue pilot operations.
Price William met Kate Middleton in 2001 while studying at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. After the long courtship, they are going to tie the knot this Friday in Westminster Abbey, London. Prince Harry, his younger brother, will be the ‘Best Man’.
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton or Kate Middleton, born on 9 January 1982, is the eldest daughter of Carole Elizabeth and Michael Francis Middleton. She completed her graduation in the History of Art with Honours. Kate is popular for her dress sense and style; she is recognized as a ‘fashion icon’ by various magazines including People magazine and Vanity Fair.
The guest list released by Buckingham Palace includes the members from British Royal family, the Middleton family, dignitaries across the globe, members of British Parliament, political leaders, Defence functionaries, social dignitaries, representatives from various churches across UK, etc.
Along with the guests of Kate and Prince William, there will be a number of famous international figures present during the royal wedding. Royal Families from Abu Dhabi, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Oman, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, and Yugoslavia will also be present at Westminster Abbey on the occasion.
The wedding would be telecast ‘Live’ and is expected to be viewed by over 2 billion people worldwide.
