Breaking News: Prince William and Kate's Wedding Date, Venue Announced!
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Prince William and Kate Middleton will wed on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey.
The hotly-anticipated announcement was first made Tuesday morning via TheBritishMonarchy Twitter account.
After dating for 8 years, William and Kate, both 28, announced their engagement last Tuesday.
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Westminster Abbey hosted its share of Royal events: both Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother were wed there; the stately monument was also the site of Princess Diana's 1997 funeral.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkington, the prince's private secretary, told the BBC that the pair wanted a spring wedding, and feel that the abbey, despite its huge size, offered intimacy.
"We know that the world will be watching on April 29, and the couple are very, very keen indeed that the spectacle should be a classic example of what Britain does best," Lowther-Pinkington said.
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He added that the royal couple are "calling the shots" on their plans, but had a "rather large supporting cast" also offering support.
"Prince William and Catherine have made it very clear that they wish everybody to be able to enjoy the day with them,"Lowther-Pinkington said to the BBC.
Prime Minister David Cameron said that the event will be "a happy and momentous occasion" and that April 29 will henceforth be a national holiday.
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Who's footing the bill?
"The costs of the wedding itself will be met by the Royal Household, with government meeting any wider security or transport related costs," Prime Minister Cameron explained.
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15IT IS THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY. CONGRATULATIONS COUPLE,I WISH YOU A LONG AND LASTING MATRIMONIAL LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU.
i don't give a damn !
I like them but I think she look older than her age...
I like them but I think she look older than her age...
They are such a cute couple! They are getting married on my birthday :)
I LOVE them, they're the cutest couple!!!!! she will be an adorable princess, i feel jealousness because she's living in a real life fairy tale.... ^_^
Wow people..bitter much? How is it that every time there is good news to be share..bitter people that hate their lives have to bash it? Isn't there enough bad news and hate in this world? Shouldn't we embrace happiness?
Why is this a big deal?. Who are these people? What makes them special?. People really do you think that these two are in LOVE? They are just selling you an image that most of you are obviously buying. The so called "royal family" needs to put up a show like this every few years so the people of England forget that they are being suck dry by their goverment and "The Royal Family"
It's just fun gossip, Brian. Gees can't Americans be happy for them too. I loved Lady Di and watched her wedding, just because it was so fun to see a royal wedding. Now I get to see Di's son get married. How fun! Man does this make me feel old,lol.
I am so happy for Prince William and Kate. Princess Diana will be looking down on her son that day with such joy and pride. Congratulations to Prince William and Kate .. our future Princess.
God bless them and their families. They are wonderful examples for the world.
Umm how the hell does this effect us in America?
What a BeAuTiFul Couple!!! Princess Diana would have been sooo Proud!!
Well thank God. Now our long national nightmare is over!
They make such a cute couple!