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| Royal wedding: William and Kate 'moved by affection' | Royal wedding: William and Kate 'moved by affection' |
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| Prince William and Kate Middleton say they have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement. | Prince William and Kate Middleton say they have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement. |
| In a message in their official wedding programme they thanked "everyone most sincerely for their kindness". | In a message in their official wedding programme they thanked "everyone most sincerely for their kindness". |
| Details of Friday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey have been published. | Details of Friday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey have been published. |
| The order of service reveals Miss Middleton will vow to "love, comfort, honour and keep" but not obey Prince William. | The order of service reveals Miss Middleton will vow to "love, comfort, honour and keep" but not obey Prince William. |
| The service will be the epitome of "Britishness", St James's Palace said. | |
| Miss Middleton is currently taking part in her last rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, along with best man Prince Harry, as well as the bridesmaids and pageboys. | |
| In their official wedding programme released on Thursday, William and Kate's message reads: "We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives. | In their official wedding programme released on Thursday, William and Kate's message reads: "We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives. |
| "The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply. | "The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply. |
| "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness." | "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness." |
| The bride will walk up the aisle to a coronation anthem "I was glad" by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry from Psalm 122. | The bride will walk up the aisle to a coronation anthem "I was glad" by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry from Psalm 122. |
| It was composed for the crowning of Prince William's great-great-great grandfather Edward VII at Westminster Abbey in 1902. | It was composed for the crowning of Prince William's great-great-great grandfather Edward VII at Westminster Abbey in 1902. |
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| The couple have chosen to use the Series One (1966) Book of Common Prayer ceremony. | The couple have chosen to use the Series One (1966) Book of Common Prayer ceremony. |
| Classical compositions by Elgar, Britten and Vaughan Williams will feature during the ceremony, alongside the hymn Jerusalem and the English melody Greensleeves. | |
| St James's Palace said many of the "stunning" pieces were chosen by the royal couple for their "theatre". | St James's Palace said many of the "stunning" pieces were chosen by the royal couple for their "theatre". |
| The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton, sister Pippa and brother James will all act as witnesses and sign the marriage registers. | |
| Kate's brother James Middleton will give The Lesson, reading Romans 12: 1-2, 9-18. | Kate's brother James Middleton will give The Lesson, reading Romans 12: 1-2, 9-18. |
| The souvenir wedding programme is available to download free from the official Royal Wedding website. The booklet will be also be sold for £2 a copy along the processional route on the day of the wedding, with proceeds going to the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. | The souvenir wedding programme is available to download free from the official Royal Wedding website. The booklet will be also be sold for £2 a copy along the processional route on the day of the wedding, with proceeds going to the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. |
| William is due to spend Thursday evening with the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Harry while Miss Middleton and her family will gather at the Goring Hotel, in Belgravia. | William is due to spend Thursday evening with the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Harry while Miss Middleton and her family will gather at the Goring Hotel, in Belgravia. |
| The Queen is hosting an event for British and foreign royals at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, near Hyde Park, in central London. | The Queen is hosting an event for British and foreign royals at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, near Hyde Park, in central London. |
| Among those thought to be attending are the Duke of York and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Zara Phillips with her fiance, England rugby player Mike Tindall. | Among those thought to be attending are the Duke of York and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Zara Phillips with her fiance, England rugby player Mike Tindall. |
| The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are expected to attend the reception before returning to Clarence House for their private dinner. | The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are expected to attend the reception before returning to Clarence House for their private dinner. |
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| Some 50 foreign heads of state are among the 1,900 invited guests attending the wedding. | Some 50 foreign heads of state are among the 1,900 invited guests attending the wedding. |
| Meanwhile, St James's Palace says the Syrian ambassador to London is still due to attend the wedding despite reports that up to 400 pro-democracy protesters have been killed in his country in recent weeks. | Meanwhile, St James's Palace says the Syrian ambassador to London is still due to attend the wedding despite reports that up to 400 pro-democracy protesters have been killed in his country in recent weeks. |
| Dr Sami Khiyami was summoned to the Foreign Office to be told Britain regarded the use of force against demonstrators in the country "unacceptable". | Dr Sami Khiyami was summoned to the Foreign Office to be told Britain regarded the use of force against demonstrators in the country "unacceptable". |
| VisitBritain has predicted an extra 600,000 people will be in the capital on Friday, with some royal enthusiasts already beginning to pitch tents outside the abbey. | VisitBritain has predicted an extra 600,000 people will be in the capital on Friday, with some royal enthusiasts already beginning to pitch tents outside the abbey. |
| It is anticipated the events will be watched by millions of people worldwide on television. Thousands of journalists have descended on London and makeshift studios have sprung up outside Buckingham Palace and along the wedding route. | It is anticipated the events will be watched by millions of people worldwide on television. Thousands of journalists have descended on London and makeshift studios have sprung up outside Buckingham Palace and along the wedding route. |
| Security has been stepped up, with police sealing off Beeston Place where the Goring Hotel is. | Security has been stepped up, with police sealing off Beeston Place where the Goring Hotel is. |
| On Friday, a carriage procession will pass along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, Horse Guards Parade, through Horse Guards Arch, along Whitehall, along the south side of Parliament Square and into Broad Sanctuary. | On Friday, a carriage procession will pass along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, Horse Guards Parade, through Horse Guards Arch, along Whitehall, along the south side of Parliament Square and into Broad Sanctuary. |
| Many of Thursday's papers carry pictures of Prince William playing a game of football with friends in Battersea on Tuesday night. | Many of Thursday's papers carry pictures of Prince William playing a game of football with friends in Battersea on Tuesday night. |
| The Times said William, who is president of the Football Association, looked relaxed as he laughed and joked with his team mates. | The Times said William, who is president of the Football Association, looked relaxed as he laughed and joked with his team mates. |
| Westminster Abbey has closed its doors to the public so that preparations could get under way. | Westminster Abbey has closed its doors to the public so that preparations could get under way. |
| Large containers of green cuttings have arrived from the royal estates of Sandringham and Windsor and gardeners have set up an "avenue of trees" inside the abbey. | Large containers of green cuttings have arrived from the royal estates of Sandringham and Windsor and gardeners have set up an "avenue of trees" inside the abbey. |
| Six field maples and two hornbeams are to flank the route to the altar as part of Kate Middleton's floral plans. | Six field maples and two hornbeams are to flank the route to the altar as part of Kate Middleton's floral plans. |
| The Met Office says there is a 70% chance of rain on Friday, with heavier showers more likely later in the day. The forecasters expect temperatures will reach a high of 18C (64F). | The Met Office says there is a 70% chance of rain on Friday, with heavier showers more likely later in the day. The forecasters expect temperatures will reach a high of 18C (64F). |
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