Royal wedding details announced

The Goring Hotel

Kate Middleton will be staying in the hotel’s Royal suite

More details of the royal wedding have been released by Buckingham Palace.

Kate Middleton and her immediate family will spend the night before the wedding at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia, central London.

The five-star hotel was the Middleton family’s personal choice according to press reports, she will stay in the Royal suite.

Prince William, second in line to the throne, will marry Miss Middleton on 29 April at Westminster Abbey.

Jeremy Goring, Chief Executive Officer of the Goring Hotel, said: “We are honoured and delighted to be playing a small part in such a great day. We wish Miss Middleton and Prince William every happiness, and we are all looking forward to a momentous celebration.”

He said: “The Goring is the only five-star hotel in London that is still owned and run by the family that built it.”

Mr Goring said the 100-year-old hotel was famous for its “superbly cooked British food” and “uniquely personable English style of service”.

TIMETABLE1015 BST – The groom and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey1051 BST – The bride, and her father, leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey1100 BST – The marriage service begins1230 BST – The bride’s carriage procession arrives at Buckingham Palace

Clarence House has also revealed the exact timings of the wedding day.

The route will pass along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, Horse Guards Parade, through Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, along the south side of Parliament Square and into Broad Sanctuary.

The wedding service will be relayed to the gathered crowds by speakers along the route.

There will also be screens at Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square.

More information for people wanting to watch the service in central London is available at www.direct.gov.uk/royalwedding.

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