The Lunchtime Reception

The Queen is giving a lunchtime Reception at Buckingham Palace for around 650 guests drawn from the Wedding Service congregation, representing the Couple’s official and private lives. Guests will be served a selection of canapés, including: Cornish Crab Salad on Lemon Blini Pressed Duck Terrine with Fruit Chutney Roulade of Goats Cheese with Caramelised Walnuts … Read more

The Bishop of London’s Sermon

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” So said St Catherine of Siena whose festival day it is today. Marriage is intended to be a way in which man and woman help each other to become what God meant each one to be, their deepest and truest … Read more

Titles announced for Prince William and Catherine Middleton

The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. … Read more

HRH The Prince of Wales’s Uniform

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is wearing the Royal Navy Number One Dress (Ceremonial) to the wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. The Prince of Wales has held the rank of Admiral of the Royal Navy since 2006. The Sash (blue) – Order of the Garter (worn from left shoulder to … Read more