No reservations over pre-nuptial night of luxury

She was last night staying at the five-star Belgravia establishment on Beeston Place with her parents Michael and Carole, sister Pippa and brother James the night before she marries Prince William.

To ensure no one caught a glimpse the wedding dress before Kate reaches Westminster Abbey, a canopy was erected over the front of the hotel.

It even covered the pavement outside to make sure she can enter the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in which she will travel to the Abbey with her father without any photographs being taken of her dress.

Beeston Place was closed to the public at 8am yesterday and large black bollards were placed at each end of the road to prevent vehicles getting through without permission.

There was also a large police presence at the hotel during the day, with armed officers patrolling outside and sniffer dogs being led into the building.

Gardeners were also working on the front of the hotel, watering plants and tweaking the foliage outside.

Bay trees were seen being delivered to the hotel, as well as several large wooden and cardboard boxes.

The short street near Victoria Station has become a focus for the world’s media and Royal fans alike.

Olivia Wofford, 22, and her mother Christine, 58, had travelled from Michigan, in the United States, to be in London for the Royal wedding. They brought their own W and K signs, adorned with American flags, to The Goring.

Mrs Wofford, an accountant, said: “I’ve been planning this since William was born.

“I’ve been following the Royals for years but couldn’t make it to Diana’s wedding, which is when I decided to come to her son’s instead.”

Her daughter said: “I’m so excited about getting the chance to see William and Kate. It’s the chance of a lifetime.”