Royal guests get advance warning

Foreign heads of state and royalty are the first to receive official "notification" about Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Jan 2011, 08:46 BST

Updated 27th Jan 2011, 08:46 BST

Faxes have been sent to European royals and world leaders, asking them to keep April 29 free.

One royal couple have already replied on their website to what was described as a wedding "invitation".

Alexander Karadjordjevic, Crown Prince of the former Yugoslavia, and his wife Crown Princess Katherine stated: "Their Royal Highnesses are delighted to attend the marriage and are very happy for the young couple."

A number of other European royals have reportedly confirmed they will attend.

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