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The role of the Armed Forces in the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton

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Personnel from each of the three Services will form a Path Lining party for when the couple leave Westminster Abbey The Ministry of Defence is pleased to confirm the details and range of ceremonial Military Personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton on 29 April 2011. General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff, said: “I am delighted that so many members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces have the opportunity to be part of The Royal Wedding. It is a huge honour for those servicemen and women taking part and one that they and their families will remember with great pride. They reflect the sentiments of the whole of the Armed Forces who share their pride in supporting this national celebration. “For those in the Path Lining party it will be a particular and poignant honour as many will have served alongside Prince William, and I am sure they will take great delight in being among the first to ...

The Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton: An update

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Miss Catherine Middleton, accompanied by her immediate family, will spend the night before the Wedding at the Goring Hotel. Ceremonial Timings The following timings have been confirmed for the Wedding Day:  Between 8.15am and 9.45am:  The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey. From 9.50am:  Governors-General and Prime Ministers of Realm Countries,the Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey. 10.10am The Bridegroom and Prince Henry of Wales leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.15am. 10.20am Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace. 10.20am Mrs. Michael (Carole) Middleton and Mr. James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abbey at 10.27am. 10.25am Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey.  They arrive at the Abb...