On the 16th of November 2010 Prince William and Kate Middleton gave a press conference at Clarence House. After a 9 year on-off relationship the couple announced their engagement to a breathless public. The wedding will be held on the 29th of April 2011 at Westminster Abbey.
Visit the London locations and landmarks that helped define the next Royal golden couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Learn about Kate's fascinating life prior to joining 'the firm', and hear firsthand the whole story, from William's cherished mother Diana, to Kate's engagement ring, and all the gossip in between.
Your tour itinerary includes;
- The birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II, 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair - Learn about the generations of royals that came before
- Garrard’s Jewellers - The Royal Jewellers since 1843
- Mahiki – The young Royals’ favourite London nightclub
- The offices of Kate’s Father, Richard Middleton – gain an insight into Kate's family background
- Jigsaw Clothing Store - Kate has had trouble holding down a job, see where she worked
- The Ritz Hotel - Favoured by Royalty, one of London's best hotels, the romantic comedy 'Notting Hill' the only film ever to be allowed to film here
- White’s Gentleman’s Club - Find out the Royal connection to one of London’s most famous Gentleman’s Clubs
- John Lobb Bootmakers - The Queen, Prince Charles, Princes William and Harry all have their shoes made here, as did Princess Diana
- St James’s Palace - The oldest palace in London. The palace complex includes York House, the former home of the Prince of Wales and his sons, the Princes William and Harry.
- The Queen’s Chapel - Kate Middleton attended her second Royal wedding here
- Clarence House - The official residence of HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
- Buckingham Palace - The Royal residence since 1836
- Westminster Abbey - Where the wedding will take place, and where Diana's funeral was heldNote: I recently visted England and Kate's hometown.
Lambing season is always rewarding in the British countryside. Nothing is more charming than rolling green hills dotted with mama sheep and their baby lambs - just in time for Easter. We traveling through the countryside on a royal tour, including Kate Middleton’s home village of Bucklebury, in Berkshire. It’s not much more than two pubs, a butcher shop, and a thatched house, but we had lunch n the pub, where they told us the story of the sheep races and duck races in Bucklebury. An annual tradition with a twist this year, the participant animals are named Charles, Camilla, and for other royals. Sounds like fun. A special race day will be held on the day of the royal wedding, April 29, 2011.
Ellen Mc Nulty is President of Lynott Tours
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