How many people expected in london for royal wedding

A Guardsman sits on his horse on Whitehall, in central London April 28, Hundreds of people have set up their tents along the route Prince William and his soon-to-be bride Kate Middleton will travel on their wedding day of April We want to hear what you think about this article.

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However, they are not definitive, as around of the councils in England and Wales did not respond to the LGA survey. Based on England and Wales, with a population of around 55 million and roughly 5, street parties planned, this gives a national average of around one street party for every 10, of the Queen's subjects.

This article is more than 10 years old. According to research based on road closure applications, London tops the party table while Glasgow is not planning any. People celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in Many government officials are also invited. Sunshine would be helpful, as the couple has chosen to ride in an open vehicle, a carriage, for the parade following the ceremony. Thousands of people are expected to line the sides of the road and watch.

Around 80 international broadcasters, including some from Australia, New Zealand and Japan, are expected to report on the wedding.

More than 5, British and foreign media and support employees have permission to cover the action in Windsor. The town is a little less than kilometers from London. Many plan to hold or attend parties to watch the press coverage. But, Harry is believed to have a deep mistrust of the media. His mother, Princess Diana, died of injuries from a car crash in A news photographer on a motorcycle was chasing the car she and her boyfriend, Dodi Fayyad, were in.

Fayyad was killed as well. Harry, one of the least traditional young royals, has chosen a most traditional place to marry. A number of children and grandchildren of Queen Victoria were married there.

The town of Windsor has been preparing. Roads have been repaired and smoothed, street signs are being repainted, and stores are stocked with royal wedding-related products. He expects more than , people will come to the town for the event if the weather is good. Along with the guests invited to the ceremony in St.

Markle has chosen not to have a maid of honor for the ceremony. Guests of the wedding are expected to follow church and royal rules, or at the very least basic British tradition, in behavior and appearance.