LONDON, England — Forget Willy Wonka’s golden tickets. For Britain’s great and good, there’s only one envelope that matters — and the British royal family has revealed that they’re in the post.
The marriage of Kate Middleton to England’s Prince William, second-in-line to the UK throne, is scheduled for 29 April, 2011 and it’s the international society event of the year.
The Palace has announced that invitations were dispatched this week and are now winging their way to their guests. The exclusive gold-bevelled, die-stamped, heavyweight cards have been issued in the name of the Queen. If she posted them herself, it will have taken several trips — they number around 1,900 in all.
Lucky recipients include William’s extended family, Kate’s new-money relatives, and their elite network of international friends. The announcement will have the upper echelons of global society camping out by their mailboxes, ready to pounce on the mailman. Royals mail wedding invitations. (continue reading…)