Royal couple consider Westminster Abbey
The 28-year-old paid a brief visit on Wednesday night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was wherethe funeral of William’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.
However, the couple, who yesterday spent their first day apart since announcing their engagement, said they needed more time to make the final decision about where and when they make their vows.
A St James’s Palace spokesman said: “Miss Middleton paid a short, private visit to Westminster Abbey in order to be able to consider it as an option.
“The couple wish for a little more time to be able to consult family members and make a decision for themselves.”
Middleton made the visit by herself as William had returned to north Wales to continue his work as an RAF search and rescue pilot.
The couple were said to be “on cloud nine” after discussing marriage plans with royal aides during meetings.
Royal officials will now consult with the Queen, senior royals, Middleton’s parents and others before reporting back to the Prince and his fiancée, who will make the final decision.
The full cost of the wedding will not be known until major elements such as a venue are decided, but the spokesman stressed William and Middleton were conscious of the country’s economic situation.
The official announcement about the venue and date for the wedding is expected in the coming days.
Holding the royal wedding at Westminster Abbey will go some way to banishing Prince William’s sad memories of the historic building used to stage his mother’s funeral.
As a teenage boy the royal walked behind the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales, as it was led to the ancient place of worship in September 1997.
But if the royal and his fiancée choose the Abbey as the venue for exchanging their wedding vows, his feelings associated with the building may change.
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