The words are spotted written on paper in back seat of Kate's car
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Part of Whitehall near abbey is cleared after bomb scare
We know that Kate Middleton won't promise to 'obey' at Westminster Abbey, but it seems the couple may have written their own vows for the royal wedding.
When Kate was photographed leaving her family home in Bucklebury yesterday there was a sheaf of paper visible in the back seat of the car that included a passage from an unrecognised work.
While many of the words were obscured, it read in part: 'With so much love within our hearts.'
While the passage could be from a separate reading, it opens the possibility that they have followed the example of many young couples and written their own vows for their special day.
Kate and Prince William were back together last night to hold last-minute rehearsals as the final countdown to Friday's Royal Wedding got under way.
Miss Middleton drove from the family home in to Clarence House, where the couple were said to have met the Dean of Westminster Abbey for a run-through of the wedding service.
Contrary to some reports, William and Kate were expected to spend last night together there before Kate moves into the nearby Goring Hotel in Belgravia today.
The couple have lived together at a rented farmhouse on in the island of Anglesey for the last year and friends said they saw no reason to be apart for any longer than necessary.
Especially for you: Kate's marriage vows appear to be revealed on the back seat of her car as she drives to London
In line with tradition, however, Kate will spend her last night as an unmarried woman apart from the groom. Although she was offered the pick of palace apartments in which to stay, family-orientated Kate has opted to stay in the five-star Goring Hotel with her parents, Michael and Carole, sister Pippa and brother James.
A smiling Pippa, 27, and Carole, 56, left the family home shortly after Kate yesterday in a car filled with suit bags and headed straight for the hotel.
At lunchtime Kate’s father also arrived at the Goring in a Ford Transit van carrying the bridal party’s outfits.
A number of suit bags and boxes – some marked with Pippa’s name – were carried inside. One 8ft garment carrier was rumoured to be carrying Kate’s dress. More than 1,800 flowers have been delivered to the hotel, including pink and white hydrangeas and brilliantly-coloured geraniums.
Kate was later seen lugging boxes from the boot of her car and carrying them into Clarence House – a far cry from the treatment she will no doubt receive as Princess William of Wales.
She also excitedly hugged several members of staff as she chatted about her plans for the big day.
Prince William will spend the eve of his wedding having a private dinner at Clarence House with the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.
The couple then swept into Westminster Abbey for a final wedding rehearsal accompanied by best man Prince Harry, maid of honour Pippa Middleton and Kate's parents Michael and Carole.
Kate apparently 'squealed' with delight when she saw how the medieval building had been transformed.
Kicking up dust: Members of the Household Cavalry cross Horseguards as they take part in the dress rehearsal
What's in the bag? Kate Middleton carries a dress bag into the rehearsal at Clarence house, stopping for a last-minute chat before heading inside
Final preparations: Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey this evening for the last rehearsal involving the Royal couple before Friday's wedding
All smiles: Prince William beams happily as he arrives at the Abbey tonight. He was joined by his best man Prince Harry and senior clergy
'She was overwhelmed with how beautiful it looked - it was everything she had hoped for,' said an onlooker.
'Her parents were by her side the whole time, telling her how wonderful it was going to be. She looked like any young bride, excited about her big day.'
The couple arrived at the Abbey from Clarence House just before 7.30pm. Harry travelled with his brother and future sister-in-law, apparently cracking jokes on the way.
The roads around the abbey were already filled with well-wishers and camera crews.
Waiting at the abbey were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who is marrying the couple, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, who will give the address, and the Dean of Westminster, Dr John Hall, who is conducting the service.
Kate, 29, practised walking up the aisle with her father, who then handed her over to the groom before the couple went through their vows.
Showing no sign of nerves, the 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a demure cream suit, set off from Berkshire at 8.45am -- the last time she will leave home as a single woman -- with only her police protection officer for company.
Nervous? Kate Middleton leaves her family home with a protection officer
Two days to go ... Kate's sister Pippa and mother Carole drive away from their family home in Bucklebury
Father of the bride: Kate's dad Michael Middleton leaves The Goring Hotel in London with a little help from what appear to be bodyguards
She greeted her fiancé, 28, at his London residence for the meeting with Dr John Hall, who will conduct the service and be the first to welcome her when she arrives at the abbey with her father on Friday.
The couple are also expected to rehearse their vows at the abbey before the big day.
A royal spokesman said: 'There will be final preparations happening over the last couple of days.'
With less than 48 hours to go, preparations are now at fever pitch, with family, military and security staff making last-minute adjustments.
As hundreds of members of the Armed forces had a dress rehearsal of the drill ahead of the ceremony, Kate's family was also on the move today, heading for the capital - together with all the essentials for her wedding to Prince William.
A suspiciously long dress bag, together with hat boxes and other finery, belonging to the Middleton family were seen moving into the luxury Goring Hotel.
Just around the corner from Buckingham Palace, the five-star establishment will be home to Kate's family and friends, who will decamp there for the wedding.
Careful with that: The Middletons wedding wardrobe is moved into their temporary home ahead of the wedding celebrations while, right, one a royal fan makes clear her feelings about the royal wedding with this T-shirt paraded outside Westminster Abbey
There's more? Bags and a hat box follow the wardrobe into the hotel
Kate's mother, Carole, and sister Pippa, were seen driving out of their £1million home, seeming in high spirits, smiling at photographers and both dressed in classic navy outfits.
But for Her Majesty the Queen, it was business as usual.
What's this then? The Middleton family wedding wardrobe, including a suspiciously long dress, arrives at the Goring Looking dazzling in bright blue ensemble, and a hat with jaunty red trim, she went to Cambridge for a lunch and reception to mark the 500th Anniversary of St John's College.
Most of rest of the Royal family were keeping under the radar, with Prince Andrew preparing for Friday at Royal Lodge in Windsor with daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice.
The Duchess of Cornwall is believed to be at Clarence House, while her husband, Prince Charles, is up in Scotland. He is opening the newly refurbished Dumfries House for the 2011 season in Ayrshire.
The Princess Royal is set to attend a Joint Services Dinner in London while the Earl of Wessex has a series of engagements in Oxford.
An early morning rehearsal, timed to the minute, saw soldiers, sailors and airmen parade through the streets of London.
With a worldwide audience of billions, military leaders know the eyes of the world will be on them.
A music rehearsal is scheduled to be held today with clergy and broadcasters due to take part in a full dress rehearsal tomorrow at the abbey.
St James's Palace confirmed today that Prince William will spend the eve of his wedding having a private dinner with his family.
The second-in-line to the throne will enjoy his last night as a free man in the company of the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and best man Prince Harry.
By the time the royals sit down around the table on Thursday evening at Clarence House, their official London home, all the preparations should be in place for William's big day.
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Charles and Camilla will miss a dinner being held for British and foreign royals at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hyde Park, central London, but will attend a drinks reception beforehand.
The private pre-wedding event will be a chance for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to catch up with their royal counterparts from overseas.
Those said to be attending include the Duke of York and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Zara Phillips and her fiancé England rugby star Mike Tindall.
A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be having a private dinner with Prince William and Prince Harry on Thursday evening at Clarence House.
'As such, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be able to attend the drinks reception at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, but not the dinner.'
David Cameron sent his best wishes to Prince William and Kate Middleton today, telling MPs the 'whole world' was looking forward to the ceremony.
'People across the country and indeed across the world are getting excited about the events on Friday,' Mr Cameron said.
'I'm sure the whole House will want to join me in sending our best wishes to Prince William and Catherine Middleton ahead of their wedding this Friday and to wish them a long and happy life together.'
However, in a stark reminder of the scale of the security problems faced by the services, a bomb scare saw an area of Whitehall near to the Abbey cleared.
Prince Harry arrives at Clarence House in the back of a Range Rover with two protection officers
Taking no chances: The bomb squad search The Goring Hotel in preparation for the Middleton family's arrival
Taking stock: Vans laden with fine food arrive outside The Goring Hotel for Kate Middleton and her family
Radiant: The Queen arrives at St John's College Cambridge for a lunch and reception to mark its 500th Anniversary, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh
In addition, radical group Muslims against Crusades staged a protest against Prince William.
They held up 'wanted' posters proclaiming the second-in-line to the throne as a 'modern day Nazi'.
However, the extremists who had threatened disruption at the Royal Wedding said today they have agreed to stay away amid fears they could be targeted by attacks.
Tornado GR4 aircraft take off from RAF Coningsby station in Lincolnshire for a fly-past rehearsal ahead of the big day
Military planes rehearse their fly-past for the Royal wedding
Lancaster crew cram into a gun turret before the wedding flypast rehearsal; and right, a workman cleans the fountains in the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace
Muslims Against Crusades announced they have abandoned protest plans as they were heckled by passers-by in an impromptu press conference outside Parliament.
Campaign spokesman Abu Abbas, 22, called on all Muslims to stay away on the big day.
'We believe the main issue is security for our people,' he said.
People walk through a security gate barrier on the pavement near Westminster Abbey in readiness for the Royal Wedding
Scare: A bomb scare near to the Abbey in Whitehall
A worker cleans the Cenotaph along Whitehall during the run-up to the Royal Wedding; and right, television news crews report from a temporary stand in front of Buckingham Palace.
Kate and William meet Dean of Westminster Abbey for final run-through
William to spend eve of wedding with his family for private dinner
Part of Whitehall near abbey is cleared after bomb scare
We know that Kate Middleton won't promise to 'obey' at Westminster Abbey, but it seems the couple may have written their own vows for the royal wedding.
When Kate was photographed leaving her family home in Bucklebury yesterday there was a sheaf of paper visible in the back seat of the car that included a passage from an unrecognised work.
While many of the words were obscured, it read in part: 'With so much love within our hearts.'
While the passage could be from a separate reading, it opens the possibility that they have followed the example of many young couples and written their own vows for their special day.
Kate and Prince William were back together last night to hold last-minute rehearsals as the final countdown to Friday's Royal Wedding got under way.
Miss Middleton drove from the family home in to Clarence House, where the couple were said to have met the Dean of Westminster Abbey for a run-through of the wedding service.
Contrary to some reports, William and Kate were expected to spend last night together there before Kate moves into the nearby Goring Hotel in Belgravia today.
The couple have lived together at a rented farmhouse on in the island of Anglesey for the last year and friends said they saw no reason to be apart for any longer than necessary.
Especially for you: Kate's marriage vows appear to be revealed on the back seat of her car as she drives to London
In line with tradition, however, Kate will spend her last night as an unmarried woman apart from the groom. Although she was offered the pick of palace apartments in which to stay, family-orientated Kate has opted to stay in the five-star Goring Hotel with her parents, Michael and Carole, sister Pippa and brother James.
A smiling Pippa, 27, and Carole, 56, left the family home shortly after Kate yesterday in a car filled with suit bags and headed straight for the hotel.
At lunchtime Kate’s father also arrived at the Goring in a Ford Transit van carrying the bridal party’s outfits.
A number of suit bags and boxes – some marked with Pippa’s name – were carried inside. One 8ft garment carrier was rumoured to be carrying Kate’s dress. More than 1,800 flowers have been delivered to the hotel, including pink and white hydrangeas and brilliantly-coloured geraniums.
Kate was later seen lugging boxes from the boot of her car and carrying them into Clarence House – a far cry from the treatment she will no doubt receive as Princess William of Wales.
She also excitedly hugged several members of staff as she chatted about her plans for the big day.
Prince William will spend the eve of his wedding having a private dinner at Clarence House with the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.
The couple then swept into Westminster Abbey for a final wedding rehearsal accompanied by best man Prince Harry, maid of honour Pippa Middleton and Kate's parents Michael and Carole.
Kate apparently 'squealed' with delight when she saw how the medieval building had been transformed.
Kicking up dust: Members of the Household Cavalry cross Horseguards as they take part in the dress rehearsal
What's in the bag? Kate Middleton carries a dress bag into the rehearsal at Clarence house, stopping for a last-minute chat before heading inside
Final preparations: Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey this evening for the last rehearsal involving the Royal couple before Friday's wedding
All smiles: Prince William beams happily as he arrives at the Abbey tonight. He was joined by his best man Prince Harry and senior clergy
'She was overwhelmed with how beautiful it looked - it was everything she had hoped for,' said an onlooker.
'Her parents were by her side the whole time, telling her how wonderful it was going to be. She looked like any young bride, excited about her big day.'
The couple arrived at the Abbey from Clarence House just before 7.30pm. Harry travelled with his brother and future sister-in-law, apparently cracking jokes on the way.
The roads around the abbey were already filled with well-wishers and camera crews.
Waiting at the abbey were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who is marrying the couple, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, who will give the address, and the Dean of Westminster, Dr John Hall, who is conducting the service.
Kate, 29, practised walking up the aisle with her father, who then handed her over to the groom before the couple went through their vows.
Showing no sign of nerves, the 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a demure cream suit, set off from Berkshire at 8.45am -- the last time she will leave home as a single woman -- with only her police protection officer for company.
Nervous? Kate Middleton leaves her family home with a protection officer
Two days to go ... Kate's sister Pippa and mother Carole drive away from their family home in Bucklebury
Father of the bride: Kate's dad Michael Middleton leaves The Goring Hotel in London with a little help from what appear to be bodyguards
She greeted her fiancé, 28, at his London residence for the meeting with Dr John Hall, who will conduct the service and be the first to welcome her when she arrives at the abbey with her father on Friday.
The couple are also expected to rehearse their vows at the abbey before the big day.
A royal spokesman said: 'There will be final preparations happening over the last couple of days.'
With less than 48 hours to go, preparations are now at fever pitch, with family, military and security staff making last-minute adjustments.
As hundreds of members of the Armed forces had a dress rehearsal of the drill ahead of the ceremony, Kate's family was also on the move today, heading for the capital - together with all the essentials for her wedding to Prince William.
A suspiciously long dress bag, together with hat boxes and other finery, belonging to the Middleton family were seen moving into the luxury Goring Hotel.
Just around the corner from Buckingham Palace, the five-star establishment will be home to Kate's family and friends, who will decamp there for the wedding.
Careful with that: The Middletons wedding wardrobe is moved into their temporary home ahead of the wedding celebrations while, right, one a royal fan makes clear her feelings about the royal wedding with this T-shirt paraded outside Westminster Abbey
There's more? Bags and a hat box follow the wardrobe into the hotel
Kate's mother, Carole, and sister Pippa, were seen driving out of their £1million home, seeming in high spirits, smiling at photographers and both dressed in classic navy outfits.
But for Her Majesty the Queen, it was business as usual.
What's this then? The Middleton family wedding wardrobe, including a suspiciously long dress, arrives at the Goring Looking dazzling in bright blue ensemble, and a hat with jaunty red trim, she went to Cambridge for a lunch and reception to mark the 500th Anniversary of St John's College.
Most of rest of the Royal family were keeping under the radar, with Prince Andrew preparing for Friday at Royal Lodge in Windsor with daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice.
The Duchess of Cornwall is believed to be at Clarence House, while her husband, Prince Charles, is up in Scotland. He is opening the newly refurbished Dumfries House for the 2011 season in Ayrshire.
The Princess Royal is set to attend a Joint Services Dinner in London while the Earl of Wessex has a series of engagements in Oxford.
An early morning rehearsal, timed to the minute, saw soldiers, sailors and airmen parade through the streets of London.
With a worldwide audience of billions, military leaders know the eyes of the world will be on them.
A music rehearsal is scheduled to be held today with clergy and broadcasters due to take part in a full dress rehearsal tomorrow at the abbey.
St James's Palace confirmed today that Prince William will spend the eve of his wedding having a private dinner with his family.
The second-in-line to the throne will enjoy his last night as a free man in the company of the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and best man Prince Harry.
By the time the royals sit down around the table on Thursday evening at Clarence House, their official London home, all the preparations should be in place for William's big day.
More...
Royal Wedding cake baker bans Union Jack from factory because of 'sectarian' links
As Syria slaughters hundreds, its ambassador gets Abbey seat denied to British Premiers: Fury over wedding invitation to despot's envoy
'Last day of freedom': Biker Wills speeds off for final kickabout as single man
By Royal apartment: Inside the £5,000-a-night room where Kate will stay the night before the wedding
Millions of Britons will miss the fun as thousands of employers will not be giving workers paid day off
Been on the stag do, Your Highness? Charles cheerful despite badly bloodshot eye while Michael Middleton looks relaxed and dapper ahead of the big day
'William must recognise me by the time I get to the altar': Kate Middleton's only condition to hair stylist Richard Ward for big day
Welcome back Cat! Miss Deeley leads the British television personalities taking part in US Royal Wedding coverage
Kate Middleton's errant uncle Gary Goldsmith tops up his tan at sunbed centre ahead of the Royal wedding
Ellie's Palace date: William and Kate invite Ellie Goulding to serenade them at reception
Charles and Camilla will miss a dinner being held for British and foreign royals at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hyde Park, central London, but will attend a drinks reception beforehand.
The private pre-wedding event will be a chance for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to catch up with their royal counterparts from overseas.
Those said to be attending include the Duke of York and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and Zara Phillips and her fiancé England rugby star Mike Tindall.
A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be having a private dinner with Prince William and Prince Harry on Thursday evening at Clarence House.
'As such, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be able to attend the drinks reception at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, but not the dinner.'
David Cameron sent his best wishes to Prince William and Kate Middleton today, telling MPs the 'whole world' was looking forward to the ceremony.
'People across the country and indeed across the world are getting excited about the events on Friday,' Mr Cameron said.
'I'm sure the whole House will want to join me in sending our best wishes to Prince William and Catherine Middleton ahead of their wedding this Friday and to wish them a long and happy life together.'
However, in a stark reminder of the scale of the security problems faced by the services, a bomb scare saw an area of Whitehall near to the Abbey cleared.
Prince Harry arrives at Clarence House in the back of a Range Rover with two protection officers
Taking no chances: The bomb squad search The Goring Hotel in preparation for the Middleton family's arrival
Taking stock: Vans laden with fine food arrive outside The Goring Hotel for Kate Middleton and her family
Radiant: The Queen arrives at St John's College Cambridge for a lunch and reception to mark its 500th Anniversary, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh
In addition, radical group Muslims against Crusades staged a protest against Prince William.
They held up 'wanted' posters proclaiming the second-in-line to the throne as a 'modern day Nazi'.
However, the extremists who had threatened disruption at the Royal Wedding said today they have agreed to stay away amid fears they could be targeted by attacks.
Tornado GR4 aircraft take off from RAF Coningsby station in Lincolnshire for a fly-past rehearsal ahead of the big day
Military planes rehearse their fly-past for the Royal wedding
Lancaster crew cram into a gun turret before the wedding flypast rehearsal; and right, a workman cleans the fountains in the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace
Muslims Against Crusades announced they have abandoned protest plans as they were heckled by passers-by in an impromptu press conference outside Parliament.
Campaign spokesman Abu Abbas, 22, called on all Muslims to stay away on the big day.
'We believe the main issue is security for our people,' he said.
People walk through a security gate barrier on the pavement near Westminster Abbey in readiness for the Royal Wedding
Scare: A bomb scare near to the Abbey in Whitehall
A worker cleans the Cenotaph along Whitehall during the run-up to the Royal Wedding; and right, television news crews report from a temporary stand in front of Buckingham Palace.
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