Kate Middleton's old school bans wedding day off for pupils

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Former pupil: Sources say the 870 pupils have been threatened with punishment should they speak to reporters about the wedding


Kate Middleton may be one of the most famous former pupils of Marlborough College, but youngsters at the school have been told they will not get the day off for the Royal Wedding.

Instead they will be expected to be on best behaviour for film crews who are set to descend on the school to report live on the wedding day.

Sources say sixth-formers at the £29,310-a-year Wiltshire boarding school have been told they must gather for a meeting next Monday to be briefed about plans for April 29.

But while cameras may be welcomed on the big day, Kate’s parents Carole and Mike Middleton have requested that in the meantime the school clamps down on any mention of Kate.

Sources say the 870 pupils, aged 13 to 18, have been threatened with punishment should they speak to reporters about the wedding.

One pupil at the college, where Princess Eugenie also studied, said: ‘The school is making detailed plans for that weekend.

'It is likely we are going to have to play games and walk around smiling in the background of shots, and there’s talk of hosting a sort of scholarly party. Many students are fuming as they would rather have the day off like everyone else instead of being used as scenery.’


Film set: Many students of Marlborough College in Wiltshire are fuming as they would rather have the day off


Another said: ‘It is likely that there will be a set-up of the live footage in our Memorial Hall and it is expected that media will be present. We will have lessons in the morning followed by a class-free afternoon to help out and watch.’

A spokeswoman for the school’s
Master, Nicholas Sampson, said: ‘The Palace did say they were looking at the school and may organise something directly and with the Press.

‘We have been advised not to participate in any Press interest at the moment.’ A Buckingham Palace spokesman declined to comment.

Chelsy gets a helping hand on wedding style
Chelsy Davy is hiring stylists to make sure she looks fabulous at the Royal Wedding on April 29.

Prince Harry’s 25-year-old, on-off girlfriend will have a team of people to help her choose an outfit, hat and plan her hair and make-up.


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‘Chelsy has been worrying about the wedding. It is an important public day and she wants to get it right,’ says a friend.

‘Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa has offered advice to help her look chic rather than trashy. But Chelsy never looks as polished as the Middleton girls. She’s a relaxed person and throws outfits together. Being blonde doesn’t help either.’

Eugenie's down-to-earth night on the town
While many princesses would expect an elaborate ball on their 21st birthday, for Princess Eugenie a cheap night out with fellow students in Newcastle will suffice.

The English, politics and history of art student reaches the milestone on March 23.


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‘She just wants a low-key dinner followed by drinks and dancing,’ says a pal.

‘The plan is to go to a favourite spot called As You Like it. Her grandmother insisted there should be no ostentation and Eugenie’s perfectly happy with that.

But wherever she ends up the party will get wild – she loves an all-nighter.’

Harry swaps ciggies for chocolate
Prince Harry may be on a health drive as he prepares for a charity trek to the North Pole later this month, but he does have one vice – a taste for Snickers bars.

Marlboro Lights addict Harry, 26, swapped cigs for Snickers when he trained last week with the four wounded soldiers he will join on the first leg of their challenge.


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‘Harry has lots of tricks to help himself: as well as Snickers bars he’s also made a playlist of motivating songs for his iPod,’ says team member Captain Martin Hewitt.

The expedition is in aid of Walking with the Wounded, a charity for injured ex-Servicemen.


source: dailymail

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