BREAKING NEWS Prince William arrives at Duke of Westminster’s society wedding of the year to Olivia Henson to cheers from the crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the glittering guest list

who has been out the spotlight as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy, is not expected to attend.

The Duke will pay for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three local independent cafes so they can join in the celebration.

Photos from this morning show excited royal fans forming a crowd outside the cathedral ahead of the Church of England ceremony starting at midday. The fans have been gathering since 6am this morning, hours before the ceremony is due to start.

Maths tutor Catherina Rhodes, 59, of Chester, said: ‘It’s an exciting day. I have always loved the royal family especially the Queen.

‘I was taken down to Buckingham Palace when I was aged six.

‘My uncle worked at the stables and helped teach the Queen to ride. Since then I was entranced by the royal family.’

She added: ‘It’s great for the city.’

Pharmaceutical trainer Helen Jackson, 55, said: ‘I went for a drink in the Grosvenor hotel last night and saw Princess Eugenie having a drink.

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