Kate Middleton has invited the butcher, the baker and the pub landlord from her village in Berkshire to her wedding to Prince William in April.


Kate and Prince William sign a Book of Condolence in memory of all those who died in the New Zealand earthquake, at the New Zealand High Commission, in London on February 25

A select handful of Bucklebury residents will rub shoulders with royalty and celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham after receiving a gold-embossed invitation from the couple.

Middleton is understood to be keen for the wedding to be a village affair, and sent initiations to several local businesses.

Martin Fidler, the butcher, and his wife Sue said they were delighted to be on the guest list.

"We're really looking forward to the day," said Fidler. "We've known Kate's mother Carole for years, before she met Kate's father Mike.
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They've got on with their lives, built up a good business and all their children are a credit to them."

Ryan Naylor, the village postman, is also on the list, along with John Haley, landlord of the Old Boot Inn where the couple sometimes enjoys a quiet drink.

Chan Shingadia and her husband Hash, who run the local convenience store, have already accepted their invitation.

The Indian-born couple said Middleton "pops in two or three times a week" when she is in Bucklebury, sometimes accompanied by the Prince.