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Royal Ringmaker Discusses Kate's 'Something Borrowed'

With their nuptials broadcast live online, William and Kate have firmly established their credentials as 21st century royals – but it’s believed they’ll stick to tradition elsewhere.
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As Royal Wedding fever grips the nation, the spotlight will be placed on everything from dress to dinner suits, celebrity guests to wedding gifts. With the Royal Family steeped in history and tradition - the couple, their families and a host of royal planners have been busy for months trying to ensure every movement will go flawlessly this Friday.

While they will stick to tradition for the most part, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s nuptials will establish their credentials as fully-fledged 21st century Royals. The ceremony has its own official Twitter feed, will be broadcast on YouTube and a live photo blog on FlickR will document proceedings in full. Besides the live web coverage, there is a video wedding book for the public to ‘sign’.

Garrard is the world’s oldest jeweller and had the honour of receiving commissions from the British Royal Family for over 160 years – including the engagement ring originally worn by Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton.

. Introduction:

This Friday sees the British event of the year – if not the decade – a Royal Wedding. The highly anticipated nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton will undoubtedly be celebrated across the nation. With millions expected to line the streets and thousands of cameras covering the event, there’s demand for detail on everything – including items old, new, borrowed and blue.

So, just how will Friday’s bride tick everything off her list?

Joining us in the studio to discuss this further is Stephen Webster, creative director at Garrard.

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What is Garrard's history with Royal Weddings?

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Has the tradition surrounding wedding rings changed since Diana and Charles married 30 years ago?

What jewellery should brides wear on their wedding day?

Is it expected for Kate to wear a tiara?

What is the role of a crown jeweller?

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