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    Kate Middleton planning secret birthday bash for Prince William

    Kate Middleton is planning a surprise party for Prince William's upcoming 30th birthday, according to reports

    By Marie Claire
    Published 7 June 2012 In News

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    Kate Middleton is planning a surprise party for Prince William's upcoming 30th birthday, according to reports

    Kate Middleton is planning a secret birthday bash for Prince William, who turns 30 later this month, according to reports.

    PICS: KATE MIDDLETON SCORES JUBILEE STYLE HIT

    With the excitement of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee over, it's thought Kate's attentions have turned to another special celebration on the horizon: Prince William's big 3-0.

    And after spending so much time away from her husband this year, after he took an RAF tour to the Falklands, it's thought the Duchess of Cambridge is planning to 'pull out all the stops' by arranging a surprise party to remember.

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    According to insiders, Kate's been in contact with William's closest friends and enlisted them to help her plan the super-secret event.

    It's not known whetherKateplans to hold the birthday bash in London, or at the couple's hideaway Anglesey home.

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    But we're sure Prince William will have an amazing surprise in store, come June 21.

    'Kate really wants to make Wills' birthday one to remember,' one insider told Now, adding that she's 'pulling out all the stops,' to make it special.

    Wow.

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    William and Kate celebrated Kate's 30th birthday in private earlier this year, when the Duchess's doting hubby surprised her with royal puppy Lupo.

    What do you think Kate Middleton has in store for Prince William's 30th birthday? Let us know in the comments box below…

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