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    Will designer Bruce Oldfield be Kate Middleton's first choice?

    Kate's mum and sister spent an hour and a half in the Brit designer's exclusive London boutique over the weekend

    By Eleanor Young
    Published 17 January 2011 In News

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    Kate's mum and sister spent an hour and a half in the Brit designer's exclusive London boutique over the weekend

    Ever since royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement, we've been dying to find out which designer name the bride-to-be would turn to for that all important gown...

    KATE MIDDLETON AND PRINCE WILLIAM’S WEDDING: ALL THE DETAILS

    And now it seems Miss Middleton could be one step closer to her final decision, after her mum and sister were spotted visiting British designer Bruce Oldfield’s exclusive boutique over the weekend.

    It’s thought pair spent nearly an hour and a half in the Knightsbridge shop, and were greeted by Bruce personally.

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    Although Kate has yet to reveal which designer will be in charge of her dress for the big day, insiders say the soon-to-be royal has all but made her decicion.

    Kate Middleton and Bruce Oldfield - Kate Middleton Wedding Dress - Prince William and Kate Middleton - Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding - Marie Claire

    ‘She (Kate) has pretty much reached a final decision,’ one source told the Daily Mail.

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    ‘But she wants to keep the creator and design to herself as a surprise for her groom on the wedding day, in line with tradition. She’s very excited.’

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    Bruce Oldfield has previously designed bridal gowns for Samantha Cameron and Jemima Khan, as well as red carpet pieces for Rihannaand Sienna Miller. He was also a favourite of Princess Diana.

    Would you like to see Kate Middleton wear Bruce Oldfield on her wedding day? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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