William & Kate's save-the-dates sent by fax

Royal wedding save-the-date notices have been sent out to European royals

It may be the most talked about wedding of the year, but like any other couple, Kate Middleton and Prince William have sent out save-the-dates to ensure guests keep their big day free - and the coveted notices have come by fax! The preliminary invites came as faxes from Buckingham Palace, with a spokeswoman for King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece confirming to People: 'I cannot give you any further details other than that but they have received a sort of save the date fax.'

A royal source added that the Palace has put out 'heads-ups' to key families and guests in Britain, to ensure the 29th April is kept free for William and Kate's nuptials.

The guest list is yet to be confirmed, with the couple reportedly still finalising the details. As she gears up for the big day, it has been revealed this week that Kate has quit the family business, ready to prepare for her new life.

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