The Royal Wedding: A Guide to Who's Who

Quite an early morning show from the U.K.: Get a refresher on Westminster Abbey cast of characters
By Archana Ram
April 27, 2011 at 06:00 PM EDT

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Prince Charles

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Royal connection: Father
Why we’re excited: His wry comment on the proposal — ”They’ve been practicing long enough” — makes us yearn for another sound bite.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

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Royal connection: Stepmother
Why we’re excited: She’s kept a low profile regarding the wedding so far, other than dubbing Kate a ”lovely girl.”

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Charles, Earl Spencer

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Royal connection: Uncle (Diana’s brother)
Why we’re excited: The outspoken earl gives a good speech (see: his eulogy at Diana’s funeral).

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Prince Harry

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Royal connection: Younger brother and best man
Why we’re excited: Yes, big brother is the groom and future king — but Harry is the new heartthrob.

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Jecca Craig

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Royal connection: Got to know the prince in Africa during his gap year.
Why we’re excited: They’re still friends! Wills proposed to Kate on Craig’s Kenya estate.

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Arabella Musgrave

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Royal connection: Hooked up with William before college.
Why we’re excited: Anyone nicknamed ”the Gucci cutie” (she reps the label) is all right by us.

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Rupert Finch

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Royal connection: Met Kate at St. Andrews, where they dated.
Why we’re excited: Another supportive ex: The London solicitor is happily married himself.

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Olivia Hunt

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Royal connection: Briefly dated Wills pre-Kate.
Why we’re excited: She’s got Kate’s approval: Hunt, William, and Kate have even gone on ski trips together.

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Carole

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Royal connection: Mother
Why we’re excited: Mothers of the bride have enough trouble choosing a dress — so what does the mother of a future queen wear?

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James

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Royal connection: Younger brother
Why we’re excited: While his two sisters have grabbed the spotlight, we’re more curious about this college dropout.

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Michael

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Royal connection: Father
Why we’re excited: Will the man whom the prince calls ”Dad” keep it together when his little girl walks down the aisle?

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Pippa

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Royal connection: Younger sister and maid of honor
Why we’re excited: All eyes will be on Kate’s look-alike sis, the newest member of Britain’s most-eligible list.

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Joanna Lumley

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Royal connection: The Ab Fab actress reportedly worked with the prince on an eco-charity project.
Why we’re excited: Sweetie darling, it’s Patsy Stone!

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The Beckhams

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Royal connection: Posh’s hubby, soccer star David, met William while campaigning for England to host the World Cup.
Why we’re excited: Two words: eye candy.

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Kanye West

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Royal connection: West performed at William and Harry’s Concert for Diana in 2007.
Why we’re excited: ”Speak now or forever hold your peace” could be catnip to Kanye.

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Elton John

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Royal connection: A longtime friend of Diana’s
Why we’re excited: The buzz is all about Kate’s gown, but we’re just as eager to see Sir Elton’s ensemble.

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