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This was the mode of transport she used to travel to Westminster Abbey to marry Prince William<\/a>. While other royal brides in the past had taken a traditional horse and carriage, this was reportedly not something Catherine wanted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Princess Kate wanted to arrive at her wedding “in a 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI that had been gifted by the manufacturer to The Queen on her Silver Jubilee”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In his new book, William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story, royal expert Russell Myers said: “Courtiers were also surprised when Catherine announced her wish not to travel in the traditional horse-drawn Glass Coach, as used by Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“As much as tradition was at the forefront of her mind, Catherine wanted a modern slant on the proceedings and was of the view that she was not yet a ‘princess’ who would use such a mode of transport.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Catherine\u2019s choice of car caused panic as it was the same car that had been attacked by protestors before when King Charles and Queen Camilla were inside it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Myers explained: “This (Catherine\u2019s choice of car) prompted panic at the palace, who feared that an alternative vehicle might be necessary: in December 2010, vandals had splattered the car with white paint and smashed a rear window as [King] Charles and [Queen] Camilla were heading to the Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“An immediate review was undertaken by the Metropolitan Police, with extra briefings to all officers to remain vigilant for similar protests.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Princess Catherine arrived at her wedding with no problems, with her father, Michael Middleton, by her side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.express.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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