STOP PRESS! Live pre-wedding webchat with our very own Kate Middleton, TODAY at 1pm

[HelenMumsnet]

Hello. We're extremely honoured (and just a little bit over-excited) to announce that royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton is coming to MNHQ for a webchat today at 1pm.

A while back, we put in a formal request for Kate to take part in a Mumsnet webchat (nothing ventured, nothing gained and all that) but, truth be told, we weren't that hopeful, given her other pressing engagements this week.

But then, this morning, the Buckingham Palace Press Office rang to say Miss Middleton had some time this lunchtime between her last dress fitting and her first palace-balcony-etiquette briefing - and would be delighted to drop in and chat to Mumsnetters. Apparently, she's been lurking on Mumsnet quite a lot recently and has been finding the Bridezilla discussions a real eye opener.

So, quick, please post your (suitably deferential) questions for Miss Middleton here - and join us for our very first royal webchat at 1pm.

[KatieMiddleton]

Arf at all you lot fawning.

Hops you're not taking it all too seriously

[GeneHuntsMistress]

I have already asked my question but just wanted to add my 5 year old DD will be devastated to have missed the chance to pose a question to you, she is utterly obsessed with your wedding and reminds me of my 10 year old self watching your MIL getting married.

May I give you advice given to me for the day, take a moment at one or two points to stop and taken a mental photo of how you feel and soak up the atmosphere. OK I know every second will be recorded and photographed - but no media will ever own how you FEEL so please hold that close to your heart

Will be raising a glass or 10 of bubbly on the day but feel so excited might need one at 1pm today at this rate!!

[ThePosieParker]

Good luck for your big day, you and your future husband do seem very much in love....a true romance. I hope you have a hugely positive influence on the monarchy.

I am very excited about the riches that you will bring with you to a very, at times, old fashioned family and tradition. I hope whichever sex your first child is that they will have equal right to the throne.

Can't wait......xxx

[darleneconnor]

Hiya, I'd like to know what countries you are looking forward to going to on official visits?

I know we're only supposed to ask one question but if you have time I'd be interested to know how many dcs you'd like to have, what some of your favourite baby names are and how you plan to juggle childcare with official duties?

Also, being really cheeky, I know, have you read any of the feminist threads and do you consider yourself a feminist?

[Lotstodo]

Congratulations! What is your favourite book?

[WideWebWitch]

Hello Kate, congratulations and I hope Friday goes well.

Are you terrified of losing that engagement ring? It is such a piece of history: do you feel the weight of that history in wearing it?

[Fififi]

How come she gets the special colour even before she arrives at HQ?

Hey Kate, surely someone on the guest list has caught a cold or chickenpox or summat. Wouldn't want you to be worried about asymmetric pews, so I'm happy to help you out by being an extra body.

And aren't you getting the teensiest bit fed up with Jules from Blake ? I mean really?

[CountessDracula]

Ooh are you up the duff? Why are you lurking on mumsnet? :wink:

[GypsyMoth]

sorry,another biscuit related question there

[prettybird]

No question but just a piece of advice that was given to me before my own wedding: remember to take time during the day to enjoy the moment :).

It will be over so quickly and then all you can do is remember.

(The same advice applies if and when you have kids: remember to take time to enjoy them and don't be in a rush for them to grow up - they are only tiny once)

[southeastastra]

mnhq have to provide photographic evidence

[prettybird]

Oh - and I also went to St Andrews ( loooong before you) . Part of the magic of the place stays with you forever :)

[insertfunnynicknamehere]

I imagine she is on Mumsnet for the MIL advice

Best of luck on Friday with the wedding. I have no doubt it will be equally scary and fantastic.

My question is what will you do after the wedding and honeymoon? Charity work?Travel?Family?

[GitAwfMayLend]

I absolutely love the suggestion that MNHQ are trolling.

I am also still delighted that Kate has been lurking on mumsnet for ages. I wonder if she has lurked on the 'what will KM's dress look like'. I am sure it will be fantastic.

I hope you are not too scared, Kate. I am sure you must have moments where you feel like Munch's The Scream.

One thing - I have always had a high regard for your future Mother in law (anyone who is mates with Jilly Cooper must be a good egg) however my regard for her tripled when I heard her interviewed on the morning your engagement was announced, and she said that she thought the news was 'wicked'

[Knownowt]

Hello!

I'd really like to know what you think about the recent suggestion from Nick Clegg that the rules of succession should be changed to allow a first-born child to accede to the throne whether a boy or a girl. I appreciate you're probably not supposed to answer that sort of thing though!

Wishing you a wonderful day and much happiness x

[BitOfFun]

All the best for everything, Kate. Do make sure that somebody sky- plusses William And Kate- The Movie for you at 3.15 on Friday; it is even better than Grease 2.

[GitAwfMayLend]

oh GOD kateishappy are you Kate Moss?



Oh, and RISPECK to the mumsnetter (hobbgoblin) who managed to get a reference to Dragonbutter in a royal family webchat (Kate, don't google it for crying out loud, it will make the Buckingham Palace IT technicians blush)

[hillibilli]

Congratulations to both of you. who will you have with you the night before the big day?
I wish you non stop marital bliss and joy xxxxxxloads of love to you

[GitAwfMayLend]

bucharest yes let your daughter skive off school.

I had to lie and say I was ill in order to watch Andrew and Fergie.

[hillibilli]

Hello Kate. huge congratulations love and joy to you both.
How much has your mum been involved in your wedding plans?