Britain offers its subjects a royal knees-up
Her Majesty's government has granted its subjects extra time in the pub to toast the marriage of Prince William to his fiancee Kate.
January 12, 2011 / 20:27 IST
Her Majesty's government has granted its subjects extra time in the pub to toast the marriage of Prince William to his fiancee Kate.
Revellers will be allowed to prop up the bar until 1 am for two successive nights on the weekend of the Royal wedding on April 29 and 30."The government considers that, as the Royal Wedding is an occasion for national celebration, licensing hours should be relaxed in all licensed premises in England and Wales," the Home Office said in a statement.Pubs close at 11 pm unless they apply for a special late licence.William, elder son of heir to the throne Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, will marry Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29.The nuptials will be marked by a public holiday, meaning Britons will enjoy a four-day break over the May Day weekend. However with the Easter public holiday the preceding weekend many predict week-long celebrations.Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association welcomed the announcement."This is great news, and it is really good to see the government recognising that this is a brilliant opportunity for us all to get together in the pub, to celebrate a great national event," she said in a statement. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
