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Kate Middleton has been confirmed as a member of the Church of England.
Clarence House announced that Miss Middleton was confirmed on March 10 in a private ceremony. The sacrament of confirmation was celebrated by the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres in a private ceremony. Bishop Chartres will give the address at the April 29 wedding.
Already baptised, Miss Middleton decided to be confirmed as part of her preparation for marrying Prince William. The ceremony confirms the point where baptised Christians make a firm commitment to their faith.
British law forbids a Catholic, or anyone married to a Catholic, from taking the throne.
Recently, the Anglican and Catholic Bishops released prayers for the couple in preparation for their marriage.
Church of England Bishops’ prayer for the Royal Wedding
God of all grace,
friend and companion,
look in favour on William and Catherine
and all who are made one in marriage.
In your love deepen their love
and strengthen their wills
to keep the promises they will make,
that they may continue
in life-long faithfulness to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Catholic Bishops Conference Prayer for the Royal Wedding
Heavenly Father,
we ask your blessing
upon his Royal Highness, Prince William and Catherine
as they pledge their love for each other in marriage.
May your love unite them through their lives.
Grant them the strength to serve you, our country and the Commonwealth
with integrity and faithfulness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Prayer for school children praying for the Royal Wedding
Dear Jesus,
we pray for Prince William and Catherine Middleton
as they get ready for their wedding day.
Keep them safe,
make them happy
and help them
to look after each other always.
Amen.
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