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Duchess wedding gown to attract thousands

22nd July 2011

(Cover) - EN Star Style - Catherine Middleton's wedding dress is set to attract a record number of visitors to Buckingham Palace when it goes on display from Saturday.

Fans have purchased more than 125,000 advance tickets to the exhibit to catch a glimpse of the stunning gown she wore when she married Britain's Prince Williams at London's Westminster Abbey in April of this year.

Designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the beautiful satin and lace gown with a 9ft. train is not the only thing on display. The earrings, tiara and shoes worn by the now-titled Duchess of Cambridge will also be displayed.

An artificial version of the bride's bouquet and the original wedding cake will also be included in the exhibition from the April 29 ceremony.

More than 640,000 people are expected through the doors of the exhibition. But sources say demand could be even higher and royal fans are likely to be turned away because of its popularity.

Royal sources told British newspaper The Daily Mirror that Catherine had been very "hands on" with the exhibition.

The exhibit closes on October 3, and is open seven days a week. Tickets cost 17.50. (C) Cover Media

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