Replica of Pippa Middleton's Bridesmaid Dress Gone on Sale for Nominal Price at Debenhams

Replica of Pippa Middleton's Bridesmaid Dress Gone on Sale for Nominal Price

A copy of Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid dress at her sister Kate's wedding to Prince William is to go on sale in Britain, at about a 100th of the cost of the original, a store said Thursday.

Middleton, 27, almost stole the show on her elder sister's big day in April, wowing a global television audience of some two billion viewers as she arrived at Westminster Abbey in a figurehugging white Alexander McQueen dress.

Her stunning appearance sparked an Internet frenzy, with the Facebook group "Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society" attracting almost a quarter of a million fans.

Now Britons seeking to add a bit of royal wedding sparkle to their lives are in luck - department store Debenhams has announced that from September it will be selling a cut-price gown inspired by Middleton's dress.

The original reportedly cost around $32,600 but the replica will retail for just $270, said Debenhams, which has branches across Britain.

The store said it has been inundated with requests for dresses modelled on those at the royal wedding, with demand for Middleton's gown even outstripping interest in the dress worn by her sister, now known as Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

"Both men and women everywhere were instantly talking about Pippa, so naturally bridesto-be will want to emulate her classic look - both for themselves or their bridesmaids," said Alain Mehada, chief personal shopper at Debenhams branch on London's Oxford Street.

Debenhams also plans to sell a replica of the emerald green evening gown worn by Pippa Middleton at the evening wedding party for $160, and a flower-girl dress which will retail at between $76 and $83. Both will go on sale later this year.

Kate Middleton Gets Tough Training to Defy Possible Kidnapping Attempt

LONDON - The ever growing public profile has made her a latent target for kidnappers. Yes, she is none other than Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, who has been under rigorous SAS training to defend any kind of kidnapping attempt.

Kate Middleton Gets Tough Training to Defy Possible Kidnapping Attempt

The SAS training is thought to be ‘very tough, physically and mentally’ and is thought to learn vital endurance skills. Generally, the training is given by SAS, personal protection or MI5 officers. 

Reportedly, Kate Middleton was provided the personal protection training near her Anglesey home, on the advice of royal officials.

Different reports imply that the Duchess of Cambridge would have trained how to respond in case of a possible kidnapping attempt, how to create a connection with kidnappers, how to drive under pressure, and also create and pass on coded messages.

One reliable source told that the royal family wanted to ensure Kate's new status wouldn't make her exposed to attack.

“She has been well trained in what to do should the unthinkable happen,” the source further said.

The Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William have all undergone the similar kind of training courses, often used by high-profile politicians and diplomats.

Kate Middleton, Prince Williams and Prince Harry Were Spotted at Edinburgh Airport for Budget Airline FlyBE

Passengers at Edinburgh Airport may have had to do a double-take after spotting some members of the royal family on their budget flight.

Kate Middleton, Prince Williams and Prince harry Preferred Budget Airline FlyBE at Edinburgh Airport 

Kate Middleton and Prince William were spotted queuing up for a flight to Manchester with budget airline FlyBE, the Daily Mail has reported.

And because FlyBE only offers economy and economy plus class, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge simply strapped themselves in amongst other members of the public - although they did have bodyguards present.

The couple had been attending the wedding of Zara Phillips - granddaughter of the Queen - and Mike Tindall, the captain of the England rugby team, in the Scottish city.

A spokesman for Manchester Airport told the newspaper that with Ms Middleton and Prince William now living in north Wales, "we were hoping to see them more often and become their local international airport of choice and we are looking forward to welcoming them through our doors over the coming years".

The royal airport lounge has also been given a makeover to accommodate the couple on their next visit.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry boarded an easyJet flight from Edinburgh Airport to London, although the news resource did not know which south-east travel hub he was heading to.

Ms Middleton and Prince William recently flew back to Heathrow Airport after the overseas tour in Canada and the US.

Pippa Middleton Polled the Best Celebrity Tan Beating Cheryl Cole and Christine Bleakley

Cheryl Cole and Christine Bleakley have been pipped in a poll to find the best celebrity tan - by Pippa Middleton.

Pippa Middleton Polled the Best Celebrity Tan Beating Cheryl Cole and Christine Bleakley

Famous sun-seekers were left in the shade by the Duchess of Cambridge's sister, after Pippa's tan was voted the most desirable skin tone of the summer, picking up almost two-thirds (60 per cent) of the vote.

Girls Aloud star Cheryl was second with 26 per cent, while Daybreak star Christine came in third with eight per cent.

Experts drew up a celebrity tan-tone colour chart to help people decide which was their favourite and christened Pippa's skin Royal Mocha.

The survey of 2,000 women aged between 18 and 44 was commissioned to mark the launch of TV channel Really on Freeview for the first time.

Channel head Clare Laycock said: "Our study shows that, while it's tempting to go overboard on the beach or with fake tan, this August a more natural colour is most popular.

"We all know people who come back from the salon more tangoed than tanned - now they have the perfect tan-tone chart to guide them on their tan choices for the summer."