London:
It's 100 days to go before Britain's royal wedding - and tourists outside Buckingham Palace received a special pre-wedding treat on Wednesday.
No fewer than thirteen "Kate Middletons" turned up to mingle with tourists.
They were students from the Royal College of Art in London, and they all wore the same blue dress that the real Kate wore on the day the engagement was announced - and sported the same replica engagement ring.
"We've got 100 days (to the wedding) so I thought it was time I got with my people," said Briony Clarke, 29, clearly relishing acting out her Kate Middleton role.
Meanwhile discussions have begun among Commonwealth leaders about whether to change the law about succession to the British throne.
The current law means if Kate Middleton has a daughter and then a son, the daughter would get passed over, and the son would become King.
The British government admits the 300 year old Act of Settlement discriminates against women, but says any change would be complex.
Adding to an already complicated process, legislation in 15 Commonwealth nations where Queen Elizabeth II is head of state would also need to be amended.
An official from Britain's Cabinet Office confirmed on Wednesday the Act was under review.
The official told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) discussions had started with
Commonwealth countries directly affected by any change, but declined to give further details.
Labour lawmaker Keith Vaz, speaking outside Buckingham Palace, said on Wednesday the clock was ticking for the Act to be amended.
"We've got to get this done before we have the first royal baby from Prince William and Miss Middleton," he said.
No fewer than thirteen "Kate Middletons" turned up to mingle with tourists.
They were students from the Royal College of Art in London, and they all wore the same blue dress that the real Kate wore on the day the engagement was announced - and sported the same replica engagement ring.
"We've got 100 days (to the wedding) so I thought it was time I got with my people," said Briony Clarke, 29, clearly relishing acting out her Kate Middleton role.
Meanwhile discussions have begun among Commonwealth leaders about whether to change the law about succession to the British throne.
The current law means if Kate Middleton has a daughter and then a son, the daughter would get passed over, and the son would become King.
The British government admits the 300 year old Act of Settlement discriminates against women, but says any change would be complex.
Adding to an already complicated process, legislation in 15 Commonwealth nations where Queen Elizabeth II is head of state would also need to be amended.
An official from Britain's Cabinet Office confirmed on Wednesday the Act was under review.
The official told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) discussions had started with
Commonwealth countries directly affected by any change, but declined to give further details.
Labour lawmaker Keith Vaz, speaking outside Buckingham Palace, said on Wednesday the clock was ticking for the Act to be amended.
"We've got to get this done before we have the first royal baby from Prince William and Miss Middleton," he said.
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