London Park Turned Into Campsite for Royal Wedding
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LONDON -- One of London's most famous parks is being turned into a giant campsite for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Sky News reported Sunday.
Clapham Common in south London will be transformed into a sea of tents, union flags and bunting for three days, providing a base for 10,000 campers.
"Camp Royale" will provide the setting for loyal subjects to soak up the quintessentially British atmosphere, with events unfolding on a giant screen as they sip free Yorkshire Tea.
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But rather than the casual apparel usually favored by campers, revelers will be encouraged to dress for the occasion, with prizes on offer for best-dressed guests and tents with the most creative interior design.
The pop-up campsite will run from Thursday, April 28 -- the day before the wedding -- to Sunday, May 1, at a price of £75 ($US125) per person for the three nights.
Coaches will be provided by long-distance bus company National Express to take revelers to the site from 35 UK locations.
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Joy Williams from National Express said: "We are 100 percent committed to giving people from all corners of the country a hassle-free and cost-effective alternative to cars and central London hotels."
A Lambeth Council spokesman said: "Clapham Common is a London landmark and a great location for royal wedding visitors and partygoers to base themselves and join in the fun."
The camp will have 24-hour security plus hot showers, toilet facilities, a dedicated quiet zone and a family zone.
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A "glamping" zone will provide some campers with 18-foot (5m) tipis boasting beds, sheepskin rugs and tables.