William and Kate 'Deeply Touched by Shown Affection'

Britain`s Prince William (L) speaks watched by his fiancee Kate Middleton during a visit to Darwen Aldridge Community Academy in Darwen, Lancashire, Britain, 11 April 2011. Photo by EPA/BGNES

Prince William and Kate Middleton say they have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement.

In a message in their official wedding programme, released on Thursday, they thanked "everyone most sincerely for their kindness".

"We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives.

"The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness."

Details of Friday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey have been published.

The order of service reveals Miss Middleton will vow to "love, comfort, honour and keep" but not obey Prince William.

The service will be the epitome of "Britishness", St James's Palace said.

The bride will walk up the aisle to a coronation anthem "I was glad" by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry from Psalm 122.

It was composed for the crowning of Prince William's great-great-great grandfather Edward VII at Westminster Abbey in 1902.

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