'No Problem Orchestra' to Perform at Royal Wedding Reception

PLUS - Prince William Fights for the 'People's Wedding'

Kenzy England
Not only has Austrian band 'No Problem Orchestra' been invited to perform at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding reception April 29, they will also play at the wedding of Monoco's Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock in July.

The eight-member band is comprised of mentally and physically disabled musicians. They have performed in more than 5,000 concerts worldwide since forming in 1985, including a performance at the Special Olympics in Schladming, Austria in 2007 and a 2002 performance for Queen Elizabeth II.

According to Croation Times Online News, 'No Problem Orchestra' manager Josef Schoerkmayr said they "don't know yet what we will be playing - but it will likely include music from Mozart and The Beatles. But it will only be revealed and put together a few weeks before the wedding."

A spokesman, who would neither confirm nor deny reports the group has been booked, told Austria's Zeitung newspaper, "It's too early to say anything about the celebration. This is the first I've heard about this."

Attack on Prince Charles and Camilla Prompt Palace to Make Major Changes:

Meanwhile, the "people's wedding" Prince William had hoped for looks to have been derailed following the attack on Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall last week.

PopEater reports a royal insider as saying William is "devastated that the Palace is insisting on major changes" but is putting up a fight to keep the wedding just as he wants it. Of course, it's highly unlikely he'll get his way this time.

The source went on to say there will be some open top carriages carrying family members from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The "gathering crowd will be kept ... far away from the action."

Sources:
Wedding Band for Wills and Kate - Around the World News - Croation Times Online News - English Newspaper
How Attack on Prince Charles Will Change Royal Wedding Plans | PopEater.com

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  • Tiffany Booth12/23/2010

    Great work! Happy Holidays =0)

  • Sophie S12/14/2010

    I'm sure that William and Kate must be so excited with all their wedding plans, just like any other couple. It's always a stressful time planning a wedding, but the difference is that theirs will be observed by the world, just as Charles and Diana's was back in 1981.
    Sophie

  • Cicely A. Richard12/14/2010

    I'm just glad they look oke they're in love.

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