Royal die-hards sleep outside as wedding fever builds | Bangkok Post: news

LONDON - As the sun set over London on the eve of the royal wedding, die-hard fans from around the world settled down for a chilly night outside, determined to get front-row seats for the historic occasion.

Thousands of campers pitched up Thursday, transforming The Mall, the road leading to Buckingham Palace, into a multicoloured sea of flags and outlandish headgear as enthusiasts vyed for the best spot to cheer the newlyweds.

Some of them were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Prince William when he made an impromptu evening visit to shake hands with well-wishers, before retiring to spend his last night as a single man with his family.