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WILL SHE CHOOSE KATE’S WEDDING GOWN DESIGNER?

Following in Princess Kate’s footsteps, the future princess is believed to have decided on a dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander Mcqueen — the same label Kate donned when she walked down the aisle of Westminste­r Abbey in 2011. Betfair, a site tha

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and Meghan in 2016, will be invited to the three-day celebratio­n. Those from out of town will be flown to London on as many as five private jets, continues the insider. “There will be no expense spared!”

GIRLS’ NIGHT Once everyone is settled, Kate plans to host the group at her famed residence, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace. At the afternoon get-together, notes the insider, “Meghan and all her friends can catch up behind closed doors without being intruded on by the press.” And like most brides-to-be, Meghan will be outfitted with a tiara for the festivitie­s — but hers won’t be a cheap party store trinket: Kate has asked William to borrow the Spencer Tiara often worn by Will and Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, for Meghan to wear for the formal lunch. Says the insider, “She thought it would add class and sentimenta­l value to the occasion.” Following a lavish seven-course meal, the women will move to the grounds of Kensington Palace for a high-end wine tasting. “As Meghan is a red wine connoisseu­r, they’ll get to try some of the most expensive French wines in the world. Some cost as much as $5,000 a bottle,” says the insider. One reveler who won’t be partaking? Kate, as the mom to Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2, is now in her third trimester with baby No. 3!

As the alcohol flows, the fun will ramp up with naughty party games including Never Have I Ever, Kiss

Marry Kill and Lingerie Shower Bingo. “Kate is also renting a karaoke machine, so the bride-to-be can sing along to all her favorite Lady Gaga songs — I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up dancing on tables,” says the insider. “And as they don’t want any photograph­ers there, she has arranged for a photo booth. It comes with bacheloret­te props — glasses saying ‘bride-to-be,’ feather boas, and ‘no boys allowed’ signs.” Another guest even plans to bring masks of royal family members’ faces!

Then it’s time to bring on the gag gifts. “The girls will surprise Meghan with fun presents, including sexy Agent Provocateu­r lingerie and Xrated baked goods,” says the insider. Even Queen Elizabeth II (Harry’s grandma) will get in on the action. Though she won’t attend, the insider says she will arrange to have something sent: “Those close to Meghan are already betting that the queen will surprise Meghan with some sexy underthing­s.”

Not all the gifts will be silly, however. Kate has painstakin­gly put together a photo album for Meghan. Says the insider, “It has all of Meghan and Harry’s most special moments, as well as images of her, William, Meghan and Harry together.” The deep-pocketed group is also chipping in to send Meghan and Harry on a trip to the idyllic island of Mustique once the wedding is over.

OUT ON THE TOWN The next night, the group will live it up in London. But how to avoid prying eyes? Kate has already thought ahead. “She wants the venue to remain top-secret,” says the insider. To that end, she has booked eight different hot spots under a pseudonym. (Kate’s sister, Pippa, report- edly did something similar for Kate’s big night back in 2011.) Among the various lounges: the newly renovated Soho House, 10 Greek Street, Annabel’s — which is “popular with the aristocrat­ic crowd and was one of Princess Diana’s favorite former hangouts,” says the insider — as well as private members’ club 5 Hertford Street and The Arts Club. “Kate has even joked that they should all dress up in disguise to avoid unwanted attention,” adds the insider. “She’s bought wigs and sunglasses just in case!” She’s also commandeer­ed a fleet of SUVS with tinted windows to whisk them to their destinatio­n.

Once they arrive, the bubbly will flow. “There will be Dom Pérignon champagne throughout the evening,” says the insider, noting that the drink tab alone is expected to total $60,000. “It’ll be a boozy affair that will go on until the early hours of the morning.” But don’t expect the most famous American bachelor- ette party staple. “Meghan would be mortified if there was a male stripper,” says the insider. “She’d hate for photos of a naked man all over her to leak just before the wedding day.” After the night of partying, Kate has planned the perfect follow-up. The insider says she has booked them into the exclusive Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshir­e for the next day. Located outside of London, the exclusive hotel and members’ club is home to the Cowshed Spa, where treatments cost hundreds of dollars each. “It’s always been one of Meghan’s favorite hangouts,” says the insider. “It’s the perfect place for them to wind down and relax.” And also to gossip about the previous days’ fun. If Kate’s plans go as intended, the celebratio­n will undoubtedl­y be the most spectacula­r bacheloret­te party of all time. “Kate is determined to make it an unforgetta­ble occasion,” says the insider. “She wants Meghan to be reminiscin­g about it for years to come.” ◼

She’s been wonderful” — MEGHAN, ON KATE

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