Bailiwick of Guernsey delight over royal wedding

The engagement of couple in Kenya three weeks previously was announced on Tuesday

Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor has expressed his pleasure at the news Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton.

Sir Fabian Malbon said he and Lady Malbon were absolutely delighted with the news.

He said the couple would be receiving official congratulations from the Bailiwick soon.

Sir Fabian said: "We'll be sending a message to Clarence House expressing the Bailiwick's delight."

He said: "[It will] say we're looking forward to the wedding and hopefully to seeing them in the not too distant future when they are married and can maybe call in and see us in the Bailiwick."