Prince William arrived in Burford last night (Friday) to take part in a rehearsal for a friend's wedding today.

Hugh van Cutsem, second son of Norfolk landowners Hugh and Emilie van Cutsem, was marrying Rose Astor, youngest daughter of David and Clare Astor, of Bruern, near Milton-under- Wychwood.

Mr van Cutsem senior, of Hilborough Hall, near Swaffham, has been a friend of Prince Charles from his university days and his sons are friends of Princes William and Harry.

Today's wedding was taking place at the historic St John the Baptist Church, off the High Street.