The Queen has invited the girlfriends of princes William and Harry to a munificent banquet celebrating Prince Charles' 60th birthday.
William's partner Kate Middleton and Harry's on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy both received invitations to take care the bash at Buckingham Palace on November 13.
It is believed to be the first gear time Middleton and Davy have been invited to a formal reception at the palace.
"It would take been a snub to William and Harry to have left their girlfriends' names off the guest list," a senior royal source told The Sun newspaper.
About one hundred fifty guests have been invited to the party, each having to adhere to a strict dress codification - disgraceful tie for men and long dresses for women.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and a host of dignitaries ar expected to attend the party, which will be held one day before Charles turns 60.
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