The BBC has reported that pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open longer for the royal wedding, ministers are expected to announce.
Landlords will be able to extend their opening hours up to 0100 BST across two nights without needing permission from local licensing authorities.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are due to get married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April.
Their marriage will be marked with a public holiday across the UK.
Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said: "This is great news, and it is really good to see the government recognising that this is a brilliant opportunity for us all to get together in the pub, to celebrate a great national event.
"With state-of-the art TV, great food and hospitality, pubs will be right at the heart of the royal wedding celebrations, and are the perfect place to enjoy the day."
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