The guest list for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton sparked controversy on Sunday after monarchs from countries with poor rights records were invited but two former prime ministers were not. Rights groups criticised Prince William and Kate Middleton for inviting foreign royals from Bahrain and Swaziland.
Newspapers pointed out that Labour ex-premiers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were excluded on the list, which was released on Saturday, while former Conservative leaders Margaret Thatcher and John Major were invited. "Labour MPs will not be alone in thinking it odd the two former occupants of Number 10 (Downing Street) have not been invited to the wedding," the Sunday Telegraph commented.
Less controversial attendees at Friday's wedding in Westminster Abbey include footballer David Beckham and his fashion designer wife Victoria, musician Elton John and "Mr Bean" actor Rowan Atkinson. But there was surprise when royal officials announced that Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain would also attend.
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