Royal wedding: Who Prince William and Kate Middleton invited

Prince William and Kate Middleton have invited 1,900 people to join them when they tie the knot Friday at Westminster Abbey. Here's a look at some notables on the list, from Grammy-winners to representatives criticized by the international community for violating human rights.

Princess Di's family

Princess Di's brother and two sisters will have seats of honor alongside Kate’s immediate family. While relations between the Spencer family and the royal family were fraught for some time after Princess Di’s death, her sisters – Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale – and brother Earl Spencer will be there to represent the Spencer family, according to the International Business Times.

"But, in a move that raised a few eyebrows, [Earl Spencer] was given no formal role and won't be speaking," reports ABC News.

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