Snub for Obamas as Royal sources reveal they will not be invited to Prince William's wedding

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 1:28 AM on 17th December 2010

 American President left off the guest list as it is not a ‘state occasion’

• Royal couple eager to ask ordinary citizens to attend rather than VIPs
• Heads of State who may attend include Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni

President Obama and his wife Michelle will not be invited to Prince William’s wedding next year.

Royal sources revealed yesterday that the American President and his wife are not among the congregation as William’s wedding to Kate Middleton is not classed as a ‘state occasion’ – as the Prince is not yet heir to the throne.

Courtiers suggested they are more eager to ask ordinary citizens and charity workers than foreign dignitaries and VIPs at  the ‘people’s wedding’.

The Mail also understands that the couple are said to feel no pressure to fill the 2,000 seats at Westminster Abbey.

Despite the Obama’s not being invited, a number of heads of state are likely attend the ceremony on April 29 in line with previous royal weddings, possibly including France’s president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni.

But the decision to exclude the U.S. President and his wife Michelle from the celebrations is a break from tradition.   

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