A secret church service was recently held to confirm Kate Middleton into the Church of England before her marriage to Prince William.
The ceremony was conducted by the Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, who will give the sermon at the actual wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey on April 29.
Middleton was baptised as a baby but never confirmed as a teenager. The confirmation service marks the point where baptised Christians make a firm commitment to their faith, and it was during her marriage preparation counselling that Middleton decided she would like to be confirmed. Sources close to her have said she made the decision due to a "personal journey" of faith.
A St James's Palace spokesman stated: "Catherine Middleton was confirmed by the Bishop of London at a private service at St James's Palace attended by her family and Prince William.
"Miss Middleton, who was already baptised, decided to be confirmed as part of her marriage preparations."
The service was attended by Kate Middleton’s family and Prince William.
It is understood that Bishop Chartres is a great favourite of all the Royal family and highly regarded for his advice and wisdom. The Bishop confirmed Prince William as a 14-year-old and also officiated at the funeral of William’s mother, Diana.