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Kate Middleton set to boycott Peter Phillips' wedding

Prince William's girlfriend concerned she'll steal the limelight

Kate Middleton is said to be so worried she’ll take the spotlight off the bride at Peter Phillips’ wedding, that she’s decided not to attend.

Prince William’s cousin Peter, 30, marries Canadian fiancée Autumn Kelly, 30, on Saturday at Windsor.

But their decision to sign a £500,000 magazine deal has caused some discomfort within the Royal family.

‘William and Kate had provisionally agreed to go. But it became obvious there was a danger of it turning into a disaster,’ a senior aide tells The People.

‘Kate was very concerned about how it would seem if attention was focused on her. And when William heard about the mag deal, his mind was made up.’

It's thought The Queen supports Wills, 25, and 26-year-old Kate's decision to keep their distance.

See update: Kate attends the Royal wedding in Will's place

Alison Adey