WITH the Royal Wedding only weeks away, a special street party is being organised in Southall celebrating the area's connection with the event.

Virendra Sharma, MP for Ealing Southall is organising the party on Friday April 29 in Clarence Street, where Kate Middleton’s grandparents once lived.

Mr Sharma will shortly be writing to all the 140 homes in the street, outlining his plan.

He has also enlisted Ealing Council leader Julian Bell to help give authorisation for the road to be closed and will be talking to local businesses to help sponsor the food, drink and festivities.

Mr Sharma said: “As Kate Middleton’s grandparents lived in Clarence Street, Southall, it seemed a great idea to hold a street party in celebration of the Royal Wedding there.

“Southall residents are proud of their connection with the newest member of the Royal family and this will be a great way to join in the festivities. I am looking forward to it and I’m sure it will be a great day for everyone involved.”

Mr Bell said: “The council is making it easy to arrange street parties for the Royal Wedding and will send out a pack to anyone who wants to know how to close their road for a party.

“If the residents of Clarence Street decide they want a party I will help get the street closed. It will be a nice way to celebrate the wedding and the streets connection with Kate Middleton’s family.”

The Gazette spoke to a number of residents in and around Clarence Street earlier this week. Many were unaware of Clarence Street's connection.

Swarn Singh Kang, ward councillor for Ealing Green said: “I think the idea for a party is a great one. It's a fantastic means of bringing people together.”

So far Ealing Council has received a total of eight application forms asking to host street parties across the borough on April 29.