From the news reports we are getting here, the Middleton Family and the Royal Family are paying for it themselves, it has also been reported that the Royal family costs their citizens 1# per year per person, and to me that seems like a bargain for the dedication and fundraising abilities of the Monarchy, in addition to the publicity that they bring to various causes...the Royal couple have also requested charitable donations in lieu of any gifts....the tourism $$$ plus the $$ that have been spent on outfits for the guests, let alone food and lodging for the guests and in addition the tourists from all parts of the world who have come to be a part of the day, must be astronomical, a real push towards gearing up the British economy, not to mention the incredible publicity by all the worlds news media...and also a great training exercise in security measures for the upcoming London Olympic games..with all the doom and gloom in the world, it is occasions like this (and the Olympic games) that provide a boost to peoples spirits. It goes a long way to boosting morale, to rekindle patriotism and pride in yourselves and your country....and the goodwill and economic possibilities it creates lasts for decades and is not easily forgotten,and it is estimated that 1/3 of the worlds population will be watching, a real bargain for the tourism advertising budget, I think....