Four venues booked for Kate Middleton's hen party

Four separate venues have been booked for Kate Middleton's hen party.

The royal bride-to-be's sister and maid-of-honour, Pippa, is in charge of organising a party for Kate ahead of her April marriage to Britain's Prince William, but while two celebrations are planned - one in London and one at the Middleton family home - none of the guests yet know what the parties will entail.

A source told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Everything is being shrouded in secrecy. As well as the party in Bucklebury, Pippa has booked four venues in London. None of the girls know where they will be going - and won't until the actual day."

Venues reportedly being considered by Pippa reportedly include a trendy bar called Eighty-Six, located in Fulham, West London, and Public, which is close by in the Chelsea area of the capital.

Although little is known about the pre-parties before the wedding, the reception after the April 29 nuptials at Westminster Abbey is set to include plenty of tracks by Swedish pop band ABBA, along with a list of 80s classics, at the request of the bride.

A source said: "It'll be a wedding disco like those enjoyed by millions of other happy families and friends up and down the country.

"They want the dance floor rammed and there will be a mix of music - including some Dizzee Rascal for Will."