This Is How Much It Costs to Meet Kate Middleton

She and Prince William are headed to the U.S. next month

By Francesca Bacardi Nov 24, 2014 7:48 PMTags
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Want to dine with Kate Middleton and Prince William? You'll need about $100,000!

The royal couple is set to take a mini-tour of the U.S. next month that will end with a fundraiser for Kate and Prince William's alma mater, St. Andrews University. The gala, which will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is selling tables of 10 to those willing to pay the high price tag, according to the Daily Mail.

So, what do you get for $100,000?

For starters, two VIP tickets and a chance to meet the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge. Other guests that could be in attendance are Olivier Sarkozy and fiancée Mary-Kate Olsen! The fundraiser will also include an opportunity to bid on several items up for grabs. Among them are an overnight stay at Highclere Castle, otherwise known as the set of Downton Abbey, and a literary tour of Edinburgh with Ian Rankin.

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The Manhattan fundraiser will try to raise the profile of the Scottish university in addition to raising money in honor of its 600th anniversary. Kate and Prince William first met at the school in 2002 when they had enrolled in the same art history class.

Although the gala is expected to host around 450 people, it seems like the pressure is on for the attending media, as they have reportedly received etiquette guides ahead of the royals' visit! After Politico unveiled the dress code for those interviewing Kate and Prince William, it isn't surprising that members of the press would receive a guide to good manners.

The official website for the British monarchy also released a special announcement for those willing to cover any royal-attended event.

"Journalists wishing to cover Royal engagements, whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, should comply with the dress code on formal occasions out of respect for the guests of The Queen, or any other member of the Royal Family," the statement reads.

Just in case you're not sure what that includes, the website gives some suggestions for when you come face-to-face with any member of the royal family. "Smart attire for men includes the wearing of a jacket and tie, and for women a trouser or skirt suit. Those wearing jeans or trainers will not be admitted and casually dressed members of the media will be turned away."

Although they will be spending only three days in the U.S., Kate and Prince William's trip will be action-packed. In addition to the St. Andrews fundraiser, the couple will be heading to the Barclays Center to watch a basketball game and will be visiting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

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