Explanatory note

This Order is made under section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, and marks the occasion of the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011.

This Order provides for premises licences and club premises certificates to have effect during the period from 29th April to 1st May 2011 (to the extent that this is not already the case) as if specified times were included in the opening hours under the licence or certificate. The specified times are the periods of 2 hours beginning at 11pm on each of 29th April and 30th April 2011.

This Order does not apply to the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises, and the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club for consumption off the premises. This Order permits premises to be used for the provision of late night refreshment at the specified times only if at those times the premises may also be used for the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises.