Prince William and Kate Middleton in North Wales

Hundreds of people and media from across the world will be in North Wales later to get a glimse of Royalty as Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive on Anglesey.

The Prince and his bride-to-be have named a new RNLI lifeboat - it's only their second appearance since their engagement was announced in November.

Prince William has named the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station's new Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat, the Hereford Endeavour.

The vessel will be launched during the naming ceremony as the crew demonstrate some of her rescue capabilities.

Crowds of people turned up early at the pretty dockside, braving blustery winds and grey skies, to ensure they had a prime position to see William and Miss Middleton, who will marry at Westminster Abbey on April 29.

Lisa Taylor, 42, from Valley, said: "I think it's fantastic. The work the RNLI do around here is vital. To have such high-profile guests is great for them. It's going to be wonderful to see William and Kate. Really exciting."

Jean and Keith Critchley took their three-year-old grandson, Samuel, to the event.  The couple, who have a holiday home on Anglesey, said it would be good for the area.

Mrs Critchley, 63, from Warrington, Cheshire, said: ``They are a lovely couple. He is a great lad and she is a beautiful girl.''

Mary Shaw, 71, from Trearddur Bay, agreed: "They are a lovely couple. They will get an excellent reception."

Claire James, from Chester is with her three children - Charlie, 10, Beau, eight, and seven-year-old Sam: "I am very excited. My daughter wants to ask if they want a spare bridesmaid - she will step in!"