In what appears to have come as a shock to Kanye West and his betrothed, Kim Kardashian, the couple are officially not important enough to get married in the Palace of Versailles, Parisian authorities have told them.
Kimye have been in Paris for the run up to their nuptials, scheduled for the weekend, but their bid to have the ceremony in the château that housed France’s kings and queens before revolution banished the monarchy has been rebuffed with the sweetener that they have permission to take their guests on a private tour of Versailles the night before the wedding.
Catherine Pegard, president of the Palace of Versailles, told the couple it just ‘wasn’t possible’ –but welcomed the publicity a private formal visit would bring. Ms Pegard said in a statement: “Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to visit the Château of Versailles with their guests in a private surprise tour organised for Friday, May 23rd, on the eve of their marriage.
“In making this choice, they will contribute once more to a better understanding of Versailles, and will help to maintain the exceptional heritage of Versailles, which is classed as a world heritage site by Unesco.” Well their guests would have been surprised if you hadn’t let the cat out of the bag, Ms Pegard.
