A beaming Kate Middleton waves to the crowdsKate Middleton waved to the crowds outside The Goring hotel as she made what was expected to be her final appearance before tomorrow's wedding.
She was greeted by hotel owner Jeremy Goring as she stepped from a black Jaguar outside the entrance at 5.45pm.
Kate will spend the night at the Goring Hotel with her parents and sister Pippa Dressed in a black and white spotted dress, she was accompanied by sister Pippa and mother Carole.
They were welcomed by a large crowd of enthusiasts who had waited outside the central London hotel all day for a glimpse of the bride-to-be.
The hotel had been the scene of frenetic activity all day as final preparations were made for Miss Middleton's arrival.
She is staying at the five-star Belgravia establishment, on Beeston Place, with her sister, brother James, her mother, and father Michael the night before she marries Prince William.
To ensure no-one catches a glimpse of her in her wedding dress before she arrives at Westminster Abbey tomorrow, a canopy has been erected over the front of the hotel.
It covers even the pavement outside to make sure she can enter the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in which she will travel to the abbey with her father without any photographs being taken of her dress.
Beeston Place was closed to members of the public at 8am today. Large black bollards have been placed at either end of the road to prevent vehicles getting through without permission.
There has been a large police presence at the hotel during the day, with armed officers patrolling outside and sniffer dogs being led into the building.
The bride-to-be was greeted with cheers as she stepped out of her carGardeners also worked on the front of the hotel, watering plants and tweaking the foliage outside.
Bay trees were seen being delivered to the hotel, as well as several large wooden and cardboard boxes.
The short street near Victoria station has become a focus for the world's media and royal fans alike.
Olivia Wofford, 22, and her mother Christine, 58, had travelled from Michigan, in the United States, to be in London for the royal wedding. They brought their own W and K signs, adorned with American flags, to The Goring.
Mrs Wofford, an accountant, said: "I've been planning this since William was born.
"I've been following the royals for years but couldn't make it to Diana's wedding, which is when I decided to come to her son's instead."
Kate spent several minutes talking to hotel owner Jeremy Goring Mr and Mrs Middleton were inside The Goring hotel and other guests had also started to arrive.
The waiting crowds cheered when chefs brought out afternoon tea for them. Treats including lavender cupcakes, carrot cake and sandwiches were delivered, with the help of waitresses.
Cups of coffee and tea were also handed round.
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