The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have postponed their honeymoon and plan to spend the weekend at a private location in the UK, before William returns to work next week, according to reports.

Tourists in London will splurged over £50 million more than normal during the four-day weekend, with hundreds of thousands of extra guests in town for the Royal Wedding. With the celebrations completed yesterday, many travellers to the UK capital will begin the important task of spending money.

London, voted the “World’s Leading Destination” at 2010 World Travel Awards, had a chance to bask in the spring sunshine a crowd over one million royal well-wishers lined the procession route to cheer for Prince William and his new wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The wedding was said to be the capital’s largest ever event as crowds joined the party in parks and squares across the capital.

Bunting has been hung along the mall as Union Jack flags flutter from crown-topped lampposts – all London awaits now is the bride. With just hours to go final preparations are being made. Prince Harry is putting his final touches to what promises to be a revealing speech in his role as Best Man, while hundreds of hand picked guests will be deciding on which gown to wear.

With large crowds expected in central London for the royal wedding, many will head to the iconic locations of Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square to watch the historic occasion live on giant screens.

The luxurious London hotel in which Kate Middleton will spend the night before she marries Prince William has released promotional footage, taking advantage of its royal connection.