THE postman had quite a surprise for nine-year-old Ellie Knight.

A regal looking letter dropped through the front door of her Latchford home which had come all the way from St James’ Palace.

Although it may not have been an invite to the wedding of the year Ellie, a pupil at Our Lady’s RC School, did get something extra special from Prince William and Kate Middleton.

They sent her a letter thanking her for a card she sent to the couple wishing them the best for their impending nuptials.

Ellie had decided to make her own card. to send to the happy couple.

She said: “My grandma said who are you going to send it to and she said how about sending it to Prince William and Kate Middleton?

“I said in the card I would be watching the wedding on television.”

So Ellie was surprised to find a letter from her favourite member of the Royal family on her doorstep.

The letter said: “His Royal Highness and Miss Middleton have been overwhelmed by the incredibly kind messages they have received in connection with their forthcoming wedding, and were immensely touched that you should take the trouble to write as you did.

“Your words were greatly appreciated and Prince William and Miss Middleton have asked me to send you their warmest wishes.”