Alert Janeite wildeny linked in comments to a review of the Region 2 P&P3 DVD, to be released tomorrow (though it’s already today where it will be released!) that contains news of great interest to many: The Snog is included as a separate alternate ending.

According to the Daily Mail, Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, will have a “Pride and Prejudice” theme at her 18th birthday celebration. Guests are being asked to dress up as characters from the novel, and the newspaper has some fun speculating which characters various royal guests will choose.

And Beatrice herself is likely to follow in the footsteps of British Oscar nominee Keira Knightley and opt for the character of Austen’s most-loved heroine, Elizabeth Bennet.

The Royals traditionally wait until their 21st birthdays for a major celebration. But because of Beatrice’s unusual birthdate - she was born at 8.18pm on 8/8/1988 - her family has agreed to an 18th celebration instead.

Beatrice is unlikely to face a shortage of potential Mr Darcys from her guest list of eligible bachelors.

She has already been linked with a string of potential suitors - she was pictured holding hands with Nikolai Bismarck, great-great-grandson of Prince Otto von Bismarck, while Carlo Carello, son of the former chairman of the Italian car manufacturer Fiat, has also been touted as a possible boyfriend.

Her mother, the Duchess of York, is likely to attend as matchmaker Mrs Bennet. But whether Beatrice’s cousin Prince Harry will choose to dress as handsome soldier - and womanising cad - Mr Wickham is open to debate.

Prince William is the obvious choice for Mr Darcy, although whether he goes for the sopping wet shirt made famous by Colin Firth’s portrayal of the character in the 1995 BBC TV dramatisation remains to be seen.

The Princess Royal’s daughter Zara Phillips could go as the reckless and flirtatious Lydia Bennet and Beatrice’s father Prince Andrew is an ideal Mr Bennet.

The beleaguered character, a father of five girls, spends much of his time hiding from his wife in his study.

The Queen might attend the party dressed as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. A proud and domineering woman, she is keen to marry her daughter off to Mr Darcy.

And if Tony Blair gets an invitation, he could go as William Collins - a sycophant who thrives on the favour of Lady de Bourgh and who spends much of his time lecturing his female cousins.

The Duke of Edinburgh = The Duke Earl of Blank, or perhaps the ghost of Sir Lewis de Bourgh

Charles and Camilla = The Gardiners

Any others?