Last summer she began telling friends that a New Year marriage was in the cards.
With many expecting an ECB rate hike of 0.25% to 1.50% in the cards, the action in the single European currency will be victim to those jockeying positions ahead of the announcement.
For royal watchers, Elizabeths breaking her strict rule on no boyfriends or girlfriends at the Christmas table can mean only one thing: A royal wedding is in the cards.
