Simon Fuller

Spice Girls creator to wed

Updated 13.00 Fri May 09 2008
Keywords: Simon Fuller, Spice Girls, Pop Idol, Natalie Swanston

Music mogul Simon Fuller is set to wed long-term girlfriend Natalie Swanston at the end of the month.

He will reportedly tie the knot in a lavish three-day ceremony in California's Napa Valley with a starry guest list.

"Money is no object so it's going to be one hell of a party" - a friend of Fuller

A source close to fuller is reported as saying of the man behind the Spice Girls: "Simon is a very private man, but after dating Natalie for a few years, he has finally popped the question.

"Money is no object so it's going to be one hell of a party."

A spokesman for Fuller declined to comment.

Earlier this year, the Prince of Wales praised Fuller for creating the "extraordinary phenomenon" of Pop Idol.

He recorded a video tribute to Fuller which was played at a Hollywood awards ceremony.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown also sent a message to the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Fuller received the Visionary Award in February for the "unique and uplifting quality" of his work.

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