Kate Middleton to sign prenup?

Kate Middleton is marrying into the wealthy British Royal Family.

But will she have to sign a prenuptial agreement?

The leggy brunette will marry Prince William on April 29 and, according to the Associated Press, divorce lawyers have urged William to protect his assets in case the couple’s marriage doesn’t work out.

“It’s an absolute statistical no-brainer that a prenuptial agreement would be highly beneficial in this case,” said divorce lawyer James Stewart from the firm Manches, which handled the multimillion divorce case between Madonna and director Guy Ritchie.”In the 21st century, there is a real need for any couple in the public arena to enter into a properly drawn up prenup.”

A confidentiality clause also would be a must, Stewart added, noting that “the last thing this family would want” would be a scintillating interview akin to one given by Diana just before the divorce that exposes the royal family’s inner workings.

“Kate is joining a family known as ‘The Firm,’ and every other employee of the royal household has a contract of employment which includes a fairly severe gagging clause,” Stewart noted.