George Michael recording royal wedding track

George Michael has announced that he will release a track as a gift to Prince William and Kate Middleton for their wedding day.

The singer used Twitter to say that the song will be a "beautiful" cover version, but that he wouldn't reveal the title until a later date.

Michael asked fans to suggest ideas for covers to him before he settled on a track. He wrote: "I think I've chosen a song for William and Kate.

"Suffice to say it's a beautiful song and it was never a single so chances are u don't know it. But I think it's a perfect fit. It was written in the seventies by a genius. Tell you what, I'll give u a clue that will really narrow it down to that handful of great love songs of the pop era. The first word of the title is 'You' (sic)."

He added that he hopes to have it recorded later this week before sending it to the couple. He said: "I'm in the Thames valley today, but working on the track tomorrow . Hopefully done by Thursday.

"We have a mutual friend who i think will make sure it gets to them. That and the toaster."

The Wham singer has previously covered the likes of Stevie Wonder's 'As' with Mary J Blige and 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' with Elton John.

Michael teased details of a new single and tour last month.

Watch the video for George Michael's cover of New Order's 'True Faith' below: