Posted on 04/28/2011 7:45:58 AM PDT by Liz
EXCERPTED FROM NY POST PRINT EDITION
4:00 AM Live media feed begins.
5:10 AM Wills and and best man Prince Harry first to leave Clarence House for Abbey. Charles and Camilla leave. Clarence House is Charles, Camilla, sons' home. Built 1825-27 for William IV. William and Kate's London home after marriage.
5:40 AM Queen and Prince leave Buckingham Palace---built in 1702 by request of Duke of Buckingham. Queen Victoria was first sovereign resident in 1837. Ballroom---site of the reception---is 120' long
5:51 AM Kate and dad leave Goring Hotel in 1950 Rolls Royce Phantom IV---auto attacked with Charles and Camilla inside. Five-star Goring Hotel is fave of Queen and Queen Mother; operated by same family since 1910.
6:00 AM Wedding begins. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams performs ceremony. Right Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London gives address. Services conducted by Dean of Westminster, the very Rev John Hall.Abbey has hosted 15 royal weddings including Prince William's grandmother and great grandmother.
7:15 AM Couple rides back to the palace for reception in open 1902 state landau carriage (weather permitting).
ORDER OF PROCESSION BACK TO PALACE
Kate and Wills
Price Harry and Pippa Middleton
Bridesmaids and page boys
Queen and Prince Phillip
Prince Charles, Camilla and the Middletons
8:00 AM Wedding reception at Buckingham Palace.
8:25 AM Kate and Wills appear on balcony.
8:30 AM RAF aircraft from Battle of Britain fly-by as royal family appears on balcony.
8:45 AM Lunchtime reception for 600 guests hosted by Queen --- served on solid gold dinnerware with gold cutlery. Queen makes champagne toast.
10:30 AM Couple leaves for St James Palace to change for evening reception.
2:00 AM Reception and dinner for 300 guests. Nightclub disco scene with 80's theme til dawn, planned by Pippa, Kate's sister/maid of honor.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Who said weighty katy? Frankly the talking heads on cable are cattier than usual today. ABC seems more subtle.
It’s Waity Katy—for the 8 long years she waited for today. Still, that was very tacky to say today.
The flower girls are adorable!
Pippa is stunning! Lovely shot with the bridesmaids.
Kate’s sister’s dress is amazing!
My word...Kate looks AWESOME!!
They be hatey.
Can’t see a tiara yet.
Those little ones steal the show every time.
I am so excited!!
First glimpse of the beautiful bride!
Tears! OUR Princess Diana would be so proud and happy.
Heck, *she’s watching* !!!
You betcha, she’s “with” her Willima today.
I’m trying to figure out the tiara, too.
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Awe....she looks beautiful. Can’t wait to see the dress.
Thanks. Thought they said 83.
Jeaulous jerks.
Saw a glimpse of the tiara, but not enough to know if it is one of the royal collection.
She may not wear a tiara until she is legally married as she has no title. She will likely exit the Abbey with one on.
Everyone looks wonderful... I'm surprised at the relative informality of everything so far, ie the way Princes William and Harry casually walked down the aisle of the Abbey.
Shep is married????? Who knew???
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