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.
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That is why many/most European conservatives support the monarchy. It helps preserve our Christian tradition - which is of course why European leftists want the monarchy demolished.
Cheers for bride and groom. God bless them.
St. Catherine of Siena, now there’s a model for Princess Kate.
God willing, England has a future King and beautiful new Queen!!!
Step aside Charles and take Horseface to the barn.
Today’s elevation of marriage, followed by the Beatification of Pope John Paul II reminds us that God Almighty is still running the show!
Amazing shot..thanks.
Amen. What a lovely observation.
Hey, we love the Queen and are happy for her today...why the disrespectful pics.
The 29-year-old, who chose a beautiful hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace gown designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, wore a diamond “halo” tiara was made by Cartier in 1936.
It was purchased by The Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) three weeks before he succeeded his brother as King.
The stunning headpiece was presented to The Queen by her mother, on her 18th birthday, so it is a very special item for Kate to be presented with on the day of her wedding to Prince William.
Hi nutmeg. Westminster Cathedral has an amazing choir as well.
Last month we went into St. Paul’s cathedral around 5:00pm when they were in the middle of their evensong service. The singing was otherworldly.
What did he just say about religion in the ‘west’?
Lady Alice Lady of Singleton
A bit redundant, what?
Kate looks absolutely beautiful... I love her very classic wedding gown. It’s relatively simple compared to Diana’s massive gown from 1981... but that’s a good thing!
It’s all so lovely and traditional...how fitting that her middle name is Elizabeth.
What a beautiful prayer they composed. Simple yet profound. Wonderful words to live by.
Is this really necessary?
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