Posted on 02/10/2005 9:40:34 AM PST by nuconvert
Prince Charles to Marry Camilla Parker Bowles
Thursday, February 10, 2005
LONDON — Prince Charles announced Thursday that he will marry his lover Camilla Parker Bowles after more than 30 years of an on-again, off-again romance that was blamed for destroying the prince's marriage to Princess Diana.
The Prince of Wales and Parker Bowles will marry on Friday, April 8, at Windsor Castle, said Clarence House (search), Charles' residence and office.
They will be married in a largely private civil ceremony at the palace, not in a Church of England (search) service.
The April wedding which will not have the pomp and ceremony of the fairy-tale-like 1981 wedding of Diana and Charles, which was broadcast live on television worldwide.
"There will subsequently be a service of prayer and dedication in St. George's Chapel at which the Archbishop of Canterbury will preside," said Clarence House.
The decision on the type of service reflects the fact that both are divorcés, and that Parker Bowles' former husband is still living.
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I can vouch for Freepers who are half Swedish. They're both stunning.
Just my opinion, but after the disgrace of Edward V111, I don't think any heir to the British throne would even consider the 'A' word.
As much as I loved Diana and the original marriage fairy tale, it's clear now this was always the true love story.
And if you do, make sure they have a good orthodonist."
I think you mean a good veterinarian.
Yeah
>(Edward) was too much of a nazi sympathizer<
That was the story behind the story. The scandal story was that Edward abdicated to marry a divorced woman, not to speak of an American one. All that aside.....
Although giving up your place as heir apparent would be equally shameful.
"The Tampon Prince":
http://snl.jt.org/detail.php?i=4815
Yeah! (ahem) I noticed that crown right away too! (koff-koff)
I assure you, no offense toward the wonderfully warm people of the united Kingdom was intended.
And, no, I would not "howl like an old lady" if someone were to good-naturedly poke fun at Bush (either George or Laura).
One of the traits of many of us Yanks is that we enjoy good-natured ribbing -- and we enjoy good-natured ribbing of our own leaders.
Sorry, though, that that does not seem to be part of your sense of humor.
I make an effort -- even though I do not live in the UK -- to understand British humor.
You might save yourself some grief if you make an effort to understand American humor before you assert that good-natured ribbing is "immature and nasty".
Just a suggestion, you understand, old chap.
Of course Charles will be king. That is just how it works, isn't it?
I really think Charles will be king.
Yeah, looks more like "My Friend Flicka"!
Good for them. Camilla seems OK. Charles obviously has always loved her. To his credit, he is apparently not a superficial person.
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