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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Thank you so much for the pictures and re-cap. I was like you yesterday. I just loved it all so much! I watched it over and over.
By George, I think Prince William DID sneek a peek .. he couldn’t resist !! LOL .. watch to the end. Aaah .. what a day .. what a lovely break from normal news.
http://royalwedding.yahoo.com/video?vid=25074294
Yard mown (check)
Potatoes planted (check)
Brush burned (check)
Grass baled (check)
Flowers planted (check)
Chickens put to sleep (check)
Garden junk put in place (check)
Tree pruned (check)
Grilled Salmon and fresh asparagus from garden (check)
Rascal and is snoring, dad fell asleep watching ballgame and I'm taking a shower and collapsing!
“When William salutes, Kate bows her head”.
I was so touched by Kate bowing her head, as you noticed too. Kate was so attentive to getting that right each time. That kind of respect is very moving.
Thank you and all those that make live threads informative, lively and fun.
You ladies and gents are a treasure.
I am convinced that she purposely keeps the same hairstyle for historical reasons. When people think of her a hundred years from now they will all think of the same image, not the one with her hair in a bun, or a ponytail, or a pixie, etc. Also, she doesn’t want to fall prey to fads, like everyone else does. I also think that Princess Anne follows her example. She’s had that same school librarian bun for 50 years! Even when she was only 20 years old she looked old.
You could be right.
Thanks for the input.
Whatever may be said about Camilla’s looks, Charles loves her and that is all that matters.
He got pushed into marrying a proper young girl to produce heirs to the throne.
Personally, I’m glad he finally got permission to marry the woman he loves. Even Charles deserves some happiness.
Now that the big day is over, just a few comments:
The wedding—dare I say, BORING? Same church, same carriages, same horses, same routine, etc. Can’t think of any spontaneous gestures or memorable moments. Maybe it’s because they have already lived together for 8 years and are just going through the motions and pretending that they are starting their life together. Also, it was too staged and robotic. Every movement was planned out ahead of time. When everyone is afraid of putting a wrong foot forward it makes for dull TV.
The bride—She’s ordinary. She doesn’t have Diana’s charisma or sparkle. Go to any college campus in America and you will find 100 girls like Kate. Seriously, does this girl deserve all of this attention?
The dress— Although it’s a beautiful dress, it’s Grace Kelly’s dress. Been there,done that. I was disappointed. I find it odd that this “modern fashion icon” chose another woman’s dress from 50 years ago! I was hoping that she would have chosen something from THIS century, not last.
The tiara—Of all of the queen’s tiaras from her vast collection I can’t believe she gave her this chintzy one. Small diamonds, no sparkle. Barely there. The earrings took all of the attention. She should have worn studs so that they wouldn’t clash with the tiara. And someone needs to tell Kate she needs a grown-up hairstyle—you’re not a school girl anymore. She should have worn her hair up for such a regal occasion, especially with a dress with a high collar.
William—I’m not crazy about a man that wears TOMATO red. Blue is his color, like his mother’s.
The kiss—No passion. It was so dull that the crowd asked for another. And that one was dull, too! Now I know royals are supposed to be stiff and emotionless, but give me a break. Most people would understand if you showed some feeling when you kissed on your wedding day.
The music—Awful. Charles and Diana’s music was fabulous. Diana’s walk down the aisle was dramatic because of the music. Kate’s music for walking down the aisle was just WRONG! It sounded like a movie soundtrack. The little boys’ vocals were irritating and distracted from the bride. And all of the other hymns were forgettable.
Prince Edward—Why was he wearing a military uniform? IIRC he abruptly quit shortly after joining to take up a career in the theatre.
I enjoyed watching it for the most part, but yes things like this can get boring, especially when you cannot understand a word of any of the choir songs but I DID expect more Oomph/shine to her hairdo, did not like the cheap-looking clingy veil, thought she needed more embellishment, like a higher tiara, and where were the flowers??? There was hardly any color and I don’t like that the maid of honor also wore white. Kate’s face and eyes were made up too heavily because I think she’s far prettier and younger looking without that much. She looked so much better for the reception imo. Aside from the superficial stuff they did seem to have much genuine affection for each other:)
Now remember, these are Brits who revel in their history (as Americans watch ignorant progressives dismantle our history).
Everything on the royal wedding day was a touchstone to history.
William wore red as a tribute to the Irish Coldstream Guards at the palace gate who guard the Royal Family.
The handmade lace in Kate's gown was also commemorative of the realm---with several national symbols of countries in the kingdom woven into the pattern.
Kate wore her hair down b/c this is basic for a bride----you want the groom to see you as he has always seen you---not as a different person with a different hairdo. Any bridal consultant will tell you that.
Kate's whole look was played down b/c she is a commoner. Having no royal lineage, she could hardly go out there looking like a princess.
It is doubtful that she said, "I want to look like Grace Kelly on my wedding day." The collaboration with the designer ended up with a dress she was comfortable in...... that happened to resemble Grace Kelly's----a nice tribute to Americans that Brits like the look of American royalty.
And with several billion people watching---it had to be planned down to the nanosecond.
As for the kiss---you been watching too many soaps. Royal dictates require no public show of affection---the balcony kiss was first done by Charles and Diana---and now Brits expect a little something between the couple---certainly not red hot passion.
What I noticed was that many times both were singing without looking at their programs. THEY knew the words by heart. They've sung them before and attended services more than just Christmas and Easter when other hymns would have been sung. (IIRC Kate sang in the choir for a while)
KATE AND PIPPA DRESSED FOR WEDDING RECEPTION
Except when the Bishop mentioned the "Holy Ghost." The Catholic Church decreed from the Vatican years ago that the term "Holy Spirit" would be used instead.
Anglicans believe everything Catholics believe---except they do not recognize the Pope..... thanks to Henry the eighth.
Now there are talks between Anglicans and the Vatican seeking rapprochement......being connected once again to Catholicism.
Maybe Catholic might even get back to the lovely custom of wearing hats to church.
Good comments, Liz—spoken like someone with international acumen. Many thanks for your splendid work on this thread. I curtsy to you!
I'm old enough to remember the beautiful mantillas frequently worn to Mass here in the states years ago. Also recall (to my mother's horror) during Mass with another young girl as we giggled uncontrollably when a woman's gigantic hat brim rested atop both our heads while we were on the kneelers after Communion.
I kind of admire Camilla for hanging in there until she got her man.
Meanwhile Princess Diana is still dead.
: o /
You are very welcome-—and remember Americans do not curtsy to royalty since it is a sign of obeisance to the crown. I’m a commoner so it’s OK (grin).
So how did that special Brit breakfast of yours turn out?
I started the day w/ no big deal——Special K w/ strawberries and a vanilla latte.
Wanted to make Wills[’ Chocolate Biscuit Cake but never got around to it.
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