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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As a loving spouse for my wife, my main goal is to bring her and my children to salvation.
You know, it IS possible to be anti-Monarchy-for-America, but pro-Marriage and pro-western civilization, and pro-England, pro-Beauty, and pro-human-love.
And respectful of others’ joy.
Just a thought.
Good morning, Lords and Ladies of the Realm........(waves graciously).
Was there ever a more traditional bride? Looking at vintage wedding dress web sites, Kate’s gown could have been worn in the 50’s. She looks so very beautiful——so understated——just like a commoner should look marrying a prince. Course, Kate is now the Duchess of Cambridge.
How bout those cantilevered hats worn by some of the guests? Makes you wonder if they crazy-glued them to their heads for the day.
Did you miss the bit where the Sacrament of Marriage took place: duly administered in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit?
Or were you too busy trawling through your inane photo album?
Some of the hats...”Hideous” comes to mind...especially Fergie’s daughters.
Choir sings:
THE MOTET
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso
jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.
Wherever charity and love are to be found, God is there. The love of Christ has brought us together as one. Let
us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God; and let us love one another with sincerity in
our heart. Amen.
Paul Mealor (b 1975) after 1 John 4
Pretty
If you can’t understand the reverence of marriage as a sacrament, as a symbol of God’s covenant with man, I really can’t help you.
I thought the dress was reminiscent of Grace Kelly. I love it.
Oh noes! The ABC feed just cut out...now there is no sound!!
Good morning, Lady Liz...and thank you for being our most gracious hostess this morning. The gown, veil and tiara are stunning...yes, very vintage and oh, so beautiful. And the ceremony and choir have me weeping. SO happy for the Queen today.
May I suggest BBC America?
Was that prayer a “minor” exorcism?
Yes, I missed it because I didn’t watch.
We declared our independence from the monarchy July 4th 1776.
Saw a program the other night. Newspapers actually hire lip readers to read what Kate was saying in the months leading up to the wedding when in public!
What a world! (and not in a good way)
Thanks Onyx.
News Flash: This isn't happening in our country you irreverent troll.
Go fart elsewhere.
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