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 ...
It is disappointing that so many young couples choose to live together before marriage, but we can hope that today’s reverent celebration of the sacrament of marriage will inspire couples to marry instead of becoming “babbymommas” and “babbydaddies” which is so prevalent these days.
Lord Hugh Alex from West Main.
Starwise, I had to switch to CNN as Sawyer was beginning to grate the nerves. Pierce was in his glory boasting of his heritage and you couldn't help feel his pride. Crowd was wonderfully respectful which added to a perfect day. He was convinced, however, that 'knowing' the royals as he claims he does, there would only be one kiss. He said the Queen only met Kate's parents for the first time last week and that Will, who is not as demonstrative as Harry, will keep it brief. With egg on his face after the second kiss, Pierce highlighted how this new generation is breaking with tradition which guarantees the future royals will always be favored. A fabulously perfect wedding from start to finish and I couldn't be happier for this couple!
BTW is Pippa married? Someone mentioned she and Harry made a lovely couple and just perhaps.....
At least he did not talk during the actual ceremony! The probably turned off his mike to make sure. Martha and Jonathan were great, though!
Good post.
Shep was a repulsive crude wanker. FOX embarrassed FOX by sending him.
I wouldn’t hire that schmuck to cover a mud wrestling event.
Bravo.
Very good.
At least in Norway it is.
Perhaps in the most ironic of ways, islam might save Christendom in Europe.
Even former atheist finds out their values comes from somewhere. When threatened - especially by a a foreign aggressive religion - people are discovering their own roots.
We sort of have to. They hate us for being Christians. Might as well find out what the fuzz is about. To put it simply for many former atheists who have come back to the church.
You see it even more strongly among children.
Oh way cool! I can imagine the sound in the building is sublime. I so envy you.
How about his exchange with Jonathan Hunt over being a “queen.” I could have done without Joan Lunden’s two cents...what happened to Gretchen, I thought this was her gig?
I have no problems with the Queen or the other royals. I watched BBC America and enjoyed the whole thing. I was happy to see they had good weather as well.
That’s not up to you to judge. imho.
Duchess Horse Face of Tampon
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OMG...LMAO!! Coffee on keyboard spew.
And from my perspective, any event where I get to sing Jerusalem is a marvellous thing. To me, that Hymn is the most wonderfully holy thing I can imagine.
I thought nobody was supposed to wear white except the bride. It looke like Pippa was a bride too.
What a BEAUTIFUL bride!
You’re right. Mud wrestling would be too dignified for him.
The music was lovely. The young boys were so impressive. Very poised.
I believe I chased that one in the tan coat out of my garbage the other night...made quite the mess.
How on earth did you manage to get an invite to the wedding?
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