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1. It wasn't "I'm in a mood" Charles".
2. The couple came across more like everyday folks than royalty.
3. The fly over of the Lancaster, Spitfire and the Hurricane from WWII. Seems to signify England can withstand anything.
4. The queen actually seemed to enjoy this wedding.
5. Great to see Brothers talking to each other.
6. The Brothers actually talked to people at the wedding.
Did I miss anything else?
Finally, something worth watching for a change.
I agree! One thing I really liked? For a Catholic wedding, relatively short!
The groom's choice not to wear a wedding band--very modern and his bride getting a plain wedding band? Even more modern!
Posh & Becks were the smartest dressed people there--aside from the royal couple. Everyone else seemed to take the ocasion to look rather costumey... It was an incredibly pricey wedding--I'm shocked more people didn't take the opportunity to look less, well, clownish...
The dress, pretty, but very understated--not quite what I expected.
Oh, was it Catholic? I thought it was Church of England. Shows how much I know! LOL!
Did I miss anything else?
The dress!!! Kate looked absolutely stunning. The dress was understated, but elegant and the tiara just brought the whole ensemble together.
I think it may have been the smallest tiara in the Crown Jewel collection.
Isn't the UK a socialist democratic gov.? I was under the impression that a certain political party dispised everything socialist.?
Isn't the UK a socialist democratic gov.? I was under the impression that a certain political party dispised everything socialist.?
Wow....politics....come on....there is no need for dumb comments.
Yes, it was everything you listed and more. A really delightful event. Made us all proud! :o)
Pippa did look beautiful too :)
I liked the little page boy uniforms -- THAT should be made into a trend!!
Philippa Middleton was absolutely stunning! And how classy of her sister Catherine to have her be her one and only attendant. :)
I'm actually liking that as a trend too LK. No 50 kajillion bridesmaids, just a few kids, one maid of honor, one best man, and the bride and groom.
It was Church of England, not Catholic-- The Queen is known as The Defender of the Faith, a royal title since England officially left Catholicism under Henry VIII.
I think it was beautiful and understated. Lovely wedding!
I thought it was Church of England. Shows how much I know! LOL!
Kmj, you are correct (who's surprised at that, lol?) It is the Church of England. It looks Catholic because it once was. William will head this church when King, no?
Yes... William will be head of the Church and Defender of the Faith... Henry VIII won the title form the Pope after writing an answer to Martin Luther's 98 Thesis, at the beginning of his reign. He was excommunicated when he divorced Catherine of Aragon and married Anne Bolyen.
crap... historian escaped again...
This thing was real class from beginning to end.
Even the horses knew this was the biggest deal.
We should've loaned them some Harley Davidsons for escort, though.
I agree that it was very classy for Kate to have her sister Philippa as her only attendant, and William to have his brother as best man. Beautifully done.
Some pretty sweet rides Greg!
I was thinkin Dresser, though.
Love, love, love the dress.
Though I'd hazard a guess you are not that into bridal dresses. Er..... maybe you secretly wear them when fishing!
Kidding ;-)
Happy Friday!
#2 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:13 AM EDTSorry, Had to pick on you a bit. Me, I'm a bit feisty this AM. Had a long, yet successful week.
I really liked the wedding and agree with you. It was still a Royal wedding, yet it did seem intimate at the same time.
The folks on the other side of the 'pond' really do know how to throw a great party. They are a lovely couple and I wish them only the very best.
Things I liked about "THIS" Royal Wedding.
Love is in the air! Nice article! (psst....what did you do with Greg?)
#3 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:44 AM EDTI grumped when I turned on the tv this morning to catch the news and nothing else was on, even local news stations. I got sucked in and they seem to make a great couple and geez even saw the queen smiling.
I'm with you pockets. I woke up in a bad mood when I saw my tivo'ed red eye was instead wedding coverage and my backup, local news, was more wedding coverage! We kicked this same family out over 200 years ago and they take over my news today. That is the real tragedy.
As for the queen, she sure looked bright. Reminded me of a certain beloved sesame street character.
On a side note, was it just me or does anyone else think that the bride was wayyyyyyy out of the young prince's league, title notwithstanding.
Question. What was he saluting every now and again as they made their trek in the carriage?
I believe he was returning salutes given to him, similar to a senior officer returning the salute of a junior officer.
Question. What was he saluting every now and again as they made their trek in the carriage?
On the occasion that Kate also bowed her head, William was saluting the Cenotaph (sp? I always seem to get it wrong), which is a lg memorial honoring the dead from British wars. Other salutes were when they passed by military outfits (who do you think was playing the outdoor music along the route &/or looking sharp on horseback?). William is a flight lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, tho he chose for some inexplicable reason to wear his ceremonial colonel of the Irish Guards uniform in which to be married instead of his cadet blue RAF dress uniform. I'm guessing b/c the red jacket was prettier?
That slab in the middle of the red carpet that everyone had to go around as they went up the aisle at Westminster Abbey is the Grave of the Unknown Warrior (in many old English churches & chapels there are "undercrypts" where ppl are buried). The Queen Mum started the tradition of royal brides sending their bouquets back there to adorn the grave. Kate's was sent over on a white satin pillow as soon as they were done on the balcony, as that was the last formal public appearance.
scar_tissue -- cause the red tunic looked spiffy?? C'mon... admit it... it DID look pretty damned spiffy... and with all the braid and other frou-frou that everyone else was wearing, it was pretty plain... And he has the right to about 8(?) different uniforms... He changed into the RAF uniform when they left Buckingham for Clarence House, in the Aston Martin...
Rumor has it that the groom said to the bride's father -- "This was supposed to be an intimate family affair!"
#5 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:17 AM EDTTwo kisses!!!!!
#6 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:32 AM EDTDitto!! And such lovely kisses... It's obvious they adore each other.
TT: well, let's not blame his inheritance of Prince Charles' hair genes on the chap--he had no control over that. However, he did look great in his military uniform.
well, let's not blame his inheritance of Prince Charles' hair genes on the chap--he had no control over that.
Well, let's not blame Charles for everything, shall we? Genetically, baldness runs thru the maternal line, & Diana's father had a fairly good Friar Tuck thing going on when he walked her down the aisle at St Paul's. If you want to know the odds of your sons going bald, look to their mother's father. The next generation of wee Windsors, if Will & Kate breed, should boast full heads of hair, judging by Michael Middleton's.
Harry's starting to get a little thin on top himself, I noticed, so he'd best joke about it while he can.
I wonder if they've not hear of Bosley Restoration System... ;-)
I thought it was a nice wedding too, Diana's boys certainly bring new life to the otherwise fading royal family.
#7 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:37 AM EDTDiana's boys certainly bring new life to the otherwise fading royal family.
Fading?
Um, did you see those atrocious excuses for hats the York princesses had on?
That was guaranteed not to fade into the woodwork LOL Do they not own mirrors?
did you see those atrocious excuses for hats the York princesses had on?
Fergie must have been tanked when she picked out those outfits for her daughters!
Beatrice looked like an upholstered milkmaid, and Eugenie looked like a raccoon with horns. EW!
Most accurate description I've heard so far Dowser! Bless their little hearts.
I'm sure they meant well...
I thought Eugenie looked like she'd partied just a wee bit too hard, and accidently wore one of the hunting trophies...
And WHAT in the name of sanity was Beatrice wearing????
And WHAT in the name of sanity was Beatrice wearing????
LOL I saw a picture online of Beatrice with a cat climbing out through the circle in her hat.
Found it: http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/4/29/6dba4475-60cf-461f-bb38-8178c47bba4b.jpg
I know I am D party pooper. But the thing I liked the most about this wedding is that it is over. Good luck you crazy kids!!!!! Now I can get back to my regularly scheduled feminine hygiene products adds on channel 23.1!
Greg you ole softy! Who knew.
#8 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:11 AM EDTYessir. Not very derogatory though. Will hurt your overall.
You should have found a way to spin some birther into it.... something. Or this is just an example of the outrageous liberal policies in England. Whole country broke millions spent on wedding. God I hope nobody reads that and it spoils an otherwise cool ass piece. Delete this sumbeach if just one smartass comments in a political nature.
Her dress was beautifully simple and elegant. He is a handsome young Prince and seems very adoring of her. I think they make a great couple-I hope they have a wonderful full life of happiness ahead.
I was surprised there were no flowers.
Too bad Diana wasn't there...
#9 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:58 AM EDTare you kidding? worth watching? I'd sooner watch a rerun of the Howdy Doody show.
#10 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:01 PM EDTpeapod. what time is what?
right now? (12:08 PM) or when Howdy Doody came on? (howdy came on about 4:30 pm in the 1950's. I dont think they are showing reruns at the moment, unfortunately.
I normally go by the following:
-Ants at a picnic
-Poop in the punch bowl
TT5 topped my names when he crapped on my, It's Howdy Doody time, comment!
I'm not much into jewelry, but I LOVED that her ring is a simple band and I TOTALLY want those earrings!!
#13 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:52 PM EDTCute couple!
I loved the hats!!!!!!!!!!!!
#14 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:03 PM EDTI liked the hats too except for the one Prince Andrew's daughter wore....that one was just too goofy.
YES!! Can we bring wearing hats back into fashion? Except that weird one Prince Andrew's daughter wore...I don't even know how to describe the modern art curve thing on her head!
(darn you Mona for reading my mind!!)
Maybe Sarah Ferguson picked that hat out as revenge for getting snubbed... the girl sat directly behind the Queen....(:
Now I want to see you in a fedora, greg -- fedoras are SEXY!!
It was goofy but heck beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. A tan cap with a round loop approximately 6 inches high topped with a bow; that is how I saw it. I would love to see hats come back into fashion; I have always had a passion for hats.
I'm a hat girl! I buy a new one every time I get depressed! Hats are classy! You have to have some style to wear them.
I heard someone here in the library comment that she did not watch the wedding because she felt the President had been snubbed. Was our CIC snubbed?
He wasn't invited. Maybe they were still pissed about the whole Bust of Churchill thing. On the other hand, most of the NV libbies insist that the Royals are "racist"
President Obama didn't have to be invited -- William isn't next in line to the throne, therefore the wedding isn't a State occasion.
I don't think he was snubbed.
most of the NV libbies insist that the Royals are "racist"
big brush stroke and bearing false witness.....tsk.
Were I the prez I would have secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Them ceremonies is long.
I got married in a court house(Surprise!!!). 10 mins and we was out of there.
Imagine how well received Obama going to a Royal Wedding when there is so much devastation from the tornadoes. I don't think Tony Blair was even invited.
teresa - NOPE. Go back into NV archives when the invitations went out. MOST people who bothered to post said it was racism
Tony Blair was there
k....., Yep!
How many so called libbies view newsvine? How many respond to any given seed/article? BTW, for clarification sake, what in the hell is a "libbie"? As near as I can tell it must be someone who does not share yer opinion. What word shall I use to describe ya and yer ilk? Your very powerful; even a light hearted conversation can become a source of discourse when your posts are added into the mix.
I absolutely lvve the hats that sit at an angle on top of the head; very glamorous.
I still want to know how they keep them on their heads, especially those mini-hat fascinators :)
A canned vegatable......or a liberal.
Hatpins belle42 I would guess.
But some of them had their hair down, what would you put the hatpin through?
That hairspray can create an anchor for anything. If liberally(hell yes pun intended) applied.
Heh -- my first instinct was bobby pins, but I didn't see the obvious criss cross of brown that creates
I think the fascinator-hats have long handband-type things that you pull your hair over and cover up.
I still want to know how they keep them on their heads, especially those mini-hat fascinators :)
I'm thinking small combs - one in front, one in back.
I think you're right Joanna, they have little combs sewn in them.
Tony Blair was there
Blair wasn't invited, nor was Brown. The current PM, Cameron, was invited.
Do they use hat pins any more? My Grandma had a bunch of long long hat pins...
I don't think they use hat pins anymore Dowser, they sew in those little combs.
Well, years ago, they had combs, too... But I guess hat pins are a thing of the past! :-) Too bad! That could be a handy weapon...
Too bad! That could be a handy weapon...
True! Still handy to keep them around....combs or not!
En garde! *wielding hat pin in hand...
Take care, dear Elaine, it is always so very good to see you!
I think you about covered it ... I spent a great morning watching and having harmless fun.
#16 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:04 PM EDTIt was just "Nice" for a change.
I'm going to start a blog for you Greg. I'm calling it, "Greg: Nice for a change." It will highlight all your articles like this one...nice. I have one so far :)
Yeah, a pitbull throwing kisses, and laying rose pedals! LOL!
Nice Greg!
Right now the royal party is still on. The queen is lit and naked dancing with a 20 something guy while saftey dance plays.
#17 - Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:31 PM EDTHey Greg
What no more hatpins??? I am wounded and shall despair.
#18 - Mon May 2, 2011 2:17 PM EDTWell yea I have heard the phrase but never mini feather. Sort of like saying half a hole has been dug.
Good news about Bin Laden eh? I put up a short piece frankly sending a message. I am truly glad, though troubled. I just have 0 trust in anything Washington. Not a lot more trust for our current CIC.
I'm worried about what the nutbags will do as payback.
Sucker punch if they can, as usual......and then hide behind women and children I'm sure!
what I like is that this BS is finally over.
WHO CARED TO BEGIN WITH
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