Royal Wedding

[Lindsey]

Is anyone else waking up early to watch? I will be up at 4:00 am this Friday :D I love anything royal, so there's no question lol!

Does anyone else even care? I read all the news stories and then see hundreds of comments from people who are so sick of the royal family blah blah blah so maybe I'm in the minority here :rolleyes:

[Blueyes]

I think it's interesting. I won't make any special arrangements to watch it, but if I see it on I won't turn it off, lol! I hope they have a wonderful life together.

[Lindsey]

Lol, I will watch as much as I can before I have to go to work :) The two of them are doing their first official trip as a royal couple to Canada this summer. They won't be coming to my province though. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were here in my city 2005, but I was working and couldn't go see them!

[lynne b]

I would love to be able to watch it but will be at work. I remember Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding, I think it's every little girls fantasy to have a wedding like that. Beautiful!!

[Janet]

I won't be waking up to watch it. I find it all fascinating, but I'll need my sleep to drive the munchkins to school.

[DianaB]

I won't be getting up early to watch it but I'll probably watch the later reruns!! I've been watching some movies and stuff about the couple and wedding. They seem like a good couple together and I wish them the best. It has to be so hard to live under so much public scrutiny.

[Lindsey]

I agree it must be so hard! Although it is really nice that he is able to marry who he chooses to marry... if Charles was able to do that, he probably would have ended up with Camilla at the start, instead of being forced to marry Diana, and she probably wouldn't have had such a tragic death... although maybe she wouldn't have had the ability to do so much charity work either.

Did you know that Kate will be the first commoner queen-to-be in over 350 years? She has no royal background at all, no ties to the royal family.

[paula1961]

I won't be getting up to early to watch it either but I will definitely watch throughout the day. It is very interesting! I also remember Charles and Diana's wedding. And I agree with you Lynsey...Charles would have no doubt been with Camilla if he had had a choice.

[gja1000]

I think I might get up to watch. What time is the actual ceremony? I too, remember Diana and Charles' wedding. It was a fairy tale!

[Lindsey]

I think I might get up to watch. What time is the actual ceremony? I too, remember Diana and Charles' wedding. It was a fairy tale!

I've heard the tv coverage starts at 4:00 a.m. C.S.T. This is the timeline, in London's time zone:

Royal Wedding Timeline

10:20 a.m.
Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace.
Mrs. Michael (Carole) Middleton and Mr. James Middleton leave the Goring Hotel. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:27 a.m.
10:25 a.m.
Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:30 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
The following Members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:40 a.m.:
The Duke of York
Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Eugenie or York
The Earl and Countess of Wessex
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence
10:38 a.m.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:42 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:45 a.m.
10:48 a.m.The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel. They arrive Westminster Abbey at 10:55 a.m.
10:51 a.m.
The Bride, accompanied by Mr. Michael Middleton, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.
11:00 a.m.
The Marriage Service begins (and will be relayed by audio speakers along the route).
12:15 p.m.
The Carriage Procession of the Bride and Bridegroom with a Captain's Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen's Procession with a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace.
12:30 p.m.
The Bride's Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace.
12:40 p.m.
Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace.
From 12:40 p.m.
Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace.
1:25 p.m.
The Queen and the Bride and Bridegroom, together with their Families, appear on the Balcony.
1:30 p.m.
Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Then the Queen's reception begins!

[gja1000]

OK, is 10:20AM in London, 4:20AM here? I'm just trying to figure out if I really have to get up at 4:00 or if I can wait till 5;00.

[Lindsey]

I am on Central Standard Time and we are 7 hours behind London... so 4:00 here will be 11:00 there, when the marriage service begins.

[gja1000]

Allrighty! I guess I'm up at 4:00 then :D

[Lindsey]

Allrighty! I guess I'm up at 4:00 then :D

You and me both :D So when they all appear on the balcony at 1:30, that should be 6:30... just enough time for me to shower, get ready for work and leave the house at 7:15!

[DianaB]

Gayle, Lindsey is on "standard time" and we are on "daylight savings time" so you should have an hour difference somewhere. My poor brain can't figure it out so I'll leave that to you!!!

[gja1000]

Oh, you are right Diana! It is spring forward, so it should be 5:00AM! (I think :confused:)

[Janet]

I'll have the TV on before I go on the route, hope I get to see some of it. It's going to be on TV
later tomorrow evening.

[Lindsey]

Lol this is the current time in London, so you can figure it out from there :D

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=136

[gja1000]

OK, thanks Lindsay! 5:00AM here is 11:00AM there, so I should be fine to get up at 5:00.

[judy]

I just want to see her dress.

I'm not fond of the royal family. I don't like the way Diana was treated by the Queen, and I remember when the younger brother wore a Nazi uniform to a Halloween party in 2004 or 5. I also think Charles' cheating on Diana for all those years with Camille was a disgrace! I don't think there are excuses for cheating.

Growing up, I loved Queen Elizabeth, and the royals. Then, the Diana debacle happened. I really loved her! I'm sure there are plenty of stories about her too, but she charmed the world. Of course, we got the Americanized version, which tends to be negative and gossipy.

Sorry to be so judgmental, but they did a couple of things that really push my buttons.

[gja1000]

I just want to see her dress.

LOL! ME TOO, JUDY! I just want to see her dress! And of course, I can see it a million times after the wedding, but I want to see it when it happens.

[judy]

Now I feel like a b**** for my tirade about the royals. I really apologize for being so judgmental. I only know what I learned from the American media, who are known for their yellow journalism. Sorry:(:(:(!!!

Enjoy watching the wedding, and I will love seeing her dress. I do hope they have a lovely wedding and a very happy marriage.

[Janet]

I loved Princess Diana too. I think she was the most beautiful woman I had or have ever seen.

[paula1961]

I loved Princess Diana too! I cried when she died. Such a tragedy! She was a wonderful Mother and a true example of someone who really cared about others! And yes...she was such a beautiful woman!! She was and still is one of my heroes!:)

[judy]

My heart always tugs when I see her picture.

[gja1000]

Only about 5 hours now. Why aren't I in bed already? :o

[Lindsey]

I fell asleep late too! Are you up watching Gayle??

[gja1000]

Yes, I got up about 30 mins before the wedding. It has been spectacular. LOVE her dress!

[Lindsey]

Me too! When she first stood beside William, and they were smiling and talking, he leaned over and said "You look beautiful" :) I really hope this lasts forever. They seem so normal!

[gja1000]

My Yorkie boys are mad that I am up and not feeding them. They are doing all sorts of dances on the couch telling me they are hungry and I am ignoring them. LOL

[Lindsey]

Aww! Layla is still snoring upstairs with Scott :rolleyes: She's not a morning dog!

[gja1000]

Me too! When she first stood beside William, and they were smiling and talking, he leaned over and said "You look beautiful" :) I really hope this lasts forever. They seem so normal!

I KNOW! I saw that. That pic will be all over everywhere! So sweet!

[gja1000]

The queen looks like she is sleeping!

[Lindsey]

The queen looks like she is sleeping!

I was just going to say the same thing! LOL!

[Lindsey]

I don't like what Princesses Beatirce and Eugenie are wearing (right behind the Queen and Duke) :( They looks like outfits for 70 year old women.

[gja1000]

They definitely do not look stylish. I hadn't seen them in years.

[gja1000]

I love the choir boys' ruffled collars

[Lindsey]

Me too! I kind of giggle when their mouths make o's! It reminds me of cartoons lol

[gja1000]

Kate reminds me of princess Grace. So beautiful, so very elegant.

[Lindsey]

I agree!

I wish her mom looked happier to be there! I haven't seen her smile yet. But maybe it's just nerves!

[gja1000]

I finally had to feed my boys. Their eyes were staring holes in me. LOL

[Lindsey]

Lol! Layla doesn't even know I'm not in bed anymore.

[gja1000]

Lindsay, what religion is the ceremony?

[Lindsey]

It is Anglican. She had to be confirmed Anglican a few months ago before the wedding.

[gja1000]

The Abby is so gorgeous!

[gja1000]

Lindsay, I feel like I'm at a slumber party.

[Lindsey]

Haha me too! Thanks for talking with me :D I went on the chat on YT and nobody else came so I left.

[gja1000]

Holy Cow! Kate is gorgeous and she looks stunning in that dress!

[Lindsey]

I really like her sister Pippa's bridesmaid dress too

[gja1000]

LOL! I've been texting with my daughter in Houston too.

Why do some women have on black dresses at the wedding????

[gja1000]

Princess Margaret!

[Lindsey]

I don't know.. I know a little while ago, Kate with critisized for wearing a black dress to a friend's wedding.

[gja1000]

I really like her sister Pippa's bridesmaid dress too

Oh, me too. She looks stunning also. They both are so tall and thin. Not sure how tall they really are but they are so elegantly thin.

[Lindsey]

Here they come again!

[gja1000]

Beatrice and Eugenia (I just love that name) look so much like their mom.

[Lindsey]

This is giving me goosebumps!

[gja1000]

Oh this is so exciting!!!

[gja1000]

I am just blown away with how beautiful she is

[Lindsey]

She is gorgeous, and she looks so natural, not overdone. I love that she kept her hair down.

[gja1000]

This is giving me goosebumps!

ME TOO!

[gja1000]

I feel so silly but I have tears in my eyes!

[Lindsey]

I LOVE the church bells!

[Lindsey]

I feel so silly but I have tears in my eyes!

Me too!

I'm so glad it turned out to be a nice day and they get the open carriage!

[gja1000]

Oh the carriage!!!

[gja1000]

Oh she has the most gorgeous smile

[Lindsey]

From commoner to future Queen, waving to her people :D This is beautiful!

[gja1000]

She has the RING on again

[gja1000]

Yes, I love that she kept her hair down too!

[Lindsey]

I wish William would have chose to wear a ring too

[Lindsey]

All the horses are so grand!

[gja1000]

Yes. The horses are just spectacular!

[gja1000]

Reserved, elegant, and poised, are the words the commentators are using to describe her. I think they are correct. They also compare her to Princess Grace and I would have to agree.

[Lindsey]

Reserved, elegant, and poised, are the words the commentators are using to describe her. I think they are correct.

Absolutely!

[gja1000]

OK. I'm dressed for work. I have to see the balcony appearance before I leave.

I'm gonna be tired today.

[Lindsey]

Scott and Layla just woke up :) I am going to be tired today too. After work we're driving two hours to visit Scott's family for the weekend. Maybe I can sleep on the ride!

[gja1000]

I hope you all enjoy reading our snippets about the royal wedding.

[DianaB]

I saw the reruns this morning.....and Kate is just beautiful!!!! Her dress is a lot like Princess Grace's and they've been comparing them as such. It's more of an older fashioned look but I suppose that's what they have to go for. It would probably be frowned on to have a modern tight dress!!!!

I just love how the people love her!! Personally I think that the two of them are a good match and I hope that things go well for them.

I think that Kate's mother was trying not to cry.....after all this was her first daughter getting married (I think) and that's hard but then to also marry into such a royal family!! I'm sure she was very overcome with emotions. Just think of everything that Kate's going to have to deal with.....just getting married is hard enough without all of the royal stuff that goes with it.

Everything was just beautiful!!! I too loved Pippa's dress!!! They've been showing some of the hats that the women wore......very different!!!!

[Janet]

I saw them exchange vows before my bus route. So beautiful! I really hope they make it forever, they sure look like they are in love...unlike Charles at his wedding.

[DianaB]

I just saw where they kissed twice!!! How sweet!!! Kate and William both look so happy!!!!

[Janet]

I thought it was so cool when they left in that Aston Martin car....(is that how you spell that?)

[judy]

I hope you all enjoy reading our snippets about the royal wedding.


I sure did! That was fun to read!

She is gorgeous, and I love her dress! Her sister's dress is also beautiful. Is she going to be Queen someday? I thought you had to be born into that.

Some of the guests' hats were magnificent!

I wish them all the happiness. It is a happy thing to watch a wedding~!

[gja1000]

I think she will be queen if William ascends to be the King. She will never be a ruler like Queen Elizabeth. If William becomes King and she becomes Queen, and if William should die, then Harry becomes the ruling King. Of course I could be completely wrong about all of this.

[gja1000]

I have enjoyed all the follow up to the royal wedding. It was a welcome relief from some of the more horrible news stories.

[Lindsey]

I think she will be queen if William ascends to be the King. She will never be a ruler like Queen Elizabeth. If William becomes King and she becomes Queen, and if William should die, then Harry becomes the ruling King. Of course I could be completely wrong about all of this.

You are right :) She will be Queen consort. If William dies before having children, Harry would become King. If they have children, their children will be next in line to the throne.

[DianeW]

I agree it must be so hard! Although it is really nice that he is able to marry who he chooses to marry... if Charles was able to do that, he probably would have ended up with Camilla at the start, instead of being forced to marry Diana, and she probably wouldn't have had such a tragic death... although maybe she wouldn't have had the ability to do so much charity work either.

Did you know that Kate will be the first commoner queen-to-be in over 350 years? She has no royal background at all, no ties to the royal family.


Hi... I too have really enjoyed watching the wedding, and they both looked so happy and comfortable together, it was a wonderful day.

I think Charles always had the option to marry Camilla all those years ago, they were actually formally courting each other. However Charles went away on military duties.... and darling Camilla went and married someone else, she chose not to wait for him. I just dont like her at all.....

I love most of the Royal family... however i do feel that Charles put Diana through a lot of misery, (I know she was not perfect either), but with Charles still involved with Camilla... their marriage did not stand a chance. Diana herself quoted in an interview "There are three people in this marriage"

So sad........

[Lindsey]

Hi... I too have really enjoyed watching the wedding, and they both looked so happy and comfortable together, it was a wonderful day.

I think Charles always had the option to marry Camilla all those years ago, they were actually formally courting each other. However Charles went away on military duties.... and darling Camilla went and married someone else, she chose not to wait for him. I just dont like her at all.....

I love most of the Royal family... however i do feel that Charles put Diana through a lot of misery, (I know she was not perfect either), but with Charles still involved with Camilla... their marriage did not stand a chance. Diana herself quoted in an interview "There are three people in this marriage"

So sad........

I thought that the royal courtiers didn't think she was a suitable match for him, so they encouraged him to marry someone else. Either way, it was terrible for everyone :(

[DianeW]

I am not 100% sure, but she has always been very well liked by the Royals, so though she may not have been ideal.... I think he would have gotten the Royal seal of Approval.

[gja1000]

Hi Diane! It's so nice to have your perspective! All we get are (mostly) Americanized reports! Anyway, I got up at 4:30AM to watch the wedding and I loved every moment!

[judy]

This thread, and the one about the elections in Canada have been so interesting! It is great to get the true picture about what is going on in the world.