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Royal wedding obsession!

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Witzend Tue 15-May-18 08:43:38

There's no getting away from it - they've just been banging on about it on Classic FM, which I'm listening to in the dining room - just went into kitchen for another coffee - Dh in there listening to Radio 4 - and they were on about it, too.

I do wish them happy and I hope the sun shines for them on Saturday, but....
Oh, and tins of Royal Wedding biscuits in M&S!!

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 13:02:10

No BlueBell, not determined to dislike it all, I either like something or I don’t, equally I could say you are determined to applaud it all but I respect you are doing as I am doing, just sharing thoughts without any grim determination to like or dislike .

DanniRae Sat 19-May-18 13:01:26

I thought the whole wedding was beautiful.......It made me cry to see Megan arrive on her own and walk part of the way down the aisle on her own. I also felt sad for Harry who must have been missing his mum being there and doesn't Megan look beautiful?
All in all I am very happy to watch this wedding........and it isn't over yet! smile

muffinthemoo Sat 19-May-18 13:01:04

I can always get behind some Faure!

MissAdventure Sat 19-May-18 12:59:53

Oh yes, that music is sheer bliss!

mumofmadboys Sat 19-May-18 12:59:28

Lovely service. Cellist is fantastic and only 19! I love the piece by Rutter too.

annsixty Sat 19-May-18 12:59:14

Just tuned in and the cellist has brought me to tears, the music is exquisite.

merlotgran Sat 19-May-18 12:58:15

Wonderful choice of music.

mumofmadboys Sat 19-May-18 12:58:13

No changing of religion paddyann. Change of denomination only. Same Christian faith.

MissAdventure Sat 19-May-18 12:57:03

I just put the tv on in time to see their vows.
It was lovely and relaxed, and she was smiling at him. Lovely! smile

muffinthemoo Sat 19-May-18 12:55:36

The dress is a bit nothingy. Looks a bit high street for a Givenchy. The veil was a bad call.

Kate looks beautiful and William looks very well.

More navy amongst the guests than I might expect for an early summer wedding?

I am not Anglican but Catholic but am a veteran wedding-goer in all denominations; I don’t think much of this service in terms of choices of readings, music etc.

The Duke of Edinburgh looks in good spirits!

BlueBelle Sat 19-May-18 12:55:23

Well from a non royalist I think it’s lovely and they all look beautiful
Her dress is beautiful very classic simple lines looks gorgeous
Prince Charles seemed very kindly having a little word with her as they walked down the aisle
I think Prince Philip doesn’t look too well
Why shouldn’t they have a kiss Anniebach you sound determined to dislike it all,

rafichagran Sat 19-May-18 12:54:42

Lovely wedding. Understated dress. Meghan looked beautiful. All the choirs were lovely. I loved Bishop Michaels sermon.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 12:38:51

Please no kiss at the alter

merlotgran Sat 19-May-18 12:38:44

It's OK now the preacher has finally shut up. Prince Phillip's face was a picture.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 12:33:19

Sorry but this marriage service is awful

harrigran Sat 19-May-18 12:29:53

Beautiful and understated wedding dress and mother of the bride looks amazing.
Tasteful, even DH has commented on how nice it is.

Devorgilla Sat 19-May-18 12:26:23

Her mother is a Protestant and her father an Anglican so both Christian. No need to change her religion which she didn't. The word 'catholic' means all embracing so everyone who is Christian belongs to the universal, all embracing Christian Church, no matter the denomination. She chose to be baptised into the Anglican Church as she had not been baptised as a baby.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 12:23:11

Marriage service is certaintly different

Katek Sat 19-May-18 12:18:02

Very dramatic entrance - couldn’t have got the lighting better if it had been organised! (Don’t think even RF have hotline to the Almighty!) She looked almost ethereal and female soloist added to the effect.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 12:16:43

She has Godchildren so must have a religion surely

mostlyharmless Sat 19-May-18 12:15:50

I wasn’t going to watch, but, stunning dress, dreamy train. And tears from Harry. Beautiful. Hope they are very happy.

merlotgran Sat 19-May-18 12:12:02

What an amazing and beautiful entrance.

Grandma70s Sat 19-May-18 12:10:12

She isn’t a Catholic. She just went to a Catholic school.

BlueBelle Sat 19-May-18 11:49:26

Catholic
I m a complete hypocrite after saying I wasn’t interested I ve got hooked and am enjoying watching them all
Good luck to them both

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 11:43:40

What was her religion ?