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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!!

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

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

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

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

Wonderful choice of music.

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

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

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

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

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

Oh yes, that music is sheer bliss!

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

I can always get behind some Faure!

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

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 .

MissAdventure Sat 19-May-18 13:02:28

I missed her arrival, but she does look so pretty and natural.

muffinthemoo Sat 19-May-18 13:07:27

I am probably being unfair to Clare Waight Keller: this is a second marriage for the bride and something more understated is probably in order.

It could do to be about one to two inches shorter at the front.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 13:31:09

I thought the Windsor women looked nice, Camilla, Kate,Sophie. Even Beatrice managed not to wear a ridiculous hat. Queenie was colourful.

My younger daughter who is quite deaf lip reads so that was useful ?

Grandma70s Sat 19-May-18 13:33:37

Duke of Edinburgh is nearly 97 and has recently had hip surgery. I think he looked amazing.

I barely saw Prince George, though Charlotte did her waving act well. I didn’t like the pageboys’ outfits. I think it’s horrible to see little boys in mini military uniforms.

Nice to see Windsor looking so fabulous in the sunshine.

Why did everyone laugh when Harry said “I will”?

seacliff Sat 19-May-18 13:52:00

I thought it was all lovely part from that sermon. It went on way to long for me, so repetitive too. Five minutes is enough.

Windsor looked beautiful in the sunshine, as did Meghan.

It was quite a tear jerker when she walked in with the little ones behind. The twin boys did a good job with her veil. I do hope she is genuine and they will be happy together.

Besstwishes Sat 19-May-18 13:58:03

Grandma everyone laughed when they heard the crowds outside cheering, when he said I will.

I loved it all

Grandma70s Sat 19-May-18 14:12:54

Thank you, Besstwishes. I did wonder.

seacliff I agree about the sermon. I found the mute button handy for that and the gospel choir. The chapel choir was excellent, though.

Anniebach Sat 19-May-18 14:28:41

The sermon was torture , the gospel choir ditto

paddyann Sat 19-May-18 14:52:22

mumofmadboys then I was misinformed I was told she was a convert to the jewish faith,even a change of "denomination" is surely rediculous in the 21st century.I got married 43 years ago and my OH's father insisted if I took his name I would take his religion...both christian denominations.It didn't happen.I did bring our children up in his faith but I knew next to nothing about it and had no intention of learning.They were sent to Sunday school and church and a protestant school .It would have eben a step too far to expect me to join the C OF S.

Mapleleaf Sat 19-May-18 15:00:56

Well, I think it was wonderful, including the sermon and the gospel choir. A breath of fresh air. Meghan looked beautiful, and the dress was just the right length!

Besstwishes Sat 19-May-18 15:07:15

Sermon was brilliant and brought a bit of lightheartedness into the occasion, if I had had a preacher like him I might have enjoyed going to Church, I loved the Gospel Choir and the young cellist. I also enjoyed the procession through Windsor, pageantry at its best.
Plus it brought some tourists and their money into the U.K.

Maggiemaybe Sat 19-May-18 15:15:34

I found it a lovely, personal service apart from the sermon, which imho went on a bit. Though some very devout friends of mine loved it and found it relevant and thought-provoking. The music was fab, the gospel choir a nice touch.

I was very disappointed by Beatrice and Eugenie’s restraint fashion-wise. grin

It’s nothing to do with any of us what religion the bride is or isn’t.

muffinthemoo Sat 19-May-18 15:36:02

Maggie, I was also disappointed at the Yorks’ low key headgear. Thought Sarah looked great though!

Maggiemaybe Sat 19-May-18 15:57:19

I agree, muffinthemoo. She must be back in favour (or at least not quite so far out of it!).

DanniRae Sat 19-May-18 15:59:24

I too thought Sarah looked great Muffin - quite sad to see her arriving all on her own. I wonder who the man was she greeted so warmly on her arrival at the church?
One little niggle I liked the Queen's lime (?) outfit apart from the purple 'addition' on her hat.

merlotgran Sat 19-May-18 17:41:00

I think it was her future son in law who escorted her into church then went to sit with Eugene.