Well I am one day late, but i finally got a chance to watch the "Royal Wedding." I'm not sure there is just one word on how to describe the event. Even if you are not a fan of the Royals, one must admit it is like a fairy tale! A few of the moments that stand out.... (in no paticular order)
1) Disney is not the only ones who can pull off a fairy tale - but true to Disney style, again the "mother" is not in the picture.
2) The Queen is holding her own - for someone her age, she stood a long time.
3) I sure wouldn't want to be in charge of dusting the Abbey!
4) Prince Phillip is looking a little older than his age!
5) I thought the best part of ceremony speech's (sermons) was the the priest that spoke before William and Kate went back to sign their papers. He looked like Orson Wells, and gave a very moving and personal address.
6) I got one of my questions answered "Does the queen sing "God save the Queen"? No she doesn't.
7) Camilla didn't seem very happy until after the ceremony. In fact, not a lot of people smiled until it was over. Is that a British thing? I wonder what thoughts were running through her head as some of the service was being read!!!!!
8) Actually I take that back, Elton John was smiling a lot.
9) I was impressed on how well behaved the young bridesmaids were. During the ceremony they sat quietly. I was thinking how many skittles did it take to keep them focused. But then as the wedding party was leaving the church, I realized the two tiniest girls were not there. Obviously they got to skip the long service. They did appear again in the carriages. And who was looking after them then - Uncle Harry of course.
10) Harry and William are so different - but in good ways. I loved how Harry kept things light - he is quite the "Chatty Cathy".
11) I noticed Andrew and his two daughters amongst the guests. There was a time when he seemed to be the "wild" brother, but he appeared very regal, and somewhat mature today. Must be from being the Dad of two daughters!
12) When the congregation was singing, there was a gentleman outside following the words on his ipad type book. Only in this day and age!
13) In the carriage ride from the church to the "castle" is when William appeared most in his element. So at ease - and the looks that he and Katherine shared were heartfelt!
14) Regarding the young boys in the choir - who decides who gets to wear white and who gets to wear red. Can you imagine how exciting this day must have been for them.
15) In the church, the cameras kept scoping out a gentleman in dark rimmed glasses. I was trying to figure out is importance, and then I realized they were trying to get a close up of David and Victoria Beckham (again another lady who was not wearing her smile today)
16) There was one nose picker in the church and one "food" eater as well.
17) I would find it uncomfortable to be sitting in the seats where you were facing across the aisle at the other people facing you. Sort of the same uncomfortable feeling of when you are in an elevator.
Diana would be so proud of her son(s) today. I think she is the reason I wanted to take a peek at this wedding. No doubt William was thinking of her throughout the day.
Well that's my take on the "wedding". What a way to end April. No doubt my next blog will be in and around Cino de Mayo.
Stacey
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