The Wedding, some before pics.

[cassiesmom]

Thank you for the pictures-- it is neat to see the inside of one place I will never see "up close and personal".

I thought Miss Middleton looked beautiful. I wonder what the significance of Prince Will's uniform and medals is. (and also Prince Charles) I thought the Queen of England looked wonderful in her yellow. I wonder what Prince Will's and Miss Middleton's duties will consist of, as a married couple of the royal family. (Will she be Princess Kate now?)

And I also wonder if Buckingham Palace has a section where the family actually lives day to day, and these rooms that are not used on a regular basis because they are so opulent. Isn't that true of the White House too, though? (Do ya think Sir Elton John played that piano while he was there, I'm thinking maybe not.)

[wombat2u2004]

I wonder what the significance of Prince Will's uniform and medals is. (and also Prince Charles)

Well, they are made commanders in chief of certain regiments, and therefore get to wear the medals that those regiments wear I suppose.
I know Princess Anne has a bunch of medals to, and one of her regiments the Royal Highland Fusiliers was with me in Malaya. We seen neither hide nor hair of her, but she still gets the medals.
Prince Charles got a medal for marrying a horse...hee hee

[Kirsten]

Ehm, I have to admit I watched the entire morning and noon... I didn't plan to, but then I couldn't turn off the tv.

What I like about events like this is that it's bringing people together. It was nice seeing all these people celebrating in the streets of London, all of them dressed in their flag... And it reminded me of 1991 when I visited London; even though many things have changed there over the last 20 years, there were many places that still look familiar, and I would love to go there again.

As for the pictures Wom has posted... It looks nice and impressive, but I wouldn't want to live there!

Anyway, I hope for William that his marriage will be happier than his parents'...

[Bonny]

And they drove off into the Sunset in a convertible

[sparks19]

Beautiful couple. I didn't see any of the actual wedding... just saw photos online. I'm sure they will be playing it on BBCA a few times and I might be able to catch it.

I'll have to ask my grandma if she watched if she could have gone home for the wedding I bet she would have but alas at her age and with her bad hip she just can't make that trip anymore.

I have one of these beautiful plates from when Diana and Charles were married

http://www.trocadero.com/timewas/items/692696/en1.html

I just wish I knew where it was they were married the year I was born. yes they didn't stay together... but who does these days. i don't begrudge them that their marriage didn't work out. It's life and that happens and I'm certainly not going to assume that william and kate are set up for the same fate. they are happy and in love and for now that's good enough for me

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I've never been over to england even though my grandmother came to canada from england... but I can't fly. I just can't do it. Maybe one day but for now I'm not sure there are enough tranquilizers to get me through a trip that long on a plane lol

Also about the whole "if they didn't have money they'd just be commoners"... you know that kate IS a commoner? and so is camilla? Also I believe the queens late husband was a commoner as well... he was a soldier when they were married I believe

[sana]

I saw the videos of the wedding. Kate's train wasn't that long. WOW...because Diana's was looooooooong. I don't know, but it was a lot of yards long. And only her sister picked up her train, on Diana's there were two girls. So many people think this wedding was a flop in front of Diana's. And I heard somewhere that they left a seat empty that was left out for Diana. And the forecast said it would rain but, as the sun was shining, they all said that Diana was smiling upon her son, and I think they believe Diana brought the sunshine. But, it was fun watching the ceremony. The little bridesmaids looked adorable. There was one on the balcony who put her hands on her ears because the crowd was too loud. And another was holding the flowers on her head that were about to fall. her bouquet was hanging from her elbow.

[Asiel]

I loved every minute of it. Kate is so poised and regal and William is such a great looking person, kind, gentle, generous...these are things carried on from their mom. Diana did a great job with the boys. I loved the way Kate and William very subtly honoured Diana's memory - she wasn't there in person but her presence was felt by all.
I wish them every happiness in the future, it isn't easy to lead a normal life when you can't sneeze without a camera bulb popping.

[ChrisH]

I wonder what the significance of Prince Will's uniform and medals is. (and also Prince Charles)

Prince William was wearing the famous tunic of an Irish Guards officer rather than his RAF uniform.
He holds the honorary rank of Colonel of the Irish Guards and honoured the regiment by walking down the aisle with his bride in the dashing scarlet uniform.He was also wearing his Garter sash and star, Royal Air Force 'wings', and Golden Jubilee medal.
The decision is unexpected as the prince is a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF working as a search and rescue helicopter pilot, and could have worn the uniform of the air force.

Prince Harry is a newly promoted Captain in the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals and wears the uniform of his new rank. He is a trainee Apache helicopter pilot and will wear the 'wings' of the Army Air Corps and his Golden Jubilee and Afghanistan Campaign medals.

Charles wore his most formal military uniform when his son ties the knot. The Prince, who has held the title of Admiral of the Royal Navy since 2006, wore his blue Royal Navy number one ceremonial dress, a spokesman confirmed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-uniforms.html

I wonder what Prince Will's and Miss Middleton's duties will consist of, as a married couple of the royal family. (Will she be Princess Kate now?)

No, Kate is not a princess. She is now Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. As to royal duties I expect they will both undertake them when required. Right now William has returned to his duties in the air force and they will have a honeymoon later in the year.

And I also wonder if Buckingham Palace has a section where the family actually lives day to day, and these rooms that are not used on a regular basis because they are so opulent.

The Queen and Prince Phillip live in the palace when they are in London, it is also the London home of the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) and the Earl (Prince Edward)and Countess of Wessex and their daughter. The palace is a huge place and whether they use the rooms pictured regularly or not I would not know but I should imagine they would be used for ceremonial/banqueting and other formal occasions.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResi...hamPalace.aspx

[ChrisH]

Also about the whole "if they didn't have money they'd just be commoners"... you know that kate IS a commoner? and so is camilla?

Hmmm, you are right about Kate and Camilla they were commoners before they married royalty inasmuch as they fulfilled the definition of being without title or rank but both were never one of the common people, not with their connections and wealth. Nice enough people no doubt, but common, never.

Also I believe the queens late husband was a commoner as well... he was a soldier when they were married I believe

Got to tell you the Queens husband, Prince Philip, is still alive and kicking! As for being a commoner, no, he is of royal blood, a prince of the Greek royal family.
He renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles, converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism, and became a naturalised British subject, adopting the surname Mountbatten from his British maternal grandparents. His wife made him a Prince of the United Kingdom in 1957.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_...e_of_Edinburgh

[wombat2u2004]

There's only two kinds in this world........commoners and inbreds.

[wombat2u2004]

As for the pictures Wom has posted... It looks nice and impressive, but I wouldn't want to live there!

What ???? Your new bathroom looks like the Blue Room already

[Kirsten]

What ???? Your new bathroom looks like the Blue Room already

lol Yes, ALMOST!!