The Wedding, some before pics.

[pomtzu]

If Charles and Camilla had a child ????

Aawwww - you guys are mean. Camilla really isn't all that bad looking - at least not when you compare her to Charles!

[Asiel]

For the first time in his life Charles is finally looking happy. And since his boys think highly of Camilla I guess that's what really counts.
I was reading that Camilla was the person who was the most helpful to Kate for the preparation of her wedding.
And the queen has developped a strong liking to her now that she has gotten to meet her.

[wombat2u2004]

Thank you, you dear, sweet, wonderful man for posting those great pictures. Oh I miss England so..
I love every single itty bitty second I was there. I toured Westminster Abbey and it was so grand, so holy, so historic, so INCREDIBLE. I spent hours and hours there by myself soaking up all the beauty and wonder and history of this incredible wonder.
I stood in front of tombs and said prayers, wondered what their life was like, marveled at their strength and courage oh so long ago. What it meant to live in 1304 and be near sighted, have a tooth ache, a broken bone, an eye infection, lice, childbirth, never having a shower or a really clean home but risking your life and freedom for your country to make it better and stronger. Amazing people. To write laws, fight in a war, no pain meds, no idea of how to heal a cut or a sword wound but they went on to fight for England. Amazing souls. To write such beautiful poetry, paint such incredible paintings, to build the Abby and other such buildings. All the man power with shovels and bare hands.............. The workers probably didn't have shoes, maybe never a decent meal, maybe something as simple as a fresh orange in their life but they worked and worked to create such beauty that we marvel and are in awe a thousand years later. The castles, burgs, Abbys are a testamont to what man can do with grace and goodness, talent and hard work. Their beauty is greater then most of us have ever seen and it is truly a work of art as is a great painting. It is a legacy they have built not just for their children but for hundreds of generations to come and hundreds more, a place to worship and come together, a place of beauty and refinment a place of goodness and a place that holds the souls of many who changed the world.
Westminster Abby how I adore thy.

Oh yeah !!! You should see the pergola I built over my barbeque....that'll really spin ya out.

[wombat2u2004]

And the queen has developped a strong liking to her now that she has gotten to meet her.

You know what they say "Horses for Horses" errrrrrr...I mean "Horses for Courses"

The million dollar question.....which one would you choose ?

[moosmom]

Which one would I choose??? The one on the right definitely!!!

I have no respect for the royal family. Especially a RICH family who got their "wealth" from plundering, pillaging and killing other people to get it.

Strip them of all their crown jewels and their snobbiness and they are nothing more than commoners.

[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.

[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!!

[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