My fave part of the wedding

13 years ago

I just finished watching a re-run of this mornings wedding. Too early for me when it happened in real time.

I loved when Wills & Harry are facing the front and Kate and her Dad were walking down the isle. Harry, being the cheeky devil he is, turned and sneaked a peek, turn back and said something to Wills. I can't read lips but i imagined him saying....Bro, your one lucky dog!! LOL

All in all, it was a beautiful wedding.

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alisande
13 years ago
Both of those things were really sweet. I got a little teary when William and Harry first walked into the church together. The brothers have been through a lot. The commentary I heard (the Today Show online) said Harry had kept Diana's engagement ring, and William her Cartier watch. Then when William was about to propose, he asked his brother if he could have the ring. Of course Harry said yes.

Did William make a speech during the wedding? I thought that was supposed to happen, but I haven't heard any of it.
liira
13 years ago
He said, "wait til you see her".
I like when they were in the carriage and Kate turned to Will and said "happy".
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Georgysmom
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I watched both ABC (this morning) and NBC (this evening.) I thought NBC's coverage was much better. The chit chat on ABC drove me crazy and I fast forwarded it a lot, but the thing I liked best on NBC was the fact that they had mics on so you could hear the crowds cheering and the bells ringing and got a real feel of the excitement. I kept watching the bells on ABC, but didn't hear a thing. I loved it when William turned to Kate and said you look beautiful. Also loved after they kissed on the balcony, William kind of bobbed up and looked a little sheepish. All in all, it was a great wedding.
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Adella Bedella
13 years ago
William looked like he was blushing a couple of times.

My favorite was William with Harry. I loved how Harry stood at the alter with William and was looking out for him. Harry also looked like he was having a bit of fun. It was sweet to see William and Harry together. I actually would have liked to see Prince Charles more involved in a loving role in the wedding with his sons.
sable_ca
13 years ago
Favorite - When William and Harry entered the church together, tall, in uniform, clearly so close, and I thought of how Diana would have wept with joy as she saw how her sons had become men. This was her gift to England.
danihoney
13 years ago
Absolutely the relationship between the brothers was a favorite. I got such a kick out of little brother taking a peak. I loved how sweet William is to her. His love is obvious. I also loved when they first emerged on the balcony and Kate said "Wow".

It was a beautiful day!
arcy_gw
13 years ago
All in all it was a simple, church wedding. I liked that there weren't scads of "brides maids". I liked that the emphasis was on the ceremony. I like that the bride respected the sacred space in her choice of dress. Compare this to the display of extravagance one sees on those wedding contest shows. They put all the American/Hollywood wanna be's to shame. Maybe now couples will realize the one who spends the most money, doesn't WIN!!
sleeperblues
13 years ago
Sable, what you said was so true-"this was her gift to England". What a beautiful sentiment. It is so sad to think of poor Diana's life and what could have been, but she certainly was a great Mum who loved her boys and raised them well. She would have been so proud.

I heard an interview with her last night in some of the coverage I watched that made me so sad. She said that as she was walking down the aisle she was scanning the congregation for Camilla Parker Bowles! How tragic, it was almost like that poor girl was a sacrificial lamb. I hadn't realized she knew all along she was a wife in name only.
chisue
13 years ago
I enjoyed the public turnout for the event and the efforts the wedding party made to engage the people. When crowds watching on monitors heard the groom promise, "I will," a thunderous cheer went up; it was said to be heard within the abbey.

That makes me think of all the history behind England and its monarchs. There can be no King or Queen without the People of England. I loved seeing the happy and orderly crowds of people actually *singing* "Jerusalem" as the bands played. (Yes, I *know* long holidays were given so that people could attend.)
alisande
13 years ago
Sleeperblues, I didn't realize either that Diana knew that early. How sad. She was only 19....she must have thought things would change for the better.

I read part of this article from the London Daily Mail about whether or not Charles would make Camilla Queen should he be crowned King. I thought the results of the polls were interesting.
jannie
13 years ago
I loved all of the music played at Westminster. Also found it odd Prince Charles wasn't much seen.
bluejeans4ever
13 years ago
My favorite part was when Wills and Kate drove around in the Aston Martin, decorated with a few bows and balloons and the license plate that said "JU5T WED". Ahhhh now that's what I find romantic!

Here is a link that might be useful: Wills and Kate in Prince Charles' Aston Martin
Lily316
13 years ago
My favorite part was the whole thing. Diana would have been so proud of her boys. They turned out so well thanks to her. She had only been with Charles 12 times when they married and she knew about Camilla and she was there front and center. I still don't like her.

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