Royal Wedding

     I am sure all of us were fortunate enough to see the royal wedding on television.  It was so amazing to see such a “fairy tale” event.  I recorded it all, so I didn’t have to get up at 3 in the morning.  I probably didn’t even need to do that.  It was on all day!  They kept showing video and pictures of the wedding.  I must say, I was mostly excited to see her dress.  I didn’t realize she was going to change her dress three times throughout the day.  I probably liked her second dress she put on the most.  It was gorgeous, as they all were. 

     I was reading an article on the internet and the media was going as far as getting professionals to try to interpret what he was saying to her at the alter and different parts of the day.  I am assuming they are some kind of professional that can read lips.  Who knows.  I do think that is a little much.  That would stink to not even be able to keep that much of their ceremony private.  Not that I would mind to be a princess or anything.  Ha ha.  I just think it must get somewhat old to not have any privacy. 

     The build- up to the wedding was a special occasion itself and attracted so much media attention.  The service was broadcast live around the world.  It was compared, in many ways, to the wedding of William’s parents, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.  It was watched by a global television audience of over two billion.  A lot of the attention was focused on Kate Middleton’s status as a commoner marrying into royalty.

     Just hours before the service, the Queen granted Prince William the titles of Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, and Baron Carrickferfus.  Upon her marriage, Middleton therefore became Her Royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus, but is not styled as ‘Princess Catherine’.  

     This wedding was not a full state occasion; many of the details were left to the couple themselves to decide, such as much of the guest list.  There were about 1,900 people that attended the wedding.  However, this was a public holiday in Great Britain and featured many ceremonial aspects, including use of the state carriages and roles for the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry.  It was attended by most of the Royal Family, as well as many foreign royals, diplomats, and the couple’s chosen personal guests. 

    The couple is said to be staying on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, following their wedding.  This is where Prince William is based as an RAF Search and Rescue Pilot.