6:24 AM: Catherine's brother James gives the Scripture reading from Romans 1. Excellent reading and wonderful Scripture choice.
6:26: I'm going to miss some while I go get Aedan...
6:28: Ok, choir is singing again. I just love the song choice...Have I mentioned that?
1128: The choir now sing an anthem by John Rutter has been especially composed for this service.
Oh and have I also mentioned Aedan slept from 7:30-10, then 11:30 PM till 6:20 AM?! Yay Aedan!!!
1134: Professional lipreader Tina Lannin tells the Press Association that Prince William cracked a joke to his future father-in-law at the altar, telling him: "We were supposed to have just a small family affair."
6:32: The message
1134: Richard Chartres, Lord Bishop of London, is now giving an address. He says many people are feaful of the prospects for the world. But this is a joyful day, it is good that people in every continent are able to share. This day is a day of hope, he says.
With the exceptions of my wedding and my sister's, this is one of my favorite wedding messages. There are some fabulous lines.
6:40 Singing again.
6:44: The Lord's Prayer and other prayers from different denominations.
The prayers seem a lot shorter than Charles and Diana's wedding...Though maybe they're just doing it differently.
1147: The Dean of Westminster reads a blessing for them, followed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
1148: Jerusalem, by William Blake, is now sung.
6:51 Trumpet fanfare
"God Save the Queen"
6:53 The family goes up to leave for the signing of the register.
1154: The couple and witnesses move to a side chapel for the signing of the wedding registers. Three registers must be signed - two for the abbey and one royal register.
Some beautiful shots of the cathedral as the choir sings.
Time for breakfast!
To be continued in Part 4...
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