Friday, April 29, 2011

The Royal Wedding, Part 4



6:56 AM

1156: Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, Pippa Middleton and Mr and Mrs Middleton follow the couple into the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor for the signings.

1158: Sarah Bell BBC News, in central London With impeccable timing, the sun has come out in central London. :)

The choir is singing. I'm going to make breakfast and say good morning to my husband. :)

7:01 Whew! Just in time! The parents return to their seats...

1159: The future queen's dress has been praised as "elegant and chic" by German couturier Karl Lagerfeld. He told French TV: "It's very pretty, and relatively classic, but that goes with the decor, with a little touch of the 1950s."

The clergy exit...

Fanfare!

1204: A further fanfare sounds, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk down the aisle.

A curtsy to the Queen...

1205: The London Chamber Orchestra is playing Crown Imperial as the couple, holding hands, bow to the Queen.

The Queen, Catherine's mom, and Camilla look marvelous and can't stop smiling. :)

1212: As the newlyweds get into their carriage, the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse, outside the abbey, notes that despite predictions, the rain has held off in London.

Waiting as guests leave. Breakfast time!

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