Somerset Val

William and Harry both have a very good relationship with Camilla and she is now accepted by all the royal family.

quilter on the eastern edge

Their official last name is Mountbatten-Windsor but they both use Wales as it is from their father's title as Prince of Wales.

Carol's Quilts

I guess I have to put my two cents' worth in. I have a couple small negatives which I know puts me in the minority, but they are only my personal opinions which, in the grand scheme, matter not a whit.

When I first saw Kate's gown, I was a little disappointed. All of the preceding publicity and the hype about the big "mystery" had me really prepared for something absolutely spectacular, so when I realized how plain it was, I was underwhelmed. I thought it was not anything that one couldn't see on any bride and was just so-so. No one described any beading or embroidery or any detail so I assume there was none, and it was indeed very plain. However, the longer I watched, the more it grew on me. I
began to realize that, even though it was plain, it was also very elegant and classy and was obviously just perfect for her, and I ended up loving it. If you watch any of the bridal dress shows on TV, the gowns are all strapless, many are quite daring and not my idea of what I assume a sweet, virginal, demure bride should wear in church. Kate's gown was indeed perfect.

Although I love the fact that Kate's bouquet contained some of the same flowers that were in Diana's bouquet, I thought it was way too small and out of proportion for her, for the gown and for the occasion.

I did not like her hair style or the veil. I thought both could have been much more flattering to her. The tiara loaned to her by the Queen was so tiny (and I don't know if there was any significance to that) that you could hardly see it. I couldn't even see any sparkle. I know that the tiara is very special to the Queen and I think that Kate's hair and veil could have been arranged so that they highlighted the tiara. Her hair could have still been worn long at the sides and back.

I did not like the music.

I would have loved to see a kiss to "seal the deal" at the altar. Is this a no-no in royal circles?

Other than that, the wedding was wonderful and I loved watching it.

I do have another question, though. How will Kate wear her wedding band and the engagement ring at the same time? I don't think they will both fit on her ring finger and I don't think they will look right together. What will she do? Does she have to choose which ring she will wear when?

quilter on the eastern edge

I was married in an Anglican church and we kissed. It is a matter of preference, not against the law.

Raphael48

I read somewhere that the kiss after the ceremony is not allowed in the church as it is seen as improper in a holy place. Perhaps this is just because it was Westminster Abbey, but it would have been nice.

sandilee

Hats went out in the early to mid 1960's when bouffant hairstyles came in. Remember us "ratting or teasing" our hair? No way would a hat sit on top of some of those beehives we use to wear!

yonnikka

a word about Kate's little bouquet, it was so sweet, so understated. It was Lily of the Valley and Periwinkle (also called Myrtle). They are essentially wildflowers that have been a bit tamed... that's what I have around my house.

quilter on the eastern edge

I thought the bouquet was perfectly in proportion to her body and the simple cut of her dress. A large bouquet would have overwhelmed her. I loved the simplicity of the green and with the white flowers -- and the trees in the Abbey were a lovely touch. Apparently they will be planted at Highgrove, Prince Charles' estate.

Raphael48

The Myrtle, BTW, is from a plant that grows in one of the palace gardens. It was planted from a sprig taken from Queen Victoria's bridal bouquet. I thought the bouquet was lovely, but I would have liked to have seen it a bit bigger than it was. Aren't we funny - all of us "Monday morning quarterbacks" critiquing what happened days ago! LOL...

lindy-2

Just a word about lily of the vally if she had had a very large bouquet of it her arms would be falling off by the end of the serimony it can get pretty heavy in large quantitys and at least in canada it is very expensive to by from a florist shop. hope this puts her bouquet in perspective a bit.her small bouquet probly cost more than a large cascade bouquet of roses would have.