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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit Westminster Abbey for Final Rehearsal

  May 5, 2023 at 7:31 am by

The British King and Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a final rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s Coronation. King Charles III and Queen Camilla waved to the crowds from their car windows. The Prince of Wales later joined his father for the rehearsal. The Prince was dressed in the ceremonial robes of the order of the Garter. A crowd of onlookers gathered at the streets to catch a glimp of … Continue reading →

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William & Catherine’s Wedding – Arrival of Bridal Party & Ceremony

  April 30, 2011 at 10:26 am by

Miss Catherine Middleton exited the Goring Hotel with her father, Michael Middleton, at 10:52 in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI belonging to the royal family. Photographers clamoured to get the first image of the royal bride-to-be in her wedding gown. As the bridal vehicle made its way to Westminster Abbey, royal watchers were squinting away to identify the tiara sitting underneath Miss Middleton’s veil – and also get a better … Continue reading →

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William & Catherine’s Wedding – Arrival of Guests

  April 30, 2011 at 10:17 am by

The much-talked about wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton began bright and early for Londoners – many camped out on the streets along the procession route for several nights to ensure they got prime positioning. The first public order of business was the announcement of the groom’s new title, a ‘gift’ from his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement that Prince William of Wales had been granted a royal … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding Seating Chart Revealed

  April 25, 2011 at 5:58 am by

The seating plans for Friday’s wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey were revealed on April 23rd. A selected guest list was also revealed. There are eight main sections where the 1,900 guests will be seated for the wedding ceremony. The British Royal Family and the Middletons will have prime viewing seats, naturally, in the South and North Lanterns respectively. Sitting next to the Middletons on the … Continue reading →

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William & Catherine Set the Date

  November 23, 2010 at 8:38 am by

Prince William and his fiancée Catherine Middleton have set the date for their 2011 nuptials – Friday April 29th. A venue was also announced in the press release from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey: “The marriage of Prince William and Miss Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011. The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, following the precedence set by the marriages of The Prince … Continue reading →

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