Royal Wedding!

X · April 29, 2011, 06:16:27 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on April 29, 2011, 05:39:28 AM
..and it wasn't the monarachy per se, it was no taxation without representation. :)

More like our rich didn't want to pay the lowest tax rates in the Kingdom and they wanted to move west and kill the natives for land which the Crown had told them they couldn't do, but that line does make things seem a little less terrorist.

Rico · April 29, 2011, 06:21:14 AM

Ok guys - PLEASE, don't turn this thread political. With everything going on in the world today, I just find it nice to have a nice, big wedding event to talk about.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Bryancd · April 29, 2011, 06:30:16 AM

Political?! Historical, maybe...And I was just responding to Mike's legitmate and interesting question. And yes, congrats to them both, she looks absolutely lovely!

Feathers · April 29, 2011, 06:31:18 AM

I would never say I was a particularly strong monarchist...but I've just spent the morning in front of the TV coverage :)

Bryancd · April 29, 2011, 06:51:39 AM

Quote from: Feathers on April 29, 2011, 06:31:18 AM
I would never say I was a particularly strong monarchist...but I've just spent the morning in front of the TV coverage :)

The pomp and circumstance is intoxicating!

Bromptonboy · April 29, 2011, 06:54:06 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on April 29, 2011, 06:51:39 AM
Quote from: Feathers on April 29, 2011, 06:31:18 AM
I would never say I was a particularly strong monarchist...but I've just spent the morning in front of the TV coverage :)

The pomp and circumstance is intoxicating!

Come clean Brother Feathers! Did you sing along with 'Jerusalem'? ((I know I got a bit misty eyed)).

X · April 29, 2011, 06:55:52 AM

I should have put smiles on my post. I wasn't trying to be political, but I recently saw "The History of Us" and learned a lot of wierd facts about America. I also agree with Bryan about the pomp and circumstance.

billybob476 · April 29, 2011, 07:01:35 AM

Who doesn't get a bit of a kick out of a big over the top state wedding :)

Feathers · April 29, 2011, 07:51:14 AM

I wasn't asking questions from political motivations either - we just generally have no idea about the history of the US/UK relationship over here.

If I'm honest, I really enjoyed this morning and I didn't necessarily expect to but it was so well planned and covered by the BBC.

QuadShot · April 29, 2011, 08:08:42 AM

Ok, I'll admit that this all seemed kind of...well, "SO WHAT?!" to me. I've never really been in to these public spectacles before. Woke up this morning and of course, the ONLY thing on local news stations was coverage of the wedding...and I found myself WATCHING! I really did get kind of a "warm fuzzy" feeling thinking about how awesome it looked and how the British people seemed to just LOVE the Royals. And (at least it seemed) the Royals really care about the people. And I thought, you'd NEVER see this kind of thing here in the U.S. If the Presidents daughter or son got married, people here would be like...so? Big deal. I've said this to many before, and Meds knows well how I feel, but I love the UK. Never been there but still. If it were possible, Joyce and I would relocate in a heart beat! :) Rock on Willy and Katie!!

Rico · April 29, 2011, 08:29:54 AM

Lynn and I visited London and the surrounding area before and loved it. I actually have a friend that I used to write actual letters to (a pen pal) who works for the BBC. That reminds me, I owe her an email. Anyway, loved what I had time to watch this morning. And Lynn and I will be watching the TIVO of it tonight. I love weddings and this one looked like it was awesome! Again, congrats and may they have a long and happy life together!

KingIsaacLinksr · April 29, 2011, 09:19:01 AM

If Rico considers that a debate....I worry what he thinks when we actually get into a debate, does he consider it a brawl? ;)

On a more serious note, good luck to the Happy couple. :)

King

Bryancd · April 29, 2011, 10:23:20 AM

I also have been to London twice and have traveled up north to Liverpool as well. It's really a beautiful country and I love the people. The weather, however, is shite and I'll take New Zealand or Australia over the UK. :)

stonut · April 29, 2011, 10:42:26 AM

Well the television was on from 10am this morning as the wife was glued, my daughter watched to see the dress and I just watched. It made me proud to be English. I thought the crowd was fantastic, very well behaved. When they opened the mall( that's a street not a shopping centre), the crowd filed forward to the palace in a very orderly fashion. No pushing or shoving and yes she looked stunning.
One final thing we do get sun over here you know. It's a bit of a myth that it rains all the time here. In fact I am pretty sure I saw the sun for three whole weeks last year. :D

Feathers · April 29, 2011, 12:16:04 PM

I do think the little touches like the Aston trip to Clarence House and the supposedly impromptu visit to the crowds last night have done them a load of good in public opinion. The claim for this event is that so much of the detail was down the couple and if this is the case then the monarchy with thrive in two generations time.

Only one thing has suffered as a result of today and that's the republican cause in the UK.

Royal Wedding!

QuadShot