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Prince William and Kate Middleton made a secret trip to Westminster Abbey last night to see a rehearsal of the music that will be played at their wedding.
It was thought to be the Royal couple's first joint visit to the building where they will walk down the aisle on April 29.
Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/233278/Prince-William-and-bride-s-first-visit-to-AbbeyPrince-William-and-bride-s-first-visit-to-Abbey#ixzz1FyLqeug6
how exciting!
:romeo:
Wonder why William didn't sit in the back with Kate?
I imagine the back seats are uncomfortable for a 6 ft 3 guy? I don't know, I'm just guessing!
Quote from: pinkpearls on March 08, 2011, 02:47:22 AM
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Prince William and Kate Middleton made a secret trip to Westminster Abbey last night to see a rehearsal of the music that will be played at their wedding.
A secret trip with two photos. :P Not so secret, after all. I don't think anything William and Kate do from here on in is going to be "secret".
Cindy
Quote from: Lindelle on March 08, 2011, 08:12:38 AM
Wonder why William didn't sit in the back with Kate?
Its a Jaguar, 2 fit in the back - Kate and Prince Charles
http://images.dailyexpress.co.uk/img/dynamic/galleries/517x/23498.jpg
Wills could've checked out the boot. I hear it's spacious enough for 2!
I'm actually beginning to wonder whose wedding this is? I'm beginning to wonder if much of this wedding is actually HIS wishes and is being passed off as W&K's choices?
Quote from: brittanylala on March 08, 2011, 08:25:22 AM
I imagine the back seats are uncomfortable for a 6 ft 3 guy? I don't know, I'm just guessing!
The exact same reason why I hardly ever sit at the back... Prince William is as tall as me, so we can assume that is the reason. :thumbsup:
Don't think we have to read too much into the seating arrangements. But let me jump in anyway. This is Charles' car. It is my impression that a chauffeur-driven car often carries its boss at the back seat, not in front. Then it would be logical for William to take the front seat.
exactly
Actually, I was quite surprised to see Charles in the same car as PW. I can only recall once seeing PC in the same car as the Queen.
The seats in the Abbey are not large although they do look bigger on TV than they are in real life.
Quote from: Hale on March 08, 2011, 01:00:49 PM
I'm actually beginning to wonder whose wedding this is? I'm beginning to wonder if much of this wedding is actually HIS wishes and is being passed off as W&K's choices?
Prince Charles had 2 weddings if he didn't get his "wishes" in either one than that's his own fault :windsor1:
It looks like in this instance, Charles was acting in a father role rather than a POW role. I think the article said one piece of music is one of his favorites (haven't read it for a couple of days)? It wouldn't be unusual for him to go, then, to listen to the rehearsal. I like that he went ... it shows that he's taking an active interest as a parent.
Cindy
I agree Cindy, and I think that's really nice :D
Quote from: Hale on March 09, 2011, 12:30:49 AM
Actually, I was quite surprised to see Charles in the same car as PW. I can only recall once seeing PC in the same car as the Queen.
The seats in the Abbey are not large although they do look bigger on TV than they are in real life.
Rarely do we get to see the Sovereign, and Heir and the Heir of the Heir using the same mode of transport. It is a security issue for them all to travel together, hence why you will rarely get them all three in the same plane for example.
Now does that look like a relaxed situation to you? I know one thing for sure my father in law would not sit in the rear of the car with me whilst my husband was in the front seat, however if it was my father he would probably sit in the back seat with me.
Interesting.... Perhaps Charles being a Scorpio gets on Famously with Kate the Capricorn.
As for leg room does that have anything to do with it ther is lots of leg room in the back and probably a mini bar
My mom usually sits in the backseat if my fiance and I are traveling somewhere. She's the shortest :laugh:
From the pictures, it doesn't look like there's much leg room. Rule of thumb in my car ... the tallest sits in the front.
Cindy
It was a Jaguar....at first glance Imagined it was the early morning that was why dad and son looked pensive the found out it was evening,,,
I just thought being engaged, visiting the church they're going to be married in and all that would be like a warm cosy time for them in the back seat, maybe holding hands?
But not with dad in the back seat.
Though I'm so glad he's helped them with the music side of things. Charles has an excellent ear for classical music.
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
From the pictures, it doesn't look like there's much leg room. Rule of thumb in my car ... the tallest sits in the front.
Cindy
Top of the range Jaguar - plenty of room in the back - I think this was done on purpose - just in case photographers were around to capture Kate and Charles looking - oh so close - however their expressions say it all IMO. William looks in a right mood - serves him right - he made his bed!
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:teehee:
William always looks pensive though these days and I hope he has made the right decision but Kate looks like she has won the lottery and he looks like he is handing over the cheque.
Quote from: sophiechloe on March 09, 2011, 08:36:53 PM
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
From the pictures, it doesn't look like there's much leg room. Rule of thumb in my car ... the tallest sits in the front.
Cindy
Top of the range Jaguar - plenty of room in the back - I think this was done on purpose - just in case photographers were around to capture Kate and Charles looking - oh so close - however their expressions say it all IMO. William looks in a right mood - serves him right - he made his bed!
You're right ... what was I thinking? It's obviously a plot, like everything else. :P Look at the picture ... I don't care if it's a Jaguar or stretch limousine ... it doesn't look like there's a lot of leg room for a 6'3" man. Why not be more comfortable in the front seat? Who sits in the back with Kate is not such a big deal. I've sat in the back seat with my father-in-law ... there was no other reason than it was more comfortable for my mother-in-law to be in the front. :sigh:
Quote from: Princess Pea on: Today at 02:44:29 PM
William always looks pensive though these days and I hope he has made the right decision but Kate looks like she has won the lottery and he looks like he is handing over the cheque.
People don't smile 24/7. Especially when riding in a car, unless everyone is laughing and joking, people pretty much have no expression. Watch the drivers next time you're out and about ... I'd be very surprised if they're all driving around with big grins on their faces.
Just wondering ... why is it that every single bit of news is turned into some sort of criticism about Kate or about the relationship between William and Kate?
Cindy
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 08:51:25 PM
Just wondering ... why is it that every single bit of news is turned into some sort of criticism about Kate or about the relationship between William and Kate?
Cindy
I hear you!
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 08:51:25 PM
Quote from: sophiechloe on March 09, 2011, 08:36:53 PM
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
From the pictures, it doesn't look like there's much leg room. Rule of thumb in my car ... the tallest sits in the front.
Cindy
Top of the range Jaguar - plenty of room in the back - I think this was done on purpose - just in case photographers were around to capture Kate and Charles looking - oh so close - however their expressions say it all IMO. William looks in a right mood - serves him right - he made his bed!
You're right ... what was I thinking? It's obviously a plot, like everything else. :P Look at the picture ... I don't care if it's a Jaguar or stretch limousine ... it doesn't look like there's a lot of leg room for a 6'3" man. Why not be more comfortable in the front seat? Who sits in the back with Kate is not such a big deal. I've sat in the back seat with my father-in-law ... there was no other reason than it was more comfortable for my mother-in-law to be in the front. :sigh:
Quote from: Princess Pea on: Today at 02:44:29 PM
William always looks pensive though these days and I hope he has made the right decision but Kate looks like she has won the lottery and he looks like he is handing over the cheque.
People don't smile 24/7. Especially when riding in a car, unless everyone is laughing and joking, people pretty much have no expression. Watch the drivers next time you're out and about ... I'd be very surprised if they're all driving around with big grins on their faces.
Just wondering ... why is it that every single bit of news is turned into some sort of criticism about Kate or about the relationship between William and Kate?
Cindy
One could ask the same question - Why is every bit of news regarding Kate (and William) - turned into such a positive and how wonderful she is and how wonderfully she is doing!!! Man alive!
Cinrit, I think you need to start backing-up your statements, instead of trying to criticise others - in other words edit :)
Amen Cindy!
They were smiling. They weren't smiling. She walked behind him. She walked in front of him. He sat in the backseat. He sat in the front seat. Her hair was up. Her hair was down. She exists! :windsor:
The royal family always get criticized for whatever they do.
But hey, I'm glad it's them and not me.
Cindy,
We are humans,we never think the same because of many things:
1)The family
2)The friends
3)The country or the city one is
Still even if one is in the same family not all members think the same.I don't share some opinions about somethings like my father or brothers.
I think one should just accept the fact that not all people see picture,videos and news of one public person the same way and respect one another.
Quote from: Lothwen on March 09, 2011, 09:04:56 PM
Amen Cindy!
They were smiling. They weren't smiling. She walked behind him. She walked in front of him. He sat in the backseat. He sat in the front seat. Her hair was up. Her hair was down. She exists! :windsor:
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Amen Cindy!
They were smiling. They weren't smiling. She walked behind him. She walked in front of him. He sat in the backseat. He sat in the front seat. Her hair was up. Her hair was down. She exists! :windsor:
[/quote]Such is life! She could have walked away. However, there was - fat chance of that happening!
Quote from: Raisie on March 09, 2011, 09:08:40 PM
Cindy,
We are humans,we never think the same because of many things:
1)The family
2)The friends
3)The country or the city one is
Still even if one is in the same family not all members think the same.I don't share some opinions about somethings like my father or brothers.
I think one should just accept the fact that not all people see picture,videos and news of one public person the same way and respect one another.
There is opinion and there is supposition and there is outright disrespect. I've seen a lot of disrespect creeping into posts ... the mocking of members of the Royal Family, mocking of the future wife of one of the Royal Family, and even saying that she doesn't deserve respect. Why are there rules here, then, if they don't have to be followed?
Cindy
Kindly refrain from making personal attacks on other posters. Everyone is entitled to their opinion even if they disagree with yours. Thank you. :truce:
Well somehow i wish someone could attack me for make critic of William or other members of the royal family in the same way i do to Kate.
But no one ever attack me for make some critics of William or any other (sorry for say this but that is the truth).
They are humans and somehow i get angry to them as well but no one ever told me disrespectful to them that in the way i did to Kate (i am not saying you Cindy but others).
Somehow i found strange that,i don't know why :hmm:
It's a good thing, isn't it? If no one is attacking you? :)
Yes it is,somehow but still wonder why people get more offended with Kate.
^ what do you mean...i have my reservations about her...but we should be happy for them...i guess in any other circumstance we would criticize them ( criticizing is not just talking about the negative....but also the postive) tis the way of life....im sure kate like any other woman would have wanted to have her fiancee in the back with her....but given the circumstance of the car ...she couldnt..they couldnt...its not like they had a choice.
I know but i am talking of the critics not of couple but when comes separated.When i do a critic of any member (anyone) of the Royal Family i never get attack nor no one ever told me "you don't know them,how dare you.Who do you think you are" still when i do it with Kate,i do receive those words.
^ i guess it due to many of the royals are already criticized and comes with the territory...but i think its more so of what about her you criticize than her as a regular person. meaning what she does...just picking at tiny pieces of her.?
Probably i should keep make critic of the royals :teehee: and none of Kate just keep having peace with people.I am Royalist and i am more than sure that royals know that critics are something good and not bad,that is what makes them what they are :wink:
I promise i won't touch Kate :doublewave:
thats always a good thing to do :lol: ...they are like any other couple who visits their wedding venue before the actual wedding just to see and check things out :D
As with everything, it's not what is said, but how it's said. Constructive criticism can be a good thing. Mocking, picking, criticizing with derision and contempt, constant complaints about everything ... these are the criticisms that are questionable. And if someone points out that a particular comment is disrespectful, to answer with "she doesn't deserve respect", this is demoralizing. Every living person on this planet deserves respect unless they've committed some horrible crime, and I think we all know what those are.
Cindy
Re: Criticisms of the Royals v. Criticisms of Kate
IMO, most criticisms of Kate are constructive. We've watched this woman for 8 years basically do nothing but wait for William to put a ring on her finger. She seems more interested in making sure her hair looks nice than in developing any sort of skills or useful traits. She attracted William using sex (that see-through dress was meant to be worn over a slip) and she has held onto him by feeding his fragile ego.
But...
there are some criticisms of KM that seem to exist just because she is . And so, while Charles may be criticized for his treatment of Diana, or Prince Andrew will be criticized for his choice in friends, Kate seems to be criticized just for exisiting. I've seen people on other forums criticize the color of her hair.
Now, on the flip side, I've seen the opposite. Kate being praised to the skies for simply existing. I believe in giving credit where credit is due, but there is some over-the-top fawning over everything this woman does. So while the RF is praised or criticized for what they do, Kate is praised/criticized simply for being
Quote from: cinrit on March 09, 2011, 09:21:55 PM
There is opinion and there is supposition and there is outright disrespect. I've seen a lot of disrespect creeping into posts ... the mocking of members of the Royal Family, mocking of the future wife of one of the Royal Family, and even saying that she doesn't deserve respect. Why are there rules here, then, if they don't have to be followed?
Cindy
Cinrit.......just say your peace and ignore. Everyone has their favourites and their dislikes. If you read any thread about Prince Charles you would think he was the Anti-Christ to some.
If you look at the Forum Statistic page (http://theinternetforum.net/royalforum/index.php?action=stats) you will notice that the most active board is W&K. Clearly this is the couple most members have a lot to say about. There were many members who genuinely believed that these two would never become engaged or marry, some are having difficulties in coming to terms with that.
By the way, the Jaguar doesn't have a mini-bar, and franky the suggestions about the relationship between Charles and Kate are bordering on the defamatory.
Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/233278/Prince-William-and-bride-s-first-visit-to-AbbeyPrince-William-and-bride-s-first-visit-to-Abbey#ixzz1FyLqeug6)
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Prince Charles joined them for the performance to help them make a final choice of music for their great day.
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He revealed that Prince Charles had advised the couple on their choice of music.
He explained: "He has always taken a close interest in classical and church music. They have sought his advice and involved him in the decisions
IF this story is true, then I think that because PC is partly paying for the wedding then he is determined to have his way. My personal thoughts are that if William had the wedding he wanted then given his aversion to big occasions and the press I believe he would have preferred the wedding at Windsor.
OMG! who criticize Kate for the colour of her hair? if she is brunette,good on her.I am too even i like to change my hair a lot and i am red hair right now i soon i will be blond :teehee:
On that i think people are really not so nice,i criticize her for her behaviour most of it specially when i didn't like her sign on some pictures show on Monday or the fact that don't be touch by a lady.
Also i saw she was critize for some lights she put herself,well i didn't critize her because i also do it myself.I think for my part i only do what i see i don't do it or because is not what i was educated.
Concerns are raised when you read this link below
http://www.spectator.co.uk/susanhill/6236488/dingdong-the-bells-are-goin-ter-chime.thtml
Susan Hill is s top writer has a stage production in the west end and socialised with royals she has summed up a lot of peoples concers
That article was discussed lay year. It caused a media debate.
I meant last year
It's still relevant to this blog though as a means to discuss concern
I'm not sure what the concern is about. She's coming William and Kate to some other couple. Comparing two different couples is like comparing two cars that might look similar but run differently ...
Cindy
:hijack!: However, the previous discussion about comparison and criticisms is not relevant to the subject of Prince Charles, William and Kate visiting Westminster Abbey, which is what this thread is about.
;) That's my way of asking everyone to get back on topic, please. :thumbsup:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12750470
I have a feeling this isn't that the couple "chose" as much as they were "told." Or maybe they were given a list of acceptable musicians and songs, and they chose from that list
The information can be found in this existing thread
http://theinternetforum.net/royalforum/index.php/topic,50010.125.html
Quote from: Lothwen on March 15, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
I have a feeling this isn't that the couple "chose" as much as they were "told." Or maybe they were given a list of acceptable musicians and songs, and they chose from that list
Agree Lothwen
One of my friend's got married in Wimborne Minster and had "Stairway to Heaven" played slowly on the organ when she walked up the aisle. It was lovely.
However, I would imagine that anything not classical would be a no no for this wedding.
Only a few nights ago, they ... along with Charles ... went to the church to listen to rehearsal of the music. And we're just now hearing that they've chosen it? Were they actually listening to samples to choose from last week? This is why it's not too smart to believe everything we learn about from the media. There's no doubt they've had suggestions made to them as to which music would be more appropriate. I love rock as much ... and maybe more ... than a lot of people, and I walked down the aisle to a combo of Elvis Presley and Linda Ronstadt singing "Love Me Tender". But I think, considering the solemnity of this wedding, anything rock-n-roll isn't going to cut it. I can't even imagine them walking down the aisle to something like "Highway to Heaven". I also think that William and Kate are well aware of this. They can cut loose with a raucous night of rock music at the after-party or even at Charles' do.
Cindy
Wannabe, posted this link on the Official website thread (http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/blog/2011/March/15/Musicians-for-the-Wedding-Service-at-Westminster-Abbey) and I am now posting here as well.
Telegraph: Queen's composer refuses to watch after being overlooked (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8393831/Royal-wedding-Queens-composer-refuses-to-watch-after-being-overlooked.html)
QuoteSir Peter Maxwell-Davies was looking forward to composing a piece for the event, having been put "on standby" by Buckingham Palace.
But after months of waiting he has now accepted that this musical talents will not be required for next month's ceremony – and yesterday announced that he would boycott the day completely.
Poor guy! He would have been honored to write a piece for the wedding.
Anyone has got this article?
http://www.hellomagazine.com/imagenes//celebrities/201103215123/mel-b/pregnant/stephen-belafonte/0-17-754/mel-b-1--z.jpg
I think that picture of Kate is new.
Someone did post a picture like that somewhere - but I can't find it now!
Update
The Royal Wedding music to be released digitally for the first time
23rd March 2011
http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/blog/2011/March/23/The-Royal-Wedding-music-to-be-released-digitally-for-the-first-time
QuoteFor the first time in history, when Prince William marries Catherine Middleton next month, the Royal Wedding ceremony will be recorded and immediately released digitally by Decca Records.
The Official Album of the event, to be held in Westminster Abbey on 29th April, will then be released into British stores and across the rest of the world from 5th May. Musicians already confirmed to perform at the ceremony include The Choir of Westminster Abbey, The Chapel Royal Choir, The London Chamber Orchestra and The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force. The Choirs will be under the direction of Mr James O'Donnell and The London Chamber Orchestra conducted by its Music Director and Principal Conductor Mr Christopher Warren-Green.
The physical album will include a special collector's booklet featuring the complete order of service, the readings, vows, hymns and blessings, and all the music from the event. The format of release will be digital download, CD, vinyl and even cassette to cater for all consumers.
Oh that will be really nice!
Oh yeah I bet that will be a great CD.
QuoteThe RAF Fanfare Trumpeters Practice Ahead Of The Royal Wedding
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=111979043&EditorialProduct=Royalty# (http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=111979043&EditorialProduct=Royalty#)
I hope Zadok the Priest is played at the service.
Surely Zadok the Priest is only played at the Coronation Service?
QuoteWestminster Abbey Choristers Prepare Ahead Of The Royal Wedding
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=112226706&EditorialProduct=Royalty# (http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=112226706&EditorialProduct=Royalty#)
QuoteGet free George Michael's song for Kate and William
http://www.billedbladet.dk/Kongelige/ArticleFolder/2011/4/Hor%20George%20Michaels%20sang%20til%20Kate%20og%20William.aspx (http://www.billedbladet.dk/Kongelige/ArticleFolder/2011/4/Hor%20George%20Michaels%20sang%20til%20Kate%20og%20William.aspx)
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QuoteCobham kids get vocal about Royal Wedding
Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton may have already chosen their wedding music, but schoolchildren from one Cobham school are sending their own offering.
Children from ACS Cobham International school have written and recorded their own song for the royal wedding on April 29.
And the primary school choir have sent a copy to the couple as a gift.
In the song, the children tell Miss Middleton how pretty she is, while telling the prince they wish to address him informally as "Will".
It includes a homage to The Beatles' Hey Jude and Jeremiah Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary and ends with the kids wishing the couple "lots of wedded bliss".
Penned largely by music teacher Bill Noce, the song also thanks the pair for giving the nation a welcome day off from work.
Arielle Ollagnon, a 10-year-old member of the choir, said: "Being in the choir, we have had the chance to sing a lot of different kinds of music.
"But one of the coolest things we have done is learning the "Will and Kate Song".
"It is totally original and was so much fun to do. I even have a flag with the pictures of Will and Kate on it so I can wave it while we sing."
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/resources/images/1629485/