Wedding of Albert and Charlene: Church wedding and celebrations, July 2 2011

[Fürstin Taxis]

Can we watch the reception?

[PetraHel]

Originally Posted by Nico

Well my two cents about this wedding. Well not bad, not bad at all but, and this is my very own opinion, there's always something cheap with Monaco in general. Its difficult to define but there was no "serene grandeur" like the other royal weddings, something saying "woah that's royal". I know Monaco is a micro principality but as i said it's a very personnal feeling.
About feelings i can't blame the couple to be somewhat, well cold, at least not overjoyed. It's perfecly known, at least in some circles, that's this union is not a lovematch but a "business partnership", without doubt with a lot of friendship, affection and respect. It's their choice and we must respect that. They will maintain some high level of glittering stuff in Monaco, that's their job and royal watchers will be delighted, but don't expect tons of love from this couple.

Dont´t think Albert needs any business partnership. He was single till 53 and nothing happened, so he could easily stay single until the end of his days. His young and attractive nephew would replace him one day and would deliver amount of glitter and young family and children undoubtedly. So there was no pressure on Albert actually. When he got married, that´s because he personally wanted. And why would he marry for business when he can choose by heart?

[eireann]

Just noticed that Roger Moore's wife was wearing the same dress Letizia wore to Will and Kate's wedding!!!

Loved the ceremony - thought the setting was absolutely gorgeous. Charlene looked wonderful - even more beautiful in the photos! I was surprised by the lack of warmth and interaction between them during the ceremony, but I think Charlene was trying to keep her emotions in check. From the few glimpses we got I think that in private they are a very different couple.

I felt a bit sorry for Albert as it seemed the priest was giving some digs about the past events in his life - he was certainly stressing the point of fidelity!!!

[jonc93]

Loved this wedding! Can't wait to see the tiaras tonight, not so much fromt he famous royals, but from the ones we barely see like:
Sophie Of Isenburg
Duchess of Braganca
Coutness of Paris
Grand Duchess Maria of Russia and many more.

[Renata4711]

I've got the Sainte-Dévote clip:

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[Tilia C.]

Originally Posted by jonc93

Loved this wedding! Can't wait to see the tiaras tonight, not so much fromt he famous royals, but from the ones we barely see like:
Sophie Of Isenburg
Duchess of Braganca
Coutness of Paris
Grand Duchess Maria of Russia and many more.

I agree. We see the top royals regularly with their tiaras. But the lesser known piece are really exciting me!
I also wonder if Charlene will wear her new ocean tiara, or will she still wear the floral hair piece? Let's hope that we will see pictures of the arriving guests. It seems that they cut off the live stream.

[Seraphine]

Does anyone have the pictures of the german and Liechtenstein Royals ??

[Princess of Durham]

Originally Posted by Nico

Well my two cents about this wedding. Well not bad, not bad at all but, and this is my very own opinion, there's always something cheap with Monaco in general. Its difficult to define but there was no "serene grandeur" like the other royal weddings, something saying "woah that's royal". I know Monaco is a micro principality but as i said it's a very personnal feeling.
About feelings i can't blame the couple to be somewhat, well cold, at least not overjoyed. It's perfecly known, at least in some circles, that's this union is not a lovematch but a "business partnership", without doubt with a lot of friendship, affection and respect. It's their choice and we must respect that. They will maintain some high level of glittering stuff in Monaco, that's their job and royal watchers will be delighted, but don't expect tons of love from this couple.

What you have mentioned however are extremely important things, things which often are missing in many so-called lovematches. Friendship, affection, and respect are too frequently missing in marriages, it also makes for some very, very successful ones.... IMO.

[agogo]

Originally Posted by Renata4711

It was the haunting music that got Charlene in the end.
First there were the bagpipes (cornemuse in French) which sounded quite sad.
Then there was a song sung by two girls, and that's the thing that got CW going.
I think it might have been a hymn about Sainte Dévote.

It is Couronnée d'étoiles - Nous te saluons (thanks to Lili4ka )
http://youtu.be/UEmQh77K0Rs

[Charlotte_Aster]

Where can we see a footage or a broadcast of the gala? I need to see some sparkle! :)

[LadyFinn]

Originally Posted by eireann

Just noticed that Roger Moore's wife was wearing the same dress Letizia wore to Will and Kate's wedding!!I

Not the same dress, but similar:
Kiki Tholstrup today:
DiarioFemenino
Letizia at the british wedding:
DiarioFemenino

Photos:
Los invitados llegan a la ceremonia religiosa de la Boda Real de Mónaco - Galería de fotos - Diario Femenino de mujer

[agami.pearl]

So far no information, I suppose that it won't be live coverage.

[Lenora]

Does anyone know if Albert Von Thurn und Taxis,his siblings or mother attended the princely wedding?

[Charlotte_Aster]

i read in a post that german ntv will show fireworks at 24.00

[iceflower]

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Here's a lovely gallery from Danish Billed-Bladet with the royal guests:


** BB: Kongelige kjoler i Monaco **


And a gallery with pics of the guests from bt.dk:


** bt.dk: Aarets kendisbryllup **

The same site also has a nice wedding gallery:


** bt.dk: Saa smuk var Charlene **


Purepeople:

** Mariage d'Albert et Charlene : quand la mariée fait son entrée... **

[LadyFinn]

Originally Posted by Seraphine

Does anyone have the pictures of the german and Liechtenstein Royals ??

Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and his fiance H.S.H. Princess Sophie Johanna Maria of Isenburg
Daylife
Daylife

[Nico]

What you have mentioned however are extremely important things, things which often are missing in many so-called lovematches. Friendship, affection, and respect are too frequently missing in marriages, it also makes for some very, very successful ones.... IMO.

I totally agree ! And i didn't say this wedding will not be a successful one. In fact I do think it will be a success,a well choreographed one.

[Ofelia]

Does anybody has close-up of Charlene's make-up?

[Rosapru]

just confirmed on BBC at the moment by Monaco Officials. Prince Albert faces paternity test just after the wedding. Third child aged less than 18 months. It's official and from Monaco court. The information has been blocked until the wedding. But it was true.

[stephanievl]

I loves Charlenes dress!