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

[RubyPrincess168]

Here's the official photo:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-75YL4tUa9l..._1356773_o.jpg
Does anybody know why the Grand Duke & Duchess of Luxumbourg are front and center with the bridal couple and their families? Surely if they were trying to fill the space they would've picked somebody of higher rank. Are photo line-ups by rank?

[Sternchen]

Didn't Albert once suffered from stammering? Could it be why he talked the way he did during his speech?

[sm1939]

where can I see the wedding speech ?

[Alcartur]

Excerpt video of a stunning Charlotte Casiraghi, reading beautifully at the Albert II and Charlenne Wittstock's wedding :)

YouTube - ‪Charlotte Casiraghi reading at the Royal Wedding‬‏

[lancchick]

Originally Posted by sm1939

where can I see the wedding speech ?

Here you go... – Jeg tror dette er den beste beslutningen jeg har tatt - Kultur-og-underholdning - NRK

[mtatum]

Do you think the marble flooring added at the base of the dual staircase of the Palace Courtyard is a permanent fixture, or is just temporary addition for the wedding? It is beautiful and looks appropriate as it creates another stage in the courtyard.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-75YL4tUa9l..._1356773_o.jpg

Also, as much as positioning the royal guests this way was dramatic, I honestly think it wasn't a good idea given that you could hardly see those situated at the top of the staircase. It featured the stairway and the Gallery Of Hercules as the main focus of the photo and not the guests. Unfortunate, as it is the only photo that could have showcased the Grimaldis being honored by the presence of the other European royals who came in full force.

[Empress Merel]

What exactly did Charlotte say? My French only consists of Bonjour and maybe a few other things.

[Renata4711]

Many thanks for that. It's the first time i could find something about the Dinner.

[debrann]

Originally Posted by Sternchen

Didn't Albert once suffered from stammering? Could it be why he talked the way he did during his speech?

Sternchen....you are quite correct and it took him a long time to overcome it.
I think Albert was filled with emotion and the reallity that he is now 'actually' married would have played a great part on how he delivered his speech...to sum him up I think he was lost for words

[sm1939]

Originally Posted by lancchick

Here you go... – Jeg tror dette er den beste beslutningen jeg har tatt - Kultur-og-underholdning - NRK

thank you for posting the speech , gosh he was really nerves , everyone seems so wooden or is that just me ?

[Alcartur]

Originally Posted by mtatum

Do you think the marble flooring added at the base of the dual staircase of the Palace Courtyard is a permanent fixture, or is just temporary addition for the wedding? It is beautiful and looks appropriate as it creates another stage in the courtyard.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-75YL4tUa9l..._1356773_o.jpg

Also, as much as positioning the royal guests this way was dramatic, I honestly think it wasn't a good idea given that you could hardly see those situated at the top of the staircase. It featured the stairway and the Gallery Of Hercules as the main focus of the photo and not the guests. Unfortunate, as it is the only photo that could have showcased the Grimaldis being honored by the presence of the other European royals who came in full force.

Hi there, i think it's a permanent increment. Too big, heavy and expensive to be expendable :)

Originally Posted by Empress Merel

What exactly did Charlotte say? My French only consists of Bonjour and maybe a few other things.

We have the same level in our French knowledge, Empress :) I wish we could have a translation, so i could post at the video description.

[Tyger]

Originally Posted by debrann

I think he was lost for words

Agree - and yet he went on for 9 minutes (when, as he said, it was suppose to be 3 minutes) - one senses (or I do) that he was nervous and was really trying to tell Charlene something. (I find him charming - and see his appeal for women). There was a lot going on in that speech - it was very personal - too bad the world was watching. I suspect he went as far as he thought he could in such a public venue. Thing is, he was among friends - and his subjects love him - so that's all that matters.

[rosana]

Originally Posted by Empress Merel

What exactly did Charlotte say? My French only consists of Bonjour and maybe a few other things.

Well, it´s not that important since it´s a passage/verse (don´t know which is the correct word) from the Bible. A rough translation:

"Dear friends, since God loves us so much, we ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives/dwells in us, and his love is perfected in us". Word of God.

Alcatur: For a better translation just type some of these words.

[MoonShadow123]

Was Prince Ernst of Hannover at the either of the civil or religious wedding ceremonies? I ask, because I did not see him on television or have seen any photographs of him.

Thank you

[burnt]

I'm still catching up with the several clips and I just want to add something about the toast.The giggles shared between Princess Charlene's mom and King Gustav coz made me laughed last night when I first saw it lol..he was just standing there waiting for her and she forgot to turn to to her left side lol. I also loved Princess Caroline's brief appearance on that video,her regal posture is something I've always admired about her.

Originally Posted by MoonShadow123

Was Prince Ernst of Hannover at the either of the civil or religious wedding ceremonies? I ask, because I did not see him on television or have seen any photographs of him.

Thank you

He was'nt present to neither of the two ceremonies but his two children,Prince Ernst August Jr and Prince Christian were both present during the JM Jarre concert,religious event and the ball.

[lancchick]

Originally Posted by Tyger

Agree - and yet he went on for 9 minutes (when, as he said, it was suppose to be 3 minutes) - one senses (or I do) that he was nervous and was really trying to tell Charlene something. (I find him charming - and see his appeal for women). There was a lot going on in that speech - it was very personal - too bad the world was watching. I suspect he went as far as he thought he could in such a public venue. Thing is, he was among friends - and his subjects love him - so that's all that matters.

Wow, bless you both. You are very forgiving. I guess I hold speakers to a higher standard. Read from prepared notes that you've vetted with several people or memorize your speech.

His speech was filled with "I this" and "I that." And the groom traditionally toasts the bride not "peace, love, and harmony." He just came off as self-centered to me.

[MRSJ]

If Princess Charlene doesn't speak French as many of said, does she understand it? Because the wedding was in French and I'm just curious if understood her own weddding....

Wow- huge impressive yummy looking cake :)

[lancchick]

Originally Posted by MRSJ

If Princess Charlene doesn't speak French as many of said, does she understand it? Because the wedding was in French and I'm just curious if understood her own weddding....

In my experience, it's easier to understand what is said in a foreign language rather than speak it. I'm sure they ran through the Mass in French for her... at least, I sure hope they did.

[jonc93]

Originally Posted by MRSJ

She did wear it. It blends in so you have to look closely at pics

I was talking about the wave tiara, not the clothes hanger with diamonds tiara..

[gerry]

One reason for the bride's wooden demeanor and tears might be found in this article from today's Telegraph
Princess Charlene of Monaco 'tried to flee three times' - Telegraph
The fact she went ahead with the marriage speaks to her courage and determination to build a relationship with this man who seems to take his 'droit du seigneur' very seriously indeed. Good luck to the both of them. One hopes that the well known taste for gossip and scandalmongering in small communities like Monaco will not defeat the new couple princier.