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06-03-2012, 09:31 AM
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The Gloriana looks marvelous! Almost like time-traveled! Never seen anything like it.
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06-03-2012, 09:32 AM
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It does, doesn't it?
All royals are now aboard, and The Royal Standard has been raised to signal the Sovereign is on board.
The procession is now almost under way; everything looks just marvellous!
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06-03-2012, 09:37 AM
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The rowboats with flags also look really spectacular! Looking forward for their salutes!
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06-03-2012, 09:41 AM
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As actor John Barrowman just said 'Listen to the Bells' 
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06-03-2012, 09:42 AM
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John Barrowman is on board of the Bell Barge. Love him!
According to BBC, the barge will lead the flotilla ringing the bells, and across the country the bells will ring back.
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06-03-2012, 09:47 AM
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"It's very special, as Kate is very special. It's my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement." Prince William, November 16 2010
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06-03-2012, 09:53 AM
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SKY TV reporter just commented upon the Yorks and Countess of Wessex frantic's waving at somthing/someone as going bananas. Nearly fell down my seat!
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06-03-2012, 09:55 AM
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Haven't seen the Earl and Countess yet, but the description is priceless. 
Everything is looking just brilliant; can't wait till everything "officially" starts; less than 5 minutes now.
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06-03-2012, 09:59 AM
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Canadian dragonboat!!!! Whooo hoooo!!! LOL
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06-03-2012, 10:04 AM
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Can someone explain to me why the entire royal family isn't on the Royal Barge? It seems silly to me that they aren't all together, expecially considering the size of the boat.
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06-03-2012, 10:06 AM
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If I didn't know better, I would have thought that Harry and William were having pictures taken in front of the thrones!!! LOL
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06-03-2012, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by christinacg
Can someone explain to me why the entire royal family isn't on the Royal Barge? It seems silly to me that they aren't all together, expecially considering the size of the boat.
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I suppose it's mainly because of security; having all of them on one boat would be a nightmare.
Another consideration is representation; this way, most "major" boats get a member of the royal family or two just to themselves.
Besides, the main boat is all about the "main" royals - the Queen, Prince Philip and the Wales family.
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06-03-2012, 10:07 AM
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It's live here in Australia on ABC24.
The Duchess of Cambridge is an absolute knockout. What a striking shade of red she is wearing. Beautifully tailored, but to no surprise.
I enjoy viewing our Maori neighbours on display in their ceremonial garb. Makes a woman's heart flutter 
Did I just spy Sophie of Wessx on the Lord Mayor's barge?
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06-03-2012, 10:08 AM
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Has anyone seen Andrew and his girls or Edward and Sophie?
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06-03-2012, 10:08 AM
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First of all, it's a security measure. Secodly, it's a PR thing. By spreading them more, more barges are honoured and also the attention isn't just focused on just one barge, but on many different barges. Think of it like each member of the family sitting at different tables at a feast.
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06-03-2012, 10:09 AM
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Counntes of Wessex and the Yorks are on the same barge with Boris Johnson, Madame Royale.
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06-03-2012, 10:09 AM
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It's live here in Australia on ABC24.
The Duchess of Cambridge is an absolute knockout. What a striking shade of red she is wearing. Beautifully tailored, but to no surprise.
I enjoy viewing our Maori neighbours on display in their ceremonial garb. Makes a woman's heart flutter
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Yes, it was the Countess of Wessex on the same barge as Boris Johnson.
The Royal Barge has now taken its place in the centre.
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06-03-2012, 10:09 AM
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Listen to those crowds! I literally have goosebumps watching this.
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06-03-2012, 10:10 AM
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yes,Sophie was next to the mayor of london. She´s wearing red coat and cream/nude small fascinator and nude shoes :)
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Has somebody recorded the christening of Ingrid Alexandra?It was so nice to see all of them together as a happy family...
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06-03-2012, 10:10 AM
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Oh no, queue the complaints about Michael Middleton holding a drink :(
Really glad they are part of it too :)
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