Future York Weddings

[HRH Princess Sonya]

Okay I must have missed something. Has an engagement been officially announced somewhere and I just didn't see it ?

 

[Lumutqueen]

Okay I must have missed something. Has an engagement been officially announced somewhere and I just didn't see it ?

Nope, neither York girl are engaged.

 

[HRH Princess Sonya]

Okay thanks ! Reading some the other posts I thought one of them was engaged or something. There are some really good wedding planners on this board......LOL! Not that Andrew would be looking to save money on the wedding planners fee.

 

[MichelleQ2]

Do you think she will wait till certain members of her family pass away before she gets married? If I was her I would find the whole thing too much trying to work out how she was going to have her mother and the royal family to her wedding. If they are absent it would be too obvious and her happy day would be shrouded in gossip and inuendo about how the royal family despise her mother. Would put me off marriage altogether.

I think it would be more important to have my grandparents at my wedding. The family will work out what needs to happen. I think Sarah coming to Balmoral was an olive branch from HM in anticipation of just this thing....HM is a very wise woman. she has lived many years and negotiated and survived many more awkward situations than this.

 

[Zonk]

There is no need to have this discussion in two separate threads, I have moved several posts to http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f113/york-family-news-information-and-pictures-780-50.html .

Until there is more information regarding a possible York remarriage, the discussion will remain the the York Family news and information thread.

Thanks!

Zonk
British Forums Moderator

 

[helenbeee]

I think it would be more important to have my grandparents at my wedding. The family will work out what needs to happen. I think Sarah coming to Balmoral was an olive branch from HM in anticipation of just this thing....HM is a very wise woman. she has lived many years and negotiated and survived many more awkward situations than this.

really????
more important than her own Mother? Im sure the Queen would be okay and would tolerate for the sake of her Granddaughter I was thinking more Bea waiting till the Duke of E dies he is the one who despises her the most.

 

[Dman]

LOL, I think the media and other have overplayed the idea of Philip & Sarah's relationship. I don't think he hates her that much that Beatrice would have to wait until he passes in order to invite her own mother to her future wedding.

 

[MichelleQ2]

really????
more important than her own Mother? Im sure the Queen would be okay and would tolerate for the sake of her Granddaughter I was thinking more Bea waiting till the Duke of E dies he is the one who despises her the most.

Oh I Never meant I lieu of her mother,not at all. I meant I would rather everyone have to handle any awkwardness and have the wedding while my grandparents were alive than waiting til my grandfather had passed to avoid the situation. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

What do you think of York Minster as the church location for either Princess Beatrice's wedding or Princess Eugenie's wedding?
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[Moonmaiden23]

I think if a wedding is due to take place, it would be very fitting for the Beatrice & Dave to take their wedding to York and bring great cheer and happiness to the city. I just looked at the Duke & Duchess of Kent's wedding on YouTube. York Minster seems like a great place to put on another royal wedding.

York Minster is the last word. Simply amazing!

 

[Roslyn]

I think both York princess should get married at York. The people of York should get something out of the connection. And York Minster is indeed very beautiful.

 

[Meadow]

But their weddings won't be public affairs they will be like Zara and Peters. I wouldn't be surprised if they went for Westminster I think it's what their mother would want of course they want be as big or as lavish as that one was. As for Prince Phillip and Sarah I think he does really hate her the fact she only shows up when he isn't around seems to support that it isn't by accident. But he knows how to behave he would go and just avoid Sarah it could be done. Besides this could still be years down the track neither seem to be in a hurry things and things can change. Could you imagine the outcry if they had huge weddings? Harry whenever he marries will be the next big one.

 

[Roslyn]

They might not be senior Royals, but there are still Royal Princesses and always will be, no matter who they marry.

 

[muriel]

But their weddings won't be public affairs they will be like Zara and Peters. I wouldn't be surprised if they went for Westminster I think it's what their mother would want of course they want be as big or as lavish as that one was. As for Prince Phillip and Sarah I think he does really hate her the fact she only shows up when he isn't around seems to support that it isn't by accident. But he knows how to behave he would go and just avoid Sarah it could be done. Besides this could still be years down the track neither seem to be in a hurry things and things can change. Could you imagine the outcry if they had huge weddings? Harry whenever he marries will be the next big one.

They might not be senior Royals, but there are still Royal Princesses and always will be, no matter who they marry.

Royal princesses they might be, but I would be surprised if they got to marry at the Abbey.

I suspect even Harry might end up getting married at St George's rather than the Abbey.

 

[Jacknch]

I hope at least one of the York princesses gets married at Wesminster Abbey and if not then York Minster (or another Cathedral perhaps - St Edmundsbury Cathedral is rather lovely). But I hope St George's isn't used because if the wedding was televised and the BBC had anything to do with it, we would spent 2 hours watching choirboys along with awkward shots through stone pillars and anything else other than the important vital moments!

 

[muriel]

I hope at least one of the York princesses gets married at Wesminster Abbey and if not then York Minster (or another Cathedral perhaps - St Edmundsbury Cathedral is rather lovely). But I hope St George's isn't used because if the wedding was televised and the BBC had anything to do with it, we would spent 2 hours watching choirboys along with awkward shots through stone pillars and anything else other than the important vital moments!

I have no issue with them going to York Minster or any cathedral for that matter (other than the Abbey). I suspect part of the locational choice may be based on where a reception may be held.

 

[Tilia C.]

I have no issue with them going to York Minster or any cathedral for that matter (other than the Abbey). I suspect part of the locational choice may be based on where a reception may be held.

I agree that the choice of church will be connected with the choice of location for the reception. And I suspect that the choice will be a very personal one. They will probably go for a venue to which they have a personal connection, and probably owned by their family. I don't know if there is such a place near York.

 

[muriel]

I agree that the choice of church will be connected with the choice of location for the reception. And I suspect that the choice will be a very personal one. They will probably go for a venue to which they have a personal connection, and probably owned by their family. I don't know if there is such a place near York.

As far as I know, the BRF do not have any material property in the York area. If the girls really wanted it, they could always hold a reception at a local hotel or country house that may be available to hire, there are plenty around.

My own sense is that they will want a reception at Windsor. They may not get the castle, but like Peter Phillips, may get to hold a reception at Frogmore. It is close to London, and to Royal Lodge, where their parents live. It will also be easy for Elton John and the rest of the glitzy crowd to get to.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I hope at least one of the York princesses gets married at Wesminster Abbey and if not then York Minster (or another Cathedral perhaps - St Edmundsbury Cathedral is rather lovely). But I hope St George's isn't used because if the wedding was televised and the BBC had anything to do with it, we would spent 2 hours watching choirboys along with awkward shots through stone pillars and anything else other than the important vital moments!

I think St. George's Chapel is simply beautiful, but I sincerely hope it doesn't feel as claustrophobic as it looks on TV. I remember watching the Edward/Sophie nuptials and feel how squeezed in everything looked!

 

[Iluvbertie]

The main property connected to the royal family in Yorkshire is Harewood House - the homes of the Earls of Harewood. The current Earl is the son of the eldest of George V's grandchildren and immediately after Princess Alexandra's descendants in the line of succession.


Beatrice was there for the Olympic Torch relay so a connection does exist but how far it is from York itself I don't know.


I don't see a big, glamorous wedding at the Abbey for either of these girls - the public simply wouldn't wear the expense involved. They aren't liked or respected, unlike William and Harry.


A smaller, private affair at St Georges - no TV coverage etc. The days of the televised weddings of the extended family are over I think.

 

[Roslyn]

I really think that if a Monarch is going to create Royal dukedoms for their children, especially dukedoms with such strong historical significance as York, even though such dukedoms are only symbolic and do not an income-producing duchy, the holders of the titles should endeavour to create and maintain a connection with the geographical location and the people living there. I think they should make an effort to have weddings and other similar celebrations within the geographical area. I think it would just be a nice thing to do for the people who live in the area their title implies they have a connection with. Good PR, if you will.

 

[LauraS3514]

Royal princesses they might be, but I would be surprised if they got to marry at the Abbey.

I suspect even Harry might end up getting married at St George's rather than the Abbey.

Anyone can get married in the Abbey. It is after all a church and marriages are performed there on a regular basis.

 

[cepe]

Anyone can get married in the Abbey. It is after all a church and marriages are performed there on a regular basis.

This is not the case. The general public cannot get married in Westminster Abbey.

The church is what is known as a Royal Peculiar and comes under the direct authority of the Monarch.

The only people that can marry in the church are members of the Royal Family, Order of the Bath members and their children, and anyone living in the Abbey's Precincts.

 

[LauraS3514]

This is not the case. The general public cannot get married in Westminster Abbey.

The church is what is known as a Royal Peculiar and comes under the direct authority of the Monarch.

The only people that can marry in the church are members of the Royal Family, Order of the Bath members and their children, and anyone living in the Abbey's Precincts.

I stand corrected then. I did know "locals" could marry there, and that Diana's parents were married there. I would see no reason why Beatrice and/or Eugenie wouldn't marry there if they wanted to. Private wedding on a Saturday? Why not? They're not going to get the tv, public holiday package anyway so even tho' the press would stir up a storm in a teacup it wouldn't be taxpayer money beyond that of normal security for the family.

 

[cepe]

They would need the Queen's permission - same applies to Chapel Royal, St George's Windsor - these are also royal perculiars.

My guess is St George's Windsor but there is another royal perculiar: Royal Chapel of All Saints (in the grounds of the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park). The chapel is less than one hundred yards from the Royal Lodge, and is approached from the lodge by a covered walk. I believe its where the body of QEQM lay prior to coming to Westminster Hall.

Info from Wiki

Royal Chapel of All Saints - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/36709000/jpg/_36709244_chapel300.jpg

 

[Nydia]

I was thinking last night about the girls... Their nuptials will be regarded as more private events than the weddings of William, obviously, and Harry. If the monarch (either EII or Charles) declines to foot the bills on behalf of their parents, Andrew and Sarah will have to come up with a sizeable amount of cash. Andrew doesn't seem to be terribly flush, but Sarah has entrepreneurial capacity. And we all know that Yorks are willing to sell themselves to Hello! or similar magazines.

Should we expect another embarassment for BP, or should the monarch and the family decide on some rules for weddings and commercialism, and if so, what should they be?

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Prince Andrew is a millionaire as are all the Queen's four children. From the time her children were able to represent the Queen throughout the world on foreign visits each has been given a state allowance. These funds were invested in the best Blue Chip stock around. Also, to the children who were born at the time, Anne and Charles, have received inheritances left to them by George V, Queen Mary and George VI in their wills. The Queen Mother (Multimillionaire) left money to Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and all her great grandchildren. When Sarah and Andrew got divorced, he did not touch his personal finances, but the Queen, it is speculated, paid a reasonable lump sum to Sarah and subsequently a smaller annuity....not enough for Sarah who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

 

[Iluvbertie]

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Prince Andrew is a millionaire as are all the Queen's four children.

True

From the time her children were able to represent the Queen throughout the world on foreign visits each has been given a state allowance.

Not true

Charles has never received a state allowance as he has the income of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Anne and Andrew were on the Civil List - but from 1992 onwards The Queen repaid that money to the state from her own personal wealth (as she did with the same moneys paid to her sister and cousins)

Edward was never on the Civil List as he wasn't working for the Queen by 1992 and so was never given a state allowance.

The Civil List no longer exists as it was replace in 2012 by the Sovereign Grant which is there to pay the expenses of The Queen and Philip, expenses for other only when representing The Queen, travel when on behalf of the nation, State Visits etc.

Charles pays these expenses for himself, Camilla, William, Kate and Harry from the Duchy of Cornwall.

The Queen still pays the expenses for her younger children and cousins.

These funds were invested in the best Blue Chip stock around.

We actually don't know how the money was invested as that information is private and all we can do is speculate. There were reports in the 90s that The Queen took a large loss when the dot.com industries lost money.

Also, to the children who were born at the time, Anne and Charles, have received inheritances left to them by George V, Queen Mary and George VI in their wills.

Being pedantic here but neither Charles nor Anne would have received anything from George V. He died in 1936 when The Queen was 9 years old. George V left the bulk of his estate to his own eldest son, Edward VIII with smaller amounts to his younger children. That preserves the fortune as there is no death duties on monarch to monarch inheritance but there is on anything left to the younger children.

Queen Mary and George VI would have established some sort of trust funds for their descendants but how much may have been put into trust for Charles and Anne we don't know.

The Queen Mother (Multimillionaire) left money to Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and all her great grandchildren.

Again we don't know this as The Queen Mum's will has never been made public. We do know that the majority of the inheritance would have been left to The Queen - again to avoid death duties - as her inheritance left to her daughter would have been death duties free while anything left to anyone else would have been subject to death duties.

There have been reports that she gave money to her descendants more than 7 years before she died - making it exempt from death duties but again there has never been any confirmation that that happened from anyone within the family as they do believe that there are things that should be kept private.

When Sarah and Andrew got divorced, he did not touch his personal finances, but the Queen, it is speculated, paid a reasonable lump sum to Sarah and subsequently a smaller annuity....not enough for Sarah who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

The settlement was made public:

3 million pounds - 2 million into trust funds for Beatrice and Eugenie, 500,000 for a house that has never been bought, 500,00 for herself and an annual payment from Andrew's naval pay of around 30,000 pounds a year at the time and now from his pension.

She effectively therefore received 500,000 pounds plus a very small annuity.

 

[Nydia]

Hi, Iluvbertie.

Thanks much for your most informative post. My sketchy information regarding the British Royals have indeed been brought up to date. A few years ago, The New York Times published information regarding the Queen Mother's wealth. It said she had 65 million dollars and intended to leave it to her grandchildren and great grandchildren in a trust fund, although her will was not published.

George V died in 1936, and Princess Elizabeth was born 1n 1926. I recall reading when George V was recuperating, the young toddler Princess Elizabeth stayed by his side playing with him which warmed his heart as he had never been affectionate with his own children. 1936 was the year of three kings, George V, Edward VIII, and George VI. I will admit the House of Windsor was not cash heavy at the time.

Over the years I've gotten much information from books regarding the Royals, and some authors take poetic license when writing. At any rate, I do appreciate your most enlightening post.

 

[VictoriaB]

I stand corrected then. I did know "locals" could marry there, and that Diana's parents were married there. I would see no reason why Beatrice and/or Eugenie wouldn't marry there if they wanted to. Private wedding on a Saturday? Why not? They're not going to get the tv, public holiday package anyway so even tho' the press would stir up a storm in a teacup it wouldn't be taxpayer money beyond that of normal security for the family.

St Margaret's Church, Westminster is a separate Church next to Westminster Abbey. From 1840 to 1970 it was part of the diocese of London and so it was not necessary to have the Monarch's permission to marry there. It is smaller than the Abbey and so was used for marriages of the extended Royal Family as well as Members of Parliament and society weddings, especially when the Monarch's permission was not needed.

Lord Mountbatten was married at the Church when it was a part of the Diocese of London and Viscount Linley when it had reverted to its status as a Royal Peculiar. If Beatrice and Eugenie wanted a Westminster marriage, St Margaret's is a more likely venue than the Abbey itself.

 

[Skippyboo]

Future York weddings

Found a Richard Kay article from 2010 which said the Queen Mum put £19 million in trust for great grandkids in 1994. There are 12 great grandkids. So if it's split even between them so it would probably be 2-3 million each given the money would have grown from investment. The Queen Mum didn't have a lot of cash but the art and jewels and such all went to the Queen tax free.


As for wedding venues, they could have it in Windsor like Peter or Scotland like Zara or at Sandringham. You could also do the chapel Royal and have the reception at St James if it's a small wedding.



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