Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Church Service, Carriage Procession - May 19, 2018

[Fem]

Originally Posted by Rudolph

I must say that was as underwhelming a royal wedding I’ve ever watched. Couple were happy the service didn’t have the royal oomph.

It was very underwhelming. I'm really 'meh' about it.

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Rudolph

I must say that was as underwhelming a royal wedding I’ve ever watched. Couple were happy the service didn’t have the royal oomph.

It was in line with expectations. Meghan looked beautiful and radiant. And I am glad all the pre-wedding drama is now behind us.

[Zonk]

Oh well...I knew it was too good to be true.

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[PetticoatLane]

Lol, saw a sign in the crowd saying "I married a ginger too!"

A bit of British humour to it all. Must say the carriage procession has been beautiful, such lovely weather and pretty streets. Meghan seems overwhelmed by the number of people there. Reminds me of Kate walking out onto the BP balcony on her wedding day and just going "wow!".

[Lee-Z]

Who are the people on the lawn there, staff of Windsor castle?

[Kronprinz]

You can tell Meghan is clearly overwhelmed by the crowds, she doesn't really how to react to all of this.

[Curryong]

Beautiful weather and all those cheering crowds, wonderful experience.

[US Royal Watcher]

Originally Posted by Kronprinz

You can tell Meghan is clearly overwhelmed by the crowds, she doesn't really how to react to all of this.

Agreed. Getting married is emotional for all brides (and grooms) but to marry into the most famous family in the world, with the crowds and the TV audience--I don't think I could do it. She is certainly very special.

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Kronprinz

You can tell Meghan is clearly overwhelmed by the crowds, she doesn't really how to react to all of this.

As a Hollywood actress, she should be better equipped to handle crowds than other girls who married into the RF like Kate for example.

[Kronprinz]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

As a Hollywood actress, she should better equipped to handle crowds than other girls who married into the RF like Kate for example.

Still, I think no amount of Hollywood acting can really prepare anyone for this...It's just a whole different league.

[Sister Morphine]

Originally Posted by Rudolph

I must say that was as underwhelming a royal wedding I’ve ever watched. Couple were happy the service didn’t have the royal oomph.

Henry and Meghan had the wedding they wanted, not the wedding everyone else wanted. If they wanted to, they could have gotten married at Westminster or St. Paul's, though I doubt they'd have chosen a larger venue than his brother had.

[mgrant]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

It was in line with expectations. Meghan looked beautiful and radiant. And I am glad all the pre-wedding drama is now behind us.

Me too! That was a lot to go through and she made it through. I am very happy for them both.

Thank you Royal Forums! As always, I will look forward to some great pictures from you for the rest of what goes on for the remainder of the day. Going to get some breakfast. Have a good afternoon to those overseas and have a great morning to those in the States!

[jacqui24]

Yay!!! That was a wonderful wedding. LOVED the whole look.

I'm off to get ready so I can go watch this at the theater now!

[Tirilschatz]

Finally...
What I liked:
- that Harry wore this black uniform (don't know about the exact regiment) and not a red one
- that the dress was quite clear-shaped
- that Prince Phillip could attend as well as Zara Tindall
- Princess Charlotte still waving to everybody in sight <3
- the gospel choir performing Stand by me
- Fergie attending :)

What I disliked:
- the speed of the car down the long walk (did they remember they were not at Silverstone??)
- the looooong speech of the american priest (but I liked how Zara seemed to be as bored as apparently everyone else but Meghan)
- her messy hair
- the long veil
- the guy with the cello who couldn't find an end

What concerned me:
- The Queen didnt look at her best today :( I hope she's not unwell.

[Sister Morphine]

Originally Posted by Mbruno

As a Hollywood actress, she should be better equipped to handle crowds than other girls who married into the RF like Kate for example.

What does being an actress have to do with anything? There is nothing about being an actress that can prepare you for suddenly becoming a member of one of the oldest monarchies in the world and the future third lady of the land behind her stepmother-in-law and sister-in-law. As good as she was on Suits, she never had to deal with the kind of crowds and fame she'll have to deal with now for the rest of her life.

There is no training in the world that can prepare you for the life she's living now or the life that her sister-in-law is living right now. There are no books to read, no seminars to attend, and no documentaries to watch. You muck in and learn as you go along.

[Kronprinz]

Originally Posted by Sister Morphine

Henry and Meghan had the wedding they wanted, not the wedding everyone else wanted. If they wanted to, they could have gotten married at Westminster or St. Paul's, though I doubt they'd have chosen a larger venue than his brother had.

I sometimes wonder if people have trouble accepting that.

People seem to forget this was not a State event. Very few royal weddings actually are.

[luluflossie]

Originally Posted by Tirilschatz

Finally...
What I liked:
- that Harry wore this black uniform (don't know about the exact regiment) and not a red one
- that the dress was quite clear-shaped
- that Prince Phillip could attend as well as Zara Tindall
- Princess Charlotte still waving to everybody in sight <3
- the gospel choir performing Stand by me

What I disliked:
- the speed of the car down the long walk (did they remember they were not at Silverstone??)
- the looooong speech of the american priest (but I liked how Zara seemed to be as bored as apparently everyone else but Meghan)
- her messy hair
- the long veil
- the guy with the cello who couldn't find an end

What concerned me:
- The Queen didnt look at her best today :( I hope she's not unwell.

I agree with everything you said. When I read about the hand embroidered veil, then saw it being pulled across the stone steps, it made me cringe (I'm a sewer). Yes, it could have been shorter. One thing I'm curious about though. Amal Clooney looked pretty good, but why does she walk in such an awkward way?

[Kronprinz]

I must add that Charles and Camilla have been lovely to Doria. They are not the pompous, full-of-themselves people the press always wants them to be.

Charles will speak to anybody and is comfortable around everybody, regardless of where they come from.

Especially because you could tell Doria was way out of her comfort zone. She seems like a very private person who really doesn't care about any of this fame and popularity.

[Nico]

All i can say is that it was ... different : less royal but far more intimate. More Charles and Camilla 2005 than Will and Kate 2011 (as it was expected).
I think at the end the event fitted perfectly their personalities, as pointed out it was not a State Event and Harry and Meghan had the day they wanted : so mission accomplished !

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Sister Morphine

Henry and Meghan had the wedding they wanted, not the wedding everyone else wanted. If they wanted to, they could have gotten married at Westminster or St. Paul's, though I doubt they'd have chosen a larger venue than his brother had.

I sometimes wonder if people have trouble accepting that.

I very much doubt if such a venue was on the cards, due to security costs....