Lumutqueen
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I did find this tweet quite amusing:
Meghan's father is not going to the Royal Wedding.
Meghan Markle's Father is Not Going to the Royal Wedding, Suffered Heart Attack | TMZ.com
If the story is true, Mr Markle did the decent thing by cancelling. He has sold his daughter out for money by posing for those paparazzi pictures and is a colossal embarrassment to her and to himself. How awful for the couple having to deal with such things so shortly before the wedding.
I am very surprised the palace did not sort this thing out. The press attention must be confusing for the family and they could have used some preparation and instructions perhaps.
In the Anglican church the bride is always escorted down the aisle by her father? Or does she sometimes arrive with the groom, as is the custom in a few other protestant churches.
the strong wish that a wedding will be soon over.
Well, to be fair...in the movie (Harry & Meaghan: A Royal Romance) she did warn him about her family!
On a more serious note...this will be a blimp on the radar. Yes, of course we will discuss this ad nauseam about the father not going, the late notice of his attenance, who will talk down the aisle, but this will not overshadow the wedding IMO.
Once Saturday arrives...its about Harry and Meghan and no one else. Thomas Sr., had a choice to be a part of his daughter's wedding and walk her down the aisle. Now, I don't know its the "heart attack," nerves or embarrassment or whatever...I do know that parents do a lot for their children and often make sacrifices. If he is embarassed than he should have sucked it up, put on his pants and walked his daughter down the aisle. And if he couldnt', than he should have called her personally to tell her.
So this says more about him than her. But whatever. He will have to live with regrets for the rest of his life. Not his daughter.
At the end of the day, all you need is the bride, the groom and the Reverend. Oh, and the Queen!
Wait, is the heart attack story true or not after all ? I'm confused now.
If Meghan's mother now walks her down the aisle, it will be another unconventional element in what is already an unconventional wedding (by British standards). Given the circumstances, I believe there would be some level of sympathy for Ms Markle if she asks her mother to give her away.
In any case, the whole idea of Meghan being "given away" is rather ridiculous considering that she is a 36-year-old man who has been married before and has been living on her own for quite some time. KP may be in shock, but I doubt the Queen will have a heart attack over this, even if Meghan enters the chapel alone or whatever.
Wait, is the heart attack story true or not after all ? I'm confused now.
She knew well in advance. I have a feeling this is as much of a bombshell for Meghan as it is to the public.What did Queen Maxima do? her father was'nt even aloud in the country I believe?
I feel so sorry for Meghan. I have had experience dealing with toxic family relationships to the point where my dream wedding was a Las Vegas elopement -- leaving out the possibility of someone trying to ruin my big day. When the news first broke Saturday about Tom Sr cooperating with the paparazzi, I felt that Meghan should go through with him walking her down the aisle, but never again invite him for family occasions (christenings, anniversaries, and the like). For Tom to go to TMZ, of all places, is ridiculous. First, he should have talked to Meghan before opening his mouth to the media. Second, he's essentially stealing her thunder by focusing even more attention on himself! It's something I would have expected from one of my toxic family members. It is now five days before the wedding, and Meghan and Harry have a last-minute substitution in their bridal party. Meghan could walk down the aisle by herself. However, I dislike that idea because it again focuses attention on Tom's absence and away from her. She could have Doria walk her down the aisle, even if it's not traditional. There's two other options I'd also consider: Harry and Meghan could walk down the aisle together (an option used by Haakon and Mette-Marit as well as Willem-Alexander and Maxima) or Charles could walk Meghan down the aisle. I rather like the last one because it would show demonstrate the family's acceptance of Meghan. Also, I get the feeling that Charles has always wanted to walk a daughter down the aisle. He's already volunteered to do it once before. It wouldn't be unprecedented, either. King Olav of Norway did the same for his daughter-in-law, Sonja.
What did Queen Maxima do? her father was'nt even aloud in the country I believe?
It's easy to overlook just how close they ALL are. You only have to think of Sophie's accident to see how close they are to second and third cousins. This is a family that generations roll over so to speak. HM had such a gap between her oldest and youngest two they are almost different generations.Since the Queen and Charles are paying for this wedding I imagine they got to choose a few of the guests. The Queen's extended family would all be invited if she wanted them there.
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What did Queen Maxima do? her father was'nt even aloud in the country I believe?
What did Queen Maxima do? her father was'nt even aloud in the country I believe?
I am a little shocked at this recent turn of events and my initial thoughts are with Meghan - these days before her wedding should be happy and memorable for her.
However, I am a firm believer in being pragmatic - Meghan will have her mother by her side at the wedding and will have the support of Harry, the Royal Family, her friends and all the crowds to cheer her on.
A few minor changes will be required, such as who will accompany Meghan up the aisle - I suspect that it would and should be her mother, although I imagine Prince Charles could well step in if Doria would prefer not be focused on during that part of the ceremony.
Technically, it should be quite easy to adjust the ceremony and do without the "who giveth this woman to be married to this man" element if it is decided Meghan and Harry walk up the aisle together.
I am quite sure Meghan will not walk up the aisle on her own - she deserves the symbol of a supporter to walk with her other than the bridesmaid and pageboys.
I have believed the focus these last months should always have been on Harry & Meghan and have little interest in the more distracting news stories we have read. I also firmly and without hesitation add that this will be an wonderful wedding, an historic occasion and the last major Royal Wedding in the British Royal Family for a long time - the absence of Mr Markle will not change that.
She walked in together with Willem-Alexander. But this inothing new in the dutch RF. Also Willem-Alexander's brothers, parents and grandparents walked together in the Church.
Whatever solution is found for getting Ms Markle to her groom, I hope she doesn't do so alone.. that would be so VERY sad, and rather lonely..