Harry and Meghan: Wedding Suggestions and Musings


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Omid Scobie
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I can’t speak for the photogs but allocated media space in general is tight with the wedding being a slightly more intimate affair than W&K’s and the space needed for the 2,640 “golden ticket” guests etc. That said, all major outlets are getting some form of access

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This according to Omid. We all will be able to see it on TV, too, from multiple angles. There won't be just pictures from one angle.
 
If there ever was a time and a place to be in the area for a party, this would be it. Oh to be younger again, in the UK and in a mood to party. :D
 
That's not what "it's a bit of a stitch up" means though. It means that there's something about this that doesn't smell right e.g. there's been some sort of influence used to secure the place where these photos are taken or the process by which this was decided was unfair somehow.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as "manipulating a situation to one's advantage".

Doesn't sound like this has been handled very well at all. It's also disappointing IMO because the joy for those of us who can't be there of having many photographers is getting a variety of shots from lots of angles.

I fail to see why only 1 photographer would be allowed to take the pics of the couple leaving the church. How much difference would having say 5 photographers make? I've spent time inside Windsor Castle and the space outside the Chapel is not that small at all.
No, just ensuring the safety of the bridal couple. With William's wedding it's all orchestrated because they've done all this before. They know every angle for WA, the carriage ride home and the obligatory 'balcony scene.

On Harry and Meghan' s first outing they came out of a building and the camera flashes totally blinded them. Harry shot his left hand in front of his eyes and his right grabbed Meghan's wrist. I think he wanted to ensure she didn't move any further because there was a very deep curb to step down onto the road right in front of them. Meghan could easily have fallen or broken her ankle.

The steps of St George's is where everything will play out. A defacto 'balcony' if you will, because after the carriages enter Windsor Castle. . . that's all she wrote folks. Unless we get a glimpse of the Reception Rooms.
 
Yeah, I very much doubt that 'safety' is at the heart of that decision and it's clear the other photographers don't byt that either.

A handful of photographers standing, what, 15-20 yards away on a bright May day is going to blind no one.

This sounds to me like a 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' with the PA and/or its chosen photographer. I guess there's nothing wrong with that strictly speaking but it's somewhat short-sighted for the royals to do things like this.
 
Yeah, I very much doubt that 'safety' is at the heart of that decision and it's clear the other photographers don't byt that either.

A handful of photographers standing, what, 15-20 yards away on a bright May day is going to blind no one.

This sounds to me like a 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' with the PA and/or its chosen photographer. I guess there's nothing wrong with that strictly speaking but it's somewhat short-sighted for the royals to do things like this.

How is this you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours? What have they done to scratch Harry's back lately?This is no different than only BBC having cameras in the church and then give it to others. It's not like PA is getting an exclusive. ALL outlets will be given the same pictures. They are just throwing fits because that means no one will be making bank.
 
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Only 19 days to go, and I am getting excited for our happy couple. Won't be long now and some of her friends and parents will start turning up. I hope they get a private tour of Windsor Castle. I also hope that H&M don't over do things and get some time to rest and relax before the big day.
 
An interesting article from the BBC - it mentions the fact that councils have received hundred of applications for the closure of streets so that locals can hold street parties - and that there will be no fee due for the street closure:

Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties - BBC News

I am not really surprised. It is nice. I have seen many invitations across social media of so many parties on that day. Churches putting up screens. Some theaters are apparently showing it as well. Kind of wild.
 
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I am not really surprised. It is nice. I have seen many invitations across social media of so many parties on that day. Churches putting up screens. Some theaters are apparently showing it as well. Kind of wild.

Me too.

Myself, I am having about 20 friends over to watch. Drinking champagne and eating lots of baked goods. Going to be a right rolling time ?
 
PBS announces a 5-part special for the week leading up to the ceremony. Meredith Viera will report from London.

 
PBS announces a 5-part special for the week leading up to the ceremony. Meredith Viera will report from London.

Meredith is working for PBS? I thought she was retired?
 
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Meredith is working for PBS? I thought she was retired?

She still does some stuff, but only in a limited capacity. She still goes on The View once in awhile.

Five-parts in one week?
Given that it starts Monday and will last for the week, I'm gonna say yes. I'm sure more details will emerge.
 
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Will we hear an announcement about if Harry will wear a wedding ring before the wedding?
 
PBS announces a 5-part special for the week leading up to the ceremony. Meredith Viera will report from London.

A 5-part special on PBS ? That is getting out of hand and a little bit too much for the wedding of a foreign prince who happens to be 6th in line to the throne and probably will never be king .
 
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A foreign prince who is marrying an American! :usaflag:
 
Prince Harry is the very popular son of the late Princess Diana (who was loved by the US media) and he is marrying an AMERICAN!!!!! Of course the US media would have been interested in one of their own marrying into the world's most famous royal family. Even more so that she is biracial, divorced and and an actress. This unique pairing is fascinating to people.
 
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A 5-part special on PBS ? That is getting out of hand and a little bit too much for the wedding of a foreign prince who happens to be 6th in line to the throne and probably will never be king .

What does any of it have to do with anything? It’s a momentous occasion and there is a demand. It’s quite simple. Not sure what is getting out of hand.
 
I'm surprised about the commemorative coin for Harry and Meghan's wedding. Harry is sixth in line to the throne. Did the Royal Mint do this for Charles and Camilla and Edward and Sophie?
 
Harry's place in the line of succession has nothing to due with it. He is extremely popular and if you thought the global press would shrug him off just cause he 6th in line, then that was an error.
 
What does any of it have to do with anything? It’s a momentous occasion and there is a demand. It’s quite simple. Not sure what is getting out of hand.

I meant that it is excessive coverage that is not justified or needed, especially in a public network which is not commercially oriented and should be concerned with more relevant public issues, or with culture and education.
 
PBS sold out a long time ago.


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I guess there IS general interest, otherwise these specials wouldn't be happening. There's always the choice of not to watch. But I'm betting many people will tune in and watch.
 
I meant that it is excessive coverage that is not justified or needed, especially in a public network which is not commercially oriented and should be concerned with more relevant public issues, or with culture and education.
Obviously PBS disagress! In the end, PBS wants people to tune in to their channel too. In addition, PBS always show British royalty related programs and d documentaries.
 
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I meant that it is excessive coverage that is not justified or needed, especially in a public network which is not commercially oriented and should be concerned with more relevant public issues, or with culture and education.

I'm not sure if it's considered excessive if there is still a demand to satisfy. And PBS will look at things from a different perspective than say CBS or ABC, which will mostly focus on the pop culture aspects of it. And really, an American woman marrying into an actual reigning royal family is a rare and momentous occasion. On top of that she's the first biracial woman in modern history to marrying into the most famous royal family on the planet. She might not be marrying the heir, but he's senior enough that they will be part of the core royal family for years to come. Not every king have cultural or educational relevance either. So I'm seeing why it would matter if they are in the direct line to the throne.
 
A 5-part special on PBS ? That is getting out of hand and a little bit too much for the wedding of a foreign prince who happens to be 6th in line to the throne and probably will never be king .

You do know that this wedding is an historic occasion, right?
 
The only surprise would be if the American media and press weren’t covering it. Look at the titles of some of the books, ‘An American Princess’, ‘A Hollywood Princess’. The draw is more about Meghan being American than anything else

Even Edward and Sophie’s wedding had an audience of 200 million people and was covered by BBC and CNN
 
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