Harry and Meghan: Wedding Suggestions and Musings

[Curbside]

I couldn't even get too far. This is probably the snottiest article I've read in awhile, and I've read quite a bit of them lately.

Super snotty! WTH is an "urban" family???

 

[RoyalHighness 2002]

Will there be a private dinner before the wedding, like the one held for foreign royals preceding William's and the family occasion on the yacht for Zara?

 

[ACO]

Check out the Daily Mail. I read it for the pictures.

Royal wedding: Meghan Markle gives friends' children a starring role | Daily Mail Online

I mean this article is pretty ridiculous.

Wow at that headlne. SMH...

Suddenly I am thrilled the little Litt girls will be walking down that aisle. Maybe one can hold Charlotte's hand and really cause some pearls to clutch.

Anyways. I am glad it seems her entire inner circle have all arrived today. I saw some of her co stars hinting about something today as well. Maybe she will find some private time to see everyone today before the rehearsals tomorrow.

 

[jacqui24]

Will there be a private dinner before the wedding, like the one held for foreign royals preceding William's and the family occasion on the yacht for Zara?

I'm sure they'll be something held for the friends and family that have traveled from abroad.

 

[Pranter]

Super snotty! WTH is an "urban" family???

I think it could be taken one of 2 ways.

1) City Dwellers

2) Reference to areas where various cultures reside.


LaRae

 

[loonytick]

I couldn't even get too far. This is probably the snottiest article I've read in awhile, and I've read quite a bit of them lately.

So much sniffing about how common the attendants will be! Yet it also conveniently ignores that the ones who are grandchildren of a former head of government are not the ones whose parents are British or titled. Pick your brand of snobby, Daily Fail (not that any form of it is a good look for your publication).

 

[O-H Anglophile]

I think it could be taken one of 2 ways.

1) City Dwellers

2) Reference to areas where various cultures reside.


LaRae

I think it has a deeper meaning than that that could be construed as racist. It is a wretchedly written article.

 

[loonytick]

I think it has a deeper meaning than that that could be construed as racist. It is a wretchedly written article.

That's how I read it, given the Fail's track record of racial innuendo where anything related to Meghan is concerned.

 

[jneugeba]

Am I missing something? Lady Louise (the granddaughter of a Queen) was the “highest” ranked attendant at W&K’s wedding. At this one, a future King and a Princess will both be attendants. Seems like the headline should be switched!

 

[Pranter]

I think it has a deeper meaning than that that could be construed as racist. It is a wretchedly written article.

Culture can be used to mean ethnicity.


LaRae

 

[FashionMaven]

I think the feelings of weariness and unease are quite understandable - I have felt it myself these last few days.

I can only describe my own feelings on the matter and will try...

In spite of month and months of reading and hearing all the rubbish coming from Samantha and Tom Jr, I don't think anyone could have envisaged what's been happening the last week or so, how it all seems to have come to head just days before the wedding, confusing and conflicting reports about Tom Jr, Samantha's involvement and possible influence on her father, his state of health, will he or won't he be at the wedding etc etc

It gives me the feeling of just wanting to get to the Wedding Day without any further trouble - lets just get to Saturday and all will be well. I'm afraid until Saturday comes, we have to sit it out, wait and hope Tom Sr is OK in his health and ride the storm until it's over.

Let's also remember that Meghan has conducted herself throughout all this with great dignity, hasn't said anything, done anything, kept her distance from the problem and in my mind all this stuff has nothing whatsoever to do with her. I say let the Markles get on with it and concentrate on what we're actually interest in: the royal family and the monarchy.

I completely agree. I have felt the same unease - it was horribly deflating... but I so agree - Meghan herself has done NOTHING but be a class act. Her mother has been a class act. Her friends have been wonderful.

At this point I'd like to just focus on that and ignore the rest.

It's too bad we don't know if anyone from Doria's family has been invited - we could talk about that - though maybe they are holding that close to the vest because they don't want another sh!tstorm to happen? But at this point, I'd love to see some of that side of the family at the wedding so we'd have good members of Meghan's family to talk about aside from Doria. People who have been discreet and restrained (for the most part) throughout all of this.

 

[Mbruno]

Am I missing something? Lady Louise (the granddaughter of a Queen) was the “highest” ranked attendant at W&K’s wedding. At this one, a future King and a Princess will both be attendants. Seems like the headline should be switched!

It seems to me that your comparison does not apply. When W&K got married, the first two people in line to the throne were Charles and William himself, followed then by Harry, who were all adults. Lady Louise, who BTW should be technically a princess under George V's 1917 LPs, was the highest ranked female child in the Royal Family at the time.

If, however, you want to compare weddings, take CP Victoria's wedding to Prince Daniel. The bridal party included Princess Catharina-Amalia (the future Queen of the Netherlands), Princess Ingrid Alexandra (the future Queen of Norway), and Prince Christian (the future King of Denmark). That is the advantage of belonging to a RF that don't isolate themselves from other royals like the Windsors !

 

[Humbugged]

Am I missing something? Lady Louise (the granddaughter of a Queen) was the “highest” ranked attendant at W&K’s wedding. At this one, a future King and a Princess will both be attendants. Seems like the headline should be switched!

Apart from the Litt children they all have connections


The 3rd and 4th in line to the throne (add in William and 2,3 and 4 are all attendants)


The great granddaughter of the Queen's BFF Porchie


The 3 grandchildren of a former Canadian PM and Privy Councillor



The son of the man personally appointed by Charles to stop Harry going even further off the rails



And the granddaughter of Charles' friend - whose cousin was good enough to be bridesmaid at William's wedding and whose other Uncle is godfather to George

 

[jacqui24]

It seems to me that your comparison does not apply. When W&K got married, the first two people in line to the throne were Charles and William himself, followed then by Harry, who were all adults. Lady Louise, who BTW should be technically a princess under George V's 1917 LPs, was the highest ranked female child in the Royal Family at the time.

If, however, you want to compare weddings, take CP Victoria's wedding to Prince Daniel. The bridal party included Princess Catharina-Amalia (the future Queen of the Netherlands), Princess Ingrid Alexandra (the future Queen of Norway), and Prince Christian (the future King of Denmark). That is the advantage of belonging to a RF that don't isolate themselves from other royals like the Windsors !

I think the poster was talking about the article said W&K's wedding party was blue blood, and this wedding party is made of plebs. Not comparing to other royal houses.

 

[FashionMaven]

Just saw the pics of Doria being shuttled from Heathrow. The paps apparently didn't get pictures of her personally - they just got her luggage being added to her car and Meghan's personal assistant holding her passport.

Pretty impressive security detail and escort for her.

Very exciting!

 

[ladongas]

I loved the dress that Meghan’s PA was wearing!

 

[ACO]

Just saw the pics of Doria being shuttled from Heathrow. The paps apparently didn't get pictures of her personally - they just got her luggage being added to her car and Meghan's personal assistant holding her passport.

Pretty impressive security detail and escort for her.

Very exciting!

It was brilliant. Amy handled everything so Doria could stay out of sight. Her entire transport was A+. I am glad they taking care of her mom, but it was expected. I am sure Meghan is very happy mom is with her.

 

[sophie25]

I hope the rumours that some family members are not invited but the Beckhams are turns out to be untrue. Really poor form if that's the case.

 

[FashionMaven]

I hope the rumours that some family members are not invited but the Beckhams are turns out to be untrue. Really poor form if that's the case.

So - we've seen a lot of reports that certain people aren't invited - like Doria's side of the family and some royals ...

How do we know what's true? None of this has been confirmed by KP so how do people know?

 

[Pranter]

It's all rumor...we won't know till Saturday.


LaRae

 

[Ista]

So - we've seen a lot of reports that certain people aren't invited - like Doria's side of the family and some royals ...

How do we know what's true? None of this has been confirmed by KP so how do people know?

What usually seems to happen about this time is that the tabloids start reporting every rumor they hear and hoping something ends up being accurate. We've entered into the crazy season.

I'm just going to sit back and wait and see.

 

[M. Payton]

It's been a bit crazy/nutty for quite awhile now so I am hoping that there is NO more drama from anyone and the wedding goes off without a bit of trouble. I would rather see all the children in the bridal party running around having the time of their life then what has been going on lately.

So let the children have fun after all the vows are said and done........?

 

[AdmirerUS]

It's been a bit crazy/nutty for quite awhile now so I am hoping that there is NO more drama from anyone and the wedding goes off without a bit of trouble. I would rather see all the children in the bridal party running around having the time of their life then what has been going on lately.

So let the children have fun after all the vows are said and done........?

Not likely - they will be lucky if it does not get to the press. EVERY wedding has some kind of background drama that is working. Even elopements have the background drama they walked AWAY from.

The secret is to let it be YOUR day. Know other people have responsibility for their own behavior. You can only be responsible for yourself. And to focus on a ceremony that sets you off into the future.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

This is a personal observation, and obviously not necessarily reflective of the 'wider' mood in the UK [and beyond], but amongst my friends, family, colleagues and acquaintance, and amongst my Social media 'friends', there has been a marked 'change of tone' of late.

Previously 'those that cared' or were interested in the Wedding [a majority], were excited and full of anticipation, and 'happy' for the couple..
Now they are weary and WARY, wanting it 'to be over with'...There is a palpable sense of unease and uncertainty, even [amongst some] of foreboding...
None of this is the fault of of the couple themselves or the BRF, and less to do with the 'minor' Markles [most have NO idea who Samantha even is]. It is the antics of Markle Sr who is responsible for this obvious pall.
I'm old enough to remember quite a few BRF weddings, and, although [in retrospect] all was not 'comme il faut', in some cases, I have never registered any level of disquiet prior [even] to the ceremony itself... Today, there IS.

It is very sad, that one individual [and SO close to a principal party] as contrived to 'take the shine off' what ought to be a joyous occasion...

I just want it to me over as well, I also don't feel with time the Markle's will shut up and fade away. This is baggage that will not cease to be visible and smelly.

 

[Missy-]

Yes, it could be really fun, or---not. Personally, I would never count on a 2 year old (prime tantrum age) to behave. If I were the child's mother, I would be so anxious, and then embarrassed. However, not my wedding, so I don't get a vote! They will be awfully cute together.

Your post made me think of the saying: 'Not my monkeys, not my circus!' ?
And yes, it's going to be a very adorable group I think.

 

[LadyGlendower]

Children really are magic, aren't they?

A beautiful bride moving down the aisle and behind her a gaggle of little heart-melters. And because two of them happen to belong to William and Kate, a ton of media attention on this part of the wedding.

Handsome prince. check
Beautiful bride. check
true love. check
children to lighten every heart. check

I'm feeling very mellow about Saturday. Tacky tabloids can't touch the magic of a love story wrapped up in a royal wedding package.

 

[Zonk]

I think its normal royal wedding fatigue that many (including myself and I was/am pumped about the wedding) are experiencing. It's just everywhere and this was before this bombshell week!

I am excited for the big day but won't be sad to see if it over and than we can go on with our normal royal watch/discussions.

 

[King of the Jungle]

A lovely big bunch of child attendants. Very sweet.
I hope all good blessings for Meghan and Harry.

 

[AdmirerUS]

Just saw the pics of Doria being shuttled from Heathrow. The paps apparently didn't get pictures of her personally - they just got her luggage being added to her car and Meghan's personal assistant holding her passport.

Pretty impressive security detail and escort for her.

Very exciting!

Pretty impressive as it should be IMO. Mother of the Bride is a big deal. I'm glad she was well taken care of.

 

[crm2317]

I see a few press outlets referring to the Mahoney twins as fraternal. They seem identical to me!