I really didn't care about Jessica getting married, and frankly I don't care about William getting married because I think he deserves some privacy. After the hounding and obsession with his mother and father, I'm hoping people will not do the same to him. Am I happy for the young couple? Yes, but what they do really isn't any of my business and I don't want to perpetuate the continued invasion of privacy, even though he is considered a public figure. I just feel bad for what he had to see happen to his mother that I've moved to having no interest.

I saw a report from BBC yesterday and they reported that the "wedding watch" is going on right now and as soon as they marry the "bump watch" will start.
That makes me really feel bad for them. The press has been all over them for the last 8 years of "when will he propose" and calling Kate "waity Katie". Now as soon as the ring is on her finger and the vows will be said, the press will be expecting the baby bump. Dude let them have some time to be married.
I really hope that Kate and William don't succumb to the "expectation" that they are to start a family right away. But considering William never surrendered to the expectation of proposing to Kate years ago, I'm thinking they won't.

And he would still only jokingly be closer to being a Queen than a King if he was transsexual.

Sooooo excited!


Just announced: Christopher Warren-Green, conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will conduct the London Chamber Orchestra for the wedding!

He used to conduct for Buckingham Palace on a regular basis. I'll be singing Brahms with him conducting next month, and sang the Polovtisan Dances with him last year! He's a great, great guy.

ETA:Charlotte Observer Story on it.

Is anybody up for a GC Wedding Watch? I'll be up and watching the wedding (complete with tea and tiara) - it would be nice to share the event.

Any idea what time/channel it will be on?

wedding will start at 6am EDST so I assume the "pregame" will start around 2am.

And yes, I'll be watching it. I would assume ABC, NBC and CBS will all be carrying the BBC feed from within Westminster Abby. It's not like Edward and Sophie's wedding where they actually sold the TV rights for money.

Count me in if I'm not out shooting.

I just realized that my cousin's wedding (that I'm singing AND doing flowers for - yes, I am crazy) is the next day...so we may be up at that hour working on arrangements. Do you think it would be rude to watch the Royal Wedding while prepping for my cousin's wedding??:p

I'll be up and watching every moment. Can't wait, actually.

not showing up for your cousin's wedding, if william and kate were getting married at the same time as your cousin, would be rude. prepping for your cousin's wedding and watching the royal wedding is not.

i will be watching it, honey!!

April 29th just happens to be my wedding anniversary- I am more than happy to share the date with Will & Kate.

Did anyone see the misprinted mugs where they had Harry's picture on it rather than Will's?

Oh crap. I have to work that day & I can't take anymore time off. There's no working TV in my classroom either since they did away with them. Boo! Maybe I can take in my laptop & watch while I have the kids do independent groups. ;)

How whimsical & fun!

I saw it! Part of me wants one as a collector's item, and the other half wants to slap whoever approved it!

http://l.yimg.com/ep/wpprod/42/2011/...l-Kate-Mug.jpg

Timeline for the Royal Wedding Day, from Yahoo!:

"We all know that Prince William and Kate Middleton will walk down the aisle on April 29, but what about the schedule of events throughout the day? Here's how the timing of the biggest wedding of the year will break down:

"9 a.m. London time (1 a.m. PT/4 a.m. ET) - According to CNN, the wedding guests (all 1,900 of them) are scheduled to arrive between 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. (London time) at Westminster Abbey. Let's hope the Queen doesn't sleep through her alarm.

"10:50 a.m. London time (2:50 a.m. PT/5:50 a.m. ET) - Kate and her father Mike Middleton will depart Buckingham Palace via car, a somewhat controversial decision as it is the first time since 1963 that a royal bride has not arrived at the church by horse-drawn carriage. Their car will travel along The Mall, passing by Clarence House, Whitehall, and Parliament Square.

"11 a.m. London time (3 a.m. PT/6 a.m. ET) - The service begins at 11:00 a.m. sharp, so turn off your cell phones and throw some butter on your popcorn. [Time for tea and scones for the Yanks!] While the Dean of Westminster will conduct the church service, William and Kate will actually be married by Rowan Douglas Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

"12 p.m. London time (4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET) - Following the ceremony, Prince William and Princess Catherine, now husband and wife, will return to Buckingham Palace in a procession of horse-drawn coaches, passing by the thousands of well-wishers who will be lining the streets.

"12:30 p.m. London time (4:30 a.m. PT/7:30 a.m. ET) - Once back at the Palace, the newlyweds will be met by the Queen and enjoy a swanky champagne reception. The couple will also take a moment to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony where they will wave, and perhaps even kiss, for the crowds and cameras.

"7 p.m. London time (11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET) - Following that epic soiree, the Prince of Wales (William's father, Charles) will host a private dinner and dance, also at Buckingham Palace. This event will be for just the bride and groom's closest friends and family. If ever there was an opportunity for the Queen to bust out the Electric Slide, this will be it."

You will also be able to watch it live on Yahoo!, but probably every other station/website, too.