Jessica Schmessica...We got a royal wedding to look forward to!

[ColdInCanada11]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Well you have a bit more of an excuse since it is your Royal Family .

With a grandparent from England, it was practically mandatory

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by sweetmagnolia

Harry and Pippa would be cute together

I thought that too when they were walking together.

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Pippa needs to lay off the spray tan. Her skin is nearly the color of Harry's hair.

So I wasn't the only one who thought that.

Originally Posted by AGDee

That would be "My Country Tis of Thee"

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

I just looked it up. I was like "I know this stupid song". LOL.

As soon as they started singing, I started singing: My country, 'tis of theeeeeee,
Sweet land of libertyyyyy,

[christiangirl]

I couldn't identify the song either.

I wore my tiara tonight. I couldn't help it, I'm still in the spirit! It was so fun and festive but I wish I'd had a viewing party to attend (and no work the next morning).

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

While icons are certainly a prominent feature of Orthodox churches, they are also seen in Anglican/Episcopal churches and Catholic churches. I've also seen them in them in Presbyterian, Methodist and Lutheran contexts as well.

I think, though, you'll only see an iconostasis (icon screen separating the altar area from the rest of the church) in Orthodox or Eastern Rite Catholic churches.

I've never seen one in a Lutheran church, and if there was one, I bet my good buddy Martin rolled in his grave. They aren't theologically correct for Lutherans. Well, I guess the Jesus ones are ok, but I'm betting that when they show up in Lutheran churches, it was a well-meaning parishioner who thought they had found a pretty picture of Jesus.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I must haqve missed her father doing so - I know that's how it's usually done.

He did it during the first hymn. whilst the cameras were focused elsewhere.

In my many years of "examining" various churches, I have never seen an icon outside of a brand of Orthodoxy (or in the home of a follower of Orthodoxy). That shocks me - especially the Presbyterian & Methodist!

LOL, I know right? John Knox would be horrified.

FWIW, I've never seen one as a permanent fixture in the sanctuary proper of a Presbyterian, Methodist or Lutheran church. I've seen them in chapels -- particularly chapels intended mainly for personal prayer -- and in the main sanctuary only on particular occasions. I may be overstating this, but I wonder if (at least among the Presbyterian contexts where I've seen them used) their use is largely due to the influence of the Taizé Community. A Taizé-style prayer service is exactly the sort of context in which I've seen them used.

I know of a number of Anglican/Episcopal and Catholic churches that have them -- they are used in much the same way as statues (or like could be seen in Westminster Abbey). I can't think of an Anglican or Catholic church where they are as prominent as they would be in an Orthodox church, with one exception. The San Damiano cross has a very strong Franciscan connection, and I know of a number of Catholic churches where the central crucifix is a San Damiano cross.

As for personal use, this Presbyterian has three icons -- the Old Testament Trinity, Christ Pantocrator and a San Damiano cross.

[Drolefille]

Re: icons
http://globalgreekworld.blogspot.com...dox-icons.html

As Britain prepares for the marriage of Crown Prince William and Kate Middleton, it is interesting to note that there are two beautiful Greek Orthodox Byzantine style icons placed inside Westminster Abbey, one on each side... something that we've never seen before, and maybe in deference to the Greek connection of the Royal Family.

Prince Charles is a frequent visitor to Mt Athos while Prince Philip, before renouncing his Greek citizenship to marry the Queen, was a member of the Greek Royal family, while ex King of Greece, Constantine is one of William's godparents.

And from the wiki

The Prince of Wales also travels (amidst some secrecy) each year to Mount Athos to spend time in the Orthodox monasteries there,[69] as well as in Romania,[46] demonstrating his interest in Orthodox Christianity.[70][71][72] Along with his father, who was born and raised as Greek Orthodox, Charles is patron of The Friends of Mount Athos, as well as the 21st International Congress of Byzantine Studies.[73] It is also believed that Prince Charles has an Orthodox icon corner in his house where he keeps the majority of his Orthodox icons. None of this is surprising, as Prince Charles' father was raised Greek Orthodox, but converted before marrying the future Queen Elizabeth II. It is reported that in more recent years, even his father, Prince Philip has joined him in occasional retreats to the peninsula.[69]

[33girl]

Here's my question: Where does the "Louis" in Prince William's name come from? Is it someone from Philip's family or from Diana's? I mean, I know royal names all have significance, they're not just picked because they like the name.

[Drolefille]

It's for his honorary grandfather, Lord Louis Mountbatten.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

It's for his honorary grandfather, Lord Louis Mountbatten.

Prince Charles' "honorary grandfather" that is. Lord Mountbattan was Phillip's uncle and Charles' great-uncle.

There were a fair number of Louises among the Mountbattans.

[christiangirl]

Wow. When they say "William is his mother's son" they weren't kidding! I never realized how alive Diana is in her child until I saw this picture. It's adorable.

http://royalwedding.yahoo.com/blogs/...7s-memory-7037

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Prince Charles' "honorary grandfather" that is. Lord Mountbattan was Phillip's uncle and Charles' great-uncle.

There were a fair number of Louises among the Mountbattans.

Thank you for the correction, the site I found wasn't very specific in their attributions. >.<

[FSUZeta]

Every time i heard "louie" i also heard "Louie, Lou-I"

i have to say that i am so depressed now that the wedding is all over-what do we have to look forward to?

[DrPhil]

Pardon the frivolity but is Prince William balding? He's very handsome, and I like a bald man, but he will need to check that if baldness doesn't mesh well with his face.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Pardon the frivolity but is Prince William balding? He's very handsome, and I like a bald man, but he will need to check that if baldness doesn't mesh well with his face.

Receding and balding. Just like his dad.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Any opinions on the possible political significance of how William chose to dress for the wedding?