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On this day

Posted by Carolyn on April 8, 2024, 12:33 pm

in 2005, we were all excited about the wedding of Charles and Camilla. It had been scheduled for the 8th, but Charles had to attend the funeral of the Pope so they changed the date to the 9th.

Rumors of demonstrations were flying and we didn't know what to expect. A demonstration of some sort in Windsor at least.

As it turned out there was no demonstration and things went smoothly.

I've read that Camilla was a nervous wreck, but it didn't show. Charles was happy as at last he'd got what he wanted.

Re: On this day

Posted by Karen on April 8, 2024, 1:12 pm, in reply to "On this day"

As you say the wedding took place on 9 April 2005. They will celebrate their 19th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow.

After the Civil Ceremony at Windsor Town Hall.

The Blessing at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle which the late Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh attended.

Re: On this day

Posted by Carolyn on April 8, 2024, 1:23 pm, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I thought the hat Camilla wore to the civil ceremony was too large, but I liked her coat and dress. The hat she wore for the blessing was a bit much. It doesn't show up on these photos, but her gown was a pale robin's egg blue. That I liked.

Re: On this day

Posted by Candace on April 9, 2024, 12:14 am, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I can understand the feelings that Harry must have been experiencing on this day, but he looks downright angry in the picture for the Blessing Service

Re: On this day

Posted by karenl on April 9, 2024, 1:43 am, in reply to "Re: On this day"

Thank you, I thought the same. Harry can't even hide his anger. William is not happy, but he has his head bowed, at least. In the group photo, William does have a nice smile, but Harry is trying to muster a smile, but is failing.

Re: On this day

Posted by Carolyn on April 9, 2024, 11:05 am, in reply to "Re: On this day"

Both young men were upset about Camilla, but what could they do? Charles was determined to marry her.
We know now it has turned out fine, but didn't expect that at the time.

Re: On this day

Posted by Martha on April 9, 2024, 1:23 pm, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I don't know if Harry looks angry or is about to cry. It must have been like saying goodbye to his mother all over again for him. Diana's death seems to be the point from which all of Harry's emotions radiate, so my guess is that she was heavily on his mind. Certainly, there were plenty of reminders of how "Diana should be the next queen" in the weeks leading up to the wedding. William must have realized that had she lived, Diana would probably have been remarried by that time so he may have been more sanguine about Charles marrying Camilla. All conjecture on my part.

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Re: On this day

Posted by karenl on April 9, 2024, 6:59 pm, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I have to go back to the photo of the Blessing Service, to be fair, none of the family in the photo has a smile, Her Majesty looks as if she's on the verge of tears. There was a lot of trepidation as to this new marriage would be accepted, not helped by the media.
Fast forward to 2024 and the change. Camilla has been accepted by the Royal in-laws and has forged a place in the family. As for William, the warmth between he and Camilla at the Commonwealth Service a few weeks ago says it all. His younger brother is the only one to air his personal dislike and loathing of Camilla publicly...for money, of course.
That's all I'm going to say.

Re: On this day

Posted by Carolyn on April 10, 2024, 9:20 am, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I wonder how Harry would have felt about Diana marrying someone? I don't think she would have married Dodi, but who knows? I think Harry would have been upset no matter who it was. Diana had spoiled him rotten.

Re: On this day

Posted by Martha on April 10, 2024, 10:10 am, in reply to "Re: On this day"

I think the young princes were poisoned against their father, but one grew out of it and the other still nurses his mother’s grudge.

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