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Junebug54 — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:21:29 GMT

I have been doing a lot of reading but have not responded to anyone's posts. Mostly because I have no words and honestly am still fumbling. Imagine being on stage for such an important event in your life and having every aspect (right down to what the guests wore) scruntiized. I would think that we should be above all of the nit picking and just enjoy a beautiful ceremony. I certainly have my thoughts about the wedding but I must say the ones I have had were positive. Doria, Charles, Camilla definitely deserve kudos. I could add more but then I wouldn't be any better than some of the comments I thought were rude. Congrats to the happy couple and may they have many, many years of happiness!!

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:23:13 GMT

But, how about that little Charlotte? Isn't she so sweet?

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grandma r — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:28:13 GMT

I thought the wedding was lovely. St George's Chapel was the perfect location. Harry was handsome in his uniform (the dress uniform of the troops he actually served with in Afghanistan). Meghan looked beautiful!! Her gown was understated elegance. Both looked wonderful in their evening attire.

I love the pageantry presented by the royals!!! I'm happy that it was shared with the rest of us.

I wish the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex a lifetime of good health and happiness!!!

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Tallgal — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:38:27 GMT

I loved the wedding, such a joyful occasion! I wish Meghan and Harry a lifetime of love and happiness. It was wonderful that the news focused time on love! Thank you for sharing your special day with the world!

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SXMGirl — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:43:50 GMT

@Junebug54, thank you for starting such a nice thread. I also think that it was a beautiful ceremony, and I wish the royal couple a lifetime of happiness.

As for Princess Charlotte, I think she will be quite a handful when she gets older. She is just adorable, but I can see it coming.

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Beth-QVC — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:45:52 GMT

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kitcat51 — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:57:06 GMT

I didn't watch the wedding but did find a 2 minute video showing the highlights & I enjoyed it.....they looked very happy & that's all that matters.

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OKPrincess — Sun, 20 May 2018 22:13:33 GMT

Everything was so beautiful about the wedding and so happy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The photo of Doria, Prince Charles and Camilla is priceless IMO. I have more respect for him now for the first time since Diana died because of his actions towards Doria and walking with Meghan to the alter.

After this week, Doria’s life will never be the same either and maybe she’ll move to London too.

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RedTop — Sun, 20 May 2018 22:34:04 GMT

Even being a “royal wedding”, I was most pleased with the simpler touches that just made it Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

An American actress wearing a simple, stylish gown married a Prince in a beautiful old English church with enough pomp and circumstance to satisfy curious minds and expectations about another royal production.

May they live happily ever after.

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AuntG — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:32:41 GMT

There was no downside for me. I hope it was exactly what the happy couple wanted, which truly is what matters. Almost like one of those Hallmark movies, in which a commoner marries a prince!

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wonderfulworld — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:38:39 GMT

I loved it all...my only comment (or maybe just a question or observation) ..I am former military and I was under the impression that facial hair was forbidden in uniform, except maybe in the Navy. Maybe the rules are not the same in the UK.

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Perkup — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:47:09 GMT

Everything about the wedding was beautiful. However, for me there is nothing Camilla can do or say that impresses me positively nearly as much as her "doings" through the years has made a negaative impression on me. Cannot stand her.

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nomless — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:48:37 GMT

@wonderfulworld wrote:
I loved it all...my only comment (or maybe just a question or observation) ..I am former military and I was under the impression that facial hair was forbidden in uniform, except maybe in the Navy. Maybe the rules are not the same in the UK.

@wonderfulworld, Harry did break the rules with the beard. It was said he could get away with it because he's not in active service and he is a prince.

https://www.wmagazine.com/story/prince-harry-did-not-shave-beard-royal-wedding

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SilleeMee — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:51:23 GMT

@nomless wrote:
@wonderfulworld wrote:
I loved it all...my only comment (or maybe just a question or observation) ..I am former military and I was under the impression that facial hair was forbidden in uniform, except maybe in the Navy. Maybe the rules are not the same in the UK.

@wonderfulworld, Harry did break the rules with the beard. It was said he could get away with it because he's not in active service and he is a prince.

https://www.wmagazine.com/story/prince-harry-did-not-shave-beard-royal-wedding

If Harry isn't active duty then why the uniform?? I'm confused.

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:52:50 GMT

@nomless wrote:
@wonderfulworld wrote:
I loved it all...my only comment (or maybe just a question or observation) ..I am former military and I was under the impression that facial hair was forbidden in uniform, except maybe in the Navy. Maybe the rules are not the same in the UK.

@wonderfulworld, Harry did break the rules with the beard. It was said he could get away with it because he's not in active service and he is a prince.

https://www.wmagazine.com/story/prince-harry-did-not-shave-beard-royal-wedding

I read that the British Army was allowing beards on those serving in Afganistan in an effort to blend in with the locals.

So, there's that.

I heard it reported on the day of the Wedding that Meghan preference is the beard.

So, there's that, too....

So, there's that, too.

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AngelLove2 — Sun, 20 May 2018 23:58:49 GMT

The wedding was beautiful. I felt Meghan's simple dress showcased her beauty. I also believe Charlotte is adorable, but I bet she will be a handful in the future. She probably is already.

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jonbon — Mon, 21 May 2018 00:14:47 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@nomless wrote:
@wonderfulworld wrote:
I loved it all...my only comment (or maybe just a question or observation) ..I am former military and I was under the impression that facial hair was forbidden in uniform, except maybe in the Navy. Maybe the rules are not the same in the UK.

@wonderfulworld, Harry did break the rules with the beard. It was said he could get away with it because he's not in active service and he is a prince.

https://www.wmagazine.com/story/prince-harry-did-not-shave-beard-royal-wedding

If Harry isn't active duty then why the uniform?? I'm confused.

Here's something I found online (insider.com, whatever that is):

When Prince Harry arrived at his wedding to Meghan Markle on Saturday morning, many noted that he opted to wear a full Blues and Royals military uniform rather than a tux or suit.

The decision was reportedly an important one to Harry, as ABC noted on air that his military service is something that holds a special place in his heart. The Telegraph further noted that he'd wear it as a sign of respect to the regiment of Marines in which he served. He served in the Army for 10 years, taking two tours in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of captain. He left the service in 2015. Harry asked for special permission from the Queen to wear the uniform, according to the Independent. Prince William also wore the ceremonial Marine uniform, serving as Harry's best man. He served from 2006-2013 with the Royal Air Force often performing search and rescue duties.

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wonderfulworld — Mon, 21 May 2018 00:33:10 GMT

Thank you for the link and for the facial hair explanation. No one but royalty can get away with it I guess.

I really appreciate the research!!!

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qbetzforreal — Mon, 21 May 2018 01:20:06 GMT

I didn't watch. But, photos and snippets from the news, it looked like a beautiful wedding and she made a beautiful bride. Everyone looked happy and that's what counts.

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MoJoV — Mon, 21 May 2018 01:27:56 GMT

I just saw snippets of the wedding too. It looked really beautiful, the weather was lovely. The beautiful flower arch she walked under...just perfect. I really enjoyed the choir singing the American song Stand by Me. Perfect. I hope they will stand by each other through life's trials.