The Royal Wedding 2011

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Gary L

When was the last time you seen them?

At the last Royal wedding. As for flags, your St George's flag was everywhere during the World Cup.

Originally Posted by Gary L

and wasn't it because it was authorised?

I have no idea who or what "authorised" people waving flags but it was a big middle finger up to all those who say we're not allowed to celebrate being British "in case it offends anyone".

Originally Posted by broadbandking

Well I am happy for them both, I watched abit of the wedding and its looked like a brilliant day, Kate looked lovely well eveyone did, made me proud when I heard the national anthem.

I felt even prouder when they were playing Jerusalem in the Cathedral..

[Jimmy-J]

I believe Scotland Yard rejected applications from protest groups wanting to demonstrate in London yesterday.

Did everyone see William saluting the Cenotaph as they were leaving Westminster Abbey and heading back to the Palace? For the short journey back he was talking to Catherine, and waving to the crowd but still had the presence of mind to salut the Cenotaph (and other memorals, guards) as he went past. The guy has style.

Yes, also noted that whenever William saluted, Kate bowed her head slightly and stopped waving to the crowds. She's learning the ropes very quickly!

[Russ]

I have a feeling those two are going to change a lot of people's perceptions of the Royal Family for the better. William has always come across as a class act.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Product 13

I believe Scotland Yard rejected applications from protest groups wanting to demonstrate in London yesterday.

Can't say I blame them. I do agree that we have a right to protest.

However, yesterday, the Met Police were having to deal with potentially millions more people in London than they do normally, so their resources were probably stretched thin. If they had allowed any protest and it had "kicked off", a lot of people could have been injured (or killed).

Combine that with the fact that most of the world's news channels had at least one outside broadcast unit there, which would have attracted a lot of protest groups. That's without counting the nutters..

[Hom3r]

Was you near the palace?

Check out the This high-definition, 1.15-gigapixel picture, and see if you can see yourself.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13200114

Originally Posted by Hom3r

Was you near the palace?

Check out the This high-definition, 1.15-gigapixel picture, and see if you can see yourself.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13200114

Wow ,i'd heard that photo mentioned on the news this morning and wondered what it was the detail is amazing

[Gary L]

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Russ

I have a feeling those two are going to change a lot of people's perceptions of the Royal Family for the better. William has always come across as a class act.

Totally agree. I think William and Harry have the warmth of their Mother in their characters too.

It is a shame the throne won't skip a generation in this case. I know it's not feasible, the whole system becomes a bit broken if we start using popularity to decide the next King/Queen but I would much prefer these two become King and Queen than Charles does. As mentioned William comes across very classy but he also comes across as less stuffy and with more humor (as shown by the 'just wed' car).

Originally Posted by Damien

It is a shame the throne won't skip a generation in this case. I know it's not feasible, the whole system becomes a bit broken if we start using popularity to decide the next King/Queen but I would much prefer these two become King and Queen than Charles does. As mentioned William comes across very classy but he also comes across as less stuffy and with more humor (as shown by the 'just wed' car).

I agree ,whilst it would be nice to see a young King on the throne(charles is now 63 i think) i can't see the queen or charles ever abdicating and nor should they imo .Abdication of the throne is no small thing for a monarch and in all our history there has only ever been 1 instance of this happening voluntarily with Edward VIII

Absolutely. The system works precisely because it's not open to tinkering for perceived short-term benefit. Charles has to become king, otherwise the question of succession simply becomes a very grand and expensive version of Big Brother with the royals as the housemates.

[Tezcatlipoca]

<horrible visions of "Royal Big Brother" on Five, Buckingham Palace filled with hidden cameras, and the Queen, Charles, William and co performing a variety of tasks to try and stay in...>