Everybody's going gaga over the Royal Wedding - wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Kate Middleton. Every local and international news organization is making a feature about it. Everybody is trying to get something 'exclusive' for higher ratings. What is it that make us all suddenly interested about these young couple? For us here in the Philippines, I think the fairytale aspect of it is a big factor. Every girl - and I guess almost every boy - is familiar with the Cinderella story. Not that Kate is as 'lowly' as Cinderella but we all know she does not come from any Royal lineage. The thought that an ordinary girl could (and would) marry a prince is really something to talk to about.
Anyway, here are some things about the wedding - directly related or otherwise - that I found on the net. I would not mention sources anymore. I will not be copying them verbatim anyway.
1. Kate will not be called Princess Catherine of Wales since the title princess is received through birth.
2. Kate will be called HRH the Princess William of Wales unless of course the queen gives her another title.
3. 1900 people will witness the actual wedding ceremony.
4. 600 will be invited to the wedding reception.
5. 300 will be part of the wedding dinner to be hosted by Prince Charles.
6. Everything is carefully timed. It is not going to be as spontaneous as other weddings.
7. Kate cannot eat shellfish anymore. British Royals never do.
8. There are accounts that say Prince William and Kate rehearsed their kiss. I do not think they did that because they don't know how to but rather because they have to do it at a right angle that can be captured by the camera.
9. Kate is the eldest Royal bride.
10. Kate reportedly designed her own wedding gown. The gown was kept secret because they believe that Prince William cannot and must not see the gown until she reaches the altar.
There are still a lot of these things in other sites. Some sounds cute. Others sound funny. Still others sound rather silly.
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