As the globe squeals with excitement over the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement, a battalion of consultants are getting to function on planning their sure-to-be-monumental wedding -- with an estimated budget of $100 million dollars, this event will be watched by an excess of 1 billion individuals around the world. Here is a glimpse of what the public need to expect from the wedding of our century -- the invited guests and the ceremonies and events surrounding it.
As a large number of have predicted, the wedding will most likely be a colossal event at 1 of London's huge Cathedrals. Since we are in an economic recession, with a British government that is imposing strict sanctions, a royal wedding is just what is necessary to revive the enthusiasm and mood of the public.
Engagement rumors have followed the couple for years. But the couple required time to sort out difficult pre-nuptial and legal arrangements.
Kate will carry out the similar kind of public service function that other royal ladies engage in -- from what I know about Kate, she will be very content with this role. It is a full time job being a wife to the future king. Kate is effectively suited for the royal loved ones. Will Kate become a media star and a celebrity, just as Diana was? Given her looks and sense of style, most likely, she will.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding is set to be one of the most eminent events of this century. Millions of many people are already mesmerized about the massive day. This post has all of the details of what to anticipate from the ultimate royal $100 million dollar British wedding.
LOCATION: Westminster Abbey, the famous 1,000-year-old church, which has historically been the web page of essential occasions such as coronations, weddings and funerals, is the most suitable venue. British kings and queens were crowned there. Princess Diana's funeral was held there. It can hold two,200 guests. The only folks allowed to marry there are members of royal heritage, abbey staff and members of the ceremonial Order of the Bath and their families. Only about a dozen or so weddings are held there each year.
ESTIMATED Expense: The wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981 price approximately $45 million dollars. This wedding is expected to cost a lot more than double that quantity: A small under $100 million dollars. With this cost tag, anticipate seeing a particularly lavish affair one with majestic pomp and circumstance of breathtaking proportions.
WHO PAYS? Dollars for the festivities could come from many sources: the annual government funding given to the royal household to pay for salaries and official functions. (Approximately $12 million annually) The Queen may well personally pay for it. Charles is expected to pay some of the bill, and Kate's self-made millionaire parents may well also contribute.
DATE: A Saturday in July or August appears like a reasonable possibility. An awe-inspiring royal wedding of this caliber takes into account the schedules of all the other royal guests, celebrities and heads of state. Schedules are generally planned a year in advance.
June is already full with activities: Trooping of the Color (the Queen's birthday parade), and Royal Ascot. Prince Philip's 90th birthday is on June 10, and William's own birthday is on June 21. We most likely won't have to wait long for the date and venue to be announced.
THE WEDDING PARTY: Prince William's younger brother Prince Harry is expected to be his best man and Kate's sister, Pippa, will be her maid of honor.
THE DRESS: Regarding the bride's dress, Kate is practical and will be far more toned down than Diana was. Kate will not wear a large, billowy, ball gown as Princess Diana did. It will be a gorgeous, slimming white dress, with a dramatic train. She will be crowned with a glittering British royal tiaras: either Princess Diana's "Spencer Heirloom" tiara, or an additional tiara loaned to her by the Queen.
Most haute couture designers would dive at the opportunity to dress the future princess on this momentous occasion, because the gown is sure to be a prototype piece for years to come. This piece of couture will set wedding fashion standards about the globe.
HIS SUIT: He will wear a regular dark colored military uniform, a sash, a ladder of medals across his breast, medallions under his heart, gold-braided cord, fringed epaulets, a sword, gloves and a white cap.
Well-known GUEST LIST: Kate is a commoner who will be welcomed into the Royal Family members. The guest list will be overflowing with political figures, heads of state, celebrity pals and acquaintances which includes: Barack and Michelle Obama, Tony Blair, Elton John, and Sir Richard Branson. We can also expect royals from Sweden, Norway, Asia Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, the Middle East and Jordan.
PRE-WEDDING FESTIVITIES: Prior to the wedding, on a Friday, a select group of guests (mostly European, Asian, and Middle East Royal families) will arrive at a gorgeous castle venue for a luncheon. The dress code will be organization chic: pantsuits and blazers.
On the Friday evening prior to the wedding, guests will attend a spectacular pre-wedding concert. Dress code will be black tie and chiffon gowns, with no tiaras, medallions or regalia. After guests are seated in the concert hall, a symphony orchestra will start to play and the wedding couple will come out on stage. Kate and William will be greeted by the audience's thunderous applause. They will proceed to sit in a special box and a spectacular classical concert begins. Numerous contemporary pop artists will come on stage, singing songs as the audience claps along. For the grand finale, the bridal couple will be brought back on stage surrounded by a swarm of young children in flowered crowns, who will sing and wave colorful royal flags.
WEDDING DAY: Guests will arrive in extraordinary and ornamental costume into a courtyard brimming with uniformed guards swords drawn in formation. They then walk slowly on a colored carpet, stopping every ten feet or so to pose for photographs. The pageantry and sheer number of military guards is astounding. Guests then enter the church. Their big emerald tiaras, their dazzling necklaces glimmer in the sunlight. Their satin and billowing chiffon gowns move gently in the breeze. Cross-body sashes, adorned with pins, mementos and loved ones memorabilia, finish their outfits.
Lots of men will arrive draped in military attire, with shoulder epaulets trimmed like a gold-fringed trellis. An overwhelming plethora of military medals, ceremonial ribbons, neck medallions and eight pointed stars might adorn their chest. They often finish their look with a set of white gloves, a feathered hat and a gleaming sword.
The bride may well arrive in a classic stretch Rolls Royce, with her father serenaded by roving violins, and a children's choir. Trumpets will blare within the church to sound her look.
As the bride enters the foyer, guests normally rotate in their seats and crane their necks to see her. The orchestra will begin a classical marching piece, as seven young youngsters move the bridal procession forward. The bride need to tend to move too, with her arm in her father's her tiara most-likely glittering.
A lengthy train of pure white fabric will trail behind her, as three bridesmaids monitor it's movement. The religious ceremony will commence. After the couple recites their vows, they will place rings on their fingers. An enormous choir will then bellow out a song of celebration. A pop star may serenade the bride with a romantic song -- possibly one thing out of a Disney movie.
Soon after THE CEREMONY: Afterwards, William and Kate will get into a horse-drawn carriage, and will travel down the streets of London, quite possibly to the dock.
At this juncture, the streets will be lined with colorful soldiers, situated just about every three feet. When the couple arrives at the waterfront, they may well embark on a royal boat or barge. They will now be under the protection of an array of naval ships, and uniformed personnel. At this point, the air force will send a fleet of ear-splitting jets in tight formation to fly overhead. Sailing around the harbor for a brief awhile, they will arrive at a further dock. A military procession of Calvary brigades, equipped with lovely horses and feathered helmets will escort the royal couple in a coach down the Pall Mall towards Buckingham Palace. Citizens are usually lined up on all the procession routes, hoping to get a glimpse of the couple kissing. All through the city streets, stationed on either side of the avenues, are colorful soldiers. When the couple arrives at the royal palace, they typically shake hands with guests and obtain congratulations. As with prior tradition, they come out onto a sizeable balcony and wave to the multitudes below. A choir and band carry out music in the background.
RECEPTION/BANQUET: A spectacular banquet will be held at Buckingham Palace. Guests are greeted by blowing horns. Every guest is escorted to their seat by a stamping soldier clad in ancient metal armor and feathered hat.
Massive lengthy tables are decorated with ornate silver candelabras, lighted candles, silver and crystal sculptures, gold colored chairs, and spectacular flowers. The budget for flowers will run into the millions of dollars. Each and every guest is assigned a liveried footman who will pull out their chair. Speeches and toasts are made in honor of the couple. Blowing trumpets announce every single speech by fur-clad musicians.
CAKE: The cake will consist of a multitude of tiers. Most likely white crème with a fruit (strawberry or raspberry) filling. Soon after dinner, the couple will approach the towering cake, and cut a slice.
WEDDING DANCE: Soon after the cake ceremony, the orchestra ignites with amazing music, as the couple dances a waltz. The parents of the couple join in too.
FIREWORKS: A dazzling fireworks display will illuminate the skyline of London.
HONEYMOON: The couple will most likely take a honeymoon on an exclusive private island oasis, such as in Bali, Fiji or Bora Bora.
MARRIED COUPLE: More than most likely, the Queen will confer upon William a title such as the Duke of Cambridge. His new wife will then develop into HRH, the Duchess of Cambridge.
When William is finished with his RAF duties, the royal couple may possibly conceivably move into a Georgian manor residence that Prince Charles built in Herefordshire. It is a extremely comfy and fitting residence for a future king and queen.
