May 19, 2018
… on their third wedding anniversary …
Why is Welsh gold used for royal wedding rings?
The custom of using Welsh gold for wedding rings was started by the Queen Mother in 1923.
Welsh gold has been used for royal brides ever since.
The Queen Mother’s wedding ring, the Queen’s in 1947, Princess Margaret’s in 1960, the Princess Royal’s in 1973 and that of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981 were all made from the same nugget.
The gold came from the Clogau St David’s mine at Bontddu in North Wales.
You may be wondering why this photograph, where you can’t even see the couple’s faces, is so great.
The bird’s eye view shot gained popularity after the wedding for two reasons:
First, if you look at the photo, you may be able to notice how their bodies create the shape of a heart. Aww, could it get more romantic than that? Second, people are also referring to it as the “Diana’s View” photograph, as some saw the picture and imagined that this might be the view Diana would have of her son’s special day.’
~Pageboy photobombed Meghan Markle~
An adorable 7-year-old named Brian Mulroney stole the show for a few seconds as he stood behind Markle as she made her way into the chapel.
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason becomes breakout star after royal wedding performance
England may have a new duke and duchess in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but in the process, classical music also got a new star.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a 19-year-old cellist from Nottingham, captivated the congregation and everyone watching the royal wedding, his music filling St. George’s Chapel. As for Sheku himself, he can be as quiet as a church mouse.
“To perform at anyone’s wedding is such an honor, but a wedding of that much significance is just so exciting,” he said.
Sheku has been playing since he was 6. His parents Stuart Mason and Kadie Kanneh say it was love at first sight.
“And as soon as he got a cello, that was it. We couldn’t get him off it,” Kadie said.
He has a nearly priceless Amati cello that’s more than 400 years old and is never out of his sight. Well, almost never.
“I wouldn’t take it out at night,” he said, laughing. “No, I leave it, I leave it in my room … It’s not that extreme.”
He’s studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London on a full scholarship, along with his older siblings. In fact, every one of Sheku’s six brothers and sisters have spent their life playing classical music.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason performing at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Windsor. “Sicilienne” by Maria Theresia von Paradis “Après un Rêve” by Gabriel Fauré and “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the newly named Duke and Duchess of Sussex, surprised their guests with a gospel choir doing a powerful rendition of “Stand By Me” during the royal wedding at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The song is a significant choice.
First recorded by Ben E. King and released in 1961, it became an anthem for political progress and has been heard at many a black church service. Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a London-based gospel choir, performed the song for the couple from the west end of St. George’s Chapel at the castle.
Royal Wedding preparations. File photo dated 24/04/18 of Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir. The royal wedding will feature the uplifting sounds of the gospel choir singing the soul classic Stand By Me and a song popular in African-American churches. Issue date: Saturday May 19, 2018. St George’s Chapel’s lofty heights normally reverberate to traditional choral music but the Kingdom Choir, directed by its founder Karen Gibson, is expected to put on an inspirational performance. See PA story ROYAL Wedding Music. Photo credit should read: Rick Findler/PA Wire URN:36578606
I missed watching the royal wedding in real time. I managed to watch parts of it. I saw the Queen arrive, I saw Meghan and Doria arrive. I saw the ceremony, the choir (Stand By Me), the viola player.
My personal tradition has been to get up early and watch every bit of it.
On Monday 27 November 2017 The Prince of Wales announced the engagement of his son Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle.
The wedding took place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on Saturday 19 May.
The service began at St. George’s Chapel at midday and was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, The Rt Revd. David Conner. The Most Revd. and Rt Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, officiated as the couple made their marriage vows.
I missed watching the royal wedding in real time. I managed to watch parts of it. I saw the Queen arrive, I saw Meghan and Doria arrive. I saw the ceremony, the choir (Stand By Me), the viola player.
My personal tradition has been to get up early and watch every bit of it.
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