General Chat

I was clearing out a cupboard today and found some old newspaper copies of Charles and Diana`s wedding. I am not a fan of either Charles or Camilla but have to say he looked happier today than he did at his first wedding. It may have been nerves then but he did look more relaxed today. I loved her second outfit... even the feathers. Marianne.

Just read this on BBC news online which I thought was nice: Comedian Stephen Fry told reporters the Queen said: 'I've got two things to announce to you of the greatest importance. 'The first is that the Grand National was won by Hedgehunter. 'The second is to say to you that, despite Becher's Brook and The Chair and all kinds of other terrible obstacles, my son has come through and I'm very proud and wish them well.' Charles is said to have responded by saying: 'I don't think I can compete with my mother on racing allusions.' The reception was hosted by the Queen at Windsor Castle's State Apartments. It was attended by around 800 guests, including members of royalty politicians and entertainment personalities. Another guest, who refused to be named, told how the Queen 'said how wonderfully happy the occasion was'. Prince Charles also gave a speech which one guest said moved many to tears. Mark Green, who attended the reception, said Charles made a total of five toasts. 'One was to his dear wife and the others were to family members'. An unnamed guest said Charles included his father-in-law in the toasts. 'He said he was honoured to be his son-in-law and he also toasted his father and Camilla. Lord Melvyn Bragg said the atmosphere at the reception was riotous. 'Every time they said anything, it was more like being a football hooligan at an Arsenal match, instead of clapping politely they just went 'yes!',' he said. He added that Camilla got on 'tremendously' with Princes William and Harry.

I can imagine that Camilla and the Queen share many interests ie Horses. Camilla is an inteligent woman and could match any of the senior royals in discussions on many topics i'm sure.

Carol I think the media will swing the other way and rehabilitate Camilla a bit. This is what they do after all - remember Princess Anne used to get a lot of flak, but not so much now. I was rather amused to see Piers Morgan talking about how Camilla had been attacked by the media, including himself, and how she had borne it admirably. It's hard enough coping with marrriage, divorce, etc in private, but to have the spotlight on everything you do must be very difficult, especially if you haven't been brought up in that atmosphere. I thought she looked very nervous today and much more relaxed when it was over and she was arriving in Scotland. nell

I hadn't intended to watch the wedding, having my own views on Charles and his suitability as future head of the church etc, but ended up catching some of it. It has to be said she looked lovely and they both looked very happy, and after all this time they do both deserve to be happy together. My arguement would be that his right to marry a woman he so obviously loves is a seperate issue to his right to the throne as a result of this marriage. I wish them both well in their new life together, but i hope that the Queen will live a long and healthy life so that Charles as our King is not an issue, he has done too much damage to command the love and respect that comes with the role. Yvette

I'm going to sound like a right hypocrite, but just humour me, please! Although I'm not enamoured with them, I'd like to buy a newspaper today to read about it. We went to another wedding yesterday, which was lovely, so we haven't seen the news, etc. to see how CC's one went.

l did'nt watch the whole thing but saw some of the highlights and l saw the Queen smile a couple of times and at Camilla:o) What l saw was lovely and l wish them all the very best of luck and happiness - l think with all the news,hearsay,royal hangers on ers causing agro etc - its time to move on:o) jude sarf wales