January 26th, 2012 3:24 am
processional piece at the beginning of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April, 2011. To mark an incredible opening to the beginning of a very memorable day. This is probably one of the greatest choral works ever written, courtesy of CHH Parry. BBC (copyright).
Video Rating: 4 / 5
January 26, 2012 at 3:41 am
And I will say this: Hwu Edwards from Cymru Wales is a grand sucessor to Tom Fleming. He shares what the Scotsman had: a grand ability to tell a story with few words, yet make it meaningful. Nobody can ever replace Tom, but Hwu makes him and his predecessor, that great commentator Richard Dimbleby(the father of David Dimbleby), proud indeed. That’s why I watched BBC America’s broadcast of the service itself.
January 26, 2012 at 3:51 am
Everything else is perfect but the royals… (If not including Queen and her husband) They really can´t be have like royals… All look so common
January 26, 2012 at 4:13 am
I’m American and I listen to the Royal Wedding soundtrack all the time, and it’s been almost 9 months since it happened! I got up at 5AM that day and enjoyed everything so much. I definitely cried when William saw Catherine…such a special moment. I totally understand the amount of pride you guys from the UK have about all of this. What a special thing for the whole world to come together to celebrate and enjoy this occasion.
January 26, 2012 at 4:38 am
William and Harry – gentle stroll in, sharing a bit of banter. Love it.
January 26, 2012 at 5:22 am
So lucky that the 29th of April is a holiday there!
January 26, 2012 at 6:17 am
@TheAnglopride I can only assume you made this comment in a pathetic attempt at humour or just to court controversy. If this was a genuine question you are ignorant beyond belief.
January 26, 2012 at 6:41 am
What an extraordinary wedding.
January 26, 2012 at 7:10 am
@TheAnglopride Thats the whole point. Everyone including the Monarch gives way & respects to somebody “known only unto God” who layed down their live during the carnage of 1914- 1918.
January 26, 2012 at 7:48 am
@Buggaton It was originally written by Parry for Edward VII Coronation, Parry re-wrote the introduction for George V as it was too quiet.
January 26, 2012 at 8:10 am
really love that transition from 3:22 to 3:51; the singing and orchestra are evocative and it’s beautifully performed.
January 26, 2012 at 8:43 am
@jdi0093113
Say what you want about me. But it’s not about me. You’ll see who’s right in a few short years.
January 26, 2012 at 9:00 am
I replayed this video 40 times just for the music alone…. so awesome
January 26, 2012 at 9:16 am
@G0FlyAKite1 says the sheep that is following stupid theories because he has nothing better to do. I have more freedom than any anarchist or communist will ever have. Under the Windsors (or Saxe-Coburg Gotha’ if you want) we are free.
January 26, 2012 at 9:40 am
@TheCoastguard01
No truer words were written.
January 26, 2012 at 9:59 am
After the Royal Wedding comes the Royal Screwing.
January 26, 2012 at 10:54 am
@G0FlyAKite1 Sad character. You must be an underachiever lol.
January 26, 2012 at 10:56 am
@TheVaughan5
So what! hahaha. All shows are already pathetic. Big accomplishment. NOT. Wow, rich people getting married, big deal. This William guy is gonna be the leader of the NWO in 3 years. And you will love it because it’s “Prince William”. Your freedoms will be gone, but at least “Prince William” is the leader. Right? Fucking SHEEP!
January 26, 2012 at 11:06 am
@G0FlyAKite1 Well if it is a show it makes every other show on earth look pathetic by comparison!
January 26, 2012 at 11:52 am
@TheCoastguard01 i could not agree more well said
January 26, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@brassspitoon I here what you say but it is a British military tradition that the rules change for very senior officers in all three services. No more standing to attention at parades. No more precise service drills and salutes, and as for your service dress – leave that to your servant to sort out. For an example check out Monty from WW2 news clips.
January 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I was truly staggered by how much interest there was in this ceremony across the whole wide world. Me being a Brit I just love all this pageantry as it sort of reflects my patriotic feelings. All the more thrilling to find that it is one of our top exports. Patriotism is positive. Nationalism is negative. We are told that the royals cost us 60p a year. I doubt that, but I would be happy to pay £60 a year for all our traditional spectacular royal ceremonials.
January 26, 2012 at 12:58 pm
SOMPTUEUX, MAGNIFIQUE , quelle belle musique ……!
January 26, 2012 at 1:22 pm
btw: “I was glad” is also used for the souvereign’s arrival at the coronation.
January 26, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Being a former subject of a former British Colony…. I just can’t help liking all this… damn…why should Hong Kong be returned to China ?