Well, today was the day, and what a day it was. Early this morning the streets were emptier than I remember them ever being. I walked over to Hyde Park and while there was a lot of activity taking place, it was still too early for too much to be happening.
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| The Park |
In fact, it was quite delightful. Everything seemed to be clean and shiny. The Horse Chestnut trees were in beautiful bloom.
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| Horse Chestnut Trees |
The lampposts were all decked out with flowers. It is the perfect season for a wedding and although possible rain had been forecast, it held off.
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| Hanging Baskets on Queensway |
As the day wore on the crowds grew until there were an estimated 300,000 people in Hyde Park and huge numbers in the Mall.
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| The Crowd at the Wedding |
Naturally there was the kiss on the balcony when the wedding party returned to the the Palace.
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| The kiss |
Then it was back to Clarence House with the Prince driving his father Aston-Martin with a large "L" plate on the front and a plate on the back declaring "JUST WED."
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| Off to Clarence House |
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| This says it all |
Meanwhile there were literally thousands of street parties including one just around the corner from our hotel.
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| Street Party |
Then it was dinner in a local pub and the end of a very satisfying day.
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| A Pub Dinner |
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