Zara Phillips’ Royal Wedding Plans in Limbo
Royal fave Zara Phillips is a lady in waiting – because Prince William can’t make up his mind about naming the day with Kate Middleton.
As second in line to the throne, William’s wedding plans have priority over those of the rest of the family. But until he makes up his mind, Zara, 28, is in limbo over her plans to wed rugby ace Mike Tindall. To name their day they need 27-year-old William’s blessing that their plans won’t clash with his and Kate’s.
A senior Palace aide said: “You can’t really have two major royal weddings in the same year – and we’re running out of years. You can’t have the world’s leaders here for the Olympics and then invite them all back two weeks later for Prince William’s wedding.”” (via Daily Star)
September 14th, 2009 11:30
Here are a couple of new pictures of William at the opening of the New Darwin Centre and a few pics of the Queen, Charles and author William Shawcross presenting them with the bio of the Queen Mother.
http://tinyurl.com/q9vqwr
September 14th, 2009 12:27
Thanks Rman for pics, it was good to see that future King doesn’t suffer from arachnophobia.
September 14th, 2009 16:50
William is so handsome and really appears to be more and more comfortable with his role. Diana would be very proud of him. Now just imagine the “star power” of Prince William and Princess Catherine.
September 15th, 2009 02:30
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8255814.stm
September 15th, 2009 07:47
Thanks for that video. I wondered how he reacted to the spider and now I know! Wills impresses me because he seems so unaffected by his status and future role.
September 15th, 2009 12:56
Lisa, I am also impressed with William’s ease and comfortable with his public engagements nowadays, and he is also funny, which is good.
September 15th, 2009 13:19
William do seem to be very comfortable with his engagements.
September 16th, 2009 11:49
Prince William performs so splendidly in his Royal role. He looks so much the young dapper Royal Prince.
Since no engagement came this summer, I’m wondering if William won’t marry until he’s in his thrties. It is good that he is waiting and taking his time.
September 16th, 2009 11:57
William’s overall demeanor seems very happy and at ease. That makes me very happy for him knowing the trauma he suffered losing his mother the way he did when he was just 15. He has a big job ahead of him but from what he has shown in his appearances this year, he is beginning to embrace it,which is good.
September 16th, 2009 12:32
Evening,
Here is another artical expressing the same issue on William & Zara weddings.
http://www.google.com/translate?u=svenskdam.se/&sl=sv&tl=en
Lisa and jbk I agree. I think starting last year, William really began to embrace his destiny. This year we have seen him very little due to his training but last year with his wings ceremony, Order of the Garter and the many engagements he performed, he seemed to have accepted his royal position.
jbk, I’m waiting to see what next year will bring for William & Kate. CH did deny Jobson’s idea of a two year wait but I just think it’s not that far off. We just have to wait and see.
September 19th, 2009 18:16
Yet another story that I simply don’t believe. Ms. Phillips’ wedding and Prince William’s would be entirely different events. The prince is second in line to the throne; his wedding, whoever his bride turns out to be, will be a major public event. His cousin is not royal, and her brother’s wedding was a private affair, not a vastly expensive state occasion, as it should not have been.
Moreover, the Queen, by all accounts, is very fond of this granddaughter. She is not going to tell Ms. Phillips, “No, dear, you have to remain in limbo until William makes up his mind.” There is no reason why a low-key, extended-family wedding cannot take place within the same six-month period as a much more extravagant event. If Ms. Phillips truly wants to get married, she will, with the support and blessing of her grandmother, whenever the event takes place.
Once again, lacking true royal drama on which to report, the tabloids are simply making it up as they go along.