The Sandspur

Issue date: 4/15/05 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Media Credit: ROTA/ KRT CAMPUS

Media Credit: MICHAEL DUNLEA/KRT CAMPUS

After a thirty year scandalous love affair, Prince Charles, heir to the throne of England, and Camilla Parker Bowles wed on Saturday, April 9. Postponed a day in observance of the Pope's funeral, the exchange of vows was held in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle with only a few dozen guests attending, mostly friends and family of the bride and groom.

Afterward, the blessing ceremony, which was conducted by Archbishop Rowan Williams, was broadcast live and attended by over eight hundred guests including Prime Minister Tony Blair and his family.

Camilla will now be known as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall. When Charles is crowned, however, she will be called Queen Camilla because of the public's love for the late Diana.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip did not attend the wedding ceremony to keep the event "low key," but they did attend the blessing ceremony later that day. Speculation still buzzes among local tabloids and the public about whether or not the Queen approves of the couple's marriage.

Charles and Camilla sped away to their honeymoon in Scotland in a car covered in red, blue, and white balloons and a rear windshield that read "just married."

A crowd of over 20,000 appeared to congratulate and support the couple outside of St. George's Chapel, although a few distant boos were heard. Many of the supporters commented on their approval of the wedding responding that even though Charles was adulterous toward Diana, he still deserves to be happy.

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