Here at Eventful Stays we are eagerly awaiting the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton in what is set to be one of the most memorable events of 2011. Not since 1981 when Charles and Diana were married has there been so much excitement around a royal wedding as we get ready to witness the future King of England marrying at Westminster Abbey.
Aside from finally getting to see Kate’s much anticipated dress, the wedding, which is taking place on Friday 29th April has been declared a public holiday! This means that we will have two four-day weekends in succession and for those who were quick off the mark, you may have booked 3-days off work to ensure an 11-day break over this period.
So, what are your plans around the royal wedding? Here at Eventful Stays there appears to be two camps; those of us who will be going to London to witness the occasion and those of us planning to catch it on television and book a break around these public holidays.
If you plan to go to London for this historic occasion and be part of the cheering crowd of well-wishers we have the following advice to ensure an enjoyable and memorable occasion for you with our…
Eventful Stays guide to the Royal Wedding 2011
1) Preparing for the day
The most important thing to consider is how you are getting to London and whether you are staying in London for the Royal Wedding. London will be in high spirits during Easter 2010 as the anticipation and excitement surrounding the event grows. To fully immerse yourself in the occasion, maybe you should consider booking accommodation in London for the day. That way you won’t have to worry about getting home as public transport is sure to be at maximum capacity on the day.
2) Getting to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace
If you want to be outside Westminster Abbey the ceremony starts at 11am. We are sure that people will start congregating outside and possibly camping out days before for the best vantage point, so it will be good to get there early if you want to be near the front either at Westminster Abbey or lined along the streets from Buckingham Palace. Once the wedding is over, the newly married royal couple will be driven to Buckingham Palace and come out on the balcony for a post wedding ‘palace kiss’.
3) Big Screens in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park
If you prefer to watch the wedding from a different viewpoint in London there will be a number of live screenings of the wedding taking place on large screens around London such as in the tourist areas of Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park. This could be a more relaxed way to view the wedding depending on your preferences.
4) After the Wedding
Once the wedding is over, the streets of London will still be filled with the buzz of the day. Tourists from around the world will be in attendance and it gives England the chance to show off its culture, heritage and patriotism. It is the ideal opportunity to visit other London attractions and sample the lively bars and restaurants that will be full of talk from the big day.
The Royal Wedding 2011 is sure to be a momentous occasion that is spoken about for years. Get in touch and let us know what you will be up to on the day and what your plans for the royal wedding are.
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