Can't believe it!

Not gossip Maggie, he was questioned at the inquest by Mansfield

What?! That bit of gossip must have passed me by, Annie. (Slopes off to google dodgy conspiracy theory sites).

Time moves on, that Jane Fellows husband was accused of murdering the groom’s mother is forgotten.

I wasn't going to watch but I'm so glad that I did. It was heart warming to see the huge crowds who'd turned out on such a beautiful day to see the happy couple.

I thought it was lovely that Earl Spencer was there and that his sister gave the reading. With so much unpleasantness here and abroad, it was nice to have something to celebrate and enjoy.

For once I agree with you Grandad and Baggs (apart from the football, which we're not interested in and didn't watch). For all I said earlier, we did watch SOME of it, as the service, for us,was a bit like the curates egg! but as you said Baggs, it was easy enough to switch it off for a while!! The young couple looked so happy, who could not wish them well?!! The military escort looked magnificent, what a nice touch to include the Ghurkas, Prince Charles and Camilla were so kind thoughtful all round (the Prince clearly loves his sons, and they do him) The Queen and stalwart Prince Phillip? brilliant!! and yes, we can still put on a magnificent show and I felt proud of this country. Only one thing, where's a Dimbleby when you need them?!!!

Well we watched the wedding. First we like Harry and Meghan. Secondly the world was actually watching our little country. It was in the spotlight in a really positive fashion. The sun was showing Windsor and that wonderful long drive in all its beauty. The pageantry was, as usual, the best, the most precise in the world. No other country has a royal family that people from other lands would travel thousands of miles to sit outside at night just to see. However, moan, criticise because that is the way of it. Oh,
Too much on the news! Why not? Let’s make the most of it. This country is in a mess of its own making so go on have a good old moan. I for one enjoyed it with a few glasses of champagne. Well done everyone concerned you gave this country a well deserved lift.

I like a wedding as much as the next person and don't mind the coverage of the actual event, but 3 or four hours of build up with Dermot O Dreary and Huw Edwards trying to think of things to say about nothing. Tedious. I tuned in at 12 and turned off at the end of the procession.

It was a truly great day, which was thoroughly enjoyed my wife, myself and our three daughters and their families who joined us for the entire day.

Not many events live up to their advanced billing, but the marriage of these two young people surpassed all expectations in its ceremony, splendour, grace and humour and gave everyone who watched it a great lift and a pride in Britain not to be matched in any other country in the world.

It was a pity that ManU did not win the cup final later, being that they have such a huge overseas support base, but even that was a good match especially in the second half.

In a day when the eyes of the world were on the United Kingdom our country demonstrated to that world, it's very best to all whether at home or abroad.

That little boy who was made to walk behind his mother's coffin 20 years ago got married to the woman he loves. I wish them well for the future and am glad the coverage was such that it allowed us to share their memorable day.
The music was sublime and I for one saw a new side to Prince Charles and his pride in ,and love for , his son and his new daughter in law.
The news bulletins will be back to doom and gloom today.

Baggs shrug!

I got an update on world news so I'm puzzled why you couldn't, especially if you have TV and radio, which I don't. Your not being able to get such an update is a difficult concept to grasp.

Er Baggs like many others I didn't watch the Royal wedding. I just wanted an update on world news. Not asking a lot. I would have thought that would have been a simple enough concept to grasp but apparently not.

PPS We went to Mount Stuart on Bute for the day—free tickets because it was closed last time we went even though its website said it was open. So wedding news has taken uo a few minutes of my day and no more.

I can't believe how submissive to TV and radio people are!

PS Just, about five minutes ago, had a look at some wedding pics on BBC website. Elegant dress.

Take Control, grumpers! (Is that phrase back in circulation yet?)

Moan, moan, grumble grumble. Listen to yourselves! Why don't you just switch stuff off?

If you don't have a telly you don't get swamped. I read all the main real world news. I chose what to read so things, including Meghan and Harry's wedding, got the newsworthy 'weight' I thought they deserved.

You have control over what you listen to and watch so stop moaning about stuff you dont' want to listen to or watch. Switch it off and read a newspaper or several.

Such grumpy sods.

It felt like everyone in Scotland was at the shopping centre with me this morning. Much busier than usual for the time of day.

Was everyone in Scotland polled ?

SueD.

Paddyann the 25% of Scots who are interested in the RW must all be living near me! It's been so quiet here, no traffic around at all until about 2pm - everyone must have been at home watching the tv.

Yes, there’s lots of bad news in the world, and actually, though some of you are moaning about the Rotal Wedding and it’s coverage, you all still know about these terrible things that are happening, so you’ve heard about them from somewhere, haven’t you? I’m not for one minute suggesting that these things shouldn’t be reported, and I also think the RW coverage has been somewhat over the top at times, but do you know what? Today, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed something that helps take ones mind off the truly dismal and upsetting things going on in our world just for a while. We all need cheering up sometimes. Oh, and actually, the American Bishops address at the wedding was very pertinent - he spoke about the power of love, and if only the world could drag itself away from anger, war, bitterness, etc, then maybe, just maybe, we could live in a better world. Wouldn’t that be something?

Grandad1943 over 75% of people in Scotland say they have no interest in and wont be watching the farce that is the royal wedding.We WOULD like to be able to watch the news without it being hijacked by royal propoganda .

No wedding or football for us as neither of us is remotely interested in either. A lovely day which we shall spend in the garden. I wish the happy couple well as I would anyone else on their wedding day, but beyond that, we shall do our best to avoid both events.

Jane, all the top BBC news presenters are at Windsor for the great day. There surely is no one at Broadcasting House to discuss any other news subject. So, settle back with what is thought will be two billion others around the world and enjoy the display of pageantry that only Britain can produce.

Sigh. The BBC news is the news. There are many other programmes about this wedding as previously stated. There's no reason why the BBC news couldn't have mentioned that this wedding was going to take place and mentioned that they would have a specific programme about it at 7 pm only an hour later. No need for interviews with bystanders or discussions about plans for picnics etc.
I won't be mentioning my plans for this weekend as this is, after all, a news thread!

Yes Jane I know it’s the news and it does get a bit OTT but it does with everything. There are so many news channels these days that you could choose not to watch it and catch up with the misery on another channel.
I’m trying not to watch so much news these days, yes even the BBC’s coverage of the wedding! We’ve been in Australia for the past few weeks and not seen any. I firmly believe we are happier for it.