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Royal Wedding Sets World Record

16 September 2011 By

The Royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29 at London’s Westminster Abbey has now entered the Guinness Book of World Records after being watched by 72 million online viewers.

It has earned the title of ‘Most Live Streams for a Single Event’ in their annual publication.

In addition to this award, the balcony kiss between William and Catherine at Buckingham Palace on their special day was recently voted the UK’s best loved TV moment in a poll by Samsung Freesat+ PVR.

The newlyweds thrilled the crowds and a worldwide TV audience which is estimated to have reached two billion with their now-famous kiss.

William turned to his beautiful bride and said: “Kate, shall we? Shall we kiss. Come on, OK? The kiss.”

After they briefly touched lips, William stood back, smiled, and asked her: “That OK?”

The crowd however cheered for more by chanting “kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss”, prompting the prince to say to Kate: “Another kiss! One more? Let’s give them another one. I love you. One more kiss – go on, come here.”

This second kiss lasted 1.25 seconds before the Duchess pulled away with a big smile on her face for the assembled crowd lining The Mall below.

William is then said to have ended their public display of affection, saying: “That’s it, no more, I’m embarrassed.”

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Branson Wedding Venue Still On Despite Fire

24 August 2011 By

Despite the recent devastation when lightning struck his privately owned island in the Caribbean, Richard Branson is still determined to host his daughter Holly’s wedding to shipbroker Freddie Andrews there in December.

The stunning Necker Island was also the venue for his marriage 22 years ago. While the Branson family and their friends often stay at the idyllic £60million paradise location, it can also be rented for £34,000 a night and has been a choice marriage venue for the well-to-do.

Branson commented: “We have a wedding to celebrate in December and I can’t imagine giving my daughter’s hand in marriage anywhere other than on Necker Island beach.”

In true optimistic style, Branson has vowed to restore the main house to its former glory: “We want to rebuild the house as soon as we can… There’s a lot of damage but we’ll create something even more special out of the ruins.”

Branson has also said that even if the main house is not rebuilt in time, the wedding will go forward, even if it means guests being accommodated in more tents than had originally been planned.

There is speculation that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge might be among the A-list guests who will attend the upcoming nuptials.

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Replica Pippa Bridesmaid Dress In Hot Demand

5 August 2011 By

Celebrity wedding gown replicas are all the rage these days – the latest high profile copies have now been launched by Debenhams.

The retailer has unveiled a £170 version of Pippa Middleton’s gorgeously elegant white bridesmaid dress, made famous at this year’s premier Royal wedding between her sister Kate and Prince William.

The original design was created by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Luckily, the Debenhams version will cost a fraction of the price that the sought after designer would charge.

Debenhams claims they have been “inundated” by customers in hot pursuit of an affordable version of the stunning dress.

Alain Mehada, Chief Personal Shopper at the Debenhams Oxford Street store, commented: “The ivory dress worn by Pippa is the most requested by far… Both men and women everywhere were instantly talking about Pippa, so naturally brides-to-be will want to emulate her classic look – both for themselves or their bridesmaids.”
Debenhams have also released their own version of the green Alice Temperley dress which Pippa wore to the Royal reception.

Ladies who are interested in the gowns need only to join the ‘lady-in-waiting’ email list by sending their details to ladyinwaitinglist@debenhams.com.

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