ISBN:
9781119970309
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (219 p.)
Series Statement:
For Dummies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als The Royal Wedding For Dummies
DDC:
941.086
Keywords:
Catherine, -- Duchess of Cambridge, -- 1982-
;
William, -- Prince, Duke of Cambridge, -- 1982-
;
Entertaining
;
Marriage customs and rites -- Great Britain
;
Royal couples -- Great Britain
;
Royal weddings -- Great Britain
;
Great Britain -- Miscellanea
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
The fun, slightly irreverent guide to enjoying, understanding, and joining the festivities. Content includes:A brief biography of the happy couple - of courseRoyal wedding fact sheets featuring in-depth explanations of the customs, rules of etiquette, and history on display during the eventsAn inside look at Westminster Abbey - the building, the history, and the weddingsA lively account of royal weddings of the past - with a score card ranking the ultimate results - including a look at other royal/commoner romances"Where did they go?" Royal honeymoons of the pastA "Know Your Heads of State and
Description / Table of Contents:
The Royal Wedding For Dummies; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organised; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: The Background; Chapter 1: Charting the Course of the Royal Romance; Living Life to the Full: University Days; Feeling the Pressure: Press Intrusion; Moving into the World of Work; Hitting the Buffers: The Break-Up; Moving into the Home Stretch: The Reconciliation; Popping the Question: The Engagement
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 2: Gazing at the Royal FamilyLooking at the Queen's Ancestors; Moving into Modern Times: The Windsors; Taking in the Personnel: The Windsors in Focus; Peering at the Bride's Side: The Middletons; Understanding Diana's Legacy; Chapter 3: Revisiting Royal Marriages of the Past; Looking at Why Royals Wed; Delving into the Past: Royal Marriages; Considering Some Modern Royal Couplings; Splashing the Cash: Lavish Royal Weddings; Doing the Splits: Royal Divorce; Part II: The Wedding; Chapter 4: Taking a Tour of Westminster Abbey; Understanding the Importance of Westminster Abbey
Description / Table of Contents:
Building the AbbeyTaking an Abbey Tour; Chapter 5: Following the Rules of Etiquette; Dressing to Impress; Sorting Out the Order of Precedence; Making a Big Entrance: The Queen and Royals; Meeting the Queen; Chapter 6: Running Through the Day's Events; Getting Things in Order at the Abbey; Leaving for the Abbey; Taking in the Main Event: The Ceremony; Proceeding Back to the Palace; Cranking Up the Party Spirit; Wrapping Up the Day: The Private Function; Part III: Taking Part in the Festivities; Chapter 7: The Best Places to View the Events; Buckingham Palace; Clarence House; The Mall
Description / Table of Contents:
St James's ParkHorse Guards Parade; Whitehall; Parliament Square; Westminster Abbey; Hyde Park; In Your Front Room; Chapter 8: Throwing a Proper Street Party; Looking at Why People Love Street Parties; Taking in Great Street Parties of the Past; Checking Off the Street Party Essentials; Picking Up the Pieces: The Clear-up; Chapter 9: Party Fare Fit for a King; Digging into Delicious Dips and Snacks; Blue Cheese and Chive Dip; Guacamole; Hummus; Tzatziki; Creamy Curry Dip; Tomato and Red Onion Salsa; Vegetable Samosas; Mini Roast Beef and Yorkshire Puds; Root Vegetable Crisps
Description / Table of Contents:
Cheese and Ham QuicheDinner Is Served; Butternut Squash Soup; Tomato and Mozzarella Bites; Avocado Wrapped in Smoked Salmon; Salmon and Rocket Tagliatelle; Warm Chicken Salad with Baby Spinach and Mozzarella; Beef Brisket with Newcastle Brown Ale Gravy; Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham; Chapter 10: Delivering a Right Royal Pub Quiz; Sorting Out a Venue; Getting into Teams; Formatting Your Pub Quiz; Playing the End Game: Giving out the Prizes; Round One: Royal Family True or False; Round Two: Royals on the Box; Round Three: Royal History; Round Four: Royal Geography and Locations
Description / Table of Contents:
Round Five: The Royals and Sport
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