Kate’s village Bucklebury celebrates wedding
April 29th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 29 (IANS) The residents of Bucklebury, Kate Middleton’s village, celebrated her wedding to Prince William by wearing Union Jack-themed clothes, drinking champagne and taking part in duck races.
A packed crowd in Bucklebury cheered as they witnessed their local girl say “I will”, BBC reported. People sat on bales of hay while a giant screen was put up to watch the proceedings.
Each time Kate appeared on the screen, people started waving flags. Others poured champagne into plastic tumblers while children sat at the front of the screen.
Jane Johncock, who has lived in the village in Berkshire for 24 years, said: “The wedding ceremony was brilliant, it was very emotional and I am overwhelmed. It was just beautiful.”
Two women travelled from Devon Thursday night to witness the ceremony in Kate’s home village.
“It was very emotional, just like weddings always are. It’s exactly what we expected from the day,” said Elaine Green.
The Kennet Morris Men performed a dance called “Haste To The Wedding” for the local girl.
Howard Haselton from the band said: “We dance for a good, harmonious and productive union.”
Queen Elizabeth-lookalike Patricia Ford said: “It’s wonderful, it’s about time William settled down. He’s chosen a lovely bride. One is very happy today.”
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