Newly released photographs of the Guildhall in Windsor have given royal watchers a sneak preview of the venue where Charles and Camilla will tie the knot. The pictures show the Council Chamber, where the couple will make their vows, and the street outside, which is sure to be packed with well-wishers when the big day arrives.
A select group of friends and loved-ones will take their seats inside the 17th-century building to witness the ceremony on April 8. The Guildhall cannot quite match the opulence of Windsor Castle, where the couple had originally planned to stage their wedding, but locals are confident it will provide them with a day to remember. "I don't think the couple will be disappointed with their choice,'" said Mayor Emrys Richards.
Originally designed by Christopher Wren, who was also behind St Paul's Cathedral, it is located just a short walk from the gates of the Castle. Charles and Camilla were forced to change the venue for their nuptials last week when it was discovered they could not stage a civil ceremony at the royal residence.
The couple have also been hit by a fresh controversy after a number of legal experts declared the wedding would be illegal. Opponents argue that the 1836 Marriage Act expressly forbids members of the Royal Family from marrying outside the Church, but it would seem the prince and his fiancée have some significant supporters because the Lord Chancellor says that legislation is no longer valid. "We have considered every aspect of this and I remain confident that the Prince and Mrs Parker Bowles can marry in a civil ceremony," explained Lord Falconer. |
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