The fun, slightly irreverent guide to enjoying, understanding, and joining the festivities. Content includes: A brief biography of the happy couple - of course Royal wedding fact sheets featuring in-depth explanations of the customs, rules of etiquette, and history on display during the events An inside look at Westminster Abbey - the building, the history, and the weddings A 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 past A "Know Your Heads of State and Hangers-On" section perfect for figuring out who's at the events A guide to planning and holding a street party that will bring back memories from the past A recipe section with great takes on traditional British fare perfect for a party Royal trivia sure to tax the talents of young and old alike An "If you're going" guide featuring The best places to get a glimpse of the revelry in person Great places to grab a pint or glass of wine and soak in the atmosphere Tips on getting around London easily and safely on the big day
Editorial Review
...a good guide with lots of tips and a fresh and fun look at these historic events. ( Shropshire Star , March 2011) "...perfect guide to provide readers with a fresh, fun look at this historical event." ( iVillage, March 2011) "...a great read to prepare you for The Royal Wedding." ( Beautyandthedirt , April 2011) "...an entertaining guide to enjoying, understanding and joining in the festivities on The Big Day." ( Western Morning News , April 2011) "...some super hints about how to throw a street party." ( Grazia , April 2011)
About the Author
Julian knight has worked as an editor at the independent on sunday since 2007. Previously, he was a reporter at bbc news , contributing to the bbc news website and radio five live . He is also the author of british politics for dummies and the british citizenship test for dummies .