She isn't going to "obey"

[meditrina]

... according to the Order of Service released today.

Only a small point, given the role she's taking up - but something.

[Rhinestone]

Well good for her, why should she? I wouldn't - and indeed didn't!

[ChippyMinton]

Does anyone, these days?
I didn't.

[hocuspontas]

I should think not! This is the 21st Century after all.
Diana didn't either IIRC.

[LadyCornyOfSilk]

is he?

[mandoo]

I think she'll find she is!

Marrying into that family, who does she think she's kidding!

[Rhinestone]

Three friends of mine did! THREE!

One of them really didn't want to but her husband to be threw a complete hissy fit over it. He's not popular amongst our friends.

[darleneconnor]

thank fuck for that

I was quite disappointed when Sophie did a few years ago. At least it shows some movement of the monarchy into the 21st century.

[drivingmisscrazy]

why is there such a fuss about this - the vow of obedience hasn't been in the Anglican liturgy for some years, see here - they are just following the usual order of service!!

[Rhinestone]

Yeah, even the C of E thinks it's primitive and outdated!

[ChickensHaveNoEyebrows]

I didn't think anyone 'obeyed' any more. I think I loved, comforted and cared for

[Skifit]

Good for her.... I didnt!!

[ShimmeryPixie]

I did. I like that service.

[meditrina]

1662 is just so much nicer language - especially starting off with the brute beasts and the carnal lusts.

ShimmeryPixie: in return for promising to obey, did he endow you properly? (none of this wishy washy "share" business).

[ShimmeryPixie]

He did indeed endow me properly. He also pledged me his troth.

[drivingmisscrazy]

agree that 1662 sounds much much nicer (I'm gay, so hardly arises in any sense other than the theoretical/aesthetic!)

[ShimmeryPixie]

Sadly the chaplain changed 'fornication' to 'sin'. It would've sounded amazing in his broad Irish accent too...

[Zorayda]

My sister did. You could hear the intake of breath from all the feminists in the church! It's so outmoded. They are very religious though - didn't move in together until after the wedding and were both going to wear white to symbolise their purity.

It was a long (and mostly dry) day.