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To think it's unfair on HRH Catherine

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InLoveWithLizML · 28/11/2017 08:24

It's been on my mind that a spring wedding is one way to make sure all eyes are on you and not Catherine. As depending on the date chosen she'll either be extremely heavily pregnant or possibly postpartum, she's never really rushed to the celeb demands of having your pre-pregnancy body in 4 weeks. If she has HG that lasts till term she really won't enjoy the day, I remember one heavily pregnant Mum when I got married going home in the end to rest she was struggling that much.

It'll be a dilemma for William as he'll want to celebrate the day, as will Catherine. If she's heavily pregnant or post partum he got really overly drink, I think I'm right in thinking Catherine BF so she can't drink and needs somewhere private to feed. (Plus possibly an outfit that allows for ease of feeding)

I'm wondering if there's already an announcement due for once their married, that Harry & Meghan are expecting, thus the 4/5 month turn around if not quicker, going by my interpretations of Spring. It seems rather rushed.

I understand given Meghan's age it's now or never, I just feel it's a bit harsh on Catherine, as in any scenario she'll not overly get to celebrate the day. She's always been close to Harry, so I assume she'd want to take part and have a time similar to her wedding, partying till the small hours.

A summer wedding would give Catherine & William the luxury of not worrying if baby will arrive imminently, or that Catherine will be postpartum, knackered and really not feel like a part of the day.

I know it's Harry & Meghan's big day, but as I've said he's always been close to his brother and SIL. I honestly thought any announcement would be with the third pregnancy in mind.

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KurriKurri · 28/11/2017 13:16

Yes reversible dual purpose hats - and then copies of them will be in all the high street shops within 24 hours Grin

x2boys · 28/11/2017 13:17

KurriGrinGrin

BackBoiler · 28/11/2017 13:18

My DH was best man when DS2 was 13 days old. Travelled to venue separately, sat separately in church and reception, in fact I may as well been there alone. I had DS1 who was 4 and i managed to enjoy the day!

I am sure this has been the case with many mumsnetters!

TurquoiseDress · 28/11/2017 13:18

This thread is brilliantly BONKERS!

I LOVE it...and have pissed myself laughing at many of the replies.

Keep it coming! Grin

ButchyRestingFace · 28/11/2017 13:18

It's been on my mind that a spring wedding

Focus your mind on something else then.

Even I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here would be a vast improvement.

berliozwooler · 28/11/2017 13:19

I have been both heavily pregnant at weddings and there with tiny babies. Neither were a problem, and they certainly wouldn't be with a nanny and PA to help out! I think they'll struggle on somehow...

eddiemairswife · 28/11/2017 13:20

The Queen's grandmother, Queen Mary, died a couple of months before the Coronation, but the arrangements were not changed.

flowery · 28/11/2017 13:20

How blissful it must be having enough space in your head to wonder about this stuff!

ButchyRestingFace · 28/11/2017 13:21

This isn't the same OP who posted the gushing eulogy to Prince Philip a few weeks back, is it?

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Steakandchips3 · 28/11/2017 13:23

Is this a joke op?! Why on earth would you think about all this stuff when presumably you don't know them personally?! I'm sure they will work something out Hmm it's made me laugh anyway

gillybeanz · 28/11/2017 13:30

I've never heard of anyone not getting married because an il was pregnant at the time.
What a weird concept.
You marry when you want to not when others pregnancies dictate Grin

Allthingsbluetoo · 28/11/2017 13:36

I thought churches didn't like doing weddings in Lent. So it will probably be April?

stressedbeyond123 · 28/11/2017 13:38

all i'm really concerned about is whether we'll get an extra bank holiday out of it Grin

HaHaHmm · 28/11/2017 13:48

I thought churches didn't like doing weddings in Lent. So it will probably be April?

It depends on the church and it is at the discretion of the parish priest but they wouldn't be able to decorate the church / chapel, usually. Easter is early next year (Good Friday is 30 March). Kate is supposedly due in April so my money is on May. I wonder if they might have a Saturday wedding to avoid the bank holiday question.

WitchesHatRim · 28/11/2017 13:51

I thought churches didn't like doing weddings in Lent. So it will probably be April?

It won't be in your run of the mill church. Windsor is the rumour which is where Peter and Autumn married.

Butterymuffin · 28/11/2017 13:54

all I think the unknown factor is Kate's real due date. Have seen it suggested elsewhere that she and William imply that is later than it really is to fend off attention around the impending birth. I'd do this in her position. But Harry will be in on this surely and so the wedding date will be chosen in line with that. And if that means a March date then I expect the CofE will be accommodating.

MsHarry · 28/11/2017 13:54

It won't be in your run of the mill church. Windsor is the rumour which is where Peter and Autumn married.

No it's more than the 'run of the mill church' as the grandmother is head of the Church of England!!!

MsHarry · 28/11/2017 13:56

I've never heard of anyone not getting married because an il was pregnant at the time.
What a weird concept.
You marry when you want to not when others pregnancies dictate grin

Exactly, when there are sibling of similar ages, they tend to be marrying and having children over a similar time frame. Someone is likely to be pregnant or with a young child.

ScouseQueen · 28/11/2017 13:57

Has anyone seen any indication of when the date will be announced, other than 'soon'? We usually go to Legoland Windsor in the spring and I don't want to clash with an influx of wedding tourists in fancy hats Grin

BishBoshBashBop · 28/11/2017 13:59

@ScouseQueen it's being announced this afternoon

Butterymuffin · 28/11/2017 14:01

@Bish thanks!

alphajuliet123 · 28/11/2017 14:01

Why has she become Catherine, anyway? She was ALWAYS just plain Kate but even Harry called her Catherine in the interview. I defo think Harry has got the better "job" than his brother.

KurriKurri · 28/11/2017 14:04

I hear the reception is being held at Legoland ScouseQueen, - Camilla bloody loves it there - don't let the royal buggers queue jump if you are visiting with your kids Grin

MsHarry · 28/11/2017 14:05

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42147412

I think Kate looks pregnant, what do you think?

Tipsytopsyturvy · 28/11/2017 14:06

Let’s all shed a tear for poor lowly Catherine. Best healthcare money can buy meaning she won’t be hobbling about kicked out of hospital three hours after delivery when the doc has put the last stitch in like the rest of us.
Doesn’t need to work in until her due date to save up her maternity leave. Only has access to the best childcare providers, chefs, chauffeurs, maids and the rest.
But she may need to attend a royal wedding while heavily pregnant or breastfeeding. Just awful. Poor woman.

Selfish Harry and Megan having a spring wedding. I just Don’t know who they think they are....

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