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.

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

Does anyone, these days?
I didn't.

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

is he?

I think she'll find she is!

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

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.

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.

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!!

Yeah, even the C of E thinks it's primitive and outdated!

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

Good for her.... I didnt!!

I did. I like that service.

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).

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

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

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

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.