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Timetable of events for British royal wedding

Have a look on the timetable scheduled for the long-awaited wedding of Charles and Camilla.

Updated on: Apr 09, 2005 11:40 AM IST
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British heir to the throne Prince Charles will marry longtime companion Camilla Parker Bowles on Saturday in Windsor, just west of London.

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Following is a timetable of the planned events for the day, all in GMT (British time is one hour ahead of this):

Saturday morning: Charles and Parker Bowles arrive separately at Windsor Castle.

1125: The couple leave the castle for the short drive to the Windsor Guildhall, the wedding venue, arriving about five minutes later for the private civil ceremony.

1155: Charles and his new wife -- now officially Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall -- return to Windsor Castle.

1330: Beginning of a religious blessing ceremony for the marriage at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, lasting 45 minutes.

1415: The couple leave the chapel and meet representatives from a series of their favourite charities.

1445: They are driven from the castle's Henry VIII Gate to the State Apartments for a reception given by Queen Elizabeth II.

About 1645: The newlyweds leave Windsor Castle for a honeymoon in Scotland.

 
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