Home UK Britons celebrate royal wedding with picnics and street parties

Britons celebrate royal wedding with picnics and street parties

348
0

WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – Thousands of people across Britain gathered at street parties and picnics in the sunshine to celebrate the royal wedding on Saturday, and festivities were expected to continue into the night as pubs were permitted to stay open longer.

People arrive at the train station ahead of the wedding of Britains Prince Harry to Meghan Markle, in Windsor, Britain May 19, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Residents hosting parties on their streets put up bunting and served tea and cakes on tables decorated with British flags. Others came together in local parks, pitching tents and marquees decked with balloons and flags.

Large crowds watched live broadcasts of the wedding ceremony on big screens around Britain, including in St Andrews in Scotland, at Winchester Cathedral and in Cambridge.

Slideshow (2 Images)

In Greenwich, London, people watching the wedding on a big screen whooped and cheered when the bride and groom kissed, and sang along to the hymns.

Some revellers wore masks depicting the faces of Meghan Markle and members of the British royal family.

Pub opening hours were extended to 1 a.m., instead of the usual 11 p.m.

Reporting By Raissa Kasolowsky; Editing by Giles Elgood

Original Article

[contf]
[contfnew]

RT

[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]

Previous articleIn a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
Next articleA royal reception feast for 600: langoustines, quail eggs and rhubarb tartlets