Overview
The fun, slightly irreverent guide to enjoying, understanding, and joining the festivities. Content includes: A brief biography of the happy couple - of course Royal wedding fact sheets featuring in-depth explanations of the customs, rules of etiquette, and history on display during the events An inside look at Westminster Abbey - the building, the history, and the weddings A lively account of royal weddings of the past - with a score card ranking the ultimate results - including a look at other royal/commoner romances ""Where did they go?"" Royal honeymoons of the past A ""Know Your Heads of State and Hangers-On"" section perfect for figuring out who's at the events A guide to planning and holding a street party that will bring back memories from the past A recipe section with great takes on traditional British fare perfect for a party Royal trivia sure to tax the talents of young and old alike An ""If you're going"" guide featuring The best places to get a glimpse of the revelry in person Great places to grab a pint or glass of wine and soak in the atmosphere Tips on getting around London easily and safely on the big day
Full Product Details
Author: Julian Knight
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 21.20cm
Weight: 0.212kg
ISBN: 9781119970309
ISBN 10: 111997030
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 22 March 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
"""...a good guide with lots of tips and a fresh and fun look at these historic events."" ( Shropshire Star , March 2011) ""...perfect guide to provide readers with a fresh, fun look at this historical event."" ( iVillage.co.uk , March 2011) ""...a great read to prepare you for The Royal Wedding."" ( Beautyandthedirt.com , April 2011) ""...an entertaining guide to enjoying, understanding and joining in the festivities on The Big Day."" ( Western Morning News , April 2011) ""...some super hints about how to throw a street party."" ( Grazia , April 2011)"
. ..a good guide with lots of tips and a fresh and fun look at these historic events. ( Shropshire Star , March 2011)<p>. ..perfect guide to provide readers with a fresh, fun look at this historical event. ( iVillage.co.uk , March 2011)<p>. ..a great read to prepare you for The Royal Wedding. ( Beautyandthedirt.com , April 2011)<p>. ..an entertaining guide to enjoying, understanding and joining in the festivities on The Big Day. ( Western Morning News , April 2011)<p>. ..some super hints about how to throw a street party. ( Grazia , April 2011)
Author Information
Julian Knight has worked as an editor at the Independent on Sunday since 2007. Previously, he was a reporter at BBC News , contributing to the BBC News website and Radio Five Live . He is also the author of British Politics For Dummies and The British Citizenship Test For Dummies .
