The wedding ceremony of Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer in sixteen parts. This is the BBC’s broadcast of the event, with commentary by Tom Fleming and others.
Part One (9m 35s): Diana arrives at St. Paul’s Cathedral; description of her dress; State Trumpeters’ fanfare; description of the bridal bouquet; the long bridal procession with Earl Spencer, bridesmaids (Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones (Chatto) as primary bridesmaid), and pages; Charles, Andrew, and Edward take their places; the wedding ceremony begins. Music includes “The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary)” and “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation.”
Part Two (10min 1s): Hymn singing continues; Dean of St. Paul’s introduces the marriage service; the Archbishop of Canterbury continues the ceremony with the vows; Earl Spencer gives away the bride; Diana flubs Charles’s name; Andrew hands over the ring; Charles flubs a line during the giving of the ring; bride and groom kneel in prayer. Music includes “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation.”
Part Three (9min 23s): The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounces them man and wife; choir sings as Charles and Diana are seated; lesson read by the Speaker of the House of Commons. Music includes “Let the People Praise Thee, O God.”
Part Four (10m 1s): Lesson continues; address by Archbishop of Canterbury; choir sings as bridge and groom move to the high altar. Music includes “I Was Glad.”
Part Five (9 m 48s): Choir continues to sing; prayers; Diana is called “Princess of Wales” for the first time; the Lord’s Prayer. Music includes “I Was Glad.”
