Queen Drops In On Manchester Wedding, Stuns Newlywed Couple

A newlywed couple had a royal wedding of their very own Friday when the Queen made an unexpected appearance at their Manchester ceremony, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Joined by Prince Philip, the Queen met John and Frances Canning who had reserved the Manchester Town Hall well before the royal visit was announced, notes the BBC.

"It was surreal, I couldn't believe it," bride Frances Canning told the Sun.

"The Queen spoke to us by our first names. She said I looked lovely and she wanted to wish us all the best for the future," she said.

But the visit wasn't unprompted, explains the Manchester Evening News. After learning the Queen would be in Manchester as part of her Diamond Jubilee--honoring 60 years as Britain's monarch--the groom wrote a letter to Buckingham Palace inviting her to attend the wedding.

Though she politely declined the invitation, it was secretly arranged for the Queen to meet with the bride and groom to avoid spoiling the couple's day.

To top it off, the royals even stuck around for photos after giving a royal blessing to the couple.

Comments

[myste]

01:24 PM on 03/29/2012

I have wanted to go to England since I was 19, I wonder if she would send me a ticket. There is so much I enjoy about the English, and the History of their country. I love the way they talk, would love to snag an old Englishman, and of course sing in the pubs, I do know some of the old songs Ta Ta

[mds308]

12:34 PM on 03/29/2012

When Queen showed up did they at least play 'Another One Bites The Dust?'

[myste]

01:21 PM on 03/29/2012

Hey, that's my ringtone on my phone LOL

[handsomish]

12:33 PM on 03/29/2012

I'll never bow to a crown, but I love this woman. She has set a shining example most all of her life.

[scottinnawlins]

11:43 AM on 03/29/2012

Can we take her and send Obama to England? They seen to like him in Europe.

[handsomish]

12:31 PM on 03/29/2012

You just can't let a story go without bringing President Obama into it, can you?

[Abel Ferrell]

12:59 PM on 03/29/2012

I doubt you'd like her. She's pretty liberal, much like our beloved President Obama. I know who would be perfect for your version of America. His name is Daniel Carver.

[geronimo 5]

11:14 AM on 03/29/2012

god saved the queen :0)

[covyzoo]

11:04 AM on 03/29/2012

That was a lovely thing for her to do.

[cadreams3]

10:30 AM on 03/29/2012

Lovely!!

[brokenleoheart]

09:43 AM on 03/29/2012

that's really cute

[Andy Schneider]

08:19 AM on 03/29/2012

What a class act the Queen is! She took the time to visit and give the couple her royal blessing but kept it low keyed so the wedding wasn't overshadowed by her presence. Definitely pure class!

[Omamac]

06:08 AM on 03/29/2012

What a lovely post! I'll bet that couple will have a story to tell their children and grandchildren.

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[Red The Grey]

09:16 PM on 03/27/2012

She didn't 'crash' the wedding. She was invited to the wedding

[gracieallen234]

06:18 PM on 03/27/2012

What a lovely memory for this couple. I hope they got lots of pictures! Congrats.

[fifiwereking]

01:35 PM on 03/27/2012

with all the rotten things usually being written about the british royal family, this is a sweet surprise...

[cottere5]

11:22 AM on 03/29/2012

I couldn't say it better. I agree.

[mamabeverley]

01:15 PM on 03/27/2012

That is so sweet. A wonderful memory that will be passed down for generations. Finally, some news to lighten the heart.