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Show TheSalt Lake Tribune WORLD Sunday, June 20,1999 All Prince Edward Weds Sophie Rhys-Jones in Stately Windsor Castle THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WINDSOR, England — Prince Edward wed commoner Sophie Rhys-Jones in the regal grandeur of WindsorCastle’s ornate chapel on Saturday, determinedto avoid his siblings’ highly publicized stumbles and make his marriage last. Thousandslined the streets of this small town to celebrate the union of the new Earl of Wessex — the title his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, gave him as a wedding gift — and a radiant Miss Rhys-Jones, hereafter to be knownas Her Royal Highnessthe sions or official representatives fromother countries. Edward, at 35 the queen's youngestchild, is a television producer, and his 34-year-old bride a public relations executive. They dated for almost six years before marrying, and both will continue working. In an interview broadcast Saturday, the bridegroom said the couple possessed the cornerstone of a successful marriage, explain- ing that “we happen to love each other, which is the most impor- tant thingofall.” Standing at Edward's side during the ceremony were his two designated “supporters” — the royal equivalent of best man — brothers Prince Charles and Prince Andrew. The entire British royal family attended, including the queen and her husband, Prince Philip; Queen Mother Elizabeth, the bridegroom’s 98-year-old grand- mother; and the sons of Charles and the late Princess Diana, Prince William, 16, and Prince Harry, 14. Hoursbefore the wedding, the queen made her son the Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn — not a duke as some had expected. Edward also eventually will inherit the title of Duke of Edin. burgh, now held by his father. Buckingham Palace said Harold Brooks-Baker, publishing director of Burke's Peerage said the decision to make Edward an earl rather than a duke indicated he would play a minor role in publiclife. Countess of Wessex. Despite the royal splendor,it was a relatively modern ceremo- ny for a decidedly modern couple. The early evening service, attended by just 550 family mem- Pool photo/The Associated Press Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie RhysJones, leave St. George's Chapelin Windsor, England,after the ceremony. bers and friends, was held well away from London's great cathedrals and with no military proces- White Porcelain China 20%off eee : Bowls, plates & pitchers Se Se : Heirloom Curtain Lace Lighten a room with these mm K eady for-an Ae to checking that's truly out-of-the-box? airy, ready-made curtainsinavarietyof lengths and widthsto fit any window. All at wonderfully-affordable saleprices. 60” x 22” valance $16.95 ix 319 60” x 45” sheer panel $29.95 x. 333 60” x 63” panel $B8A.95 cox. 339 hectiee and pence Ask about our other tiers and panels. Matchingtable lace, too! 3 Now thru June 26th Hei Heirloom 36” Topper Pp Tablecloth 453,05 reg. B17 90 70” x 90” $59.90 658. rey. Located at Gardner Village 1100 West =/t— AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION *15.95 7800 South, “West Jordan Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10-8 Closed Sunday 562-8842 WWW. AMERICAFIRST.COM ELIGIBILITY & MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED NOCMOMETIT RS Tere TLC rece aE MEMBER NCUA MEN’S SEMI-ANNUAL SALE & CLEARANCE ENTIRE STOCK OF SPRING SUITS, SPORTCOATS& DRESS SLACKS Suits Orig. 295.00 - 550.00. NOW 236.00 - 440.00. Sportcoats Orig es 00 395.00. NOW 112.50 - 296.25. NE Orig. 75.00 125.00. NOW 56.25 - 93.75. Selection varies by store. Limited to stock on hand. Tr ad hs a a Nominal feefor alterations. Basic, non-seasonal merchandiseis not included. Sorry, we cannot accept phone or mail orders. Shop Monday-Saturday 10-9 and Sunday 12-6 at all Diltard’s locations. in Salt Lake City: Fashion Place and South Towne Center. In Ogden: Mail. in Provo: Provo Towne Centre. Wewelcome your Dillard's Credit Card, The AmoricanExpress® Card, Diners ChybInternational, Mastercard? Visa? and The Qyscover Card |
