I am not sure who is worrying about what, but the Obamas were not invited to Kate and William's wedding, in spite of the fact that 40 other heads of state were invited. So I expect the entire matter is completely moot.I don't think the government's concerns are purely political - I think it's nothing about currying with favour and everything about using sensible precautions with a volatile narcissist in a position of great power. Theresa May's popularity is irrelevant, and indeed I can't imagine she'll be invited to the wedding.
It's about inviting the Obamas - and whether or not that is likely to trigger Trump in a dangerous way. And if they're invited, packaging the invitation in a way that is as diplomatically sensitive as possible.
So there will not be all the other Heads of State there, Obama is not a head of state, and anyway the most Trump will do if he decides it's a slight not to be invited is to make some angry tweets.As the wedding is not a state occasion, the Government only have a consultative role in its organization and heads of state will not be invited.
The guest list is instead being drawn up in full by Buckingham Palace rather than the Department of Culture, Media and Sport – which presides over national events such as state funerals.
So there will not be all the other Heads of State there, Obama is not a head of state, and anyway the most Trump will do if he decides it's a slight not to be invited is to make some angry tweets.
I am not sure who is worrying about what, but the Obamas were not invited to Kate and William's wedding, in spite of the fact that 40 other heads of state were invited. So I expect the entire matter is completely moot.
My thoughts exactly. I don't think that he'll start a war with the UK over a wedding invitation. I certainly don't think highly of him but this is something that I can't see him do, at least not when it comes to the UK. He'll sulk and throw a hissy fit on twitter but that's probably about it.
But I think May's actions are nothing but politics. She doesn't want to spoil her chances with Trump in case she needs him for something.
It's not like that. He is unlikely to declare a way over a particular point, but it can definitely be a contributing, or appeasing, factor to his general attitude with a strong impact of major international decisions made around that time. Anyone who's studied history a little knows how small events snowball, particularly when leaders' egos are affected.
Theresa May's personal reputation with Trump is irrelevant, but the interest of the country at a time where it's negotiating Brexit is important. Things go beyond that though, you never know what big decision may be on the table around that time and Trump acts on impulse - based on his mood of the day.
Or, conversely, people can repeat to their heart's content that it is a thing, but it isn't.Ultimately, everyone here can repeat at their hearts content that it's not a thing but it is
If you look at Trump behavioral pattern then you can see that things he sulks about (like when someone says something he doesn't like) results in a twitter tantrum and nothing else.
Not even the Russia investigation has led to major international incidents or decisions. Why should his behavioral pattern change all of a sudden?
Didn't you say that you don't think May's request is politically motivated?
Wedding dress speculation and style ideas abound:
http://www.gillianmillion.com/rw_co...anne-neville-beaded-cherish-wedding-dress.jpg
https://www.pronovias.com/wedding-dress-flared-long-raigal-61017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfOpED0hPk7/?taken-by=millanova_official
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/571746115166081621/
https://www.magbridal.com/p-marvelous-satin-bateau-neckline-ball-gown-wedding-dress-69126.html
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/5f/dc/48/5fdc48b033f441f07dffa00e21935de7.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/e9/bd/5d/e9bd5dc99a82c037658a66977470a033.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c2/4c/1a/c24c1ac95ba4a3802411dae27402dacd.jpg
^^ Yes @snippy, I really like that one too for the lace detail. The second one a lot of people seem to like for its smooth flowing classic lines, which it is felt might be Meghan's aesthetic since she is said to have loved Carolyn Bessette's wedding dress. But I don't think that necessarily means she would wear that type of slim flowing style for herself, especially not as a royal bride. I really love the cut and style of the posted dresses. I found the Jacobean embroidered dress so regal, but it's probably too elaborate, plus I don't think Meghan will wear long sleeves.
Wedding dress fashion show by Pnina Tornai -- mostly fanciful, but well constructed and interesting styles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvuZSmLn7r4
People need something real to worry about. Like what the bride will wear!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Invite Members of Public to Wedding Day
It sounds like there won't be any room for Ivanka or her dad.
Those people are apparently invited to stand around outside and cheer. They can't all be invited in as the chapel only holds about 2000.
I'm not sure why it is considered so very gracious to invite people to stand around outside.
I'm surprised they think they have to invite people to do that. I would have thought there'd be more than enough people to line the streets.
I read the article and it sounds more like the "inviting" process is a way to limit who shows up so there isn't chaos and madness.I'm surprised they think they have to invite people to do that. I would have thought there'd be more than enough people to line the streets.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Invite Members of Public to Wedding Day
It sounds like there won't be any room for Ivanka or her dad.
Preparations for the wedding continue, as Meaghan Markle is baptized:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/08/europe/meghan-markle-baptized-intl/index.html
Anyone have any idea when the matter will be decided?