She Actually Attended

With the proposal accepted, it was time to plan the wedding. John and Frances Canning knew exactly how they wanted their day to go…or did they. Like most people there are things that are important, like the wedding dress, the tuxedoes, the cake, the venue, and of course, the guest list. Most of the planning was going along without any surprises, but then, something happened that was anything but expected. In fact, it was…well, shocking.

John and Frances found out that on their wedding day, by pure chance, Queen Elizabeth was going to be in Manchester, England, where their nuptials were being held. On a whim, the couple decided to invite the queen to the wedding, knowing full well that there was no way she would show up, but at least they could say that they had invited the queen to their wedding. That, in itself, was something that most couples couldn’t say. Of course, they knew that the queen would never show up, because she had an itinerary that she would be following. Her time was valuable, and she couldn’t be bothers with a commoner wedding. didn’t really expect Queen Elizabeth to come to their wedding, but when they learned she was going to be in Manchester, England, on the day of their nuptials, they sent an invitation on a whim.

With all the invitations sent, the couple moved on to the rest of the wedding planning, and things were coming together nicely. The day of the wedding finally arrived, and the couple was so excited. They had waited for what seemed like a very long time to become husband and wife, and nothing would be more perfect than their wedding day. Little did they know how true that was about to be. When their day arrived, they found out that they were to be the recipients of a very special gift, and one that clearly, most couples would never receive…Queen Elizabeth was not only in town, but she had decided to accept their invitation, and she had decided to actually attend the wedding. The queen actually showed up.

Well, to say the least, the couple was shocked, but when you invite a guest, you have to understand that they have every right to attend. So, despite the shock that accompanied the queen’s attendance, the groom had the presence of mind to bow, and the bride to curtsey as the monarch appeared and congratulated them. It was a wonderful wedding gift, and the queen’s husband Prince Philip also wished the couple well. Queen Elizabeth was in Manchester Friday on official duties that included visits to Central Manchester University Hospitals and a new BBC complex. She was making appearances around the country this spring as she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, marking her 60 years on the throne. The year of her Platinum Jubilee…70 years on the throne, was also John and Frances Canning’s 10th anniversary. Sadly, Queen Elizabeth passed away on September 8, 2022. She was a hard act to follow and has been missed very much.