Given the genesis of the Church of England in Henry VIII’s complicated love life, I have to confess that I find the squeamishness over re-marrying those who have been divorced to be incomprehensible.
I am pleased that the Archbishop of Canterbury is getting involved. However it seems to me that if he can bless a civil marriage, he ought to be able to conduct the marriage ceremony itself.
On the other hand though, I approve of the idea of separating the registration of a couple from the religious ceremony itself.
I’d personally prefer it if all couples had to make a trip to a registrar before coming to church for whatever religious stuff they want. This seems strange to many people, but it is the standard practice in much of Europe and has a lot going for it.
However, for today, congratulations to the happy couple.
Re: Charles and Camilla
Yeh Yeh, let them get on with it and enjoy the same freedom as the rest of us. Let them be happy!
but, can't you blog more about Freddie – he was much more interesting!