Royal wedding motoring blunder

Similarly to all my friends and family, I eagerly tuned in to watch the royal wedding earlier this year.

Just like the majority of everyone else watching, I thought the whole thing was magnificent, from Kate Middleton’s dress to Princess’ Beatrice and Eugenie’s hats (well, they were more mystifying than magnificent, but definitely worth seeing!)

When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left Buckingham Palace in Prince Charles’ classic old Aston Martin they seemed to be the epitome of cool. Not only did they have the highest profile wedding of the decade, but they got to drive through the closed off streets of London in an enviable car too.

However, it appears that the newlyweds perhaps weren’t as sophisticated as they seemed. According to the Sun’s royal photographer, Arthur Edwards, Prince William forgot take off the handbrake!

Edwards has recalled a conversation he had with Prince Charles following the wedding. He asked Prince Charles whether he minded giving his son the keys to the car which had been actually been a birthday present from his mother for his 21st birthday.

Prince Charles reportedly responded that he didn’t mind. However, when Edwards asked about some damage which seemed to have happen to the vintage car, Prince Charles said to him that it was because Prince William had neglected to take the handbrake off.

I know it was a busy day, but Prince William must have really lost himself in amongst all the excitement if he forgot one of the most basic motoring rules. Mind you, I don’t think it has ruined my memory of the big day and I certainly won’t stop daydreaming about waking up as Kate Middleton one day!

Labels: Aston Martin, car, drive, handbrake, motoring, Royal Wedding, vintage