【趣谈英国】历代英国王室的西敏寺童话婚礼
作者：沪江英语编译
来源：nytimes
2011-04-25 21:00
Henry I
威廉王子与平民王妃凯特的婚礼备受世人的关注，4月29日，全世界的目光都将聚集有着千年历史的威斯敏斯特大教堂，来见证这对新人的幸福。威斯敏斯特大教堂是自诺曼征服以来历代英王的加冕之地，但是，自960年建成以来仅有15对王室夫妇在这里举办婚礼。那就让我们来看看，有哪些著名的王室夫妇在西敏寺完成了他们童话般的婚礼。
King Henry I & Princess Matilda of Scotland
（亨利一世和苏格兰的Matilda公主）
Nov. 11, 1100
The first wedding to take place at the abbey was that of King Henry I of England and Princess Matilda of Scotland in 1100. Many traditions — for the groom to don a military uniform, for the bride’s flowers to include a sprig of myrtle signifying love and for the couple to sign the wedding register in the privacy of Edward the Confessor’s Chapel — have been added in the years since.
The first wedding to take place at the abbey was that of King Henry I of England and Princess Matilda of Scotland in 1100. Many traditions — for the groom to don a military uniform, for the bride’s flowers to include a sprig of myrtle signifying love and for the couple to sign the wedding register in the privacy of Edward the Confessor’s Chapel — have been added in the years since.
在西敏寺举行的第一个婚礼是1100年英格兰国王亨利一世以及苏格兰公主Matilda的婚礼。从那以后，婚礼加入了许多新的传统：新郎身着军装，新娘手持的花束包含了象征爱的桃金娘，新人在爱德华主教的单独陪同下共同签署结婚登记表。
Edmund
Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, & Avelina de Forz
（Edmund，兰开斯特伯爵和 Avelina de Forz）
April 8 or 9, 1269
This wedding was the first to take place in the abbey that stands today, which had been rebuilt by the groom’s father, King Henry III, in the Gothic style. The couple’s honeymoon didn’t last long. The prince, known as Edmund Crouchback, went on a crusade within a year and Avelina died, childless, just five years later.
This wedding was the first to take place in the abbey that stands today, which had been rebuilt by the groom’s father, King Henry III, in the Gothic style. The couple’s honeymoon didn’t last long. The prince, known as Edmund Crouchback, went on a crusade within a year and Avelina died, childless, just five years later.
这场婚礼是第一场在如今的威斯敏斯特大教堂举行的婚礼。新郎的父亲亨利三世以哥特式风格重建了威斯敏斯特大教堂。这对新人的蜜月没有持续很长时间。王子，也就是“驼背Edmund”在一年内参与了一场远征。五年后，Avelina去世，无子嗣。
Gilbert de Clare
Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, & Joan of Acre
（Gilbert de Clare，克劳塞斯特伯爵和亚克的Joan）
April 30, 1290
The daughter of King Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile, Joan was 18 when she married the 46-year-old earl. After five years and four children, Gilbert died. Joan soon fell in love with and secretly married Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in the household of her late husband. Her father threw the man in prison, but later released him.
The daughter of King Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile, Joan was 18 when she married the 46-year-old earl. After five years and four children, Gilbert died. Joan soon fell in love with and secretly married Ralph de Monthermer, a squire in the household of her late husband. Her father threw the man in prison, but later released him.
爱德华一世国王和卡斯提尔的Eleanor王后的女儿，乔安娜，在18岁时嫁给了46岁伯爵。五年Gilbert去世，他们共育有四子。Joan很快和Ralph de Monthermer坠入爱河并秘密结婚。Ralph是Joan已故丈夫家族中的一个乡绅。Joan的父亲把拉尔夫投入监狱但不久之后，便释放了他。
King Richard II
King Richard II & Anne of Bohemia
（理查二世和波西米亚的安妮）
Jan. 20, 1382
Pope Urban VI arranged this marriage between the young king and the daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV. The couple were only 15 at the time of their wedding.
Pope Urban VI arranged this marriage between the young king and the daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV. The couple were only 15 at the time of their wedding.
教皇乌班六世主持了这场年轻的国王与罗马帝国查尔斯四世女儿的婚礼。这对新人结婚时都只有15岁。
Cmdr. Alexander Ramsay
Cmdr. Alexander Ramsay & Princess Patricia of Connaugh[en]
[en]Feb. 27, 1919
The granddaughter of Queen Victoria and the cousin of King George V, Patricia ushered in the new fashion of royals marrying at the abbey. Deciding to wed a commoner, she gave up her royal title and became Lady Patricia Ramsay.
（亚历山大.兰塞指挥官和康诺的帕特丽西亚公主）
[en]Feb. 27, 1919
The granddaughter of Queen Victoria and the cousin of King George V, Patricia ushered in the new fashion of royals marrying at the abbey. Deciding to wed a commoner, she gave up her royal title and became Lady Patricia Ramsay.
维多利亚女王的孙女、乔治五世的表妹Patricia引领起了王室成员在西敏寺举办婚礼的新风潮。在决定与一个指挥官结婚那一刻，她放弃了自己的皇室头衔，变成了Patricia Ramsay女士。
Prince Albert
Prince Albert & Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
（阿尔伯特王子和伊丽莎白.鲍威斯.利昂女士）
April 26, 1923
The bride, who first met the royal prince as a child, refused his first two proposals as she was wary of public life and worried about his moodiness and pronounced stammer. The future King George VI, the subject of the movie “The King’s Speech,” was the first groom to marry in the uniform of the Royal Air Force.
The bride, who first met the royal prince as a child, refused his first two proposals as she was wary of public life and worried about his moodiness and pronounced stammer. The future King George VI, the subject of the movie “The King’s Speech,” was the first groom to marry in the uniform of the Royal Air Force.
当新娘在孩提时代第一次见到王子时他拒绝了他的两次求婚。那时的新娘对于公众生活非常谨慎，同时，她也很担心他的喜怒无常以及明显的口吃。未来的国王乔治五世，也就是电影“国王的演讲”主人公，是第一位穿着皇家空军制服结婚的新郎。
Princess Elizabeth
Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, & Princess Elizabeth
（菲利普，爱丁堡公爵和伊丽莎白公主，就是现在的英国女王伊丽莎白二世）
Nov. 20, 1947
The future Queen Elizabeth II was 21 when she married the 26-year-old Lt. Philip Mountbatten, who had renounced his royal title of Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark months before the wedding to become a British subject. Hours before the wedding he was styled His Royal Highness and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The future Queen Elizabeth II was 21 when she married the 26-year-old Lt. Philip Mountbatten, who had renounced his royal title of Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark months before the wedding to become a British subject. Hours before the wedding he was styled His Royal Highness and the Duke of Edinburgh.
未来的英国女王伊丽莎白二世在21岁时和26的菲利普蒙特巴顿（Lt. Philip Mountbatten）结婚。在婚礼前几个月，蒙特巴顿宣布放弃他在希腊以及丹麦的菲利普王子头衔，并成为一名普通的英国公民。在婚礼前几个小时，他被授予了殿下以及爱丁堡公爵的头衔。
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson
（安德鲁王子和莎拉.弗格森）
July 23, 1986
Five hundred million people watched this grand wedding on television, and guests included Elton John, Estée Lauder and Michael Caine. The couple, who have two children, announced their separation less than six years later.
Five hundred million people watched this grand wedding on television, and guests included Elton John, Estée Lauder and Michael Caine. The couple, who have two children, announced their separation less than six years later.
五百万人在电视上观看了这一场大型的婚礼。婚礼的来宾包括了Elton John，雅诗兰黛和迈克尔凯恩。这对新人在不到六年时间便宣布了离婚，期间养育了两个孩子。
Prince William
Prince William and Kate Middleton
(威廉王子和凯特米德尔顿)
April 29, 2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton are to marry at Westminster Abbey in April 29th.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are to marry at Westminster Abbey in April 29th.
威廉王子与凯特米德尔顿将于4月29日在威斯敏斯特大教堂举行婚礼。
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