Bible in Royal Wedding
HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton have opted for a traditional-language version for their marriage service at Westminster Abbey. It is believed this decision was made indirectly to honour this year's 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, as HRH The Prince of Wales is patron of the King James Bible Trust, which was established to celebrate the Authorised Version's 400th year. Three of the country's top clergy will officiate at the royal wedding. The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev Dr John Hall, a Trustee of the King James Bible Trust, will conduct the service, the Bishop of London, the Right Rev Richard Chartres, vice-patron of the King James Bible Trust will preach and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will solemnise the marriage. James Middleton, the bride's brother, will give The Lesson, reading Romans 12: 1-2, 9-18. The couple have chosen to use the Series One (1966) Book of Common Prayer for the ceremony. ...