Canadian families among throngs of royal fans camping out for glimpse of newlyweds
WINDSOR, United Kingdom — Intense security measures, massive crowds, jet lag and an hours-long wait did nothing to stop ardent Canadian royal fans from doing everything they could to witness the lavish, star-studded wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday.
The hordes that lined many of the town’s historic streets were dotted with red-and-white attire and maple leaves worn by proud Canucks enamoured with the newlyweds.
Of course there were plenty of Union Jacks and Stars and Stripes, too, but Canadian expats and tourists made their presence known with Olympic team sweaters, Mountain Equipment Co-op backpacks, and in the case of one Guelph, Ont., woman, a red and white fascinator with red and white feathers and a Canadian flag.
Among those screaming the loudest were Ontario friends Crystal Kattenhorn of Cambridge, and Nikita Thompson of Kitchener, who planted themselves along The Long Walk that leads to Windsor Castle, where the ceremony took place.