Monarchy cynics ‘proved wrong’

ORGANISERS of celebrations to mark the Royal wedding claimed the success of their events had proved cynics wrong and showed the monarchy is still a vital part of the nation’s culture.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Apr 2011, 07:00 BST

While many had maintained Britain is no longer in the thrall of the Royal Family, thousands of well-wishers gathered for events across the region.

A party was staged in the grounds of The Royal Oak in Staveley, near Knaresborough, which is one of the most expensive villages in Yorkshire.

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Cheryl Norrish, 26, has run the pub with her partner, Dan Parry, 31, since November 2009.

She said: “The whole day has really lifted people’s spirits and everyone has been going home with a smile on their face.

“I do think that the Royal wedding has proved the cynics wrong and showed just how important the monarchy is to the nation.

“We have had a wonderful time, and people have been amazing. We always knew there was a really good community spirit, but everyone has pulled together to help.”

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The party at The Royal Oak in Staveley included a tug o’ war and a three-legged race as well as a raffle and apple bobbing.

A sing-song of classics such as Jerusalem, Rule, Britannia! and God Save the Queen was also staged around the pub’s piano.

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