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It is usual in the wedding celebration, “You may now kiss the bride.” This is “part” of the ceremony. But what might happen to the wedding of Prince Charles and Kate Middleton? Why Prince William won’t kiss the bride?

In countries, there are practices and beliefs that are regarded as part of the ceremony. That acts take part in every procedures. But no matter how diverse countries are in terms of practicing its cultures, there are those countries that preserve what is the usual practice.

Take for example the consideration of the belief of the Church of England which expressly forbids such behavior of kissing the bride as part in the ceremony.
Reverend Dr. John Hall, the dean of Westminster and the man responsible for overseeing the spiritual life of Westminster Abbey said that there will be no kiss during the wedding ceremony. He added saying that they don't allow that in the Church of England.

Even during the wedding ceremony of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981, the pair also did not kiss in church. Instead they produced an iconic moment on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

As for Prince Charles and Kate Middleton, there is even an allocated time for the kiss, 1:25 p.m. London time. This signifies publications to ensure the camera angles are right for the international press.

Thus, we can clearly see that because of the beliefs of the Church of England, there are different views and sides that need to be respected. That is why, different countries have their distinctive procedures and beliefs. It is appropriate and best that everyone will always understand and consider each decision.