Prior to World War I, kings and queens, princes and princesses married in private in royal chapels or palaces.

BBC: Royal weddings: A brief history

"I've been a Kings fan for 40 years and had a season's seat for 25 years, " said Cheryl Baggs, holding a plastic cup of white wine.

CNN: L.A. Kings lose to Devils, must wait for first Stanley Cup

So I want to give a hearty congratulations to both the Kings and the Galaxy one more time for bringing two championships to L.A. and for doing so much for your fans back in California.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Welcomes the Stanley Cup Champion LA Kings and MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy | The White House

"Although Mitch's life is extraordinary because of Amy, he's still a London dad and I think our listeners can relate to him in that way, " Mr Kings added.

BBC: Mitch Winehouse

Knowing the Chinese fondness for legends, I summon up some Celtic tall tales from my childhood that involve ferocious warriors, vicious kings, an improbably large potato, a brave young prince and the inevitable triumph of good.

BBC: A Beijing state of mind

"I guess you can't really talk bad about the way these guys competed, " Kings coach Keith Smart said.

NPR: Kobe Bryant Leads Lakers Past Kings, 103-98

It was as if I'd entered some sort of alternate universe where wine journalists could drink like leveraged-buyout kings.

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