royal wedding pt. 2 - the trip down the aisle

In Sweden, the bride and groom walk down the aisle together (the point being to show that they're equals - the man is not the head of the house - whatever). Crown Princess Victoria wanted her daddy to walk her down the aisle. The church said no. It is the state church, and as the future head of state, she would have to abide by their rules. But how do you say no to the crown princess? They were firm. She and Daniel would walk down the aisle together.

I couldn't fathom them being so mean. She might be the future queen, but with all the protocol she has to follow, with all the things she has to do because of that role, with the fact that her very personal day was an international affair, couldn't they just let her have her way in this one little thing?

I was looking forward to seeing whether or not they let her. I was hoping, and pretty much believing they would, but not quite sure, and the moment was coming, and I was on the edge of my seat,

and my internet conked out. Next thing I saw was Victoria and Daniel at the altar. It wasn't until after the wedding, when I could watch clips online that I saw this: