By Gregory Katz The Associated Press Thu., Oct. 11, 2018 WINDSOR, ENGLAND—It’s time for another royal wedding at Windsor Castle — but this time it’s less of a global TV spectacle and more of a family affair. Despite large signs at the castle’s ticket booth welcoming people to the wedding, many visitors seem unaware that Princess Eugenie, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, will marry tequila company executive James Brooksbank Friday. “No interest,” said Michael Taylor, a drummer from Chicago who toured the imposing castle Wednesday — but didn’t know a wedding was being planned on the grounds. “I don’t know anything about her. If she walked past me right now, I wouldn’t even know.” Eugenie is the 28-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and ninth in line for the throne. She has lived most of her life outside the media spotlight, and keeps a low profile compared to cousins Prince William and Prince Harry and their glamorous wives. That’s reflected in the souvenir shops that line the streets leading to the imposing castle. Royal wedding merchandise fill the windows — but they feature Harry and Meghan Markle, who also married at Windsor Castle in May in a spectacular, globally televised ceremony. Article Continued Below Only a few Halloween face masks feature Eugenie, though some shopkeepers say that will change in the hours ahead of her wedding. “It’s going to be shirts and some mugs. A few people have been asking for it, but compared to Harry-Meghan, it’s not… [Read full story]
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