Prince Charles and Camilla married on April 8, 2005. Unfortunately, the ceremony had to be delayed by a day so that Prince Charles and other guests could attend Pope John Paul II's funeral. Charles was the first member of the royal family to marry in a civil ceremony, which took place at Windsor Castle and was followed by a religious blessing at St. George's Chapel. The queen chose not to attend the civil marriage, but she did attend the religious blessing and hosted a reception afterward.