The marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton left one man of the cloth head over heels with joy. If you thought the Princess’ entrance was wheel special…
The cassock-clad verger entered Westminster Abbey after all those in attendance had left at the end of the ceremony, before pulling off a series of expertly executed cartwheels on the red carpet.
But what this gymnast-cum-clergyman – understood to be Ben Sheward – displayed in audacity and agility, he lacked in originality.
Danish born Alexandra, Princess of Wales from 1844-1925, famously won over the Royal family by cartwheeling through Windsor Castle on her first visit there.