No, not the marriage of the UK's Prince William of Wales to the lovely Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. And this beauty never paddle-wheeled the Mississippi River. Captured 5/26/11, just across the beautiful Queensway Bay from the beautiful Aquarium of the Pacific, in beautiful Long Beach, California. Much better viewed full size. Get out the banjos, straw hats, and colorful attire for the men, and the pink parasols, flowery hats and hoop skirts for the ladies! So all was not kids, or fish and other sealife when I visited this wonderful area. Several cool boats and ships on display, including the legendary Queen Mary. From what I can determine, the Grand Romance never leaves the dock and always remains in place. --------------------------- The Grand Romance Riverboat was built in a sand lot near the Noyo river in Fort Bragg, Ca. by Daniel Steel Co. and the Barker Family. Construction of the Grand Romance, California's only true sternwheel riverboat, began in mid-October 1990. She debuted on July 3, 1993 - almost exactly 150 years since the first sternwheeler operated in California. Outfitted with cast Victorian ironwork from the Old South, towering twin smoke stacks and a 43 note calliope she is the grandest authentic riverboat to operate in California. Her interior features a two-story high Grand Ballroom with a red velvet stage, gleaming marble dance floor and polished brass and stamped tin ceilings. Overlooking the 16 foot diameter paddlewheel is a turn-of-the-century mahogany bar. The upper deck has covered verandas to enjoy the view and a 100 seat murder mystery showroom where multiple murders take place every weekend. Information from www.grandromance.com/about.html. -------------------------- What is confusing is that the Google map shows it to be docked in Queensway Bay, but the official address says it is moored in Rainbow Harbor. Cheerybye, thankx for clicking on, and for any and all favs and laudatory comments.