The House of Lords approved the marriage equality bill. Approval was so lopsided during the amendment procedure that for final approval they didn't take time for a tally, simply approving it on a voice vote. Many of the lords wore pink carnations to mark the occasion.
The Lords tweaked the bill, so it went back to the House of Commons. They quickly approved the changes. The queen has given her Royal Assent (great picture with this post). Gay weddings can start in about a year (alas, several provisions, such as pensions, may take that long to implement).
Alas, this new law only applies to England and Wales. The Scotland Parliament is working on their own bill and may follow in about a year. No word on Northern Ireland yet.
One commenter adds: Keep calm and marry on.
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