British Same-Sex Couples Register for Civil Partnership

Across Britain, gay couples have been going to town halls Monday to register for civil partnerships. It's the first day of a new law that gives same-sex couples many of the same legal rights as married heterosexuals, although it doesn't actually allow gays to marry. The couples will get the same social security, tax, pension and inheritance rights as married couples. Among the first to register were Veteran British rock star Elton John and his long-term love David Furnish. There ceremony will take place in the same venue as the civil wedding of Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla.