I’m not exactly what you’d call a Royals-watcher. It’s semi-interesting to watch the Queen’s family do some of the things they do (as I’m Canadian) but I don’t have heavy opinions about whether or not we require a monarchy, blah, blah, blah… in the case of today’s wedding of Prince William and his lovely Kate, I was just happy to have a quick look. And I thought it was lovely.
I think it’s natural to have some curiosity of this family… in this modern age we’ve been watching them on television for as long as I can remember. Prince William was a baby boy once – we watched him come home from hospital, remember? We watched him take his early steps in gardens, and ride horses, and hold hands with his grandmother, the Queen. We watched his brave face when they buried his mother.
Whether or not you’ve actually made a point of “watching” them (I haven’t – not really) there’s a lot of footage from that boy’s life that most can’t help but have seen. And that little darling boy got married today. That’s kind of a nifty thing, really.
I’m quite pleased for them. I hope their union lasts forever. They’re just people, you know.
Kate looked as beautiful as I expected her to – her dress was appropriate and well suited for her lithe figure. The picture of Elegance. The Prince looked dashing, of course… but princes generally do, don’t they?
It would have been easy to crack under the pressure of global scrutiny. Most of the entire world watched their every move this morning. Everyone has an opinion about processions, and clothing choices, and the flowers, the menus, the guest list, and some would even grumble about the grandness of the whole ordeal.
My thought is that as we now live in a world that is largely so casual, with people wearing baseball caps in restaurants, and Birkenstocks at the theatre (which is just gross) I think an air formality and some sober order is a good thing. A little pomp and circumstance never hurt anyone. (And for godsake, PULL UP YOUR PANTS!!)
They will forever live with the eyes of the people on them – every move they make in public will be photographed and recorded. Oy, the pressssah! So, to have most people in the world be so pleased for you on your wedding day can only help, I hope. It seems that everyone, everywhere came out (or tuned in) to cheer them on and to celebrate… to wish them well. That’s can’t possibly be a bad thing.
I’m quite pleased for them. I hope their union lasts forever. They’re just people, you know.And now, back to the splendid hat parade… holy wow, there have been some excellent lids on display today!!
C’mon now… who doesn’t love a wedding? Did you watch? Do you care?
Living in the UK it was hard to avoid but we really enjoyed it all. Some people have been pretty harsh but I liked it for a few reasons. First it is just really nice to see what seem to be 2 happy people getting married. Second, I thought it was really special to see people around the world really enjoying something and pulling together to just have a good time. The crowds were unbelievable and everyone seemed to be getting along and loving it. I just enjoyed the happiness of it bringing people together and my 2 year old loved watching a real Princess.
The hats are probably the best part for me! and like you, I am mildly interested and glad for them and all that, but was happy enough taking a quick glance at pictures online at work, rather than getting right into it and waking to watch coverage.
It IS a bit of a fairy tale! From hats to horse-drawn carriages. It’s the stuff dreams are made of!! I’m so happy it didn’t rain on their parade.
All weddings are nice… you can’t help but smile a little. 🙂
I have been watching coverage now for 6.5 hours. I’m very into the whole thing. For many reasons – my mom was and I’m doing it for her! She and I waited an ungodly number of hours together in Ottawa to see Prince Charles and Lady Di. We shook both their hands and had the most special day together. Today, my heart broke for him not having his mother there – i dont’ think I could ever have a wedding without mine – it would be too bittersweet. I think Di would love her – and as hokey as it sounds – I just feel that their story is a bit of a fairy tale – and I’m thrilled for them!
I am like you, Tracey. I didn’t and haven’t paid too much attention over the years but I think it was lovely (the few pics I have seen) and I wish them well.