Before you go and tell me how it is all silly, a waste of money in these economic times, and how they should do away with the monarchy, I'm just gonna tell you how much I love this royal stuff. Give me princes and princesses, glass horse-drawn carriages, and royal protocol any day--I love it. And in these crappy times, why not turn to a little bit of good old-fashioned love to make us smile. (And I do think these two love each other, by the way.) I think it is good to celebrate something nice for a change in this wacky media age of Sheen and Lohan and their drug-induced exploits.
All those years ago, I watched as Diana and Charles walked down the aisle. Okay, so we just sort of knew that one wasn't going to last, but who didn't want them to? I mean, I was Diana's age and, dang, if I didn't dream of true love and finding that special "prince". It was a fairy-tale come to life and it was lovely--every minute detail of it all.
Maybe it was because we were the same age, or that she was just so darn beautiful, but I loved Princess Diana--warts and all. She and I were going through marriage and children around the same time and I couldn't wait to see what she was doing and how those kids were growing up.
I was devastated when Diana died. Seriously, I cried when I got the paper that Sunday morning and read that she was dead. I just kept thinking about those children--they lost their mother. And being that I lost my dad when I was 7, I knew just how wretched that is for a child--and so I cried. I cried for them, I cried for her--that her life was so messed up, and I cried that the fairy tale was over--tragically over.
I woke up early for her wedding, her funeral, and I will, again, wake up early to see her first-born getting married. If girlfriend can't be there for his day, then dammit, I will. And I will enjoy every nuance, every detail, every over-played, overly dramatic minute of that wedding.
As for William and Kate--I wish them love--the love that wasn't truly there the first time around with that first Royal Wedding. Wouldn't that be a fine ending to the story? I think so--I like happy endings too.
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I hope you had a warm and fuzzy wonderful time in London this morning!
I'm now watching the broadcast live here at 7:46 PM Malaysian time.
Kate Middleton is beautiful!!!
I hope they have a wonderful life.I love Diana too and some how...if William and Kate can make it and be happy it seems like it will make up for the sadness of her royal life.
I watched Charles and Di tie the knot in a basement in Orland Park and I watched Wills and Kate in a living in St. Louis--all live. There is no other way :-)
Kate was a breath of Grace Kelly.
I DVR'd it so the the girls and I can have a wedding watching party when they get home from school and work. I suppose Maddi will end up inviting her besties to watch and eat scones with a spot of English tea.
(now it's time to drag my tired arse to work, best start to a Friday!)
Yep, your mom is enjoying the wedding and copied it so I could start watching at 6:30. How beautiful and exciting to see all the pagentry. They seem to be the perfect royalty and Kate is a true princess.
Phyl
I didn't get up at 1am our time to watch the wedding but I did turn on the morning shows at 7am to see the highlights. I did see the live video of them driving in the convertible with balloons behind. Diana made her boys so normal and I wish she was here to see her son today. She'd be very proud!
I woke up at 1am. I feel like I have a bloody hangover.
Well, I didn't wake up early to watch it, but I still loved it! My favorite was actually when the 2 of them drove out into the public in their little convertible all decked out with ribbons and balloons!
I got up for Diana's wedding but this time around I watched the highlights at 9am - Kate is most certainly a beautiful woman and her gown was gor-gee-ous. I hated Diana's gown - she deserved something far more beautiful.
Loved watching the Queen snub the rottweiler.
And are there no orthodontists in England - William certainly could have used one.
Ah, but ain't Harry the most delightful and handsome one?
I was planning my wedding when Diana and Charles got married and I remember it quite clearly. I was stunned when she died. It was like part of my past had just disappeared in an instant.
I didn't see this one. Much too early for this old goat but I'll see it on the news tonight
I didn't go to bed. I stayed up and read a book until 3:00 and then turned on the TV. I watched until about 10:00 and then had a nap. There was no what in heck I was going to miss it:) It was beautiful.
Vanilla--Ah, who doesn't love a royal wedding? Sigh. It was lovely. She was beautiful, he was handsome. It doesn't get any better than that!
Veronica--Wasn't she lovely? Uh, did you notice that I was workin' the same veil in my photo above??? Yeah, I'm STYLIN'!
Melodie--I hope they make it and I certainly hope they are happy together. I think they are off to a better start so far.
Jodi--That's so funny that you lived so close to where I live now! Yeah, I thought Grace Kelly the minute she got out--so lovely and ladylike. It was a perfect dress!
Phyl--Boy, they know how to do a wedding! It was absolutely wonderful--every last detail!
Beaded Tail--He seems genuinely in love with her and very happy. I hope so and I hope they live a long happy life together. I wonder what her role would have been in all of this? Hobbes and I got up, but Grace bailed on us and went back to bed. Sheesh.
Helene--Me too! I should have called you!! I'm dying for a nap!!
Lynne--Wasn't that great?! It was nice to see them doing "normal" things like that on their wedding day. :) It was sweet, wasn't it?
Grace--Diana chose that dress, but in hindsight, she hated it too. I think she was so darn young when she got married that her style hadn't fully matured yet. Kate's was incredible and beautiful. I hate Camilla--she is a dog. Harry and Pippa stole the show if you ask me.
Pricilla--I got up and Hobbes stuck it out with me. Grace bailed and went back to bed--go figure. It was lovely though and I enjoyed every minute! Oh, they do know how to plan a wedding.
Mary Ann--HILARIOUS! Joe suggested that I do that too, but I declined. Dang, 3:00 a.m. came up pretty darn quick! But I'm glad I did--it was so lovely.
OK- if you like it, I'm happy for you.
Nothing is silly if it makes you happy :) Hope you enjoyed it.
I was up early watching it as well! Her dress was beautiful and they are the sweetest couple. I wish them all the luck in the world!
Happy Weekend Lin!
xo Catherine
Sharkey--I do, Sharkey! I love every minute of that stuff. :)
Ann--I did! :) And so did Hobbes. He laid on my chest and hung out with me for the entire wedding. It was lovely.
Catherine--Wasn't it lovely???! She was beautiful, he was handsome, THEY were happy. :) You just can't beat that!
What a sweet picture. We did not watch, but you couldn't miss seeing recaps of it later in the day. I was surprised that Dori knew what it was and talked about the pretty princess dress and jewelry.
I am sorry you lost your dad at such a young age!
Lin, I was up too.
Do you watch "The Middle"? You reminded me of the mom on that show getting up early to watch the royal wedding. I was skeptical about why Americans were so gung ho about it but I do get the romantic magical spin on it too. The kids liked watching a real live princess but were more impressed that she got to ride in a coach.
Diana--You were the sole person who mentioned the photo! Thanks for noticing. :) I think that is what captures us--that whole princess thing. Heck, every Disney movie features a princess!
Tracy--I should have called ya! It was just me and Hobbes and he didn't care to chat about the details with me. :(
Casey--I live "The Middle"--that family is sooooo us! I didn't see that episode, but I am going to look it up--I'm guessing it is hilarious. We Americans have been spoon fed everything princess since Day 1 of Disney. How can we NOT dig this too???!
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