Ah, I remember 30 years ago arising very early in the morning only to be trans-fixed by the glowing television screen for hours watching the nuptials of Prince Charles and his lovely, young bride, Diana. Heck, I was a relatively young bride myself, having only been married since March of that year (to #2). My eyes were barely open at times to watch this event unfold because of the beckoning of slumber, but I did behold a true celebration wedding that was visually stunning.
Their ill-fated relationship I often likened to my own marriage. In that same year I had known my groom for only 6 weeks before we wed, had a child almost a year later to the day, and we similarly grew apart around the same time that the royals' marriage started to crumble. I guess when Diana died, the life I had once known perished, as well. But in my case I was lucky enough to have a metamorphosis in to a new & exciting chapter of my existence. Diana's new love with Dodi, from another country, had just been abruptly cut short by a cruel fate...whereas mine was just beginning to blossom with the one first known to me as 'D.D.', from another country.
I'm very hopeful for the future of this young, vibrant, yet mature couple...the Duke & Duchess. I'm also impressed with how Wills has incorporated the memory of his beloved Mother to be intertwined with what this modern-day couple wanted for their own special day. I'm sure many Brits are also very hopeful that the legacy of the 'people's princess' Diana, will once again grace their country in the personage of her first born. Kate is a beautiful, sweetheart of a lady and I think she really brings out the best in Wills from what I can discern (and he seems to genuinely love her as well)...VIVA L'AMOR!
A toast to their future as man and wife! The most magnificent remembrance I will take away from this historic experience is the pealing of the cathedral bells that once enthralled me for hours when I visited England, myself. Bliss, pure bliss.
An interesting article on the Royal wedding:
http://www.cosmicchronicle.com/2011/04/lifting-veil-on-royal-wedding-nothing.html
©2011 Debbie Ballard
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Very romantic, indeed. Spinster here, like Aunt Margaret. Sad, I'll never marry. No worries. It was a beautiful ceremony (clips I viewed on the news/Internet). My dad once told me I wasn't the marrying kind. I'm difficult like Meg Ryan's character in "When Harry Met Sally." Read: High Maintenance. Maybe in the next lifetime.
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