Guys seem quite oblivious - and I think it is all because girls have been 'princess conditioned' from the day they are born. Indoctrinated may be a more appropriate word.
I have vague recollections of watching Prince Charles and Lady Di's wedding on telly - of course I saw that movie/doccie subsequently (a few times, no doubt). I also remember Prince Andrew and Fergie's wedding, but it didn't have the same fairy-tale sheen that Charles and Di had.
Little girls are affectionately called princesses, they role-play as princess - dolled up in tiaras and pink nailpolish, they have princess parties and their Barbies come with princess dresses and accessories, including a castle and prince. Yes, a charming (and handsome) prince, everlasting love and 'happy ever after' are part of the princess package.
The prince and princess thing is just not a part of little boys' education, which is probably why male humans will be the only ones roaming the streets, while their female friends and relations are grouped around teevees. A lass on the radio today said that she and her friends are having a princess party, while watching the wedding tomorrow. They're dressing up as their favourite princess - tiara and all. Sounds fabulous. I'd go for that ;)
I loved these classic stories as a child; and I still like them now. I love going to friends' weddings - I always get misted up with happiness for them. I'm just as bad with chick flicks when the ending is a fairy tale one. These movie characters may not be princes and princesses, but the recipe is the same.
So, as a result of my girly conditioning, I'm looking forward to tomorrow's spectacle and I'll delight in every aspect of Prince William (I remember when he was born) and Kate's wedding.
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Can i say that i am actually not totally taken in by this whole affair. and i have, as usual, a strong opinion as to why. it has nothing to do with William and Kate but everything to do with Lady Di. I remember her wedding as if it was yesterday sitting on my Granny's lounge floor glued to every minute of the spectacle. she was my rags to riches fairy princess and i clung to her every move in the years that followed. The 'accident' ended my royal affair so to speak. somewhat of a conspiracy theorist i fell out with the royal family and am doomed to a life where princes don't exist, nor do princesses for that matter....i feel quite sad about it all actually. instead though i will be at work, and listen maybe listen to the commentary on 94.7 on my iPod should i feel so inclined.
to everyone else, enjoy it, and i mean that.
Dress is beautiful. Wedding itself was nice and concise. Abbey looked incredible - loved the maple trees.
I never get the bible passage readings - so round-about and verbose, like a bunch of words strung together just 'cos. I'm not big on hymns either - they all sound the same to me - just different words. Very funeral-ish and not much fun nor uplifting.
Carriage and horses - amazing. I loved watching the different types of carriages - over 100 years old and such different styles.
Crowd shots are great too - love the outfits and hats (crazy hats in the streets and pretty hats of church guests). Lots of street-side spectators with tiaras. Love it.
Now waiting for the much-anticipated balcony appearance and kiss.
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