Anyone tuning in to the royal wedding this morning bore witness to many things. Not only was the love that Prince William and Kate Middleton share enough to light up the whole of Westminster Abbey, but British tradition - and royal lineage - were on display as well. While neither or those things may have been a surprise to wedding guests and television viewers, what struck a chord with many was the presence of Princess Diana in many subtle details.
Diana was visible everywhere at the royal wedding, from the hymns that were sung (Greensleeves was a favorite of the Prince William's mother), to the omission of the word "obey" from the vows (Princess Diana controversially decided to alter the vows to omit the outdated phrasing, leading the way for Kate Middleton to do the same).
Even Prince William himself seemed a living embodiment of his mother, from his bashful glances at the ceiling, to his nervous lip-chewing tendency.
Kate Middleton, too, evoked images of Diana, in her gorgeous gown with an elongated train (though only slightly over 8 feet, as opposed to Diana's 25+ foot train.) The now Princess's veil was also in homage to Diana.
With Elton John and partner in attendance, you could easily have closed your eyes and been transported back in time thirty years, feeling as though you were in the presence of Diana on her wedding day instead.
In fact, there was so much of Diana at Westminster Abbey this morning (where the late Princess was laid to rest in 1997), when the cameras focused on Camilla next to Prince Charles, it almost felt inappropriate, as if Camilla should have skipped the festivities out of respect.
What do you think? Did you feel the presence of Princess Di at the royal wedding Friday? Do you feel Camilla should not have been present? As for the little touches that were reminiscent of Diana - what did you think of them?
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Comments: 13
I think that Diana Spencer had a shitty 'royal' life. BUT, she loved her boys and would want them to have a happy and fulfilled family life.
Americans don't really seem to 'get' how the royal family works here.
We do not follow trends of conduct here in America. We do form our own opinions and form those opinions around what is deserving of previous actions and the quality of character. In the instant case of Charles and Camilla, to see this woman prance around in a place that doesn't belong to her, but rather to Princess Diana is absolutely disgraceful in every way. She did commit adultry and caused Princess Diana to suffer. It also involves Charles and even though he chose to disgrace himself by marrying her and shoving her around in England with the press attempting to get your country to forgive her, I'd say it has not worked. She is a disgraceful sight and this couple would not have survived in this country at all. I guess that is why we are Americans!!!
We love and respect Princess Diana and her boys. We do not like Camilla and Charles and believe the Queen is not far from this behavior as she embraced it by allowing their marriage. Very sad.
If you do not like Camilla and Charles (you obviously cannot seriously expect me to believe you speak for ALL Americans) do you seriously think this will cause C&C a minute of lost sleep?
Perhaps as an American who admits she doesn't understand the 'rules' of the British royal family, it would be better if you didn't comment on our Head of State. and we'll do the same about yours?
BTW - as I've said previously, I am a ScotsNat and in no way a royalist. The sooner we become a republic and get rid of them all, the happier I will be - but, until then, we have to live with the current situation.
As individuals and somewhat collectively as citizens of our various countries, we do share opinions in bulk regularly. In that regard, Charles and Camilla should care about what people think as it is the people in their country who support their indulgences financially.....hmmmm and if enough of them refuse them as a King and Queen, then I should suggest they might not be able to embrace those titles or their lifestyle preferences. Simple logic.
As an American, who works in media, I should probably understand more about the "royals", but I admit I do not. Most Americans think it is all a joke with the pomp and circumstance of their "royal" entitlements. We think it silly and that should be one of our most obvious attitudes inasmuch as our own ancestors very wisely chose not to be one of their subjects or place our tax dollars into their high dollar life styles!!!! I rather believe most of us absolutely believe our ancestors made a good decision when they fled from England!
And, as someone claiming to talk for a majority of Americans, I think you need to find out exactly HOW Charles' income is derived. Most of it is from the lands he owns, not the British govt.
Plus, the "royals" are absolutely supported financially by the British tax payor. I don't have to "find out", I know - absolutely. The royal system has been a vulgar class system for centuries. The result of which is much of the wealth they have today. Some corrections, yes, of course. But not really that much. It still stinks of entitlement and some sort of concept that "royal blood" has the absolute right to the lavish lifestye and entitlement attitudes themselves. Silly place to put wealth. For example, it is disgraceful to hear the sum of money paid for the "royal wedding". Not only disgraceful but tragic really in light of the need ans suffering worldwide. Yet, that is the "royal way"!!!! Sad.
You have little or NO understanding of British history (not English, but British). I cannot argue with you when you cannot comprehend.
Nice being lecturerd by you, though.