Royal Wedding

Today is the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and I wish them every happiness. After the unhappy marriage of William’s parents, it feels like a happy ending to see a couple with a chance of happiness, even under the ugly microscope that follows the Royal family.

I’m sure we’re all tired of seeing stories on the news, magazines, etc.  And by now if you’re in the least bit interested in this story, you’ve seen the wedding, you’ve seen the dress, and they’re partying like it’s 1999 at Buckingham Palace.

So, what do I have to say about it all?  I wish them well.  I think about the ugly marriage of Charles and Diana, and all of the many, many mistakes they made, and I like what I see for William and Kate, because at least so far, they’re trying to avoid making the same mistakes.  Charles would have been much happier if he had been able to marry Camilla.  He couldn’t, because she wasn’t titled, so he married Diana.  A 19 year old younger sister of someone he briefly dated.  She was miserable, he was miserable, they both cheated, they barely knew each other, she had an eating disorder, he had a mistress, and the pressure of the media probably took any problem they had and put it under a magnifying glass.

Contrast with William and Kate.  They’ve known each other for years.  Heck, they’ve lived together for years.  They’re easing in on 30.  He’s been very careful to make sure she knows what she’s getting into, with the paparazzi and the pressure from the Palace.  Losing his mother was devastating, and he’s very protective of not only his privacy, but also Kate’s.  They’re hoping to spend their first 2 years outside of royal duties, getting used to married life, and as much as possible, outside of the public eye.  I say, more power to them.  Take your time.  Ease in if you can.  You owe your wealth and power to the people, to taxes and an outdated system, so you have to be public figures.  You are both very rich, spoiled people, living in a fish bowl where every little movement you make will be recorded and shown all over the internet.  Do whatever you can to overcome these shortcomings.  And who knows, maybe you’ll have a chance at happiness.