Let me say upfront that I’m a bit of an Anglophile – clearly, since I married a man from Manchester and he’s still by my side thirty-three years after we met! I’ve always thought the Royals bring a special little touch of romance to a country that can be rather grey and dreary…
But the latest royal wedding seems to have divided people in a way I find perplexing. What’s wrong with a young couple in love tying the knot? (And a small snippet of useless information for you – that expression is rooted either in Roman history where the groom had to undo all the knots holding the bride’s girdle together, or Celtic history where the hands of the lucky couple were tied together.)
Okay, I get that some of you might complain about the cost, but this from a nation that’s prepared to pay the EU 40 billion pound to exit from that dysfunctional marriage? In light of that I don’t think this little shindig is anything more than small change! And think of the tourism opportunities.
But the personal attacks on Ms Meghan are not only pathetic but worrying. To see her so vilified in some circles that social media providers have had to shut down the comment sections on their stories is very, very sad. At a time when the #metoo movement continues to gather momentum I’m amazed that people can’t see that their behaviour is unacceptable and exactly what women all over the globe are standing together against. Seriously, people, she’s a person with feelings, frailties and the right to her privacy.
Young Harry’s been through the firestorm of grief, dealt with it eventually and has now blossomed into a hard working guy who’s giving a great deal back to the world. More power to him for taking his mother’s legacy – no matter your opinion of Lady Di she left a huge void and a grieving public – and giving voice to those who need it.
Meghan and Harry have the star power and the ability to bring change, blaze trails and make the world a better place.
I say we should wish them only the best in the years ahead. Marriage is fraught, difficult, challenging, amazing, full of comprise, laughter, companionship and love. They, like all of us, will need support from those around them. Let’s embrace them and send them on their new journey together with our blessing and love.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I too have found some people’s comments too much and consequently, I feel I have some kind of insight into their personability levels … Now I know who not to register my interest in (on various levels) … all the best wishes to Mr and Mrs Sussex!
We’re all in this together so live and let live I say! And Mr and Mrs S are already doing their best to include everyone and judge no one.
Very true indeed!
No one does pageantry better than the English Establishment and it was lovely to have some happy news on the tv for a change. The whole event was a breath of fresh air. I wish them a long and happy life together. Their love for each other was inspirational!
Thanks, Kathy, I hope they go on to inspire for many years to come.
And yes, the Brits to pomp and ceremony in the best possible way!
Well said Helene. I for one am now going to put my feet up, have a sip of bubbles & watch the recorded event in all its splendor. I have to admit the day was way too nice here to spend indoors watching tv & believe me we have to grab these days before they change in a blink. So dog walking it was & now let the ceremonies begin.
The weather was sublime, Sue! I’m sure there’s a lot of sunburned but happy people in the UK!