The Royal Wedding

Is anyone else kind of excited for William and Kate? I had my eye on William once upon a time, when my mom crushed my childhood dreams by explaining that "princess" was not, in fact, an occupation for which one could train and said that marrying William was probably my only shot. That ship has sailed, alas, and I'm honestly really happy for them. They seem like normal people caught in this bizarre make-believe world. I hope the inevitable wedding drama is kind to them.

[Tenacious_D]

They definitely seem normal for the world they live in. Can't wait to see her dress and how they plan to celebrate. It will likely be a much smaller affair than his dad and princess Diana.

[MrsK]

Very excited here. I cannot imagine how thrilling this must be for her family. I read that it's been something like 350 years since an heir to the throne married a commoner. It really sounds like a fairy tale -- an air hostess becomes a self-made millionaire and then her daughter grows up to marry the (someday) king of England? And their grandchildren will be heirs to the throne? It must be so overwhelming to become part of that history.

[MissCrabette]

marrying William was probably my only shot. That ship has sailed

Haha! Yes, it's sailed for me as well. LOL! Bummer.

The drama is just getting started. The female news anchor this morning was a little too excited about it and kept repeatedly asking the weather guy if he'd heard about the engagement. Finally the weather guy said, "You know, I woke up a little depressed this morning, but I'm all giddy now! "

[SoonerTexan]

I started a habit of googling "Kate Middleton" back in my equipment cage days my freshman year of college (me+computer+homework+6 hour shift=Kate Middleton Googling). It stuck and I have kept up with EVERY DAMN PIECE OF NEWS (gossip sites included) about the two since October of 2006. Their temporary breakup was especially interesting.

It's exciting, but I sort of have to wonder about their relationship--he's a (spoiled-by-virtue-of-his-upbringing) prince and she hasn't had a real job in a few years. I hope their relationship is actually deep and doesn't primarily rest on the fact that he's a royal and she's hot.

Here's to hoping their kids get her looks...

[GrayMatterWife]

Good luck with that marriage, dear.

You dad ran around on your mom with the woman who he told he wanted to be her "tampon." You mom was a self-involved basketcase. And you finance just gave you his mother's engagement ring--you know, the one from the ill-fated marriage. Your aunts and uncles all have had bizarre, selfish marriages that self-implode. What rousing examples.

Yeah, sounds like that's going to be a happy, well-adjusted marriage.

[SuzySunshine]

GMW you crack me up!

I really hope it works for them, I saw a brief interview and they both seemed truly happy and comfortable with each other. While the ring does bring its own baggage I think its sweet that William chose it since it seemed like he was so close with his mother.

Her parents are considered upper middle class probably because their business owners more then anything else they weren't always so wealthy.

And I was just at Wal-Mart and there was already an US magazine with them on the cover - HOW did that happen so fast?

[Chrisada]

I think a lot of people, including myself and DH, did not have the best examples of great marriages around them. I really wish them and anyone else the best in their marriage. Plus they have the added stress of the spotlight.

Ha ha. I know it's technically second marriages which are said to be the triumph of hope over experience, but aren't they all, really?

[Pollyanna]

Good luck with that marriage, dear.

You dad ran around on your mom with the woman who he told he wanted to be her "tampon." You mom was a self-involved basketcase. And you finance just gave you his mother's engagement ring--you know, the one from the ill-fated marriage. Your aunts and uncles all have had bizarre, selfish marriages that self-implode. What rousing examples.

Yeah, sounds like that's going to be a happy, well-adjusted marriage.

I keep thinking why in the heck would he use that ring? Bad idea Will, lol

Because it's gorgeous, historical, and belonged to his mom, who is dead. I think they've done a fairly decent job thus far - no wonly set up with someone decades younger, and they've had a very long courtship. I hope the very best for them.

[diggitydot]

I truly wish them well, as I do everyone planning their nuptials. I don't hold any misgivings with family heirloom rings being reused, even if previous users divorced. DH and I were married with family heirlooms (rings his grandfather made for his parents who divorced a couple decades ago and rings my great-grandmother/great-grandfather were married with) and I think they're a sweet way to remember people we love from our history and to include them in our future.

[BonBon]

I think it's sweet that he gave her his mom's ring. He was only 15(?) when she died and they were so close. What a great way to include his mom in their marriage. If I were Kate, I would be more than a little intimidated and awed by the fact that I was wearing PRINCESS DIANA'S ring. I wish them both well.

((((Cassy))))

[DCJenn]

See, I'm old enough that I was aiming for Andrew- and he clearly has a thing for redheads. and I would have been so much better behaved.

J

Icant believe he's old enough to get married. I mean, I know he his - but I remember when he was born, and when his mom died he still seemed so young!