Happy Day

Are you watching the Royal Wedding? I couldn't help but be intrigued as thirty years ago I watched a beautiful woman, barely five years older than I, marry the future king of England. I was just as enamoured with Princess Diana as the rest of the world. She truly was beautiful and graceful. I watched as she emerged from hospital with Charles by her side, holding the newborn William. I followed the tragic story of her marriage and life and enjoyed with others all the touching photos of her with her sons. You could always so clearly see her love and devotion for them all over her face! I had a newborn son of my own the night she was killed. I was up with him in the middle of the night as the news broke, the country's heart with it. Watching William and Harry walk behind that hearse, you couldn't help but wonder if they would be able to find peace and happiness.
As I am watching the two of them now, so handsome, so admired, so close to one another, I truly believe Diana is watching over them still and terribly pleased and proud of the men they have become. I believe they both feel her presence and  I truly wish Kate and William all the happiness.
Now on to my observations as the wedding progresses:
 I was not expecting to see William in Red - Harry might be even more splendid in his dress blues.

It is fun to see everyone all dressed up. Catherine's mother looks lovely, I really like her hat. The Queen is wearing a beautiful, bright, cheery yellow - she looks very happy. I must say that Camilla's hat is Fab-u-lous! Haven't been a fan of hers, obviously, but she can't be all bad as the boys seem to admire her greatly. The deliciously naughty Fergie (not that one, the original) has not been invited, but her daughters have arrived and look amazing. Those two know how to dress to impress.
 Catherine has arrived and looks stunningly, traditionally beautiful. The congregation is singing and they just showed Elton John! The dress is not what I had expected, much simpler and more traditional perhaps, but it does have  a full train and beautiful lace.

It is totally quiet as Catherine walks the aisle; as she gets to William, he says "you look beautiful". The congregation singing is pretty funny, really. At several points during the ceremony, you can hear the crowd cheering. It makes William and Catherine smile!

It's 6:30am and there is still a lot to go - they have yet to leave the church and we still have to wait for the balcony kiss!

the happy couple in the carriage on the way to Buckingham Palace and the wedding breakfast.  While waiting for them to come out, I switched over to the BBC station - really fun to hear the accents and see the crowd interviewed.

And finally, the kiss - sigh - so lovely! I can't believe I have spend more than three hours watching this - its gone by so fast! Truly enjoyable -