The Royal Wedding: William and Catherine, April 29th, 2011

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by RickRobert

What's this about a royal wedding?

XD

[CreepingDeath]

Ugh, I can't believe Camilla was on the balcony. What a slap to Princess Diana to have that cow up there during her son's wedding.

[Fleetwoodmark]

So happy for them, they really are a model couple for everyone. Kate was beyond stunning. This is what Britain is all about. Love it !!

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by Fleetwoodmark

So happy for them, they really are a model couple for everyone. Kate was beyond stunning. This is what Britain is all about. Love it !!

A model couple for everyone? We saw their publicised front. It's not a testament to them as a couple. Only to their wealth, in my humble opinion. If you want to see a model couple, look for the ones who actually have to live a hard life and value each other completely despite their hardships. They're the people we can learn from.

[Spoinny]

pretty amazing spectacle and more amazing that every single network in the states is covering it this morning. So much for reporting on the loss of lives due to the tornadoes down south. I guess that is "boring" news. You'd think they could devote 15-20 minutes to some REAL news.

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

Ugh, I can't believe Camilla was on the balcony. What a slap to Princess Diana to have that cow up there during her son's wedding.

i'm glad you said that~ i was thinking the same thing~

[Fleetwoodmark]

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

A model couple for everyone? We saw their publicised front. It's not a testament to them as a couple. Only to their wealth, in my humble opinion. If you want to see a model couple, look for the ones who actually have to live a hard life and value each other completely despite their hardships. They're the people we can learn from.

Live a hard life ?

William lost his mother when he was he was 15, is that hard enough for you ?

Since then he has graduated from St Andrews & Sandhurst and now serves in the RAF as a Sea King helicopter pilot. He has fell in love with a beautiful girl and married her. Maybe a little more optimism would be appreciated

You talk of him as if he was a stuck up self important snob. This couldn't be further from the truth.

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by Fleetwoodmark

Live a hard life ?

William lost his mother when he was he was 15, is that hard enough for you ?

Since then he has graduated from St Andrews & Sandhurst and now serves in the RAF as a Sea King helicopter pilot. He has fell in love with a beautiful girl and married her. Maybe a little more optimism would be appreciated

You talk of him as if he was a stuck up self important snob. This couldn't be further from the truth.

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

I realise you are trying to take the moral high ground but I don't think there is anybody who shouldn't be happy for them. I suggest you read up a little on his background and what he has actually done. You would have people think he lives in a castle with a multitude of servants. He never had that at St Andrews and he doesn't have that now.

[Spoinny]

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

As much as I think the non-stop coverage is ridiculous and unnecessary. I do think that William seems like a very gracious and down to earth person, much like his mother. The royals do not seem to be that snobbish, even Charles seems quite charming at times in interviews!

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by Fleetwoodmark

I realise you are trying to take the moral high ground but I don't think there is anybody who shouldn't be happy for them. I suggest you read up a little on his background and what he has actually done. You would have people think he lives in a castle with a multitude of servants. He never had that at St Andrews and he doesn't have that now.

I do know of his background, thank you very much. Just because you don't share my views doesn't mean you should dismiss them as ideas borne of a lack of education on the subject. And if you'd look back, you'd realise that I never said a word against him being happy. Good for him and his new wife. Just don't expect me to care about it more than I would any other couple I havent met.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by ButterCookie

That's because Camilla is a horrible old toad.

I wasn't 'excited' and I'm still not but I've watched it and it's been very lovely. Kate looks beautiful and The Queen looks like a happy little lemon.I am glad Britain still has heritage like this, I'm proud of it. I can't imagine being somewhere where the streets weren't lined with people waving Union flags at an event like this, it'd just be weird.

I love your post.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

I do know of his background, thank you very much. Just because you don't share my views doesn't mean you should dismiss them as ideas borne of a lack of education on the subject. And if you'd look back, you'd realise that I never said a word against him being happy. Good for him and his new wife. Just don't expect me to care about it more than I would any other couple I havent met.

It was you who took issue with my original post with a depressing take on what is a happy event. I am allowed my opinion and you are allowed yours. It was you that attacked mine first. I really don't care what you think but don't take some self rightous stance based on false information.

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by Fleetwoodmark

It was you who took issue with my original post with a depressing take on what is a happy event. I am allowed my opinion and you are allowed yours. It was you that attacked mine first. I really don't care what you think but don't take some self rightous stance based on false information.

Now would we call it an attack? Or use the correct term of "response to a comment you made with my own opinion", as most discussion are borne from. If you don't want people to comment on what you've said, don't say anything. It's just that simple. And I love how you keep saying my opinions are based on false information just because you dont agree with me. I'd love to have a debate with you about religion . Oh, just a question while it's still in my head. If you don't care what I think, why are you persistently riled up enough to respond?

[CreepingDeath]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar.