I freely admit it. I was one of the millions who savored the coverage of the wedding of the century between Prince Charles and Lady Diana. I’m a romance writer – I’m a romance fan. How could I not watch the extravagant, beautiful nuptials and sigh with the bliss of a happily completed fairy tale?
Now it’s Prince William and Kate Middleton who take center stage, their son and his long-time girlfriend. The idea of watching them get married can’t help but be a bit of history repeating itself. I’m sure the ceremony will be fantastic.
But what about the couple?
Prince William seems to have genuine commitment to the life he was born in to. I think Kate, while gorgeous and appealing in much the way Diana was, seems ready to take on the title and life of being part of the royal family in ways Diana probably wasn’t. I pray God blesses them both with the ability and strength, and love, to persevere in what is most definitely a gilded cage.
I admit to being surprised that Prince William gave Kate the ring which Prince Charles gave to Diana? How do you all feel about that? Is it a bad omen? Bad karma?
I had to think about it a bit before coming to a lasting conclusion on that topic. After all Charles and Diana’s marriage didn't end the way we all dreamed when we watched t
hem walk down the aisle of St. Paul’s Cathedral. But then I dug a little deeper. I read up on the “Royal Wedding Hubub,” and realized that there’s a loving, sentimental significance to the ring for William. To him, their son, the ring honors two of the people he loves the most - his mother and his father - even if they didn't find the happily-ever-after that was dreamed of back on that fateful day in July of 1981.
Chime in with your $0.02 on the Royal Wedding to come! I’d love to hear your thoughts!!
Until next time – blessings!
Now it’s Prince William and Kate Middleton who take center stage, their son and his long-time girlfriend. The idea of watching them get married can’t help but be a bit of history repeating itself. I’m sure the ceremony will be fantastic.
But what about the couple?
Prince William seems to have genuine commitment to the life he was born in to. I think Kate, while gorgeous and appealing in much the way Diana was, seems ready to take on the title and life of being part of the royal family in ways Diana probably wasn’t. I pray God blesses them both with the ability and strength, and love, to persevere in what is most definitely a gilded cage.
I admit to being surprised that Prince William gave Kate the ring which Prince Charles gave to Diana? How do you all feel about that? Is it a bad omen? Bad karma?
I had to think about it a bit before coming to a lasting conclusion on that topic. After all Charles and Diana’s marriage didn't end the way we all dreamed when we watched t
hem walk down the aisle of St. Paul’s Cathedral. But then I dug a little deeper. I read up on the “Royal Wedding Hubub,” and realized that there’s a loving, sentimental significance to the ring for William. To him, their son, the ring honors two of the people he loves the most - his mother and his father - even if they didn't find the happily-ever-after that was dreamed of back on that fateful day in July of 1981.Chime in with your $0.02 on the Royal Wedding to come! I’d love to hear your thoughts!!
Until next time – blessings!
Yeah, the ring did throw me. Not sure I'd want someone else's engagement ring, especially given it's history. Not sure if I know more being a Brit and its clouding my judgeent. Sure he could give her the ring, but she really should have one of her own as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd it kick started the muse too, wich is always a good things :)
I, too, was surprised to see Diana's ring on her finger, though it seems silly when I think of it. Of course he would want to pass along something so sentimental, and it's really about a connection with his mother and not the marriage, right? I remember when Charles gave it to Diana, and I am just as jealous today as I was all those years ago. Oops, dating myself, aren't I? :-)
ReplyDeleteTo clarify, jealous of the ring, not the man...
ReplyDeleteFrom my understanding, Prince Charles and Diana's wedding was an arranged marriage, which she didn't exactly want to do, but did out of obligation. Prince Charles had an ongoing affair with his present wife even while engaged to Diana. I find these circumstances differently, as Prince William and Kate have been long-time girlfriend/boyfriend. I'm not aware of it being arranged.
ReplyDeleteThe ring obviously is very sentimental to Prince William of his love for his mom and dad, and doesn't have a curse on it for failure. If Kate is comfortable with it, go for it. He may buy her something else later on. It's not that much different than in the older days when heirlooms are passed down at weddings. It's kinda romantic. Myself, I'd prefer an additional set of my own in addition. But I'm not Kate.
I don't think it's a bad omen, more like a sweet gesture. It's a way of Prince William having a part of his mother involved in his future plans. They make such a great couple and I wish the both of them all the luck in the world.
ReplyDeleteHe should have given her his mother's ring on another occasion, but not as an engagement ring. That is definitely a bad omen. On the other hand it was obvious that Charles was not in love with Diana, and she looked shy and miserable in all her engagement pictures. William and Kate appear genuinely in love.
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A cursed engagement ring. Hmmm. Sounds like a great romance novel to me. Me first!
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Clare and Liz, sounds like the engagement scenario has your muse's working overtime! That's awesome news! :-) Thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteAva, sounds like you came to the same conclusion as me once the "reaction" settled. It struck me as odd, until I thought about it, and, like I said, dug a bit deeper. So glad you stopped by!
ReplyDeletelastnerve, I have to agree with you 100%. I think you're spot-on, and I wish them all the best as well! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...Mona, that's a really interesting idea - and gives me food for thought. Give Kate something specific and exclusive to her - but certainly gift her with Diana's ring at some other, less emotionally-charged time. VERY cool thought -- thanks for the great comment!
ReplyDeletePS - I *want* that dress she wore!!!!! Of course, it'd help to LOOK like her when I wear it as well, but, you know, I'm just sayin' is all.... :-D !!!
ReplyDeleteI think they make such a lovely pair.
ReplyDeleteI do, too, Toyin!!
ReplyDeleteI felt SO OLD when I found out that William was getting married! Marianne, I, too, recall the nuptials between Charles and Diana. I woke up EARLY in the morning to watch that royal wedding. I was still in high school at the time and I recall all of the hubbub surrounding that wedding. I didn't realize I was a romance writer back then, but, I was reading tons of romance novels.
ReplyDeleteThe ring? I don't think William should give his parents' ring to his fiancee. I think he should start fresh with a new one. A new marriage, a new ring - just seems appropriate.
I remember getting up in the middle of the night to watch Charles and Diana's wedding. So beautiful, so glamorous, so romantic.
ReplyDeleteSad it didn't last, but I agree with you about the ring. I hope William and Kate do well with each other.