No, I wasn't invited either. As I understand, that puts me in good company.
I'm no expert in royal history, nor will I be glued to the TV screen during their wedding. I'll probably see the highlights online after Shabbat aka Saturday night. My knowledge of Lillie Langtry is from the fantastic TV series I saw decades ago.
For me this is just another Friday to cook and clean and so some laundry.
I hope the young couple, Will and Kate get that "happily ever after" that his parents missed. The media and royal reality TV fans may even find it boring....
I think Lillie came into Prince Bertie's life a bit late; he was already married to Princess Alexandra before he met her, and I don't think divorce would have been in the cards for him, even had he been willing. I think for royal women, looking the other way while their men wander is de rigeur, as it was for Princess Alexandra and for the current Queen.
ReplyDeleteShimshonit, that's the life Diana wouldn't accept. If she had played along, she'd still be married and alive.
ReplyDeleteWill and Kate were able to develop a very modern relationship because of Diana's rebellion. It's a new world for the British royals.