As you may have noticed, I am a sucker for a good love story. William and Kate have always fascinated me, although I am not British, I have always pulled for the love match. When the engagement was announced it was like a dream come true for a country teetering on economic downfall, and a royal family on the decline.
I was up at 4:00 am April 29, 2011. I made a great big English breakfast,
a large teapot, (for hours of endless spots of tea),
I woke my poor sister, grabbed the pups and waited for the first glimpse of Catherine and her dress.
The ceremony was beautiful; very regal and emotional. Yes, I cried; the music and ambiance were very affective. A glorious church wedding, or a wedding in any house of worship always seems to increase the symbolism of the moment making it even more meaningful, at least it does for me.
My mom eventually joined my sister and I, and the three of us spent the morning glued to the television set, watching every historical moment unfold before our eyes; the couple leaving the church, riding through the streets in a horse-drawn carriage, and later on the balcony waving to the billions of people watching them on the tube. The kisses, which sealed the deal for the thousands of Brits gathered at the Palace just to glimpse a tiny bit of romance and history, will be remembered for years to come.
Prince Harry made his mark that day, as well, smiling with his brother, looking very respectable and demure as he awaited his big brother’s moment. He was the epitome of cuteness as he made his way to Buckingham Palace in a carriage full of flower girls and pageboys, and then the ever-present jokester as he entertained Pippa on the balcony.
The year has brought many new experiences for Catherine Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge; she has made numerous appearances with William. Kate has amazed the world with her fun, stylish and savvy fashion sense and blossomed into a confidant individual. William and Kate have made several appearances together in their first year of marriage, from Canada to Hollywood and a plethora of places in between; they have captivated the public with their warmth, elegance and above all, the love that shows in every moment they are in each other’s company and in every stolen glance.
I raise my fluke of champagne to the royal couple, to William and Catherine’s first year of marriage and to the endless years to come; may they be filled with happiness, warmth and above all the twinkle of never-ending love.
Oh, how I have always loved a romantic fairy tale. I believe in love and happily ever after, and to the horror of some women, I do not believe for one moment it hurts us in any way to believe in fairy tales.
Generations of girls should believe that there can be a happy ending, and they should never settle for less.
Just A Girl and Her Pups 