Despite myself, I have thoroughly enjoyed the wedding and all related festivities - street parties, flags and face painting, tiaras and shoes (particularly the shoes). I got up early, donned heels and a tiara and tottered off to position myself appropriately to view the full event with like-minded people - great fun and a glass or two of champagne to boot.
Hours of ogling hats and Christian Louboutins later, I have found little other than criticism of those who dare to enjoy a celebration of our monarchy, our country, our heritage or even just the fact that it was an extra day off work. Constant noises of disapproval, questions about how such an event can be appropriate with the country in economic crisis; complaints about the cost to the public purse; and so the list goes on...
Sadly, it seems that playful enjoyment of anything British is outlawed these days.
No it was not an expense free event. Yes, there was a serious case of overkill but, actually, it makes a pleasant change for the people of this country to have an excuse to throw a party, relax and legitimately revel in something that is ours.
I am no great fan of the monarchy. I am a hopeless romantic who loves a good wedding and can't resist snatching the chance to sit back and dream of what it must be like to be a real princess. The whingers of this country have stolen my right to legitimately speak my mind, to enjoy anything my country provides without the need to also offer justification, they have forced me to feel I must be independent and have convinced me that doing the washing is a man's job. Like hell am I going to sit quietly by while they steal this from me as well.
We are all entitled to our opinions and it is about time that they (yes, you know who you are) accepted that to object so vocally to those differing from their own is simply offensive. The volume of your disapproval does not make it more legitimate, if anything it makes it less so. Get over it. Move on and accept that freedom should apply to all.
Rant over.
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