Spoiler alert; if you are ga ga for Royals, don't read this. Don't send me nasty comments, either. I'll delete them. The First Amendment is still in effect, and this is my opinion, albeit an informed one. It's no one else's, and we can agree to disagree if needed. It isn't that I'm not happy, or sympathetic for the new Duke and Duchess. It's just that fairy tales are just that; myths based on partial realities and passed down through ritual, then tradition, then child's tale. As I mentioned in an earlier post, today marks the 482nd anniversary of another royal bride, one that was also attractive, outspoken, talented, innovative, creative, a musician to the present new royal wife's actress. I am speaking of course, of Anne Boleyn. I've been reading and writing about her and other wronged women since age 9. I have also written about her, presented conference papers, published a poem or two about her, and am working on a longer writing project, too. She was beheaded around noon May 19, 1536. Harry and Meaghan were married at about 1 pm. Also, in 1936, Edward VIII was allegedly forced to abdicate because he married a 30something American divorcee. As one commentator put it, the former King and Duke of Windsor is spinning in his grave.
Thank God times do change, and even talented commoners can move on up to the big palace. Certainly, there is room for a Meaghan Markle with her all too human family and problems. We've seen the Royals have more than their share. She looked small and lovely, but I think that dress looked more like a bed sheet, or a shroud. Simplicity is good, on he other hand; maybe it looked better live. Since my invitation was lost in the mail, I'll never know. For more, review
Charles III.
My other issue is I suspect the new bride will have to give up her US citizenship. As someone who was born abroad but who is a US citizen by birth, well, I just wouldn't do it I hope she doesn't have to give up her citizenship, but it bothered me to see an American curtsy and sing "God Save the Queen" to a foreign monarch. Queen Elizabeth II is a gracious and intelligent woman, but no American should be pledging allegiance to her.
We're a free country, and the Duchess can do what she wants. She is personable, apparently in love, and will be very wealthy. It's a little unfair to compare her to Diana. If she doesn't blow it one way or another as Diana, Sarah Ferguson, and other royal brides have been accused of doing, she has a chance for a long and happy reign as Harry's wife. Yet, I wonder, would the Family Firm have been as accepting if Harry were the heir to the throne?
If it's lovely,young, clever royal brides you want, well, Henry VIII had six of them.
