While many Americans have been narrowly focused on domestic issues this week and a potential shutdown of the federal government, it seems like a good time to be reminded of other events that are unfolding on the international scene. The world doesn’t revolve around our own needs exclusively, which is why it’s been so refreshing to see increased media coverage of preparations for the royal wedding between His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales (a.k.a. William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor) and Miss Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton.
Hmmm . . . it seems that one half of this dynamic duo is entitled to a little more verbal bling than the other half. I’ve always wondered how Prince William as a student managed to fill out those circles on standardized tests in order to provide his formal name. Perhaps a servant was allowed to use his #2 pencil to do that on his behalf. Hopefully he’s at least memorized it, lest awkwardness ensue when asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury to repeat these words at his wedding: “I, William Arthur Philip Louis, take thee, Catherine Elizabeth . . .”
Poor Kate, however, will have to spit out: “I, Catherine Elizabeth, take thee, William Arthur Philip Louis . . .” Somewhere in the kingdom there must be a voice coach, akin to the movie character of Lionel Logue in The King’s Speech, who will be able to prepare her for that moment, which will be broadcast live to millions of people around the globe from Westminster Abbey on April 29.
The BBC is reporting that an unnamed source inside Buckingham Palace has confirmed that a rehearsal for the royal wedding took place earlier today:
I really rather enjoyed this and Romeo barked at the knitted corgi. “Verbal bling” indeed. William should marry this “duchess.” I have almost as much “verbal bling” as he does….Renee Jeanne Jacqueline. It is good to be able to spill out laughter from the crystal bowl of emotions,which has been besmirched of late with blood and the need to be right. And love,when there has been so much hatred,to focus on love. And I hope and pray with all my might that they get it right…that all those young and old acquaint themselves with the parameters of it,ally themselves with the hopefulness of it,and whisper prayers that the Almighty will guide them and protect it. Let us raise a Cosmopolitan of pomegranate to them.
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