Hey Brits...excited about the Royal Wedding?

TheGoktor

.and at least they're a real couple in love and not like Charles and Diana

According to the media, Charles and Diana were in love when they got married too!

Anyway, I am completely fed up with it. As Tharrop said:

Couldn't agree more! I hate the fact that all the media outlets think we're interested in it when we're SO NOT! Why would I want to hear all about a wedding for some folks that I don't know, will never know, are of no relation to me, and really hold no power or influence over me in any way???

When they want to give that kind of attention to my wedding or someone I'm close to, maybe I'll care about theirs. But to me, they're just strangers.

I don't get excited when friends get married, so why on earth should I be excited about two complete strangers? What possible bearing can their union have on my life? Even if William becomes king, it's not going to affect me, so I'm really not sure why I should care.

I'm not against marriage, and I do wish the couple every happiness, as I would anyone embarking on a life together - I just don't think we need it rammed down our throats.

As an aside, what I would like to know is this; getting married is supposed to be a girl's transition into womanhood - why then do so many brides want to be fairytale princesses, and not Queens or Empresses? Seems completely bizarre to me! :laugh:

/Humbug!

karenjoy

bloody hell what a miserable bunch lol, almost everyone I know is planning to watch and is either fairly interested or very excited and planning to celebrate in some way shape or form. i think that its a shame that people are not seeing that some good news on the front of the newspapers for a change is something to be happy about :flowerforyou:

TaneeisFitforLife

bloody hell what a miserable bunch lol, almost everyone I know is planning to watch and is either fairly interested or very excited and planning to celebrate in some way shape or form. i think that its a shame that people are not seeing that some good news on the front of the newspapers for a change is something to be happy about :flowerforyou:

I don't get why people are so upset over it over here (US).......it's a happy story. There is so much misery in the world, why not take a step back and enjoy this for a little bit. The fuss will die down soon enough.

tgh1914

bloody hell what a miserable bunch lol, almost everyone I know is planning to watch and is either fairly interested or very excited and planning to celebrate in some way shape or form. i think that its a shame that people are not seeing that some good news on the front of the newspapers for a change is something to be happy about :flowerforyou:

I'm all for good news. But my point is that it's not "news" at all. To me it's the exact same as hearing about random John & Jane's wedding from some other part of the country, who I have no clue who they are, every single day. It's good news to them (& I'm happy for them); but not to me - it's no news. I have 0 connection to them whatsoever & never will. So why cram it down my throat every day when I just wanna catch up on current events that do matter to me?

chris0912

Not a Brit, but very excited about the wedding. I can remember watching Diana's wedding when I was 8 and how magical it seemed. So for me, it's a nostalgia thing.

T_William

Not fussed, im sure 80% of people dont care (including me) its an excuse for a gathering. I love the idea of street partys tho, great for a community thing!

TheGoktor

I'm all for good news. But my point is that it's not "news" at all. To me it's the exact same as hearing about random John & Jane's wedding from some other part of the country, who I have no clue who they are, every single day. It's good news to them (& I'm happy for them); but not to me - it's no news. I have 0 connection to them whatsoever & never will. So why cram it down my throat every day when I just wanna catch up on current events that do matter to me?

Well said!

sbwood888

The royal family means nothing to me. If I don't know the people, why would I be interested in their wedding? Were they interested in mine???

kettlewitch

Our company went through people's contracts with a fine tooth comb to see who they had to give the day off to so it's created moaning and whining all week from those who have to work. I'm off but will be avoiding the whole thing. The constant coverage has nearly driven me round the bend and I attempted to do some food shopping tonight and it would appear that world war 3 is going to break out tomorrow and people are panic buying. I abandoned my trolley and have had a sandwich for dinner so generally have the right *kitten* about it all. Yes it makes a change from the usual doom and gloom and the sordid adventures of Katie price but it's an obscene display of privilege and wealth when I work in the care industry and see what effects the government cuts are having.

I hope it bloody rains , bah humbug

suzycreamcheese

i couldnt give a flying f*** about the royal wedding, or any of the royal family and wont be watching, but am happy about the long weekend

sbwood888

Kettlewitch

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EXCELLENT POINT! I'm with you! I hope it bloody rains, too!

karenjoy

Kettlewitch

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EXCELLENT POINT! I'm with you! I hope it bloody rains, too!

why would you wish this on anyone? they have not done anything wrong for goodness sake, they are getting married, not killing kittens :flowerforyou:

CharlieJuliette

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That's awesome you guys get the day off, I'd be excited too just for that. Here is the USA, the media is all over it. There's been a couple of movies, documentaries on the Royals on tv all the time. News shows telling us about the china, the dress, the disco balls causing some debate... It's way more than a lot of us want to know, but interesting.
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What's the disco balls debate?! Haven't heard about that!

Jain

bloody hell what a miserable bunch lol, almost everyone I know is planning to watch and is either fairly interested or very excited and planning to celebrate in some way shape or form. i think that its a shame that people are not seeing that some good news on the front of the newspapers for a change is something to be happy about :flowerforyou:

I'm all for good news. But my point is that it's not "news" at all. To me it's the exact same as hearing about random John & Jane's wedding from some other part of the country, who I have no clue who they are, every single day. It's good news to them (& I'm happy for them); but not to me - it's no news. I have 0 connection to them whatsoever & never will. So why cram it down my throat every day when I just wanna catch up on current events that do matter to me?

It's not news. I am sick to death of the whole thing & will be very glad when it's all over.

And it's costing the British tax payer millions for all the security to protect them on the day & in the days running up to the day. Just what we need really, when the country is on it's knees.

Solat37_Neil

REALLY couldn't care less..they seem like a decent enough couple tho. And yes it's nice to have an extra day off work

DKBingaman

I wasn't that interested so i kind of didn't pay attention enough to get annoyed by it (IN USA) . But i was looking it up and i was just thinking what if i was in her place? it would be amazing all of the traditions and old castles i don't know it would be awesome to me! hahaha It is also cool that she doesn't have a royal bloodline or anything.

Leannek74

I'm Canadian and I am super excited. The British Monarchy is part of our history, and still influences us to this day. The Queens role is mostly ceremonial now. The country is run by the government, but the Queen does still hold some power. But it is rarely used.

Me too! I remember Charles and Di's wedding when I was a very little kid!

marci355

I am curious too. I know I am tired of it as well but I do understand because there are no royals here. We have a few that think they are however.

LMAO!!!

PoleBoy

I'm entirely indifferent..

Now, why so many people think AV is a bad idea, that interests me. (except those who have a vested interest in keeping the electorate voting tactically, but then claiming that all the votes for them fully vindicate their policies)

wenders123

I'm from UK too, and have got a bit fed up with the constant news coverage on the run up. But I have sat and watched it all this morning. I remember Charles and Di's wedding, and Andrew and Sarah's. I hope this one is more successful, and I think it will be.

It is part of our history after all - he will be King one day ........

kettlewitch

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Left the house at 10.30, blasted my eardrums with metallica in the car and shopped in completely empty shops. Tried on a pair of jeans and they were too big so had to get the next size down, went to the supermarket where they actually had some food and there were no queues. Got home, all over. Can we have another wedding next week please?

thisisabbie

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Left the house at 10.30, blasted my eardrums with metallica in the car and shopped in completely empty shops. Tried on a pair of jeans and they were too big so had to get the next size down, went to the supermarket where they actually had some food and there were no queues. Got home, all over. Can we have another wedding next week please?

LOL!

I'm not English, but live in London... I would like to thank Will & Kate for the day off. Two 4 day weekends in a row. Should happen more often!

(But I avoided central London like the plague today, and saw enough of the wedding to see her dress, that's it.... )

binary_jester

I don't know why, but this cracked me up.