Anyone Else NOT Care About The Royal Wedding?

[S2M]

I'm not finding fault with them at all....you misunderstand my point. Kids who have money - yet still work, shouldn't be canonized. They are nothing extra special. It just seems like they don't have that added stress of HAVING to work, and working at a job they do not like....they have the added luxury of choosing how to spend there lives....tis all.

Working isn't something one has to do out of necessity. It's as much about personal fulfillment and reaching whatever goals one have, as well as contributing to society.

And when you are able to choose what you do, it works out better. An unemployed CEO that must take a job as a janitor? He is doing what he HAS to, not what he WANTS to....that's my point.

[Moon Beam]

those hats of Fergie's daughters'....didn't like at all.

I felt the same way, the bow hat was beyond barflike, maybe it would have looked better
if she had a dog collar around her neck.

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

[Don]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

That is a fair point- & Flying a military helicopter or doing a stint in Afghanistan is not particularly soft duty.

[Don]

Flying a military helicopter or doing a stint in Afghanistan is not particularly soft duty.

Having spent a lot of time on Pave Lows, I can attest that flying those Sea Kings is no easy task.

[annie89509]

Wasn't going to care, but I just happened to still be up late ...not unusual, lol... had the TV on low in the background and suddenly they're commenting on "guests starting to arrive for the royal wedding"...couldn't turn it off then and proceeded to stay way past my bedtime just to see through the church ceremony.

Lots of talk and speculation about the wedding gown...I can be as skeptic as the next person regarding the pomp and privileged... but have to say Kate M was breathtaking as she strolled down in her outfit. The whole ceremony...including the music chosen...was very moving.

Kate is a commoner ... as such, might not be categorized as "privileged"...BUT she was born beautiful and white...so plenty to have envy over....

[TRAGChick]

Well, being 25% English....I'm VERY HAPPY for William...after everything he's been through....\~/

[SusieP]

Wasn't going to care, but I just happened to still be up late ...not unusual, lol... had the TV on low in the background and suddenly they're commenting on "guests starting to arrive for the royal wedding"...couldn't turn it off then and proceeded to stay way past my bedtime just to see through the church ceremony.

Lots of talk and speculation about the wedding gown...I can be as skeptic as the next person regarding the pomp and privileged... but have to say Kate M was breathtaking as she strolled down in her outfit. The whole ceremony...including the music chosen...was very moving.

Kate is a commoner ... as such, might not be categorized as "privileged"...BUT she was born beautiful and white...so plenty to have envy over....

She may be a commoner, ie, didn't have a Title - but her parents are millionaires.
And she hasn't really needed to earn a living since leaving University. So I'd say she's categorized as privileged.


British telly is showing all the re-runs every twenty minutes, so it's still crazy over here.

And I guess now the Press are on pregnancy watch.

They have gone on honeymoon to a secret location.

I hope they manage to keep it a secret.

But I'll be very surprised if someone somewhere doesn't leak the info.





I bet naughty Prince Harry will miss his brother now.


Wonder how long before some young woman snaffles him and we have another Royal wedding?

[Melissa]

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

Agreed. Saw on the news this a.m. that they are going on a private weekend now, but that he will be right back at work next week and they are going to do the honeymoon later. Seems he loves his work, Harry too.

[SusieP]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

Its not just you.

Lets face it they are SO wealthy that they could spend their lives doing nothing at all - but they choose not to.
And they both chose military service - so that carries some merit.
They aren't just lazy arsed rich boys who couldn't give a toss about anyone else.

And Harry was at real risk when he insisted on doing active service in a warzone.

I think these two guys are ok.

[Babyblue]

Well, being 25% English....I'm VERY HAPPY for William...after everything he's been through....\~/

I have English blood about a 1/4 but that counts in my book. Very happy and thrilled for them. I know that Diana, was so happy for Wills.

[Babyblue]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

Its not just you.

Lets face it they are SO wealthy that they could spend their lives doing nothing at all - but they choose not to.
And they both chose military service - so that carries some merit.
They aren't just lazy arsed rich boys who couldn't give a toss about anyone else.

And Harry was at real risk when he insisted on doing active service in a warzone.

I think these two guys are ok.

They have so much of their mom in them. All in all good & caring young men.

[steveo777]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

Its not just you.

Lets face it they are SO wealthy that they could spend their lives doing nothing at all - but they choose not to.
And they both chose military service - so that carries some merit.
They aren't just lazy arsed rich boys who couldn't give a toss about anyone else.

And Harry was at real risk when he insisted on doing active service in a warzone.

I think these two guys are ok.

They have so much of their mom in them. All in all good & caring young men.

They seem so princely...oh wait!

[Behshad]

They seem so princely...oh wait!

Im surprised you didnt get an invitation. Afterall you are Royal.








































A Royal pain in the ass!

[steveo777]

I was invited. I didn't show because I am too cool for such trivial shit.

[Everett]

I was invited. I didn't show because I am too cool for such trivial shit.

Should've gave neal the invitation

[Babyblue]

A thing that has impressed me with William (and Harry) is that they have trod the path of there father and uncles in having to serve in the military, and done it ungrudgingly. William was scrubbing toilets in the beginning but went from that to helping build infrastructure in poor countries to piloting rescue helicopters over the last few years. People saying that this kid hasn't done a day's work in his life don't know what they are talking about. These boys used to get dragged around by their mother from the slums of London to shanty towns in India, doing menial tasks like serving in soup kitchens and digging water wells. They are not slouches in any sense of the word.

I disagree...(surprised? lol) When you don't have to worry when your next meal is coming, or where you are sleeping tonight - takes a huge load off your mind, and lets you enjoy what you are doing(whatever that is)....Hey, if I didn't have to worry about money for the rest of my life - I wouldn't bat an eye at cleaning toilets, or mopping floors....these kids are privileged. What would be tough for ME to handle would be constantly in the spotlight.

Having money allows a person to do what they want, rather than what they have to do.....huge difference. If I had money I'd finally get to work at something I enjoy doing....

Nothing to disagree about. I was able to receive a pension at the age of 37. Should I feel bad because others aren't as fortunate, not at all. Harry has made a career of the military. He doesn't have to work at all but he chooses to so.
What are you exactly finding fault with when it comes to these two guys? Because they weren't born poor? That's asinine.

I think there's nothing wrong with the way that the majority of Brits idolize the royal family. After all, it is their head of state, their tradition. And there is no doubt at least some level of sacrifice and hardship and being in the public spotlight that comes with the territory. And more or less, most of the time they ,at least publicly, set a right example for the rest of their country.

I'm a little more bemused by Americans who idolize and are mesmerised the royals, although there's nothing wrong with being an Anglophile, and liking British things by any means, and its probably no different from fawning over a movie star, I dont see any real reason for it. Real admiration ought to be reserved to those who accomplish things earning their own merit or serve others at a cost of great hardship to themselves

Being a vet, I appreciate the fact that these two lads have more REAL military service time between them than our last three presidents combined. That's just me though.

Its not just you.

Lets face it they are SO wealthy that they could spend their lives doing nothing at all - but they choose not to.
And they both chose military service - so that carries some merit.
They aren't just lazy arsed rich boys who couldn't give a toss about anyone else.

And Harry was at real risk when he insisted on doing active service in a warzone.

I think these two guys are ok.

They have so much of their mom in them. All in all good & caring young men.

They seem so princely...oh wait!