Originally Posted by
Bennymiata
For the number of overseas tourists that turned up, and the money paid by the networks to televise it, and the sales of food, drink and memorabilia, I think it was very good value for Britain.
Britain has been going through such heavy problems lately, that they really needed something to bring them out of it, and I think this wedding did that, at least for the short term.
These sorts of things are like the Sydney fireworks at New Years Eve.
They cost a lot of money and no-one really needs them, but they bring people together and make them happy, and to me, that is one of the most important things.
Happy people are nice to each other, and we certainly need lots more of this and it helps us to forget our woes.
One thing that lots of people forget is that it is not what the royals DO that counts, but it is what CAN'T be done while they are in power that is important.
As the Queen is the head of the armed forces, theoretically, there can't be a miltary coup while she's in power, and she also has the power to stop any untoward legislation that might harm the British public (and us!). the Royals are the last stop defence for radicalisation of the British Government.
Personally, I watched it all the way through, and was happy to do so, as my home PC was on the fritz, but I did enjoy it to see the people, their clothes etc., and the cars and carriages as well as the pomp and ceremony.
Such a sense of history to see the happy couple in the 1902 carriage, and even William driving Charles's old Aston Martin that he got for his 21st birthday.
By the way, he loves driving it (Charles), and it's been back to the factory for complete re-builds twice now, and currently is running on 85% methanol!