"Will'n'Kate": How England Responds to the Royal Engagement
Finally! He finally asked her. Finally good news. Instead of talking about budget cuts, coalition issues, or student protests, today Prime Minister David Cameron can proudly announce: "This is a great day for our country, for the royal family and, of course, for Prince William and Kate."
The British are very happy about the royal engagement. Thousands have congratulated William and Kate on the official Facebook page "The British Monarchy". The media are turning over with more and more news. The Guardian, not actually known for his court coverage, writes in a news live blog every minute about the latest developments in the case of "Will'n'Kate". Who was the first to congratulate? (Supposedly Labor leader Ed Miliband via Twitter) Where will the wedding take place? (St Paul's Cathedral or Westminster Abbey) And: What will Kate wear on her big day? The tabloid Daily Mail has interviewed an expert. Her tip: "Probably nothing with Swarovski stones, rather a hand-embroidered dress with lace." Aha.
The merchandising machinery is already running. A spokeswoman for the supermarket chain Asda has confirmed that they have already ordered a large number of teacups with the image of William and Kate. And that's only the beginning.
Of course, a little blasphemy is also made. A user asks when William finally shears off the thinning hair. He looks 20 years older with his current hairstyle. Others hope they get at least a day off on the wedding day. And there is a lot of discussion about who actually should pay for this major event. Almost 30 years after the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana, the engagement of William and Kate is also a test of how the British are to their royal house. Most, it seems, are happy with the young couple - and are happy to hear good news from the capital for a change.
Photoshow: Prince William and Kate Middleton
