A couple days ago I tuned into BBC news on the television to get a glimpse of the world as I always do to watch at least the headlines before I grab a film to entertain myself. To my pleasant surprise I learnt that Prince William was engaged to Kate Middleton, and the pleasant surprise turned into unpleasant surprise when BBC carried the news on Royal engagement for nearly half an hour without even giving a break. I was so annoyed I turned off the television and hit the sack as soon as possible. As I lay in my bed I got some weird feelings in my mind and heart about the Monarchy and its dominance for centuries. I allowed the thoughts to linger in my mind which consoled me to some extent. As I was growing curious about this whole business about Monarchy in England, I was enthused to look up and read about it. I learnt some facts and figures which refreshed my memories from my high school when we had to study History of Europe and particularly Britain. No wonder why British like their Monarch. They love their queen who is mere a figure head who has some nominal powers but they are merely ceremonial but still they hold monarchy as an integral part of the British system.
During the past many centuries after the Roman left Britain, different tribes in England formed their own little ghettos and time again struck the other tribe. Until at last they decided to have one ruler who is an able person. Actually if we consider the history of Britain I think Britain is living on the glory of the past. Able kings and queen strained their every nerve to build this country as a powerful economic giant which ultimately ruled the world in some sense. I have now a great regard for the monarchy of England. India was jewel in the crown for the queen of England. Queen Victoria claimed herself as the Empress of India even though she never visited India. She was proud to the empress because India was unique for both its wealth and culture.
Back in 1981 the big royal wedding took place between Price Charles and Princess Diana, sadly this wedding ended when popular princess Diana died in a car crash. Since then there weren't any royal weddings. Wedding of Prince William and Kate will a much awaited celebration to the country and to all of us. I am so glad that William has decided to marry a simple girl from the village Kate. I think royal family is changing according to the time and space. Their long love life came to light when the revealed their secret engagement. Prince William decorated the lovely ring finger of Kate Middleton with his mothers (Princess Diana) ring of sapphire and diamond. I am looking forward to the big wedding which will showcase the grandeur of England to the world next year. Plans are already in place.
The economists predict that this wedding will bring a significant benefit to the country. Asda has already made souvenir in the form of cups and plates for the couple. There will be many more things which will obviously attract the tourists from every walk of life. Prince William is not too keen in spending too much of public money for his wedding since country is in economic crisis. This is commendable. I think if government gives a good and timely publicity I think this wedding can be the popular wedding of the century which can bring in lot of economic benefits and the benefits can boost the economy ultimately to cut the deficit. God protect our queen, as Britons say its an important task for us all to pray for the royal family.
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