My Royal Obsession

Confession: I'm obsessed with the Royal Wedding coverage.

I don't care what you think. Judge me all you want. 

Last night I watched some special on Lifetime; tonight I'm watching the Lifetime movie "William & Kate." My DVR will be set early Friday morning to record as much wedding hoopla as possible. And I will try to watch as much of it as possible before going into work.

I still remember that fateful day - August, 31, 1997 - when the world was stunned by the news that Princess Diana died in a car crash. I watched a lot of news during those days. I felt so sad for William and Harry. A month prior, my father unexpectedly died. Sadness poured out of me as I remembered every emotion I went through just weeks before. My heart hurt for what William and Harry were about to go through; it's a pain that I wouldn't wish upon anyone. 

I watched the funeral, and I always remember one vivid image. During the procession, William's head was bowed and he gave a look out of the corner of his eye. I'm not sure why I remember that exact image, but I do. And I remember crying for him because I felt he wasn't able to cry for himself.

Photo courtesy of the Daily Mail

I don't know how he did it... him or Harry. At my dad's funeral, I was blubbering like a baby. I could barely stand in front of his coffin before someone had to help me back down the aisle, where I collapsed into whoever's arms were outstretched.

I digress.

I don't live in a fantasy world where I think a prince will come into my life and we will live happily every after. I'm too pessimistic and cynical for that. 

But I do believe that William and Kate are an example that fairy tales still exist. Think what you will about the Royal family, but c'mon... it's hard not to root for Kate - a beautiful "commoner" who won the heart of a prince. With her perfect, shiny hair and wonderful hats/hair accessories... le sigh...

Photo courtesy of Sestra Bridal

So yes, I am obsessed and cannot wait for the big day.

Oh, but one thing that does bother me: Kate's real name is Catherine... with a 'C.' I always thought it was with a 'K.' It bothers me that she doesn't go by Cate. Yes, I'm weird. You should know this by now.