The reason Americans are so worried about it is because our government sucks. Plus I am tired of hearing about it. I don't care that they are getting married.
I think it is the whole idea of a fairy tale. Everyone grows up hearing the stories of the prince getting his girl and living happily ever after. At least for girls I think it is the whole idea of "one day my prince will come", it is the whole idea of being swept off our feet by the man of our dreams. I think everyone gets caught up in it. Here is the story of a lowly commoner that was chosen by the Prince to be his wife. His future Queen. For many people that are still searching for their mate, they have fantasisies about how they are going to meet their mate. How they are going to live their Happy Forever After. Personally I can't wait!!! I got my alarm for Friday set at 4am when it all starts, and my friend is hosting a Royal Wedding Party that we are all going to. She is serving wedding cake and tea!!!! We can't wait!!
In my opinion, William and Kate's wedding is fascinating to Americans today not only because we do not have royalty here, but also because of William's late mother, Princess Diana. She was such a celebrated person, everybody knew who she was and thought she was such a great role model. Most people were devastated when she passed. Princess Diana's son's fairy tale is coming true, its a positive thing during a negative time.
I think many people are genuinely happy for William and Kate. They have been together a very long time and seem to have a very solid relationship. William seems to have grown into a well raised, well balanced young man. He seems to have learned from his parent's mistake which was marrying the "proper" person without really knowing the person you are marrying. His mother was very miserable with her life even though she was royalty. William seems to have learned many lessons from the days he stuck kleenex under the door to his crying mother. Good luck to them both.
Deborah B. -Online to Lindsey Babcock That is so nice that you are so excited. I hope you enjoy your party and the royal wedding but be warned......you can wait for your prince to come but in the end he will be only human, just as William is.....and every good marriage has those moments when he looks more like a frog than a prince :)
I have already found my prince lol...I have been VERY HAPPYLY married for 3 years. Our marriage is fantastic for so many reasons but one of them is the fact that we both understand that we are human. We are both flawed to a massive point. But we love each other despite those flaws! I am EXTREAMLY lucky to have my husband!!!!
I would have to think that the people who are interested are mostly women. I think it has an air of a fairy tale story to it. Little girls are told from the begining that they are a little princess and then Disney help sells us on the whole fairy tale theme with all the Prince and Princess stories. So as a society we believe or want to believe in the fairy tale world.This is the reason soap operas do so well here too. It's a make believe world to escape the harsh realites of this world. There is alot of people who could only dream of such pomp and circumstance and all the pagentry that surrounds this wedding, so our dreams are lived vicariously through the Royal wedding party.
I think Americans are so fascinated by the royal wedding because we do not really have royalty in america. I believe another reason americans are so intrigued is because most families today are on such tight budgets and it's interesting to see all this money being spent on such a beautiful wedding. It's most peoples dream wedding.
I think Americans are so fascinated with royal weddings because we don't have royal families in America. You can only do so much with celebraties. I think it's also because we have grown up reading and watching fairy tales. So being fascinated with royal weddings like escaping back into our childhoods. We get to escape from the real world.
I believe people are so fascinated by the Royal Wedding for a number of reasons... One of those reasons being that it is a happy event! We hear so much bad news all the time, but this is something that is very happy and exciting. Another reason for Americans being fascinated is the fact that we don't have "royals" in our country. Sure we have a President, and we've seen past Presidents' children get married, but the President's children are not necessarily the future of our country. In England, these people are watching their probable future King marry their probable future Queen! It's tradition for them, so to speak. It's a family thing! I also think that because Kate is relatable to everyone (because she was once a commoner) people are interested in that transition for her as well. Obviously, we as Americans are not as into the whole thing as the British people are... but it is still a fun thing for us to keep up with. I think it is kind of like when our favorite celebrities get marreied... just on a much bigger scale!
That is so fun!! I want to come!! :) I am really excited about watching it as well. It's history! I agree with you in saying that it is like a fairy tale! That is exactly what it is. The Prince and his soon to be Princess... That is another reason Americans are so into it... the only Princesses we know are Cinderella and Snow White, etc! haha! This is real!
In response to Caitlin Leake- I also agree that Princess Diana plays a role in America's fascination with the wedding. After her death, the world watched William and Harry grow up, and now to see one get married is very sweet!
Rory H. - online The reason Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding is because we still want things that are special in the world. Having said that, I also think that there are many people that are nostalgic with the things that happened with Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Although in my opinion, those things just happened and this particular royal wedding feels a little forced.
Rory H. - online, in response to Lindsay Babcock: I agree with you, whether it's real or just media hype, Americans are drawn to that kind of story, and here's one "that's real".
I believe the enormous interest that many Americans are showing towards the royal wedding has two factors: the celebrity culture here in the States and the role that fairy tales have from the time we are born. The celebrity factor should explain itself as there are dozens upon dozens of magazines, blogs, and talk shows dedicated to it.
As for fairy tales, from the day that we are born, we grow up reading and watching such stories. There are the stories of a prince going on quests to find his bride, a prince waking the princess with a kiss, etc. In the case of William and Kate, it resembles Cinderella where the commoner girl meets the prince and falls in love.
While the celebrity obsession in this country tends to annoy me and I'm not very fond of royalty myself, I can understand why people find this intriguing. Royal weddings don't happen that often and it marks a changing of the generations in England, so it is a historic event. I also believe that most of us still have our own hopeful fairy tales, and this occasion just helps to feed the flames of those dreams. In all honesty, it may be a good thing, but it's just not something that I'm wholly interested in. My mom is a completely different story, ha.
I agree with Caitlin Leake, I think most of the fascination comes along with Princess Diana and her passing. Another reason is because there isn't any royalty here in the states, so people are easily engaged in this sort of thing. Most people weren't born into royalty so it is very interesting.
Americans love stars whether they're from sports, music, movies, tv news, politics or any aspect of our society. British Royalty and especially Princess Diana's children are the most famous royals in the world, we've watched them their whole lives, we share a common language and national ancestry. I think sometimes we appreciate the pagentry, ceremony and tradition of the royals at least now that they're mostly just figureheads. Stephen Brock
J.Barrington I think its the Disney in all of you. I personally didn't even know they were getting married already. What I find funny is that no one cares when other countries royalty gets married.
Rondi W Online It is a real life fairy tale come to life. The last royal wedding was of course in the last century 1982. Most Americans are so amazed at the pomp and circumstance of a royal wedding, the glitz, glamour, traditions, and ceremony. Most Americans want The Cinderella story to come true. A lot of Americans have roots from across the pond and feel a kinship. Most Americans are so down due to our economic situation. We want happiness and not gloom and doom every day. It’s an escape for a little while from all the negative news. Rondi W In response to Lindsey B Lindsey I hope you have a great time at your party It sounds like fun. What a great way to celebrate and “socialize” with friends. I remember getting up at 4am to see Diana and Charles’ Royal wedding. You will never forget doing it. Rondi W in response to Deborah B I hope and pray you have more moments with your husband as your prince than as the FROG! You get warts from frogs
Florence G. I think Americans are fascinated about the royal wedding of William and Kate because it brought back the memories of Princess Diana, the people's princess and the groom's mum. As someone said, America does not have Royalty so it excites them.
Mike G I don't know why Americans care so much about their wedding, I do know that women are the majority that are interested in it for fashion or just because it is a female thing. Personally I dont not care about their wedding, they are just another rich couple to me.
Alton P online I think for most people and not to be chauvinistic, but this is for women who grew up listening to the bed time story`s Snow White, Cinderella, and so on looking for that Prince Charming all ladies are looking for that Prince and this lady actually found one plus we really don`t have any kind of royalty in the United States. I understand the fascination for women I cannot for men unless that is part of your culture.
Alton P online @ Deborah Bene I hope they are happy to, but to say that his mom made a mistake is a little unfair she was most likely in love when she married him, but being married is just like the lottery your taking a chance there will always be factors in life that can change a person how you deal with them as a couple decides. I have been married 28yrs and it is a work in progress not hard work, but work, and it is worth it to me, but not to everybody. Plus it is human nature to think the grass is always greener on the other side.
It is the all time favorite “Once upon a time”. Prince Charming met his Cinderella, and they are getting married. I am fascinated about the wedding because it’s like a fairy tale in real life. We do not have Royalty here in the States, much less a Royal Wedding. It’s not like we see someone spend millions of dollars on a wedding everyday.
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I understand how it can be annoying to see a wedding overpower broadcast. Its a girly girl thing that grabs so much attention, we see our dream wedding on tv. The good think after all this is that it will be over by Friday; or at least until Price Harry finds his princess.
Moiya H.- Online I think that we are so fascinated because we don't have royal weddings here in the United States, because she comes a middle class unroyal background, and because the royal family hasn't had much of a happy ending in years. Its exclusive and top notch. It will be over the top and beautiful. As Americans we have started to make the insitute of marriage more about the actual wedding. So this wedding is very important for some Americans. And for those of us looking for wedding ideas for our speical day, a royal wedding is the best place to get ideas from
Moiya H. - online In response to Lesley G. Thar's exactly what I siad. And you are so right, there is so much trama and sad news all thetime today that an occasion like this makes alot of people happy. It is a change of pace for the news. And although we are not british mariage today is much different than what it used to be with divorce and murdering of loved ones left and right. It's nice to see people truly happy again. Especially after the death and divorce of dianna.
My grandma even asked my aunt to move her surgery date because of the wedding. I think all it is is a wedding and give it a couple of years and they will be divorced. Then that will be all over the news.
I argree with you. American's do like making people "idols" so to speak. In general, we always look at someone elses happiness or success to make us feel good... Funny when I read your post I immediately thought of "American Idol" which we all know is very popular.
Cara H. Online I think that Princess Diana is a big part of the reason the americans are so intrigued by the wedding. She was an icon in american history as well as her own country. America was her "foreign escape" and I feel that she thought of the states as home too. For that said Prince William was always big news to us and I feel that we have always kept him in our american news. He is a well maintained man and he has always been a role model to us that has never been a disapointment. Something we rarely can say about anyone in the news anywhere. It is a magical event due to the story of Cinderella and so many others that we grew up with. Its like a good book you dont want to put down. And I feel that it is great for Americans to be so "in to it" because im sure he will make a fine king one day! Cara H. Online in response to Caitlin L. Online I agree it is a positive thing in a negative time. Well said! And Princess Diana was a great role model and so is her son.
I honestly think people are so into the Royal couple is because the soon to be princess does not come from a royal background. As a child growing up wanting that fairy tale life and meeting a prince and becoming a princess this royal couple is just that. Also Its the Late Princess Diana's son who she taught them well of how to give back and learn to be like everyone else. As you can see Prince William is trying to be normal as possible and he found a normal girl in the process.I hope they have a wonderful life together and i will be watching this couple get married if televised because this is truely a romantic story from what I read about how they met.
I do agree- in the 'disney' part. like I said in my post its all about fairy tale especially with young girls and ladies on here who have watched movies like Cinderella and Snow White.Thats what we grew up atching and thinking could that be us or could that be real.
Olubusola O. online I think the Americans made a big deal out this marriage; certainly for them there is a celebrity aspect to it. Whenever people are famous, other people take notice. The Royal Family, while public figures and celebrities, they are in a different category. No one does pomp and ceremony better.The Americans also love these kind of fairytale set in the royal’s castle.Some of the news media really overeacted about this marriage.
I believe people are fascinated because its the making of a fairytale and not to mention William is to son of late Princess Diana. Its all over the tv, news and tabloids so how can you not be curious.
Devyn G. I think everyone is so interested in the royal wedding, because, like a lot of people said, it's a fairy tale. The Prince finally found someone to marry so that he can become King.
In response to Devyn G, I think is more than finding some one to marry so that he can become King. The throne has a cultural heritage that can be traced back to ancient civilization. So any one to ascend to such a throne is seen as a "god" in a society that practice monarchy. The value placed on such throne even in toady’s world can't be over emphasized.
Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding of Williams and Kate because such royal wedding is not common in the world. From history any wedding that involves the royal family where monarchy is practice has always drawn the attention of people all over the world. The situation of Williams and Kate is something very normal. The wedding is a way of maintaining a culture (monarchy society) that used to be center of which, all ancient civilization was based. The most influential and most powerful position in the past.
BreAuna jones ONLINE Americans are facinated with the royal wedding because it is ROYAL. This is probably the last royal anything left in our world today. Kings and queens ruled back then and technology rules now.
It's probably the media that makes us WANT to be facinated about it. I'm not sure I've heard people talking about it other than on TV, so that leads me to believe that it's mosty media hype. It's great to have the coverage of this wedding so that many UK natives that are currently visiting or living here can see their Prince get married. Also this may be the last time any of us currently living will get to see this kind of event!
If you look and try hard enough you can find the prince or princess in any of our significant others. We are all human and make mistakes but we do good things at times too. The royal family is no different than any other family, they put their pants on just like I do, one leg at a time. Yes,they have more money and more fame and noteriety than most of us but we tend to forget that they have exactly the same feelings that we all have.
I am really not sure why Americans are so enthralled about the royal wedding of ENGLAND?
All I can think of is that some Americans wish it was them, they are living there lives vicariously through them. Or maybe it is one of the few things that actually has a positive story behind it in the media right now and people are just grasping for anything to make them feel better.
I completely agree, i would love to be able to spend money money like that. I didn't think that some people would would be intrigued because they have a royal family I just thought about how we didn't so it shouldn't matter.
I think Americans are so fascinated with the Royal Wedding is because their is no other royalty that we recongnize in our American society today. The fact that the media has followed the relationship of Prince Charles and Princess Diana from the time they were married;to having kids; to becoming divorce; then the death of Diana; to watching young men mature without their beloved mother in their lives. William and Kate is now considered somewhat as an ongoing happy legacy unlike his parents relationship that ended. Americans wished the best for his William's parents. Now William will not only make the world proud by this event , he would had made his dearest mother proud. This wedding is somewhat of a childhood fairytale that actually will become a reality. So many Americans are happy for them because they are a young couple of royalty that is part of an "ongoing soap opera with a wonderful turning point".
I think that americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding could be the whole knight and shinning armor bit. It just could be the fact that people like to fantasize about a marvelous life that they would want themselves. I have no idea. I do know that unless some one is paying me to follow this Boring wedding and preparations the channel will be turned.
Matthew Johnson-Online In Response to Deborah Bene
I agree totally. Even myself is happy for their marriage. Watching Princess Diana suffer from being unhappy really taught William a lesson I believe. I think Kate is a nice female for him. I hope he treats her right and not turn for the worst. William could treat Kate like his father did Diana; but that would unlikely happen I hope. Overall, I think they will be happy together and the dark cloud that once covered the royal family will be lifted once they are married. I think we all we be needing a kleenex once its all over.
I agree there may be an aspect that may interest upcoming Brides, I think it may just be for people like to live in a dream world . I totally agree there is no interest in this wedding for me either, They Bore me. I would like to see them have a reality show where he is cheating before marriage, on drugs and beats her, now that is must see TV. LOL
I tend to agree with the fantasy aspect of it. How often in this day and age do you hear of a prince getting married. It just doesn't happen much. Rare events tend to surface in our media. Besides there are only so many times you can report on the presidents birth certificate.
The fairytale union of Prince William and his commoner bride Kate Middleton is almost too perfect a Cinderella story for modern times.“It gives everyone everywhere a reason to be optimistic that their own dreams might come true,” I am very happy for both William and Kate and am looking forward to that day. A day in the history for the entire world to see a royal wedding. I think Americans are fascinated with the royal wedding because is different in form of royalty. A royal wedding is different from a celebrity, president's daughter or son wedding.
In response to Megan McFarland - Haha, your post made me laugh. However, I do not think the wedding has anything to do with how bad our government system is
To be honest I think Americans are so into this wedding because lets just be real for a minutes, people especially Americans need something to talk against. Americans always need to find the negative in something and a royal wedding is definitely something to talk negative about because it isn't happeneing to them.
I would also have to agree with Megan Mcfarland-Online
The reason Americans are so worried about it is because our government sucks. Plus I am tired of hearing about it. I don't care that they are getting married.
I think people are very interested in this wedding for 2 reasons:
1. I think because England is a monarchy not a democracy people are facinated because its a different lifestyle than what we have therefore, it draws our attention. 2. I also think people are taught from a young age about fairytales. In a symbolic kind of way its like witnessing a fairytale.
I think that Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding for a number of different reasons. First of all, this is a very happy occaision and for most Americans, it is a nice diversion from our economic woes. Secondly, Princess Diana had such an wonderful impact on the world through her charitable work. Since she has passed, I think most people feel that she lives on in her sons, especially William and they feel a closeness to her through her son. Thirdly, and I get this from my daughters.......it's a magical, feel good fairy tale sort of wedding. From all of the Disney movies, who doesn't want the hopes of someday meeting their Prince Charming, and if it happened to the commoner Kate, it could happen to anyone. As for watching the wedding, I watched Charles and Diana wed when I was in college the first time, so I will not be setting my alarm to catch this one. I will probably however, watch snippets of it on the news shows later in the day!
I hope you have fun at the party!! What a wonderful way to experience the wedding with your friends!! I agree with everything in your post. Well done and beautifully said!!!!
Danielle S. Online In my opinion I really do not care about the royal wedding, I feel that they are just regular people like you and me for others to make a big deal is really annoying.
I think that the reason Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding is because of the fairytale stories almost every American grows up on. Cinderella falling in love with the prince is a really good example. Also because Princess Diana was such a huge public figure, people want to see her sons marry and fantasize about what it would be like to actually be a part of the wedding. Its weird because they aren't even American yet we are glued to our tvs when they are on news shows. George Bush's daughter didn't get this much publicity at her wedding and she was our president's daughter.
I am going to have to disagree with your comment. I don't think that most American's are talking against the royal wedding. Most are probably tired of hearing about it but I haven't heard much negative views about it. I think that people are interested in how their marriage plays out since his parent's marriage failed. That's just my opinion though
Tiffany F online I think Americans are fascinated with the whole fairy tale thing. Most Americans grew up watching Cinderella and other typed movies, so when it is happening in real life it gets to be exciting. Also, I can remember being a little girl watching Princess Diana walk down the aisle so, to watch her son do the same thing is awesome!!
Tiffany F in response to Terri Amos...I have to disagree with you in saying that Americans don't really have royal families. I think it depends on ones definition of a royal family. Some of us do come from prestigious backgrounds and really think of ourselves as kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Some of us live in huge mansions, have family members in high ranking positions, and are well known. So, I just think it depends on who you ask because some Americans consider themselves from royalty too.
I think people are interested in any celebrity's wedding, for some reason. William just being a Prince just adds to the hype. I do think it is exciting because of the history of England. We envisioned the grand weddings and court of long ago England and we finally get to see what it is like for ourselves. I did not watch the wedding, but I think it's just a tradition that everyone gets excited for royal weddings, though royalty no longer holds the power it once had.
Like most people have said here, it is probably because of the whole fairy tale thing. I don't know because I'm not one of those people. I am not interested in watching the wedding or anything.
In response to Tiffany F. I have to agree with you when you said that people are interested in how their wedding plans out since his parent's failed. It strikes curiosity to people and people want to know.
Christina. C - Online in response to Rosalinda R. ...
I would have to disagree with you. Of course there are some gossip magazines that want to talk about how their marriage won't last, but you got to consider the validity of those sources. They will pull up romantic flings that happened a few years ago and say that they will end up cheating. They do that with any celebrity. Other than that, I don't think America is being negative about it. In fact, America is really excited about the wedding. England did used to be apart of us not too long ago, really. A lot of us have British in our blood and we still like to feel connected to England. We have helped them and been their allies, so of course the country as a whole is excited for the wedding.
Maurice G online I have to be honest and say that I knew that they were geting married but i didn't know when until this morning. With that being said, I think that Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because it is forced upon us. If we watch any type of news and all that is talked about is the royal wedding then we just naturally take interest to it. I just think that if the royal wedding would not have gotten the attention that it did, I don't think Americans would have taken so much interest in it.
Who doesn't want to believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters. There are so many negative things going on right now in our world that it is a nice change of pace to hear about a happy fairy tale event. Princess Diana was such a respected and loved person that had such a compassionate heart. I know she is smiling down from heaven and hoping William is truly happy and that this marriage will last. It's a happy event that is history in the making for the Royal Family and in return William and Kate will be their future King and Queen someday.
Maurice G online in response to Tiffany F I agree I think that for the people that have an interest in the royal wedding it is because of the whole fairy tale thing. I guess for the average joe, this is a close to the fairy tale that we can get so we take interest in it.
Well said. Princess Diana was such an important role model for her country and ours. I hope William and Kate have their happily ever after now that they are married. It was a nice diversion to hear about something different for a change even if people are tired of hearing about it. I wish them the best.
Elizabeth C. I believe that Americans are so interested in the wedding because it is a fairytale wedding. Americans would love to have an endless amount of money to spend on their wedding to make it perfect but since that's not common we live the dream through them. It's also a fairy tale because it's a prince and princess. It's always a childhood dream to be from a royal family.
I honestly don't know why people are obsessed with them. I think it may be because of the fairy tale that everyone was read when they were younger. Prince and princess finally getting married and then becoming king and queen ruling their country. I don't care for them because it doesn't affect me.
I think that Ameicans are fascinated with the royal wedding, becuase people love the idea of the fairy tale. when girls grow up they have the idea of wanting to be a princess and everything, and the wedding lives out the fairytale. Also people want to watch it because England is one of the last few places with royalty, and has Americans we dont have that so it intrigues us.
I agree complete with you, it will not be on my TV. I don't remember Diana's wedding but my parents tell me that it was the longest wedding on almost every TV station.
I think Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding because, well, it's the only few connections we have with the old times of princes and princesses. It also probably has to due with most people easily amused by really adorable things and a Royal Wedding could be one of those adorable things. I say this because the two could be an adorable couple. Ya know? Of course ya know.
I don't think Americans are fascinated at all with the wedding. I think the media feels as if it is a story that they have to cover. I don't know one person (in life or online) that has any interest in any way. For those that are interested, I think it is because of the legacy Princess Diana left and the general interest people have of children. By that I mean that since she was so popular and died a tragic death, naturally people think it's nice to see her children grow up and find happiness. In fact, my children protested this morning when I turned on the news (which normally they'd watch) and it was all about a wedding dress and oen mile walk to the aisle. They changed it to Ben 10.
Comment to J Barrington: Great observation J.B. Why aren't the weddings so promoted? hmmm...Perhaps the UK PAYS us to promote their wedding for their own internal PR? It would be a good PR move for the Monarchy. After all, if they show how popular they are and how interesting they are, surely the Brits won't stop supporting them via tax dollars? HA!!
Stephanie S. Online, I believe people are so interested in the royal wedding because it doesn't happen everyday. Regular people get married everyday, and celebrities get married like everyday (even if it doesn't last a year ) People want to believe in real love and want to see something that is rare.
comment for Lindsey Babcock from Breauna Jones ONLINE: I agree 100 percent with you. Our world is developing so rapidly that it is almost amazing as to think of an actual prince and princess.
I think that the reason Americans are so fascinated with William and Kate's wedding is due to it is classified as the American Dream. Just about every girl grows up with the fantasy of meeting prince charming and getting married. For females it is like watching your childhood fantasies come to life. It is everything you dream about, from the wedding dress, the ring, all the guest, and the ceremony itself. Not to mention with all the other crisis going on around us, it is nice to see something positive and sweet happening.
I agree with you one hundred percent. Who doesn't want the fairytale? It is drilled into us from an early age in every Disney movie we watch. You are right, Diana was such a great role model and inspiration to all of us. She loved to give back.
Valli S. Online I think Americans have such a fascination with the Royal Wedding because we do not have royalty. The concept of royalty and castles and happily ever after is in fairy tales and for us is not reality. Their way of life is so different from our that it is impossible not to be fascinated.
I think that what we have just recently learned about how boys and girls are raised with the ideology of having a Prince & Princess marriage in real life when they grow up. So I can agree with how it intrigues us as well.
Valli S. in response to Maurice G. I think you're wrong. If you don't want to watch the news you change the channel. You're not forced to watch anything good or bad, if you were you would have known when the weding was.
I think there are several reasons why Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding of Will and Kate. It is every girl's dream to grow up and marry Prince Charming. We may marry who we view as our Prince Charming, but we get to watch Kate make the fairy tale come true by truly marrying a Prince. We have been able to watch Will's life from his close relationship to his Mother, to seeing the sorrow of losing her at such an early age, and it is nice to actually see true happiness for him again.
I think it's because we have strong historical ties to England. We were once just 13 British colonies, and a lot of us (not the majority), have ancestors from the U.K. I think it's a strange, watered-down version of people subconsciously tipping their hats to the, I dunno...motherland? It may seem like I'm reading into it too much, but when was the last time you heard all of this hoopla about any other country's royal wedding? That's why I don't think it's just about the fairy tale and the Disney movies and what-not. Yes, those factors tie in, but I just think it's more than that.
I think that Americans are so fascinated about the royal wedding because it gives people a chance to imagine what it would be like if they were royalty. A lot of people do not have the luxury to have an extravagant wedding, but when they watch the royal wedding, they can leave their own worlds behind and jump into a more cinderella type of life.
I agree with Martha West. I think that people are wanting to see William after loosing his mother. I don't know what I would do if i lost mine, but it's nice to see that he is doing great.
Are you saying that the American Dream (for women at least) is to have a fancy wedding, or did I misunderstand that part of your post? If so, I vehemently disagree on that note.
Alexandra S. I think that Americans are not only fascinated with the royal wedding but also the royal family. The reason for that is simply enough because we don't have it here in America. It is nice to think that actual kings and queens actually excist like in the Disney movies. This wedding in particular is not only intriguing because it's "the royal wedding" but 1-It is Princess Diana's son and 2- The Prince is marrying a commoner which only happens in fairy tales.
I think people are fascinated by the royal wedding because it's like a real life fantasy. we grow up and listen to stories of princes and princesses which as kids we all love. So when you get to see a real royal wedding it's just kind of fun to watch.
Did you say over by Friday? That wedding has replayed so many times already. I don't think that's the end either. they will probably be replaying that wedding for the next month. I was a little drawn into the whole thing at first but now it's becoming annoying.
Ryan M | Online in response to Megan Mcfarland-Online
I agree with being tired of hearing about it. I wish them the best of luck, however.
Ryan M | Online
I believe the fascination with the wedding is because of the lack of sophisticated culture in this country. No one really focuses on the big picture here. It's all about what they can get now.
I think that Americans are really fascinated by the wedding due to the fact that it was history in the making, they would have love to see all the fashion and events that were planned for that day, and really just the fact of it being ROYAL. I also feel that the media planned it to be such a fairytale that every girl who ever wanted to be a princess would have watch that and continue to dream of their fairytale.
I agree with you that a lot of people are really fascinated by it due to the fact that they were able to watch his relationship with Kate and seeing him happy after loosing his mother at an early age. Also a lot of people really liked the fact that he did not choose the "proper" woman to marry he chose his love.
I have to agree with you. I never thought about it as a subconscious tip of the hats to the "motherland". You made an incredible point, and I have to say it probably has a lot to do with that.
I agree with you, since it is not our way of life it does make us fascinated by seeing the fairy tale come true. Plus it allows us a few moments to escape from our own reality.
I think most people are fascinated by the royal wedding because it gives them, however small, an opportunity to feel like they are a part of something "grand". It is unlike anything we have here in the states and it jump starts the imagination as to what it would be like if it were them in the royal couples place.
I think the wedding is so popular here because William is princess Diana's son, and this is a modern day prince and princess "fairy tale" wedding. At least thats how the media is portraying it.
I believe that the American people are so fascinated with the William and Kate wedding because we dont have any type of royalty here. People always want to see the "unknown". what's the difference between a royal wedding and a regular one? William and Kate wedding could be compared to maybe Jay Z and Beyonce's wedding. Which was not televised... If it were i believe that it would have gotten a similar audience and advertisement. I just think it was a historical event that people had a chance to actually see and in some way be a part of
in response to HannaH Sherman Do you believe that people are fascinated only because of the fairy tale ending? I dont agree. yes, this is your typical fairy tale but this is also history... its not everyday or year or decade people get to view a royal wedding. The same as Obama being elected president. History was made.
Tori F Online I was a little girl and still remember Princess Diana's long train at her wedding. I believe Americans started following the Royal family after the wedding of Diana and Charles. We followed the birth of their two sons, the rocky marriage, the divorce, Diana's goodwill and her untimely death. We watched the boys grow up. So I believe automatically we would be interested in the wedding and the pricess William choose. To Americans the Royal Family has always been a real life Cinderella and her Prince Charming.
In response to Cara H I agree with you that Diana was a part of our American history and that fell to her children after her death.
I believe that American's are so fascinated with the royal wedding because it is royalty and so different from our own country and government. I personally was not up to watch the wedding, however I do find it interesting.
I believe that the Royal Wedding is attracting so much attention because it is a real-life fairytale. The idea of "royalty" may have been commonplace ages ago, but nowadays it is a secret fantasy of most people because it seems so far-fetched.
Like most of the people posting on this week's blog, I fail to see what the government "sucking" has to do with a wedding in England. Though this has nothing to do with our topic, I think that if you are "politically frustrated" you should start your own blog to rant in instead of bringing it into our class.
As far as men our concerned I have not the slightest ideawhy they would be interested. Women are a completely different story. We are wanted to be princess and to someone all of us are. We all want to have the fairly tale romance and wedding. Live in a world were nights, ladies and chilvery still exsist. We are fasinated with it because it is a dream wehave for ourselves and we get to watch it come true for someone. I think it gives us hope.
Courtney DeBord Online I think Americans are so fascinated by the Royal Wedding because we do not have royalty here in the US. We are amazed that an entire country can come together to celebrate just two peoples marriage and it become a nations celebration. William and Kate have been together for a long time and it makes us believe that fairy tales really can happen. I know from a women’s perspective this wedding is not only about them but the hopes that we too can find our “prince charming”. Katie woke up as a common person and she will fall asleep as a princess. That is every girls dream. In response to Lindsey Babcock I think it is very interesting you had a party. I did not watch the wedding but I did follow the story. I agree with it being about a fairy tale approach. She was absolutely stunning and I also agree with what you said about your husband. I don’t think it is the “prince” that makes it prince charming but rather how they charm us.
I think people are so interested in the royal wedding because they are famous and most of the world is treating like a huge deal. I think that society, specifically the United States, has an obsession with celebrities and the lifestyles that they lead. I mean, honestly, we have magazines telling us why this cuople broke up and who is hooking with who. We have Facebook and Twitter so we know exactly what celebrities are up to, as well as our friends, family members, neighbors, etc. You get the point. We are becoming obsessed with complete strangers because of their fame.
I think America is so fascinated because as a society we tend to thrive off of some sort of drama (good or bad). We don't have royal families here and as children we were brought up watching fairy tales about the princes and princesses. People get engrossed in the lives of 'famous' people and use it as an escape from reality - people finally see the real live Cinderella story unwrap in front of them and they feel like they are somehow a part of a real life fairy tale.
I don't really care about this wedding but I have to say that no where else in the world are the royal families so advertised and in the center of the public eye (at least not to the Americans).
I am sure other countries that have royal families encounter similar publicity but maybe a little closer to home.
I think american are fascinated because of the whole fantasy of the prince and the princess thing. Well at least for women it is. It's every girl's dream to marry a prince.
In response to Megan M.... I agree with you!! Who cares!!! I'm sick of hearing about it!!
I believe that so many are fascinated by the royal wedding, because it has been made an open event. Everyone is allowed to be a part of something so magical removing themselves from all the bad things that may be happen.
I really have no idea why everybody is so fascinated about the wedding of Prince William and Kate. I am not one of them. Yeah, maybe it's some kind of fairy tale.
Sun A-Online In response to Megan M.... I have to say I totally agree....I'm sick of hearing about it too!
I agree that I think it does have a lot to do with Princess Diana.It was such a trajic thing that happened to the royal family to see her oldest son getting married is exciting.Kind of bitter sweet because you know princess diana was not able to be there at such an amaing moment.
I actually had no interest really up untill the wedding was being shown on tv and they were talking about it.I think Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because of many reasons.It is like a fairytale and were watching a girl become a princess and get every girls dream.Also it is suppose to be like the most extravagent weddings so its neat to see everything.And it is a part of history.Just like Princess Dianas wedding.
I believe Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because we were fascinated with Princess Diana, and the fact that her son Prince William looks exactly like her. I think Americans are also fascinated because I think we take some sort of blame or responsibility for Princes Diana's tragic death therefore watching her son's lives in the media and making sure they are protected was a way of giving back to Princes Di's legacy of giving. I watched in the summer of 1997 her funeral with watered eyes and felt compassion for her two boys. Their mother, the princess seemed to be real person, personable, and beautiful inside as well as out. I believe she changed the way we Americans viewed the royal family. I don't believe we were much interested in the royal family before Princess Dianna. So If Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding it maybe because we feel we owe it to the princess to see that her first son, Prince William have his fairytale.
Tori, I completely agree with you. Americans watched this huge wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, we watched the birth of their two sons and chronicled all of Diana's moves along with the drama of their marriage. It was only right that we also become fascinated with Prince Williams choice, which by the way she is beautiful and it appears to be real love.
I believe so many people are interested in the Royal Wedding is due to it being out of the norm. In America we do not have Royal Weddings, and for young girls or many woman their dream has been or is to have a beautful wedding of that magnitude, to be a princess for a day. Everyone wants a happy ending to their fairtale of life and to see it on tv makes many think or belive it can happen to them as well.
In response to Lesley I think is a fairy tale wedding and I agree to your post that Americans wedding is different in terms of royal life. The wedding tells a real life story of the prince charming and the princess. Have read so many fairy tale stories, but am so happy I get to see it happen with William and Kate.
I think it is because in our own worlds we secretly wish we were part of royalty. For example, Kate didn't hold a very high title, just enough for her to be considered for marriage by a Prince, but she managed to catch the eye of the oldest son of Princess Diana. being a girl that's like our dream come true! Cinderella coming to life right.
I think that is definitely a reason why people are so fascinated with their wedding. I was watching an ABC show called "In the Middle" where the mom was so excited about getting to see their wedding and it was because of that reason. She wanted to be somewhat apart of royalty - even if it just watching the formal, yet beautiful wedding.
I think that there aren't nearly as many interested Americans as there would have been 25 years or longer ago. I think that the most interested would be the elderly who would like it because of the nostalgia. And also the women of the US are interested because of the fairytale aspect of becoming a princess and because of the fashions at the wedding.
Teresia K Online Americans are so fascinated by the royal wedding because there is no royalty in america which to me is a good thing. In america, every human being is equal and earns his or her status accordingly and there is no limitations. Therefore most people in America and even in other parts of the world gets into a shock to see the amount of money being spend when other people cant even afford food on a plate,
I totally agree with you. many yound and older women have this deam in them to have the most beautifull wedding and to have a happy ending tale and thats why the are fascinated by the royal wedding.
Megan Mcfarland-Online
ReplyDeleteThe reason Americans are so worried about it is because our government sucks. Plus I am tired of hearing about it. I don't care that they are getting married.
I think people find it interesting because there is no royal family here. I guess due to a a difference in society, it is fascinating
ReplyDeleteI think it is the whole idea of a fairy tale. Everyone grows up hearing the stories of the prince getting his girl and living happily ever after. At least for girls I think it is the whole idea of "one day my prince will come", it is the whole idea of being swept off our feet by the man of our dreams. I think everyone gets caught up in it. Here is the story of a lowly commoner that was chosen by the Prince to be his wife. His future Queen. For many people that are still searching for their mate, they have fantasisies about how they are going to meet their mate. How they are going to live their Happy Forever After. Personally I can't wait!!! I got my alarm for Friday set at 4am when it all starts, and my friend is hosting a Royal Wedding Party that we are all going to. She is serving wedding cake and tea!!!! We can't wait!!
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ReplyDeleteCaitlin Leake - Online
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, William and Kate's wedding is fascinating to Americans today not only because we do not have royalty here, but also because of William's late mother, Princess Diana. She was such a celebrated person, everybody knew who she was and thought she was such a great role model. Most people were devastated when she passed. Princess Diana's son's fairy tale is coming true, its a positive thing during a negative time.
Deborah Bene - Online
ReplyDeleteI think many people are genuinely happy for William and Kate. They have been together a very long time and seem to have a very solid relationship. William seems to have grown into a well raised, well balanced young man. He seems to have learned from his parent's mistake which was marrying the "proper" person without really knowing the person you are marrying. His mother was very miserable with her life even though she was royalty. William seems to have learned many lessons from the days he stuck kleenex under the door to his crying mother. Good luck to them both.
Deborah B. -Online to Lindsey Babcock
That is so nice that you are so excited. I hope you enjoy your party and the royal wedding but be warned......you can wait for your prince to come but in the end he will be only human, just as William is.....and every good marriage has those moments when he looks more like a frog than a prince :)
lindsey babcock - reply to Deborah B
ReplyDeleteI have already found my prince lol...I have been VERY HAPPYLY married for 3 years. Our marriage is fantastic for so many reasons but one of them is the fact that we both understand that we are human. We are both flawed to a massive point. But we love each other despite those flaws! I am EXTREAMLY lucky to have my husband!!!!
I would have to think that the people who are interested are mostly women. I think it has an air of a fairy tale story to it. Little girls are told from the begining that they are a little princess and then Disney help sells us on the whole fairy tale theme with all the Prince and Princess stories. So as a society we believe or want to believe in the fairy tale world.This is the reason soap operas do so well here too. It's a make believe world to escape the harsh realites of this world. There is alot of people who could only dream of such pomp and circumstance and all the pagentry that surrounds this wedding, so our dreams are lived vicariously through the Royal wedding party.
ReplyDeleteI think Americans are so fascinated by the royal wedding because we do not really have royalty in america. I believe another reason americans are so intrigued is because most families today are on such tight budgets and it's interesting to see all this money being spent on such a beautiful wedding. It's most peoples dream wedding.
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ReplyDeleteI think Americans are so fascinated with royal weddings because we don't have royal families in America. You can only do so much with celebraties. I think it's also because we have grown up reading and watching fairy tales. So being fascinated with royal weddings like escaping back into our childhoods. We get to escape from the real world.
Lesley G. Online
ReplyDeleteI believe people are so fascinated by the Royal Wedding for a number of reasons...
One of those reasons being that it is a happy event! We hear so much bad news all the time, but this is something that is very happy and exciting.
Another reason for Americans being fascinated is the fact that we don't have "royals" in our country. Sure we have a President, and we've seen past Presidents' children get married, but the President's children are not necessarily the future of our country. In England, these people are watching their probable future King marry their probable future Queen! It's tradition for them, so to speak. It's a family thing!
I also think that because Kate is relatable to everyone (because she was once a commoner) people are interested in that transition for her as well.
Obviously, we as Americans are not as into the whole thing as the British people are... but it is still a fun thing for us to keep up with. I think it is kind of like when our favorite celebrities get marreied... just on a much bigger scale!
Lauren Puopolo in response to Aqeelah Rahim
ReplyDeleteIt is a different society and we don't have royal families. But people just like making some people into idols.
Lesley G Online
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That is so fun!! I want to come!! :) I am really excited about watching it as well. It's history!
I agree with you in saying that it is like a fairy tale! That is exactly what it is. The Prince and his soon to be Princess... That is another reason Americans are so into it... the only Princesses we know are Cinderella and Snow White, etc! haha! This is real!
In response to Caitlin Leake- I also agree that Princess Diana plays a role in America's fascination with the wedding. After her death, the world watched William and Harry grow up, and now to see one get married is very sweet!
Rory H. - online
ReplyDeleteThe reason Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding is because we still want things that are special in the world. Having said that, I also think that there are many people that are nostalgic with the things that happened with Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Although in my opinion, those things just happened and this particular royal wedding feels a little forced.
Rory H. - online, in response to Lindsay Babcock:
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, whether it's real or just media hype, Americans are drawn to that kind of story, and here's one "that's real".
Josh Fallin
ReplyDeleteI believe the enormous interest that many Americans are showing towards the royal wedding has two factors: the celebrity culture here in the States and the role that fairy tales have from the time we are born. The celebrity factor should explain itself as there are dozens upon dozens of magazines, blogs, and talk shows dedicated to it.
As for fairy tales, from the day that we are born, we grow up reading and watching such stories. There are the stories of a prince going on quests to find his bride, a prince waking the princess with a kiss, etc. In the case of William and Kate, it resembles Cinderella where the commoner girl meets the prince and falls in love.
While the celebrity obsession in this country tends to annoy me and I'm not very fond of royalty myself, I can understand why people find this intriguing. Royal weddings don't happen that often and it marks a changing of the generations in England, so it is a historic event. I also believe that most of us still have our own hopeful fairy tales, and this occasion just helps to feed the flames of those dreams. In all honesty, it may be a good thing, but it's just not something that I'm wholly interested in. My mom is a completely different story, ha.
Eric C.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Caitlin Leake, I think most of the fascination comes along with Princess Diana and her passing. Another reason is because there isn't any royalty here in the states, so people are easily engaged in this sort of thing. Most people weren't born into royalty so it is very interesting.
Americans love stars whether they're from sports, music, movies, tv news, politics or any aspect of our society. British Royalty and especially Princess Diana's children are the most famous royals in the world, we've watched them their whole lives, we share a common language and national ancestry. I think sometimes we appreciate the pagentry, ceremony and tradition of the royals at least now that they're mostly just figureheads.
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J.Barrington
ReplyDeleteI think its the Disney in all of you. I personally didn't even know they were getting married already. What I find funny is that no one cares when other countries royalty gets married.
Rondi W Online
ReplyDeleteIt is a real life fairy tale come to life. The last royal wedding was of course in the last century 1982. Most Americans are so amazed at the pomp and circumstance of a royal wedding, the glitz, glamour, traditions, and ceremony. Most Americans want The Cinderella story to come true. A lot of Americans have roots from across the pond and feel a kinship. Most Americans are so down due to our economic situation. We want happiness and not gloom and doom every day. It’s an escape for a little while from all the negative news.
Rondi W In response to Lindsey B
Lindsey I hope you have a great time at your party It sounds like fun. What a great way to celebrate and “socialize” with friends. I remember getting up at 4am to see Diana and Charles’ Royal wedding. You will never forget doing it.
Rondi W in response to Deborah B
I hope and pray you have more moments with your husband as your prince than as the FROG! You get warts from frogs
Rondi W Online
ReplyDeleteSorry i meant 1981 not 1982oops!
Florence G.
ReplyDeleteI think Americans are fascinated about the royal wedding of William and Kate because it brought back the memories of Princess Diana, the people's princess and the groom's mum. As someone said, America does not have Royalty so it excites them.
Mike G
ReplyDeleteI don't know why Americans care so much about their wedding, I do know that women are the majority that are interested in it for fashion or just because it is a female thing. Personally I dont not care about their wedding, they are just another rich couple to me.
Alton P online
ReplyDeleteI think for most people and not to be chauvinistic, but this is for women who grew up listening to the bed time story`s Snow White, Cinderella, and so on looking for that Prince Charming all ladies are looking for that Prince and this lady actually found one plus we really don`t have any kind of royalty in the United States. I understand the fascination for women I cannot for men unless that is part of your culture.
Alton P online @ Deborah Bene
ReplyDeleteI hope they are happy to, but to say that his mom made a mistake is a little unfair she was most likely in love when she married him, but being married is just like the lottery your taking a chance there will always be factors in life that can change a person how you deal with them as a couple decides. I have been married 28yrs and it is a work in progress not hard work, but work, and it is worth it to me, but not to everybody. Plus it is human nature to think the grass is always greener on the other side.
Vanna H Online
ReplyDeleteIt is the all time favorite “Once upon a time”. Prince Charming met his Cinderella, and they are getting married. I am fascinated about the wedding because it’s like a fairy tale in real life. We do not have Royalty here in the States, much less a Royal Wedding. It’s not like we see someone spend millions of dollars on a wedding everyday.
In response to Megan McFarland Online
I understand how it can be annoying to see a wedding overpower broadcast. Its a girly girl thing that grabs so much attention, we see our dream wedding on tv. The good think after all this is that it will be over by Friday; or at least until Price Harry finds his princess.
Moiya H.- Online
ReplyDeleteI think that we are so fascinated because we don't have royal weddings here in the United States, because she comes a middle class unroyal background, and because the royal family hasn't had much of a happy ending in years. Its exclusive and top notch. It will be over the top and beautiful. As Americans we have started to make the insitute of marriage more about the actual wedding. So this wedding is very important for some Americans. And for those of us looking for wedding ideas for our speical day, a royal wedding is the best place to get ideas from
Moiya H. - online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Lesley G.
Thar's exactly what I siad. And you are so right, there is so much trama and sad news all thetime today that an occasion like this makes alot of people happy. It is a change of pace for the news. And although we are not british mariage today is much different than what it used to be with divorce and murdering of loved ones left and right. It's nice to see people truly happy again. Especially after the death and divorce of dianna.
Megan Mcfarland-Online respone to Vanna H.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma even asked my aunt to move her surgery date because of the wedding. I think all it is is a wedding and give it a couple of years and they will be divorced. Then that will be all over the news.
in response to Lauren Puopolo,
ReplyDeleteI argree with you. American's do like making people "idols" so to speak. In general, we always look at someone elses happiness or success to make us feel good... Funny when I read your post I immediately thought of "American Idol" which we all know is very popular.
Cara H. Online
ReplyDeleteI think that Princess Diana is a big part of the reason the americans are so intrigued by the wedding. She was an icon in american history as well as her own country. America was her "foreign escape" and I feel that she thought of the states as home too. For that said Prince William was always big news to us and I feel that we have always kept him in our american news. He is a well maintained man and he has always been a role model to us that has never been a disapointment. Something we rarely can say about anyone in the news anywhere. It is a magical event due to the story of Cinderella and so many others that we grew up with. Its like a good book you dont want to put down. And I feel that it is great for Americans to be so "in to it" because im sure he will make a fine king one day!
Cara H. Online in response to Caitlin L. Online
I agree it is a positive thing in a negative time. Well said! And Princess Diana was a great role model and so is her son.
Charlene G- online
ReplyDeleteI honestly think people are so into the Royal couple is because the soon to be princess does not come from a royal background. As a child growing up wanting that fairy tale life and meeting a prince and becoming a princess this royal couple is just that. Also Its the Late Princess Diana's son who she taught them well of how to give back and learn to be like everyone else. As you can see Prince William is trying to be normal as possible and he found a normal girl in the process.I hope they have a wonderful life together and i will be watching this couple get married if televised because this is truely a romantic story from what I read about how they met.
Charlene G- online in response to J.Barrington
ReplyDeleteI do agree- in the 'disney' part. like I said in my post its all about fairy tale especially with young girls and ladies on here who have watched movies like Cinderella and Snow White.Thats what we grew up atching and thinking could that be us or could that be real.
Olubusola O. online
ReplyDeleteI think the Americans made a big deal out this marriage; certainly for them there is a celebrity aspect to it. Whenever people are famous, other people take notice. The Royal Family, while public figures and celebrities, they are in a different category. No one does pomp and ceremony better.The Americans also love these kind of fairytale set in the royal’s castle.Some of the news media really overeacted about this marriage.
Youlinda J-online
ReplyDeleteI believe people are fascinated because its the making of a fairytale and not to mention William is to son of late Princess Diana. Its all over the tv, news and tabloids so how can you not be curious.
Devyn G.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone is so interested in the royal wedding, because, like a lot of people said, it's a fairy tale. The Prince finally found someone to marry so that he can become King.
Chucky C Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Devyn G, I think is more than finding some one to marry so that he can become King. The throne has a cultural heritage that can be traced back to ancient civilization. So any one to ascend to such a throne is seen as a "god" in a society that practice monarchy. The value placed on such throne even in toady’s world can't be over emphasized.
Chucky C Online
ReplyDeleteAmericans are so fascinated with the royal wedding of Williams and Kate because such royal wedding is not common in the world. From history any wedding that involves the royal family where monarchy is practice has always drawn the attention of people all over the world. The situation of Williams and Kate is something very normal. The wedding is a way of maintaining a culture (monarchy society) that used to be center of which, all ancient civilization was based. The most influential and most powerful position in the past.
BreAuna jones ONLINE
ReplyDeleteAmericans are facinated with the royal wedding because it is ROYAL. This is probably the last royal anything left in our world today. Kings and queens ruled back then and technology rules now.
Kevin O | Online
ReplyDeleteIt's probably the media that makes us WANT to be facinated about it. I'm not sure I've heard people talking about it other than on TV, so that leads me to believe that it's mosty media hype. It's great to have the coverage of this wedding so that many UK natives that are currently visiting or living here can see their Prince get married. Also this may be the last time any of us currently living will get to see this kind of event!
If you look and try hard enough you can find the prince or princess in any of our significant others. We are all human and make mistakes but we do good things at times too. The royal family is no different than any other family, they put their pants on just like I do, one leg at a time. Yes,they have more money and more fame and noteriety than most of us but we tend to forget that they have exactly the same feelings that we all have.
ReplyDeleteMichael Bishop-online
ReplyDeleteI am really not sure why Americans are so enthralled about the royal wedding of ENGLAND?
All I can think of is that some Americans wish it was them, they are living there lives vicariously through them. Or maybe it is one of the few things that actually has a positive story behind it in the media right now and people are just grasping for anything to make them feel better.
Michael Bishop-online in response to Teri Amos
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, i would love to be able to spend money money like that. I didn't think that some people would would be intrigued because they have a royal family I just thought about how we didn't so it shouldn't matter.
Matthew Johnson -Online
ReplyDeleteI think Americans are so fascinated with the Royal Wedding is because their is no other royalty that we recongnize in our American society today. The fact that the media has followed the relationship of Prince Charles and Princess Diana from the time they were married;to having kids; to becoming divorce; then the death of Diana; to watching young men mature without their beloved mother in their lives. William and Kate is now considered somewhat as an ongoing happy legacy unlike his parents relationship that ended. Americans wished the best for his William's parents. Now William will not only make the world proud by this event , he would had made his dearest mother proud. This wedding is somewhat of a childhood fairytale that actually will become a reality. So many Americans are happy for them because they are a young couple of royalty that is part of an "ongoing soap opera with a wonderful turning point".
ChastityF..Online
ReplyDeleteI think that americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding could be the whole knight and shinning armor bit. It just could be the fact that people like to fantasize about a marvelous life that they would want themselves. I have no idea. I do know that unless some one is paying me to follow this Boring wedding and preparations the channel will be turned.
Matthew Johnson-Online
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I agree totally. Even myself is happy for their marriage. Watching Princess Diana suffer from being unhappy really taught William a lesson I believe. I think Kate is a nice female for him. I hope he treats her right and not turn for the worst. William could treat Kate like his father did Diana; but that would unlikely happen I hope. Overall, I think they will be happy together and the dark cloud that once covered the royal family will be lifted once they are married. I think we all we be needing a kleenex once its all over.
ChastityF online in response to Mike G.
ReplyDeleteI agree there may be an aspect that may interest upcoming Brides, I think it may just be for people like to live in a dream world . I totally agree there is no interest in this wedding for me either, They Bore me. I would like to see them have a reality show where he is cheating before marriage, on drugs and beats her, now that is must see TV. LOL
C. Deans,
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree with the fantasy aspect of it. How often in this day and age do you hear of a prince getting married. It just doesn't happen much. Rare events tend to surface in our media. Besides there are only so many times you can report on the presidents birth certificate.
The fairytale union of Prince William and his commoner bride Kate Middleton is almost too perfect a Cinderella story for modern times.“It gives everyone everywhere a reason to be optimistic that their own dreams might come true,” I am very happy for both William and Kate and am looking forward to that day. A day in the history for the entire world to see a royal wedding. I think Americans are fascinated with the royal wedding because is different in form of royalty. A royal wedding is different from a celebrity, president's daughter or son wedding.
ReplyDeleteS. Collett - ONLINE
ReplyDeleteIn response to Megan McFarland - Haha, your post made me laugh. However, I do not think the wedding has anything to do with how bad our government system is
Rosalinda Roebuck-
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I think Americans are so into this wedding because lets just be real for a minutes, people especially Americans need something to talk against. Americans always need to find the negative in something and a royal wedding is definitely something to talk negative about because it isn't happeneing to them.
I would also have to agree with Megan Mcfarland-Online
The reason Americans are so worried about it is because our government sucks. Plus I am tired of hearing about it. I don't care that they are getting married.
S. Collett - ONLINE
ReplyDeleteI think people are very interested in this wedding for 2 reasons:
1. I think because England is a monarchy not a democracy people are facinated because its a different lifestyle than what we have therefore, it draws our attention.
2. I also think people are taught from a young age about fairytales. In a symbolic kind of way its like witnessing a fairytale.
Kathy S. Online
ReplyDeleteI think that Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding for a number of different reasons. First of all, this is a very happy occaision and for most Americans, it is a nice diversion from our economic woes. Secondly, Princess Diana had such an wonderful impact on the world through her charitable work. Since she has passed, I think most people feel that she lives on in her sons, especially William and they feel a closeness to her through her son. Thirdly, and I get this from my daughters.......it's a magical, feel good fairy tale sort of wedding. From all of the Disney movies, who doesn't want the hopes of someday meeting their Prince Charming, and if it happened to the commoner Kate, it could happen to anyone. As for watching the wedding, I watched Charles and Diana wed when I was in college the first time, so I will not be setting my alarm to catch this one. I will probably however, watch snippets of it on the news shows later in the day!
Kathy S. in response to Lindsey Babcock
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun at the party!! What a wonderful way to experience the wedding with your friends!! I agree with everything in your post. Well done and beautifully said!!!!
Nicolette E. in response to S. Collett
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more monarchies are fascinating
and have a fairy tale like quality.
Danielle S. Online
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I really do not care about the royal wedding, I feel that they are just regular people like you and me for others to make a big deal is really annoying.
Danielle S. Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Megan Mcfarland I agree completely that our government sucks and I as well do not care that they getting married.
Micah S.- Online
ReplyDeleteI think that the reason Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding is because of the fairytale stories almost every American grows up on. Cinderella falling in love with the prince is a really good example. Also because Princess Diana was such a huge public figure, people want to see her sons marry and fantasize about what it would be like to actually be a part of the wedding. Its weird because they aren't even American yet we are glued to our tvs when they are on news shows. George Bush's daughter didn't get this much publicity at her wedding and she was our president's daughter.
Micah S. ONLINE in response to Rosalinda Roebuck
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to disagree with your comment. I don't think that most American's are talking against the royal wedding. Most are probably tired of hearing about it but I haven't heard much negative views about it. I think that people are interested in how their marriage plays out since his parent's marriage failed. That's just my opinion though
Tiffany F online
ReplyDeleteI think Americans are fascinated with the whole fairy tale thing. Most Americans grew up watching Cinderella and other typed movies, so when it is happening in real life it gets to be exciting. Also, I can remember being a little girl watching Princess Diana walk down the aisle so, to watch her son do the same thing is awesome!!
Tiffany F in response to Terri Amos...I have to disagree with you in saying that Americans don't really have royal families. I think it depends on ones definition of a royal family. Some of us do come from prestigious backgrounds and really think of ourselves as kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Some of us live in huge mansions, have family members in high ranking positions, and are well known. So, I just think it depends on who you ask because some Americans consider themselves from royalty too.
ReplyDeleteChristina C. - Online
ReplyDeleteI think people are interested in any celebrity's wedding, for some reason. William just being a Prince just adds to the hype. I do think it is exciting because of the history of England. We envisioned the grand weddings and court of long ago England and we finally get to see what it is like for ourselves. I did not watch the wedding, but I think it's just a tradition that everyone gets excited for royal weddings, though royalty no longer holds the power it once had.
Like most people have said here, it is probably because of the whole fairy tale thing. I don't know because I'm not one of those people. I am not interested in watching the wedding or anything.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Tiffany F. I have to agree with you when you said that people are interested in how their wedding plans out since his parent's failed. It strikes curiosity to people and people want to know.
Christina. C - Online in response to Rosalinda R. ...
ReplyDeleteI would have to disagree with you. Of course there are some gossip magazines that want to talk about how their marriage won't last, but you got to consider the validity of those sources. They will pull up romantic flings that happened a few years ago and say that they will end up cheating. They do that with any celebrity. Other than that, I don't think America is being negative about it. In fact, America is really excited about the wedding. England did used to be apart of us not too long ago, really. A lot of us have British in our blood and we still like to feel connected to England. We have helped them and been their allies, so of course the country as a whole is excited for the wedding.
Maurice G online
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest and say that I knew that they were geting married but i didn't know when until this morning. With that being said, I think that Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because it is forced upon us. If we watch any type of news and all that is talked about is the royal wedding then we just naturally take interest to it. I just think that if the royal wedding would not have gotten the attention that it did, I don't think Americans would have taken so much interest in it.
Jennifer M. ONLINE...
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't want to believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters. There are so many negative things going on right now in our world that it is a nice change of pace to hear about a happy fairy tale event. Princess Diana was such a respected and loved person that had such a compassionate heart. I know she is smiling down from heaven and hoping William is truly happy and that this marriage will last. It's a happy event that is history in the making for the Royal Family and in return William and Kate will be their future King and Queen someday.
Maurice G online in response to Tiffany F
ReplyDeleteI agree I think that for the people that have an interest in the royal wedding it is because of the whole fairy tale thing. I guess for the average joe, this is a close to the fairy tale that we can get so we take interest in it.
Jennifer M. ONLINE...
ReplyDeleteIn response to Cara H. ONLINE
Well said. Princess Diana was such an important role model for her country and ours. I hope William and Kate have their happily ever after now that they are married. It was a nice diversion to hear about something different for a change even if people are tired of hearing about it. I wish them the best.
Elizabeth C.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Americans are so interested in the wedding because it is a fairytale wedding. Americans would love to have an endless amount of money to spend on their wedding to make it perfect but since that's not common we live the dream through them. It's also a fairy tale because it's a prince and princess. It's always a childhood dream to be from a royal family.
Ashanti P. Online
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't know why people are obsessed with them. I think it may be because of the fairy tale that everyone was read when they were younger. Prince and princess finally getting married and then becoming king and queen ruling their country. I don't care for them because it doesn't affect me.
Hannah Sherman
ReplyDeleteI think that Ameicans are fascinated with the royal wedding, becuase people love the idea of the fairy tale. when girls grow up they have the idea of wanting to be a princess and everything, and the wedding lives out the fairytale. Also people want to watch it because England is one of the last few places with royalty, and has Americans we dont have that so it intrigues us.
Ashanti P. Online
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I agree complete with you, it will not be on my TV. I don't remember Diana's wedding but my parents tell me that it was the longest wedding on almost every TV station.
I think Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding because, well, it's the only few connections we have with the old times of princes and princesses. It also probably has to due with most people easily amused by really adorable things and a Royal Wedding could be one of those adorable things. I say this because the two could be an adorable couple. Ya know? Of course ya know.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Americans are fascinated at all with the wedding. I think the media feels as if it is a story that they have to cover. I don't know one person (in life or online) that has any interest in any way. For those that are interested, I think it is because of the legacy Princess Diana left and the general interest people have of children. By that I mean that since she was so popular and died a tragic death, naturally people think it's nice to see her children grow up and find happiness. In fact, my children protested this morning when I turned on the news (which normally they'd watch) and it was all about a wedding dress and oen mile walk to the aisle. They changed it to Ben 10.
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ReplyDeleteGreat observation J.B. Why aren't the weddings so promoted? hmmm...Perhaps the UK PAYS us to promote their wedding for their own internal PR? It would be a good PR move for the Monarchy. After all, if they show how popular they are and how interesting they are, surely the Brits won't stop supporting them via tax dollars? HA!!
Stephanie S. Online,
ReplyDeleteI believe people are so interested in the royal wedding because it doesn't happen everyday. Regular people get married everyday, and celebrities get married like everyday (even if it doesn't last a year ) People want to believe in real love and want to see something that is rare.
In response to Carey,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. If it wasnt for their families past im sure no one would care.
comment for Lindsey Babcock from Breauna Jones ONLINE: I agree 100 percent with you. Our world is developing so rapidly that it is almost amazing as to think of an actual prince and princess.
ReplyDeleteSherri W online
ReplyDeleteI think that the reason Americans are so fascinated with William and Kate's wedding is due to it is classified as the American Dream. Just about every girl grows up with the fantasy of meeting prince charming and getting married. For females it is like watching your childhood fantasies come to life. It is everything you dream about, from the wedding dress, the ring, all the guest, and the ceremony itself. Not to mention with all the other crisis going on around us, it is nice to see something positive and sweet happening.
Sherri W in response to Jennifer M.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you one hundred percent. Who doesn't want the fairytale? It is drilled into us from an early age in every Disney movie we watch. You are right, Diana was such a great role model and inspiration to all of us. She loved to give back.
Valli S. Online
ReplyDeleteI think Americans have such a fascination with the Royal Wedding because we do not have royalty. The concept of royalty and castles and happily ever after is in fairy tales and for us is not reality. Their way of life is so different from our that it is impossible not to be fascinated.
Kevin O | Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Hannah Sherman
I think that what we have just recently learned about how boys and girls are raised with the ideology of having a Prince & Princess marriage in real life when they grow up. So I can agree with how it intrigues us as well.
Valli S. in response to Maurice G.
ReplyDeleteI think you're wrong. If you don't want to watch the news you change the channel. You're not forced to watch anything good or bad, if you were you would have known when the weding was.
Martha West - Online
ReplyDeleteI think there are several reasons why Americans are fascinated with the Royal Wedding of Will and Kate. It is every girl's dream to grow up and marry Prince Charming. We may marry who we view as our Prince Charming, but we get to watch Kate make the fairy tale come true by truly marrying a Prince. We have been able to watch Will's life from his close relationship to his Mother, to seeing the sorrow of losing her at such an early age, and it is nice to actually see true happiness for him again.
Martha-Jane A.
ReplyDeleteI think it's because we have strong historical ties to England. We were once just 13 British colonies, and a lot of us (not the majority), have ancestors from the U.K. I think it's a strange, watered-down version of people subconsciously tipping their hats to the, I dunno...motherland? It may seem like I'm reading into it too much, but when was the last time you heard all of this hoopla about any other country's royal wedding? That's why I don't think it's just about the fairy tale and the Disney movies and what-not. Yes, those factors tie in, but I just think it's more than that.
Matthew S Online
ReplyDeleteI think that Americans are so fascinated about the royal wedding because it gives people a chance to imagine what it would be like if they were royalty. A lot of people do not have the luxury to have an extravagant wedding, but when they watch the royal wedding, they can leave their own worlds behind and jump into a more cinderella type of life.
Matthew S Online
ReplyDeleteI agree with Martha West. I think that people are wanting to see William after loosing his mother. I don't know what I would do if i lost mine, but it's nice to see that he is doing great.
Martha-Jane A.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Sherri W:
Are you saying that the American Dream (for women at least) is to have a fancy wedding, or did I misunderstand that part of your post? If so, I vehemently disagree on that note.
Alexandra S.
ReplyDeleteI think that Americans are not only fascinated with the royal wedding but also the royal family. The reason for that is simply enough because we don't have it here in America. It is nice to think that actual kings and queens actually excist like in the Disney movies. This wedding in particular is not only intriguing because it's "the royal wedding" but 1-It is Princess Diana's son and 2- The Prince is marrying a commoner which only happens in fairy tales.
I think people are fascinated by the royal wedding because it's like a real life fantasy. we grow up and listen to stories of princes and princesses which as kids we all love. So when you get to see a real royal wedding it's just kind of fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteresponse to megan McFarland online.
ReplyDeleteDid you say over by Friday? That wedding has replayed so many times already. I don't think that's the end either. they will probably be replaying that wedding for the next month. I was a little drawn into the whole thing at first but now it's becoming annoying.
Ryan M | Online
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I agree with being tired of hearing about it. I wish them the best of luck, however.
Ryan M | Online
I believe the fascination with the wedding is because of the lack of sophisticated culture in this country. No one really focuses on the big picture here. It's all about what they can get now.
Olalekan O: Online
ReplyDeleteI think that Americans are really fascinated by the wedding due to the fact that it was history in the making, they would have love to see all the fashion and events that were planned for that day, and really just the fact of it being ROYAL. I also feel that the media planned it to be such a fairytale that every girl who ever wanted to be a princess would have watch that and continue to dream of their fairytale.
Olalekan O Online in response to Martha West.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that a lot of people are really fascinated by it due to the fact that they were able to watch his relationship with Kate and seeing him happy after loosing his mother at an early age. Also a lot of people really liked the fact that he did not choose the "proper" woman to marry he chose his love.
Caitlin L. - Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Martha-Jane A
I have to agree with you. I never thought about it as a subconscious tip of the hats to the "motherland". You made an incredible point, and I have to say it probably has a lot to do with that.
Martha W in response to Valli S
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, since it is not our way of life it does make us fascinated by seeing the fairy tale come true. Plus it allows us a few moments to escape from our own reality.
Bobby W- Online
ReplyDeleteI think most people are fascinated by the royal wedding because it gives them, however small, an opportunity to feel like they are a part of something "grand". It is unlike anything we have here in the states and it jump starts the imagination as to what it would be like if it were them in the royal couples place.
Bobby W- Online in response to Megan Mcfarland
ReplyDeleteHow does the U.S. government come into play with the royal wedding? I agree that it has been televised to death though.
Jeryl C. Online
ReplyDeleteI think the wedding is so popular here because William is princess Diana's son, and this is a modern day prince and princess "fairy tale" wedding. At least thats how the media is portraying it.
I believe that the American people are so fascinated with the William and Kate wedding because we dont have any type of royalty here. People always want to see the "unknown". what's the difference between a royal wedding and a regular one? William and Kate wedding could be compared to maybe Jay Z and Beyonce's wedding. Which was not televised... If it were i believe that it would have gotten a similar audience and advertisement. I just think it was a historical event that people had a chance to actually see and in some way be a part of
ReplyDeleteJeryl C. Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Megan M. Online
Our government sucks and thats why Americans want to watch a wedding on TV? Tell us how you really feel.
in response to HannaH Sherman
ReplyDeleteDo you believe that people are fascinated only because of the fairy tale ending? I dont agree. yes, this is your typical fairy tale but this is also history... its not everyday or year or decade people get to view a royal wedding. The same as Obama being elected president. History was made.
Tori F Online
ReplyDeleteI was a little girl and still remember Princess Diana's long train at her wedding. I believe Americans started following the Royal family after the wedding of Diana and Charles. We followed the birth of their two sons, the rocky marriage, the divorce, Diana's goodwill and her untimely death. We watched the boys grow up. So I believe automatically we would be interested in the wedding and the pricess William choose. To Americans the Royal Family has always been a real life Cinderella and her Prince Charming.
In response to Cara H
I agree with you that Diana was a part of our American history and that fell to her children after her death.
I believe that American's are so fascinated with the royal wedding because it is royalty and so different from our own country and government. I personally was not up to watch the wedding, however I do find it interesting.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Sherena Hines-Rush....
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way, this is history that will be remembered by all who experienced it or saw it.
Jillian Downs - Online
ReplyDeleteI believe that the Royal Wedding is attracting so much attention because it is a real-life fairytale. The idea of "royalty" may have been commonplace ages ago, but nowadays it is a secret fantasy of most people because it seems so far-fetched.
Jillian Downs - Online
ReplyDeleteResponse to: Megan Mcfarland
Like most of the people posting on this week's blog, I fail to see what the government "sucking" has to do with a wedding in England. Though this has nothing to do with our topic, I think that if you are "politically frustrated" you should start your own blog to rant in instead of bringing it into our class.
As far as men our concerned I have not the slightest ideawhy they would be interested. Women are a completely different story. We are wanted to be princess and to someone all of us are. We all want to have the fairly tale romance and wedding. Live in a world were nights, ladies and chilvery still exsist. We are fasinated with it because it is a dream wehave for ourselves and we get to watch it come true for someone. I think it gives us hope.
ReplyDeleteCourtney DeBord Online
ReplyDeleteI think Americans are so fascinated by the Royal Wedding because we do not have royalty here in the US. We are amazed that an entire country can come together to celebrate just two peoples marriage and it become a nations celebration. William and Kate have been together for a long time and it makes us believe that fairy tales really can happen. I know from a women’s perspective this wedding is not only about them but the hopes that we too can find our “prince charming”. Katie woke up as a common person and she will fall asleep as a princess. That is every girls dream.
In response to Lindsey Babcock
I think it is very interesting you had a party. I did not watch the wedding but I did follow the story. I agree with it being about a fairy tale approach. She was absolutely stunning and I also agree with what you said about your husband. I don’t think it is the “prince” that makes it prince charming but rather how they charm us.
Jessica C.-Online
ReplyDeleteI think people are so interested in the royal wedding because they are famous and most of the world is treating like a huge deal. I think that society, specifically the United States, has an obsession with celebrities and the lifestyles that they lead. I mean, honestly, we have magazines telling us why this cuople broke up and who is hooking with who. We have Facebook and Twitter so we know exactly what celebrities are up to, as well as our friends, family members, neighbors, etc. You get the point. We are becoming obsessed with complete strangers because of their fame.
Nina C - Online
ReplyDeleteI think America is so fascinated because as a society we tend to thrive off of some sort of drama (good or bad). We don't have royal families here and as children we were brought up watching fairy tales about the princes and princesses. People get engrossed in the lives of 'famous' people and use it as an escape from reality - people finally see the real live Cinderella story unwrap in front of them and they feel like they are somehow a part of a real life fairy tale.
Nina C - online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Matthew S
I completely agree with you...as a matter of fact, I think we almost wrote about the same things.
It is amazing how those stories we hear or see when we are kids so deeply impact our desires as adults.
Nina C - Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to J. Barrington
I agree, it is the Disney in all of us...
I don't really care about this wedding but I have to say that no where else in the world are the royal families so advertised and in the center of the public eye (at least not to the Americans).
I am sure other countries that have royal families encounter similar publicity but maybe a little closer to home.
Nina C - online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Josh Fallin
I really liked your post. Your detailed explaination was great. :)
Sun A-Online
ReplyDeleteI think american are fascinated because of the whole fantasy of the prince and the princess thing. Well at least for women it is. It's every girl's dream to marry a prince.
In response to Megan M....
I agree with you!! Who cares!!! I'm sick of hearing about it!!
I believe that so many are fascinated by the royal wedding, because it has been made an open event. Everyone is allowed to be a part of something so magical removing themselves from all the bad things that may be happen.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you guys who cares? I have so much going on in my life that I don't have time to be concerned with other people.
ReplyDeleteLisa L - online
ReplyDeleteI really have no idea why everybody is so fascinated about the wedding of Prince William and Kate. I am not one of them. Yeah, maybe it's some kind of fairy tale.
Sun A-Online In response to Megan M....
I have to say I totally agree....I'm sick of hearing about it too!
Abigail C-Online
ReplyDeleteResponse to Caitlin Leake
I agree that I think it does have a lot to do with Princess Diana.It was such a trajic thing that happened to the royal family to see her oldest son getting married is exciting.Kind of bitter sweet because you know princess diana was not able to be there at such an amaing moment.
Abigail C-online
ReplyDeleteI actually had no interest really up untill the wedding was being shown on tv and they were talking about it.I think Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because of many reasons.It is like a fairytale and were watching a girl become a princess and get every girls dream.Also it is suppose to be like the most extravagent weddings so its neat to see everything.And it is a part of history.Just like Princess Dianas wedding.
Tomeka D. online
ReplyDeleteI believe Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding because we were fascinated with Princess Diana, and the fact that her son Prince William looks exactly like her. I think Americans are also fascinated because I think we take some sort of blame or responsibility for Princes Diana's tragic death therefore watching her son's lives in the media and making sure they are protected was a way of giving back to Princes Di's legacy of giving. I watched in the summer of 1997 her funeral with watered eyes and felt compassion for her two boys. Their mother, the princess seemed to be real person, personable, and beautiful inside as well as out. I believe she changed the way we Americans viewed the royal family. I don't believe we were much interested in the royal family before Princess Dianna. So If Americans are so fascinated with the royal wedding it maybe because we feel we owe it to the princess to see that her first son, Prince William have his fairytale.
Tomeka D. online, in response to Tori F.
ReplyDeleteTori, I completely agree with you. Americans watched this huge wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, we watched the birth of their two sons and chronicled all of Diana's moves along with the drama of their marriage. It was only right that we also become fascinated with Prince Williams choice, which by the way she is beautiful and it appears to be real love.
Melissa D.
ReplyDeleteI believe so many people are interested in the Royal Wedding is due to it being out of the norm. In America we do not have Royal Weddings, and for young girls or many woman their dream has been or is to have a beautful wedding of that magnitude, to be a princess for a day. Everyone wants a happy ending to their fairtale of life and to see it on tv makes many think or belive it can happen to them as well.
In response to Lesley
ReplyDeleteI think is a fairy tale wedding and I agree to your post that Americans wedding is different in terms of royal life. The wedding tells a real life story of the prince charming and the princess. Have read so many fairy tale stories, but am so happy I get to see it happen with William and Kate.
I think it is because in our own worlds we secretly wish we were part of royalty. For example, Kate didn't hold a very high title, just enough for her to be considered for marriage by a Prince, but she managed to catch the eye of the oldest son of Princess Diana. being a girl that's like our dream come true! Cinderella coming to life right.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Melissa D.
ReplyDeleteI think that is definitely a reason why people are so fascinated with their wedding. I was watching an ABC show called "In the Middle" where the mom was so excited about getting to see their wedding and it was because of that reason. She wanted to be somewhat apart of royalty - even if it just watching the formal, yet beautiful wedding.
Awal U
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Americans believe its fascinating due to our difference in culture.
I think that there aren't nearly as many interested Americans as there would have been 25 years or longer ago. I think that the most interested would be the elderly who would like it because of the nostalgia. And also the women of the US are interested because of the fairytale aspect of becoming a princess and because of the fashions at the wedding.
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Teresia K Online
ReplyDeleteAmericans are so fascinated by the royal wedding because there is no royalty in america which to me is a good thing. In america, every human being is equal and earns his or her status accordingly and there is no limitations. Therefore most people in America and even in other parts of the world gets into a shock to see the amount of money being spend when other people cant even afford food on a plate,
Teresia K in response to Melissa D
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. many yound and older women have this deam in them to have the most beautifull wedding and to have a happy ending tale and thats why the are fascinated by the royal wedding.