At the wedding, Julia Gillard shook hands with Royalty.
Although she seems to be causing issues in our beautiful country, she made us proud.
The invitations for the Royal Wedding clearly requested that all ladies don a hat…something that everyone would likely do if invited to such an event. However, British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared quite embarrassed. His wife, Samantha, opted not to wear a hat…and she was the only one without one.
Furthermore, she looked as if she had barely slept, having been dragged around a pub crawl akin to a Monopoly board.
Alright…Alright…I might be a little too critical, but while some people need to make an effort to look presentable, others seem to glide by effortlessly. It’s clear which category Samantha Cameron fits into.
For someone like Julia Gillard, resembling a combination of a dalek and a droid, it’s rather easy to look polished. Although she won’t ever be considered beautiful, with a bit of grooming, she can indeed sparkle…just as she did at the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The British certainly have an affection for their Royal Family. With all the peculiar happenings within the Monarchy, they sometimes resemble the Adams Family. Yet, it was a delightful day, with everyone appearing to enjoy themselves and get along, which is how life should occasionally feel.
Even the local suicide bomber managed to stay away…which I commend, I must admit.
I suppose bets will be placed on when the couple might divorce…we all know how the British media tends to operate. Still, I genuinely hope their marriage lasts. Prince William seems to genuinely love her. Upon arriving at Westminster Abbey, he and Prince Harry shared their thoughts on how wonderful they both looked, with Harry keeping William updated on the movements of the ‘bride to be,’ and they even shared a few private jokes.
In the bizarre world that the Royals inhabit, they both appear surprisingly normal.
As they exchanged vows, the cheers from the millions lining the streets could be heard. Every Brit I converse with, whether they reside here or back in the Motherland, expresses disinterest in the Monarchy…that’s what they claim. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if they all tuned in to watch at least some portion of the wedding yesterday.
Britain faces many severe issues and is akin to a sinking ship, yet they deserve a moment to feel a sense of pride in their nationality, as it’s just a fleeting moment…so let them cheer…for the time being.
Then, it will be even more delightful to see their smiles wiped away when we emerge victorious in the next Ashes series.
by Sel Hurst
