The Royal Wedding: Just Another Ceremony?

Date: 29.04.2011

Time: 12:45 IST

Place: Office

Sealed with a kiss
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     To be honest, 'watching a wedding' was the last thing on my mind. Don't get me wrong, I love participating at weddings of friends and my own kin. But simply 'watching' a wedding? Not really my cup of tea. Quite in contrast to that attitude, I caught myself getting catapulted into the buzz building within our office.

The bride's gown
Courtsey: BBC/www.youtube.com

Courtsey: BBC/www.youtube.com

     There was so much ado about Kate Middeton's gown. Perhaps, the talks, comments and discussions are still on... Then there were the celeb sightings, the shoes, the hats. Honestly, I had my say on those too. This post, however, is not about any of these...
     The cheering crowds was the candy that caught my eye. People standing along the road, waving out the Union Jack with so much of pride for their legacy. Not for a moment should one think that these are passersby. They were all dressed decently and watched the processions with the utmost dignity.

Courtsey: The Royal Channel/www.youtube.com

     I couldn't help observe the possibility of what probably was one of the core reasons that made The Royal Wedding worthy enough to be watched across the globe. It was impossible not to notice how much that ceremony was part of a tradition as much as it was a wedding. Evidently, the Britishers hold the royal family very close to their hearts even to this very day.
     Barring the celebrities and the finesse - which is not very uncommon to this day and century - the weddings of the royal family continue to gather a lot of viewership. Undoubtedly, the pride for traditional values that holds good within the common man, is of great substance.

Courtsey: The Royal Channel/www.youtube.com

Courtsey: The Royal Channel/www.youtube.com

Courtsey: The Royal Channel/www.youtube.com

     The royal weddings are often referred to as fairy tale weddings. The chariot rides, the processions, the cheering crowds, the groom's attire, the unique coloured cars for the royal family, the wedding bells - all of it justifies the phrase. It may be noted that none of these rituals have changed to suit the changing times. That's what I call tradition. Tradition cannot sway to the convenience of time.
     The royal wedding was another eye opener. The greatest contribution that we can make for the world to honour our country - simply be proud citizens!

Courtsey: The Royal Channel/www.youtube.com