Princess Diaries

Dear diary

Today was incredible. I woke early and was so excited because it was the wedding day. Although I had been planning this occasion for months it was hard to believe the day was finally here. After a long bath I took extra care getting ready. I already had planned on my outfit but was still anxious that I would look alright. My ride was right on time and as we were headed out I couldn't believe the crowds. Everyone said there would be throngs but nothing can prepare you for the sheer joy of it all. My driver was quite adept at managing his way through the streets. I don't know if it was because of my smile or the royal flags but everyone was taking hundreds of pictures as we wound our way toward the Abbey. One journalist even tried to hitch a ride with us. Cheeky lass! My smile never faded and the skies never shed a drop! Will was so handsome and Harry was on his best behavior. The ride to the Palace was probably one of my favorite moments. And the kiss!

Many people don't believe that dreams can come true and many don't see all the goodness and love that surrounds them. Today my dream came true in being just a small part of this big world. Anyone can be a queen for a day if you just believe.

Good night and God bless us all!

Lady Cynthia

Kate Gets a New Coat

The Keeper of the Garter (or some Mr. Fancy Pants with a title like that) has announced that Catherine (aka Waity Katie) has a new Coat of Arms.  Jeez, when we get married here in the States all we get is a new driver's license!

This coat of arms was commissioned by her dad and the 3 acorns represent the 3 Middleton children.  The most interesting aspect of this is that her Coat of Arms is only good for 10 more days.  When she marries Will, her Coat of Arms is merged with his.  So then we will have 2 lions with 3 nuts!  Hmmm.

Sunny Skies are Coming Your Way

As I begin the final 2 week countdown for the Royal Wedding, my eyes turn to heaven as I wonder will it be a wet and wild weekend.  My research has directed me to Piers Corbyn, an imminent British meteorologist who says that the sun will be shining and the wedding weather is going to be "good to perfect." 

Standing on the Sidelines - Pearls and Pumps

With less than 25 days to go and no Royal Wedding invite in the mail I am becoming more resigned to the fact that I might be watching from the sidewalk along with close to 1 million or so new friends.   This brings up a serious Fashion Question:  What to Wear?

From all reports, London weather is questionable for the nuptials so it must be all-weather and I don't think a new Burberry coat is in the travel budget.  Pants would definitely be out and I can't recall wearing pantyhose since my own wedding day 28 years ago.  It's still early in the season to be showing my winter white legs and tanning may cause cancer so this is really becoming a major issue.  And let's not forget the headgear which is probably one of the most important elements - what is it rains and my feathers drip!  Shoes - oh no!  Another dilemna - my idea of a high heel is elevated Crocs! Now I am beginning to understand why the Queen has not been awarded any Best Dressed Awards.  Hmmm...wonder what size shoe she wears?

Probably one of the best things about being there is no one will really know unless I am plucked from the crowd to join the luncheon at Buck House.  At which point, pearls and pumps will have a go of it!

Lego My Wedding

The Royal Wedding was unveiled at Legoland in the United Kingdom today.  Kate looks pretty in plastic but Prince William's medals don't quite take the shine.  The vista is complete with Buckingham Palace and royalty sporting some feathery fascinators.  One display goes so far as to feature the much-anticipated royal kiss.  And, what British media event would be complete without Elton John not to mention a very preggo Lego Victoria Beckham (minus the heels!).  And people say that the Brits don't have a sense of humor.  Mini me matrimony at its best!  Let's hope it doesn't rain on their parade.

There is an APP for That

Having recently experienced some "blog fog" on the Royal Wedding, I turned to iTunes for inspiration (that and a good dose of YouTube are always great distractions).  As of today, there are 20 apps for free and purchase related to the Royal Wedding.  Since we have 38 days to go, I am anxious to see if the number does increase.

I downloaded all the free apps and while not totally inspired I have been momentarily entertained.  The "Create Shake Wedding Dress Design" is probably one of the most entertaining; a word to the wise - turn the sound down - the music sounds like something from a bad porn movie (I must say I don't think there is any such thing as a good porn movie but being the mother of 4 lads those tunes are somewhat familiar).

It's quite another tune on the "Royal Wedding" app by Neonplay.  The music is quite liturgical and the information is concise.  However, I really am starting to get tired of seeing Kate in that same blue dress!!  Can't we get some new "official" photos people?

My favorite has to be the "Hello Magazine" app.  It has a little more sizzle and the photos do seem to pop - however, there is no musical accompaniment to entertain while perusing the photos.

My real hope was to see an app for the royal wedding route.  Guess I will have to rely on good old Google to fill that gap until someone latches on to my idea and creates the app.

See you on the sidewalk in 38 days!

THE BRITISH ARE COMING

Paul Revere isn't riding down the lane but my tweets and blog indicate that the British are coming...not by land and not be sea but via social media.  It seems that the Brits are amazed at the overwhelming interest we Americans have in the Royal Wedding (I wonder if the Brits call us Americans by another name?)  They appear amused at our overwhelming interest in the the magic of the marriage to be.  Could it be that the last generation of matrimonial royalty have cast a pall over the English translation? 

We don't have royalty in the colonies and we seem to be sorely lacking on national idols so what could be better than a Royal Wedding?  Bieber Fever is great but doesn't appeal to the masses.    Especially at a time like this,  the promise of pomp and the notion of romance, allow everyone to focus on the frivolous instead of nagging about the negative.  It gives us the opportunity to regale in the regal.  Most of us don't know the difference between a dame and a damsel but we do know a classy lassie when we see one.  And the notion of Prince Charming is charming well beyond our storybook years. 

So bring it on Brits!  Show us your best hats and remind us of our royal roots. And, although we won the Revolution you win this one! 

I AM SAD I AM

I am sad

I am

So sad not to get an invite

It just seems wrong, not right

I do not want to stand on the side

I want to be able to see the bride

Kanye gets to go

But Michelle was a no

What about that Uncle Gary

Could be fun with him and Harry

Fergie I can understand

But Nick and Carla are banned

I am sad

I am

That Posh Spice will be there

And Chelsy Davy with her pretty hair

Nineteen hundred and I am not one

That is not nice, that is not fun!

Wouldn’t you like me in Buck House

I would be quiet as a mouse

Won’t you please rethink

And at least invite me for a drink

So please be ever so sweet

@royalcrasher the invite you can tweet.

Who do you want at your wedding - Fergie or I?

As we await news of the official invite list, now is the time to really think who would you want at your wedding - Fergie or I?  Sure I am an unknown and do not have a royal title to announce at the reception, but really people inviting Sarah Ferguson to the Royal Wedding is like inviting Sarah Palin to a tea party - the one with china cups not guns!  There's no telling what might happen.  It could be that Fergie is already having her chapeau designed complete with a James Bond camera and microphone ready to sell to the highest bidder. Rumor has it that Oprah Winfrey is stalling the release of Fergie's new show  "Finding Sarah" on the Oxygen network calling it too boring.  All it would take is one royal reception to turn that show around and raise the ratings through the roof!

Although Fergi has made her apologies let's face it, a financially burdened woman who has access to the Royals might just not be the best invitee.  And although I haven't heard if there is an open bar at the party, my instincts tell me that Fergie enjoys a gin or two.  Just close your eyes and imagine P Diddy at the mike and Fergie on the dance floor.  It's not a pretty visualization.  Yes, I have enjoyed myself at many a social function but not at the expense of those around me; my singular goal has always been to insure that everyone had a good time,.

So move aside Fergie and make room for the rest of us!

Fairy Tales Do Come True

As the Royal Wedding looms ever closer, several of my friends and family still can't believe that I'm going to London for the wedding.  Mind you, if they have assumed or any of my gentle readers have assumed, that I falsely believe that I would actually be invited to the event then you are sadly mistaken.  But one can always dream!

And dream I do!  Growing up as the only girl amongst 3 brothers and now the mother of 4 boys, I have always had my "inner princess" to keep my head in the clouds while fists and shouts go around.  After all, my first nickname was "Cindyrella" which was titled to me by my grandmother (whose nickname was Hobble Gobble - now that's another whole blog in and of itself).  As Cindyrella I would prance around with all the grace of a wicked stepsister; no ballet, modeling classes or acting lessons would ever propel me into the world of womanly wiles.  No, I would advance not be stepping on others but leaping and falling over them on my way to the top.  


Yes, dreams and hopes are a wonderful thing!  In my dreams I am a well-groomed lady with young gentlemen for sons who swoon and swoop at my every lady-like command, my husband is my charming prince ready to take care of all my whims and worries and my friends are my ladies-in-waiting who wait for no instructions on my care and needs.  And if dreams can not be the everyday reality, then the Royal Wedding festivities and fever offer us all a chance to not only dream but be a part of the reality.  


A fairy tale for few but a dream come true for everyone!

Chinese China for the English Royals????

Can someone please explain to me why a Chinese company has been selected to produce the royal china to be used at Will and Kate's wedding? 


 http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7925260-the-royal-wedding-between-william-and-kate-will-be-fine-china

I mean really!  Although Franciscan Desert Rose was the fine china in my youth, it doesn't take a lot of in-depth knowledge to know that the English have always been known for their fine bone china.  Such names as Aynsley, Wedgewood, Portmeiron are all familiar to this American woman.  It is hard to fathom that a company named Guangxi Sanhuan Group has the the same cache or English breeding!  Is this some act of political diplomacy - perhaps a British spy from SIS or MI5 (yes, I do read an occasional novel) is being released in exchange for the selection of a Chinese company?  Or could it be that it's all related to that whole Hong Kong thing that went on over 10 years ago.  (hmm, Hong Kong might be Japan - I always get this stuff confused!)


If you bloody Brits don't watch out, the next thing we will be hearing is that the wedding dress was made in  a foreign factory using child labor!  Or perhaps the carriage will be powered with a Japanese engine and be pulled by the Budweiser Clydesdale horses?  


Stop the madness now before it's too late!