Meghan mania has taken over our TV and print media as never before. Although I have watched, followed with intense interest other royal weddings, namely that of Prince Charles and Prince William, I feel this grand occasion has overtaken, put into shade all other events.
The main reason is that Megan is an unusual, extremely attractive, charming and self-made person who attained this height, became heartthrob through hard work, having come from humble background.
Normally having mixed parentage in a racially conscious America, such background may act as barrier but not in Megan’s case. After all brain, beauty, charm and intelligence normally triumphs over such adversities, as we say clouds can never hinder, hide Sun for ever. If press reports are to be believed, it was Prince Harry who approached her after watching her on Canadian TV and as we say rest is history.
By marrying Megan, cupid Prince Harry has broken all conventional rules, taboos and royal exclusiveness, feudalism, as she is of mixed race, divorcee and couple of years older than him. Harry has brought Royal Family into 21st Century, thus facilitating other royals who may want to follow into his foot-steps.
Print media had field day with headlines like, Harry ever-after, Kisstory, Magically modern royal family, there is power in love, two people fell in love and we all showed up, quoting from the sermon by American Bishop Michael Curry, an electrifying speech that held audience spell bound, quoting from bible and civil rights activist Minister Michael Luther King’s speech.
One sad sight, at least for me was seeing Megan’s mum sitting alone, being the only family member from her side. Someone from royal family, like Princess Anne, should have sat with her, although Prince Charles went out of his way to welcome her.
I also found her wedding dress too plane, devoid of all frills, compared to what Lady Diana and Duchess of Cambridge wore at their weddings. But Megan being so charming and beautiful, it did not matter!
Kumudini Valambia
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