Today is the 29th anniversary of the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer to Charles, the Prince of Wales. This was
the wedding of the 20th Century and had every indication of being a modern faiy tale. Unfortunately, things did not work out. However, I am curious to learn if you were one of 700 million who watched the wedding on July 29, 1981. Take my poll, and we will find out who was where doing what.
As for me, I did watch the wedding from my home near Dallas, Texas. But I have to say that although the bride looked lovely, I wasn't crazy about the wedding dress. Diana had such a cute figure, and it was completely hidden because of all that material and foo foo stuff. What do you think? Take my poll and let us know.
P.S. Keep reading. There's another post below.
I was actually in the hospital after having given birth to a baby girl by c-section. I had always planned on naming her Diana, and I did, but after a character in the movie, "The Robe," not after the Princess. I was afraid there would be many Dianas my daughter's age, but that hasn't been the case. Maybe there are in the U.K., but not in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your daughter, Diana. I agree that the expected explosion of "Dianas" did not happen. I wonder if it did happen in the UK. Maybe one of my readers can comment. Tony?
ReplyDeleteI wasn't even born then so sadly, I missed the wedding.;) I did, however, watch it on tape years later, and the wedding was not my cup of tea. It was not personal, as there were too many people present. But Diana looked beautiful, even if Charles didn't.;)She was a true princess.
ReplyDeleteI knew it was happening because my boyfriend's mother was planning to watch it live, but I wasn't the least bit interested. Blech - Charles was so old.
ReplyDeleteThe dress was a big meringue. And wrinkly. Unfortunate.
Irena, A lot of people preferred Sarah Ferguson's wedding to Prince Andrew for those same reasons. JJ, I neglected to add an "Not my thing" response. A "meringue" is a good description. I had a friend who bought the book, a tea set, commemorative plate, spoon, the whole nine yards. I think Diana was a sympathetic character from the very beginning.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Tony Grant, a retired teacher, there was no noticeable uptick in the use of the name Diana. It was considered to be old fashioned.
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