Quote: "How do Brits feel about the wedding in general?"
Somewhere between fairly negative or resigned to acceptance I'd say. The problem for Camilla and Charles is that they lie in the shadow of the late Princess of Wales, the
young Diana. The Camilla and Charles wedding is never going to have the glamour of the one between Diana and Charles.
Then there are a great deal of complications because Camilla is a divorcee.
In a modern society you'd hope that the Church would do the smart thing, forgive Camilla and Charles' respective failures in the past (after all, forgiveness is a central tenet of said religion) , and we could all have a memorable state occassion. Instead they are being most-unChristian, and forcing the couple to get married in a registry office.
Finally there is the argument over Camilla's title. Should she be allowed to become a Queen or not? The commentary and letters pages of
The Telegraph have been filled with much theological discussion.
It seems to me that since there is absolutely no intellectual justification for the monarchy, we should make her Queen as it simplifies the matter and would enhance the prestige of the couple, which is fairly important if they are going to be Heads of State.
Quote: "I think that middle ground includes me ... probably just me"
Add me to that list. Whilst I don't believe there is any logical basis for a royalty with power, I'd rather have them than a USA or French-style republic. This is because it keeps the Prime Minister in check, provides a useful part of British culture and contributes to tourism.
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