Now remember, these are Brits who revel in their history (as Americans watch ignorant progressives dismantle our history).
Everything on the royal wedding day was a touchstone to history.
William wore red as a tribute to the Irish Coldstream Guards at the palace gate who guard the Royal Family.
The handmade lace in Kate's gown was also commemorative of the realm---with several national symbols of countries in the kingdom woven into the pattern.
Kate wore her hair down b/c this is basic for a bride----you want the groom to see you as he has always seen you---not as a different person with a different hairdo. Any bridal consultant will tell you that.
Kate's whole look was played down b/c she is a commoner. Having no royal lineage, she could hardly go out there looking like a princess.
It is doubtful that she said, "I want to look like Grace Kelly on my wedding day." The collaboration with the designer ended up with a dress she was comfortable in...... that happened to resemble Grace Kelly's----a nice tribute to Americans that Brits like the look of American royalty.
And with several billion people watching---it had to be planned down to the nanosecond.
As for the kiss---you been watching too many soaps. Royal dictates require no public show of affection---the balcony kiss was first done by Charles and Diana---and now Brits expect a little something between the couple---certainly not red hot passion.
KATE AND PIPPA DRESSED FOR WEDDING RECEPTION
Good comments, Liz—spoken like someone with international acumen. Many thanks for your splendid work on this thread. I curtsy to you!
