Congrats Meghan and Prince Harry- a right royal romance. Good news at last.
Oh my goodness me. A good piece of news at long last. I didn't think the day would ever come. How long is it now? A whole year, perhaps a decade, maybe six months or so. It's certainly been one of those years hasn't it? Wherever you've looked if it hasn't been one thing it's been another. Quite frankly it's been sickeningly depressing until yesterday.
Oh yes it had to happen. We've heard it on the grapevine and we knew it was much more than a rumour because we just had that sixth sense, a premonition that there was something good in the air. We could sense it. We could almost hear it. And it almost seemed like the worst kept secret. But yesterday the incurable romantics and royalists among us had suddenly found that our dreams had come true.
For yesterday the engagement of Prince Harry, son of Prince Charles and the deeply missed Princess Diana, to American actress Meghan Markle was announced triumphantly to a world that must have despaired at times throughout the year. Wow, at long last something to get excited about, something to look forward to, clutch to its breast in wondrous anticipation. Another royal wedding will shortly be with us and the nation holds its breath. It's next spring so time to pencil this very royal do clearly into our consciousness because it's about time something nice happened.
For those who are emotionally torn about the Royals and the monarchy it has to be said that a good, old fashioned wedding somehow lifts the entire mood of the nation. The unfortunate story of the Royal Family marriages has now been extensively documented and maybe conveniently forgotten for obvious reasons. We all now know every detail, fact, reason, trauma and tragedy which is now sadly associated with each of Her Majesty's children.
But this is not the time to be heavily critical and judgmental on delicate issues which are still so raw in the minds. Personally I'm a strong, staunch royalist who believes quite fervently that Her Majesty the Queen has done a remarkable job in the line of duty and service to both Britain, the Commonwealth and the world. It would be easy to say that Her Majesty hasn't really had it easy throughout her noble and distinguished reign as Queen. In fact that may be considered as one of the greatest understatements I've ever made.
It's undeniably true to say though that all of the Royal Family continue to provide the United Kingdom with its most identifiable figurehead, models of stability and continuity in an otherwise volatile and troubled world. Her Majesty is a warm, understanding, humane, compassionate and benevolent woman with the most human touches, an exemplary Queen with the most stunning of smiles, an ever present sense of humour and an intimate understanding of society, technology and the latest developments of the day.
And now Her Majesty is about to see her grandson tying the marital knot. A marriage is in the air and ding dong the bells are going to chime. For some time we've seen Prince Harry develop into an intelligent, charming and extremely eloquent man. The gossip mongers of course have picked up on all of Harry's so called wild child antics, the rebellious streak, the late nights at tempting wine bars and the hundreds of female admirers who just want to be seen with royalty.
Throughout Harry's eventful youth there were of course the flirtations, the smouldering dalliances, the dates with girls that were no more than flings and then painting the town an even deeper shade of red. A young man's attentions are often turned to female flesh and Harry seemed to revel in the giddy moments of fun and the adulation of those who may have thought he was jolly good company.
Of course there were the nights of booze, drink and unashamed indulgence, the relentless partying, the late night enjoyments of high society, the recognition of his peers, the aristocrats, the high fliers, the businessmen and women, the artists, the sculptors and the writers who follow him around the country in a determined attempt to be one of the crowd.
There is though much more about Harry than the son of the future King because this is not the way he would prefer to be recognised. Harry is much more than the popular perception of those who see him as nothing more than some party loving prince, a man rather of humanity, heart, substance and distinction, a hard working, thoughtful man who just wants to get on with the business of living his life in the way he wants it to be lived.
Once again this summer Prince Harry presented his brainchild, a project closest to his heart and a cause he feels a very personal connection with, an idea he wanted to tell the rest of the world about it. The Invictus Games was once again held this year, an event that came to fruition as a result of Harry's personal dedication to those in the Armed Forces who had now become permanently disabled.
Harry's future wife Meghan Markle is an American actress whose CV consisted of a couple of commercials, a sprinkling of appearances in American TV films and perhaps one or two Hollywood star turns. To all outward appearances Meghan Markle is pretty, photogenic, slightly star struck, bewildered at the speed of events but very feminine and charmingly demure. She flutters her eye lashes, holds the hand of her husband to be with a protective charm and effusive love in her heart.
So there you have it. Britain can now brace itself for another bombardment of glitzy, glamorous celebs sending their heartfelt congratulations to the royal couple. Here in Manor House we'd like to say mazzeltov and wish Meghan and Harry a healthy and happy future together. Earlier a flock of gulls circled over Green Lanes as if paying their personal homage to Meghan and Harry. For a minute it looked as if they'd lost their way but on they went, swooping low then soaring into the crisp, bright, end of November blue sky. There was a brief moment of squawking and then spinning around in ever increasing circles. At last it was a good news day and not before time.
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