Royal Wedding

I did not intend my blog to comment on 'big' news events but, with the objectivity that time concedes, the royal wedding invites comment as a snapshot of where our society finds itself right now, at least in terms of its media representation. In terms of the event itself, the lasting impression is one of a job well done with dignity and ceremony but with a touch of informality and simplicity to balance the expected pomp. The Middleton family are to be congratulated on their poise and savoir faire and the couple themselves on helping to orchestrate a meaningful service of marriage of relevance to themselves as individuals and as representatives of the royal family. This came over clearly in the prayer that they had composed and was reinforced by the excellent address by the Bishop of London. The choice of music also enhanced the aims of the service. Media coverage disappointed, however. Visually the presentation was magnificent but the commenatary, for me, fell short of the images by its focus on matters peripheral (dress and kiss!!!). The pivotal aspects of the service were not analised and opportunities for other relevant discussions passed over. What about Letizia, wife of crown prince Felipe of Spain, herself a commoner who has successfully married into royalty? Could this not have opened up discussion? Have we really become a society fixated only on the superficial and 'celebrity' aspects of life?