I saw a little bit of a show on BBC America today where British Journalists were talking about the wedding. As I was flipping channels, I noticed that they were talking about America's interest in the wedding. They were saying that in the beginning there was a lot more interest in the United States than in Great Britton. They talked about London being flooded with reporters from here and how Americans were keeping up with William and Kate via social networks.
This should not really surprise anyone because "Snow White", "Cinderella", "Beauty and The Beast" are stories that have been told to kids growing up in America for years now. Add to that other stories such as "The Princess Diaries" as well as others and you can see why people here are interested in a real life story of a girl who marries a Prince and becomes a Princess. It also doesn't hurt when the couple's appearance rivals that of a Barbie and Ken doll.
As a Bible teacher, I find this story interesting because there is a picture here of God's love for us. Now, I really have a hard time talking about the church being the bride of Christ, because the symbolism here just makes me feel dirty, but the picture is one that many women really identify with. I find the symbolism of God becoming my Father and Jesus my older brother much more palatable and just as valid here. Both are a picture of a "commoner" being a part of family that they are not qualified for.
So, I wish the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge all the happiness and well being in the world. Their love for each other will be a picture for all of us, about the love that God has for each of us and how He wants us to be a part of His family.
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