And then there’s the college education. Kate, now 28, looks set to become the first British queen in history with a degree. It was at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland—a popular choice for rich but not-so-academic Brits—that she met William. (He spotted her when she was modeling underwear at a charity fashion show.) By contrast, Diana belonged to a last generation of toffs to regard a college education as strictly optional for girls. For a product of her class and time, Diana followed a more conventional path: a few years in London and some work in a posh kindergarten—then marriage.
I wonder how much the monarchy will change when King William steps up to the throne? They look like a thoroughly modern couple. It will be interesting to see all the finery doled out out in the English tradition. Too bad there is all this austerity in Britain because one of those Lady Diana weddings would be a nice thing for many people in this generation to see. The Brits really know how to put on the dog. An actual Prince and Princess getting married would beat any rapper or Hollywood scumbag any day.
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