TLC

If I could invent the perfect gadget this week it would be a brain implant that would provide a constant feed of channel 30 (TLC) into my mind - this would allow me to follow every single detail of the events leading up to the Royal Wedding, without spending the week on the couch.

Thirty years ago the English monarchy threw a shy preschool teacher into the spotlight with the expectation that the 20 year old country girl would be able to navigate not only her role as a new wife, but also this new responsibility of civil service.  Almost immediately Diana achieved her greatest success, that of becoming a mother, and by standards of 1986 she may have been a suitable choice for the palace, but by today's standards it is easy to see how inadequate she may have been.

Price William's relationship with the future Queen of England began the night he saw her modeling a see-through back dress. Undeterred that she had a boyfriend, he kissed her later that night at a bar.  Throughout the next years we saw them living together as man and wife as they expanded their common interests and more importantly, achieved their individuals goals.

The monarchy needs this bright, educated, warm woman to stand besides its King. Kate Middleton is the future of England and I am excited to witness this event and more importantly, I am excited to watch her in the future.  Too bad we can't get the royals to do a reality series like Nick and Jessica or Dean and Tori...now that would be MUST SEE TV!