I wasn't terribly interested in this whole royal wedding craze, but I happened to be up at the right hour and tuned in for a bit. I must say I am very impressed with the AP's live stream of the event. Very clear and no buffering required.
Although everyone is buzzing about the dress and the hats and watching the groom see his perfect bride and the whole ordeal being a beautiful coordinated fairytale wedding, those were not my favorite part. As the priest spoke about loving each other and living lives of Christian value, I realized this might be the first time many spectators have been in a church (or at least attending online). Weddings and funerals are some of the few times non-believers might even consider stepping into a house of worship much less listen to someone dedicated to a faith they have no interest in try to share a bit of the good news. And that alone made it a beautiful thing.
An estimated 2 billion people tuned in online. Can you imagine sitting in a church with 2 billion people? People from all over the world, royalty and commoners, speaking English and not, wearing beautiful gowns and in pajamas, in mansions and shelters, sober and not, gathered in awe at that moment.
That is my favorite part.
And I hope they live happily ever after.
The End.
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