One more thing: I don't want people to think that I don't like Mary. I don't even actually know her so I can't say I don't like her. My only real complaint is the way that the DRF has "advertised" Mary. I realize the word advertise might not be the best but I hope people understand my intent. My hope for Mary is that she will continue to make both of her countries proud. She's in a very privileged position and I hope she uses it the right way. It just seems that one concern of the DRF's should be for her to not become overused image-wise and make sure that her image fits well with what she's doing. Example, the new haircut.
Well, I meant exactly what you already said. I wouldn't expect for her to forget everything from her homeland. I sure wouldn't, even moving from one part of the U.S. to another I didn't forget my hometown and I drove all over at times just trying to find similar food to what I was used to. It's a natural link that one has to their home country, city, town, or whatever. It's natural!
I guess when I was writing originally I was thinking about the other royals that have married into royal families. I just have never seen such fanfare as I've witnessed for Fred and Mary. Maxima visits her homeland I've never noticed such fanfare. Yes, I'm sure she's the talk of the country when she's there but it just seems different than it has been with Mary.
Mary isn't the first or the only member of a royal family that is from a foreign country. As far as what I've seen it's just been very different for Mary and Fred. Maybe it's because in Australia they are used to the British RF and now all of sudden they are directly linked to a different country. Maybe it's a secret pact between the governments I don't know what it is but it's just different and there's such a major link between these 2 countries. I really believe that it's all a brilliant plan by the DRF's PR staff. They've recognized that Mary can be a goldmine for both countries.