Yes, because I can´t understand why in so many photos the relatives of Albert looked like the day was the worst in their lives. They have been in front of the camera for so long that they know the PR-work is important.
Firstly I think that Albert is a 53 year old bachelor who never thought he'd get married and was as awkward and uncomfortable as many other grooms, royal or not. That did not stop him smiling and winking at his bride through the very short civil wedding.
charlene looked shy and a little overawed and seated as they were it was always going to look awkward, holding hands being a little difficult but her gentle smiles in return of his winks was charming. Regardless of whether this is a love match or a business one it is obvious that there is affection and warmth. Charlene's outfit was a little disappointing although the lack of a hat did allow everyone to see her face throughout the ceremony. I loved the colour of the jacket and pants suit and thought it made her eyes look amazing. She is a very attractive woman.
Caroline looked like she was attending a funeral and, in a way she was, that of Caroline, First Lady of Monaco. For such an elegant woman to turn up to her brother's wedding sporting the sort of beach hat that screams "tourist" and "sensible" tourist shoes, seems to me to be her way of showing her lack of support for her brother and his bride. Her daughter, looking petulant and bored and sported an equally inappropriate hat and dress for such a noted young international fashionista. Her brothers looked uniformly unimpressed and it was left to Alexandra, dressed in a less than flattering dress, to look genuinely happy and smile radiantly when her Uncle arrived.
Stephanie's tears were a surprise and I am hoping they were of happiness. Her dress and hair were both flattering and appropriate. Far more acceptable from a woman who is more often eclipsed by her older sister. There was no chance of that here.
I hope Albert and Charlene are happy and this marriage brings them everything they ever hoped it would.
PS. For all those who have negatively compared this ceremony to the Cambridge wedding, please remember this is just the civil marriage. If you still feel the same after the real deal today . . . . . . get over it.
