"A princely marriage is the brilliant edition of a universal fact, and, as such, it rivets mankind. A royal family sweetens politics by the seasonable addition of nice and pretty events. It introduces irrelevant facts into the business of government, but they are facts which speak to men’s bosoms and employ their thoughts," – Walter Bagehot, 1863.
(Photo: Ciaran Price, Ava Smith and Jean Jenkinson of Stockport enjoy the royal street party held in the village of Marple Bridge on April 29, 2011 in Stockport, United Kingdom. By Alex Livesey/Getty Images.)
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