To sum it up...The interest
and excitement of a royal birth, a future King, a keenness for happy news and the openness of the proud parents as they
showed off their new baby.There is no mistaking the
joy on a new mum's face.
And...the level of
confidence shining from the faces of these to beautiful new parents
Family traditions run
deep...and I suspect deeper still within the royal family.
Was it a deliberate act for Kate
the Duchess of Cambridge to wear a polka dot dress when showing her beautiful
baby swaddled in identical white blankets to the world? Or was it a
coincidence?
Maybe it has become part of
their family tradition. Maybe it was a show of respect for her late mother in
law Princess Diana. Just take a moment to take a look at the radiant faces of
the respective Mum's...a look similar to any new mum supremely proud of their
new baby.
It would seem that Prince Charles
is the odd one out, looking very stiff, uncomfortable and formal.
While I don't believe we can
put today's values on yesterday's actions, Prince Charles looks as I just said
formal and uncomfortable. is that a reflection of his own upbringing? Prince
William in a regular shirt, sleeves rolled up, his arm casually around his wife
and they both look so relaxed.
Choosing George Alexander
Louis is likely to have been as a nod to Queen Elizabeth II’s father George VI,
who led England
during World War I. Alexandra is the Queen’s middle name.
A link to the article... http://www.mamamia.com.au/social/royal-baby-pics-kate-and-wills/
Four thoughts spring to mind for me -
First, the joy of having a new baby in any family is almost beyond words,
it is an amazing experience one that flows through your mind, body and spirit.
What a privilege to be part of shaping a beautiful new life. How I remember
with joy the birth of my son and my grandchildren.
Thirdly...I got thinking back forty years to my son's birth...and I had a polka dot dress. I had completely forgotten about it until I saw the photo above. There are no photos... I would not allow any to be taken... I thought I was fat...I was... I was pregnant! Silly me...the things that concern us in our youth.
Second, the calm confidence
exuding from these two beautiful new parents. I certainly don't remember calm
as being part of my state 24 hours after giving birth. In fact confidence wasn't
high on the list either. What I remember was the sudden realisation I (OK we,
Les did have a hand in it) now had the responsibility for this precious tiny human...if
you call 8lb 12 ozs tiny....and noooooooooooooo I was far from confident!
Thirdly...I got thinking back forty years to my son's birth...and I had a polka dot dress. I had completely forgotten about it until I saw the photo above. There are no photos... I would not allow any to be taken... I thought I was fat...I was... I was pregnant! Silly me...the things that concern us in our youth.
Last... as I was driving yesterday morning and listening to the radio a female announcer says 'How can Kate look so good less than 24 hours after giving birth. I know she can't help being gorgeous...but is she doing other women any favours? I suspect she had a teensy little bit of help!
What springs to mind for
you? I love to hear your thoughts...and to know you have been here...enjoy your
day and simply...be happy!
I think the media are revolting. I think Wills and Kate are amazing and are going to be the best thing for the Royal family. I can't imagine how elated yet how sad it is for Wills that he has a son and his mother will never know him or got to see 'what he made'. That breaks my heart for him. I love the Royal Family. I think they are a wonderful tradition.
ReplyDeleteYes Amanda, is it sad when a life is cut short. Wills and Kate are the best thing for the Royal family. We are all shaped by our upbringing and Wills had a great start with Dianna.
ReplyDeleteTradition sit well with me also.Thanks for your heartfelt comments. Di xx