God Save the (Future) Queen

The newly titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may be the brightest stars in the overcrowded celebrity galaxy and are sure to sell a lot of glossy magazines and newspapers in the coming months and years, but that is not their most important job — although it is clearly part of it. The future of the British monarchy rests squarely on the couple’s shoulders.

It is an unenviable task but one, judging from the couple’s masterful handling of public relations for their nuptials, they are clearly up to handling. Now that their ‘fairy tale wedding’ has passed into history, William and Catherine can now focus on the task at hand — working to ensure the affection of the British people returns in full measure. To do that, Catherine must take the lead. In doing so, she must not, contrary to everything that has been written up until this point, become Diana 2.0. For her greatest likelihood of success, argues Diane Clehane, Catherine must become the anti-Diana. Lookonline’s entertainment editor explores what the commoner-turned-HRH must do so that monarchy finds its footing into the future and she and her husband eventually become history’s most modern king and queen.

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From Commoner to HRH: The Amazing Transformation of Catherine Middleton

Kate Middleton walked into Westminster Abbey a commoner and emerged with an HRH title that will define the rest of her life. Those images of ‘Waity Katy ‘as the long suffering girlfriend evaporated the moment she stepped out of the Rolls Royce wearing Sarah Burton’s traditionally beautiful Alexander McQueen gown. In a coming out party attended by 2 billion people, Catherine Middleton showed the world that a well-bred young woman who knows what (and who) she wants can defy expectations and ascend to the highest reaches of the social stratosphere.

In the final chapter of Countdown to the Royal Wedding, Lookonline’s entertainment editor Diane Clehane offers her observations on The Amazing Transformation of Catherine Middleton. With an eye towards history, Catherine surprised many with her homage to Grace Kelly instead of Princess Diana. Surprisingly, that job fell to another wedding participant who proved more than up to the job. Guess who? Read Diane’s take on how the commoners stole the show this morning …

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(Coming on Sunday: ‘The Final Word’ on The Royal Wedding: Do William & Catherine Hold the Fate of Monarchy?)

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  Why Kate Could Be A ‘Posh’ Bride

The palace just announced the schedule for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and was forthcoming on plenty of details (two receptions! five bridesmaids!) except one — who will be designing the wedding dress. Kate is reportedly determined that no one learn the name of the designer because, says one royal insider, “She wants William to be wowed when he sees her walking down the aisle in the Abbey.” No doubt he won’t be the only one who will be dazzled.

Who will Kate choose to dress her for the most important day of her life? The name of the designer who will be creating the most photographed dress of the year is said to be one of the most closely guarded secrets in recent memory. While McQueen’s Sarah Burton has been on the media’s short list for months (she has denied it), there are other contenders like one-time Princess Diana favorite Bruce Oldfield who is also said to be in serious contention. Lookonline’s entertainment editor Diane Clehane reveals why she thinks Catherine may opt to be a ‘Posh’ bride on her wedding day and give Victoria Beckham the PR hit of a lifetime. Read the inside story and get the hour-by-hour wedding day schedule here:

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