Well not for Prince William and the lovely Kate.
Off they go towards a future only half as certain as our own. We can at least rely on death and taxes. I think they can only rely on death!
Sorry, that’s not a great start is it, but I guess, for all of us marriage is unchartered territory and for these guys, how it turns out will be anybody’s guess. Lets face it, The Royals (except for the Queen – why do I always want to say ‘the Qweeen’ in a strange high pitched accent?) don’t have the best track record. Either they marry the wrong people, abdicate to foreign countries, murder each other or at best end up in separate bedrooms.
So what will become of W and K I wonder?
Today I had a call from a very nice man at the Sunday Post in Scotland who wanted to know my top tips for the newly weds. Not having coached many future Kings or Queens, I did have a moment where I doubted my qualifications to wax lyrical about the do’s and don’ts of Royal Matrimony but then I figured, surely they are only human?
So Wills and Kate, if you happen to be reading this blog and want some sound advice from someone who has spent her life helping couples, just like you (well, in as much as if you cut us we bleed, albeit red instead of blue blood), here goes:
1) Please make sure you love each other. As in ‘there are no other suitors you are still in love with from your past’, whom mummy or daddy believe are unsuitable. We don’t want to rename your Wedding Day ‘Ground Hog’ day.
2) Wave each other’s flag at all times. Half-mast is unacceptable. You must encourage each other to be the best you can be and if the gathered masses gives one of you more cheers than the other – be happy that you chose someone whom everyone else loves too!
3) Take good care of each other. Make sure you do something kind for each other every day. Never forget that Love comes before Duty.
4) Put the Royal ‘We’ back into relationship. Doing things together will keep you a partnership without either of you having to bow down to the other.
5) CommuniKate. Always find the time and the words to express any upsets
as quickly as possible. You both will encounter situations and circumstances that are challenging for you as a couple. Make your marriage non-negotiable. That means your intention is to be together forever, so keep talking and never go to bed on an upset.
Most of all William and Kate, if you feel like you’d like any help or support at any time, do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Just send a Landrover, Fighter Plane or a Chauffeur to drive me to a Royal Residence of your choice, and I’ll be happy to give you the benefit of my expertise.
And for anyone else who is marrying their Prince or Princess Charming from Brixton to Barnsley or from Durham to Dumfriesshire, I offer Pre-Marriage Coaching to help you make sure you live happily ever after.
With all good wishes for next week guys,
Lots of Love
Francine
PS Tune into Vanessa on Channel 5 at 2.15pm tomorrow to hear my views on something very interesting!?!
PPS – see the Sunday Post (if you live in Scotland) this weekend to see my Royal Wedding Tips.
