Just like going to the movies, or reading a work of fiction, or getting drunk in the pub...I think the Royal Wedding was an escape from the every day drudgery of life for a lot of people, especially us women. I mean, OK, so there's one less Prince Charming available, but it gives us hope that we could (maybe) (possibly) (OK not really) snag one of our own! lol It really just feeds the "fairy-tale" fantasy that we learn as little girls! Plus her dress really was beautiful...