The inescapable truths of the Royal Wedding:

Many of us are in a happy state of post-wedding euphoria here in the UK. Even the ‘republicans’ and ‘not interested’ became swept up in the tide of good will and sheer joy surrounding the happy couple.

Today the newspapers are full of interesting and amusing commentary about every aspect of the biggest event in the UK for decades and in my home town of Amersham in Buckinghamshire we are no different. Amersham is a lovely small town nestling at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, a stone’s throw from where the Vicar of Dibley was filmed and proud home of the 16^th Century coaching inn  where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed.  ‘Grass roots England’ which today provided a good snapshot of the happiest of post mortems. Of course, everyone agreed that Kate was as serene, beautiful and Royal and William as adoring, dashing and ‘surprisingly nervous and normal’ as we could have possibly wished.

Here are the other matters of great importance that have occupied us:

The Middletons got it right: From their stunning daughters to the brilliant reading by their handsome son James. From Kate’s father’s nervous smile and proud bearing as he walked his daughter up the aisle to mother Carol’s inspired choice of a Catherine Walker (Diana’s favourite designer) outfit. With their discretion and patience – right from the moment Kate met William at university – they have played a blinder. If only more of our Royals could be that Royal.

Pippa Middleton is probably the best bridesmaid in the world: Stunning in that dress, viewed very favourably from behind – to have a rear view that stands up to the scrutiny of 2 billion pairs of eyes – this bridesmaid was very special. She was attentive throughout, clearly taking her duties as handmaiden to her sister and surrogate mother to all the little ones – she was just fabulous. And we think someone else thought so too….

Prince Harry is adorable – and we want him to marry Pippa: There seemed to be a frisson between them – it looked like flirting to me as they walked back down the aisle together. Apparently Twitter nearly went into meltdown as the world shared this view. OK so they have ‘significant others’ – but what a great story it would be..

One little bridesmaid was very unhappy: Grace Van Cutsen, only three years old, had to cover her ears to block out the sound of the crowd and the RAF fly past scared her. Bless! I really hope that she can look back on the day as a fond memory. At least she will be able to say ‘I was there’

The two page boys will break a thousand hearts when they’re older. Adorable and no doubt will both be very handsome and very eligible in a decade.

The BBC got it wrong: So wrong. One always tunes in to the Beeb for state occasions but their coverage was deadly. The newsreader anchorman, Huw Edwards, was either ill or his make-up dramatically wrong as his face was a sickly shade of yellow throughout. The commentary was boring and staid, the guests pompous and unimaginative. One annoying young historian was replaced later by a slightly older annoying historian. And a cocky harpist, due to play at the reception who was so far up herself she nearly disappeared… They missed many of the Royals arriving and as the couple emerged from the Abbey – the camera shot moved to the bells. Even a horse which, after unseating his rider, then overtook the Royal coach, was missed.

Best cinematic moment:  The guardsman opening the door of the Queen’s Bentley who was then left standing there as Ma’am exited the other side!

Worst cinematic moment: Jake Humphrey (formula one Grand Prix reporter) trying to broadcast from a 2^nd world war Lancaster Bomber which was taking part in the Royal fly past. He was the nearest shade of grey to death itself, and clearly trying very, very hard not to throw up. Luckily – transmission was ‘lost’ at that moment. Phew!

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice should not be allowed outside without checking the style police: Sadly, Fergie (Duchess of York)’s daughters have inherited their mother’s penchant for sartorial melt down. What were you thinking girls? You are both very attractive - but one outfit looked primed to receive all satellite channels from the hat – and the other one simply didn’t fit.

David Beckham is unbelievably handsome: ‘Astonishingly handsome’ as one UK newspaper reported today. He looked absolutely gorgeous – and so what if he wore his OBE medal on the wrong lapel – I defy any man woman or child not to love him at some level.

And finally .. Joy is infectious: One thing us Brits are very good at is pomp and circumstance – specialties are weddings and funerals. But this still managed to be a family occasion – two young people sharing the hope of a wonderful, loving happy future together. A hope shared by 2 billion people worldwide. A moment of peace and happiness in a troubled world.