I didn't go sailing......

last Friday! I decided to stay in and watch the Royal wedding from 8.00am.

Some may describe me as sad. Personally, I'm really glad I did. It was a fantastic day. The Prince and Princess were charming. warm natured, good humoured, dignified and a credit to our country and Commonwealth.

Over 1 million people lined the mall and the area outside the Palace. They had queued the night before and behaved with humour, enthusiasm and an outstanding sense of community spirit.

Their reward was a day of what we in Britain do best, pomp, ceremony, celebration and pageantry. Friday showed us as a nation at our very best - good humoured, full of fun, loyal to our Monarchy, appreciative of our rich and diverse history and of our outstanding armed services, valuing our religious beliefs and despite our high divorce rate, showing that we still understand the value and sanctity of marriage.

I've never thought of myself as a 'romantic' softee but I would be less than honest if I didn't say that Friday bought the odd tear to my eye and lump to my throat. I'm British Welsh and on Friday I was extremely proud of my islands nation! I hope we did our Commonwealth friends proud too.

I believe that our new Prince and Princess herald a new direction for our wonderful monarchy and I wish them every success and happiness in their new lives together.

Our new 'Duke and Duchess of Cambridge'

Steve