I am proud to say I completely avoided the entire spectacle.
I decided to refrain from the television entirely (figuring most channels would not resist but to revert back to it), and the time was well spent.
Nothing more for me to add really.

But will the ending be happy.
What a dumb question. Just what are you insinuating?
Can anyone be sure of a happy ending?

Even the happiest marriages that have survived many years of blissful life cannot be "happy". Age takes a heavy toll by way of failing health or even failing standard of living.

It surprises me that you have to put the question. Does it come out of a cynical disposition?

socratease

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on this opinion piece. Just a few small responses from the author:
I once, in fact, published an op ed in The Sydney Morning Herald deconstructing the University Graduation Ceremony.
The 'teaser' that goes with the article title on the front page of On Line Opinion is composed by the Editor, not me. I think it's fair enough in that the question of a happy ending clearly has nothing to do with (the) marriage as such, but is a slightly ironic reference to the wider issues I raise about the politics of monarchism and republicanism.
Some responses display a lack of civility that is dispiritingly common in the context of online fora. I'm all for robust debate, but find it's a good rule of thumb to ask first whether the comments could also be made when identified and in person without embarrassment or undue hostility.

Just another PR exercise on behalf of the British aristocracy and a bit of entertainment for the masses.

I managed to avoid it too, just like not watching the Logies - which has some degree of similarity.

Nevertheless I wish them both well and hope they make a better go of it than most of their immediate family.

David Rowe,
Deconstruction is very easy. It can take many weeks to build a house, and a few hours to pull it down.

Socialist and feminist theory isn't any good at actually building anything.

It is certainly hoped that there is a happy ending for the couple, as so many relationships in the UK and elsewhere are now ending so tragically, and resulting in so much poverty and trauma for children involved. More often than not, these relationships do not involve marriage.

Something you would know about, but didn’t mention.

Anyone who believes they will receive a broad education in a university in this country is just dreaming.