Royal Wedding frenzy turns off many Americans
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WASHINGTON — For every American setting an alarm clock to go off before dawn Friday to catch the Royal Wedding, there is at least one curmudgeon glowering in a corner, eagerly waiting for the whole thing to be over.
In America, as in Britain, the wedding of Kate and William is almost inescapable.
Food sections of US newspapers have reprinted scone recipes. Entrepreneurial vendors are hawking commemorative tea cosies and replicas of Kate Middleton’s now-famous sapphire engagement ring.
And a popular cable station last week aired the made-for-television romance William and Kate, viewed by millions of Americans..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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