[Margaret Pilkington]

Kate, when I was a youngster(and that's a long time ago) we lived by the premise 'look after the pennies'....so it may only be a drop in the ocean as you put it, but if all the drops were caught then we have enough for a cuppa.
As for the question...would I like the cheer up money to go back to the General Fund....leaving nothing for the fripperies....well, actually, yes I would. I will cheer up when I think someone has a sensible grasp on the seriousness of our situation.

And Fireworks......well, that is like lighting paper money......remember it is going to be lighter in the evening by the time this couple tie the knot....so would you have the shops staying open until.....say 10pm?
Who on earth wants to be serving hot dogs, ice cream and candy floss to truculent children who should be in bed anyway?

I'm sorry if I sound carmudgeonly, but Prince William himself has asked for low key celebrations.....personally I would opt for no key celebrations.
I wish I could get away somewhere without TV for a few days.