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The 8th April should be declared a public holiday in Wales so we can celebrate marriage of The Prince of Wales.
Will, Cardiff
Congratulations to both Charles and Camilla. They deserve all the happiness two people in love wish for. I hope they will both be happy
Patricia Morgan, Seattle Washington USA (x-pat)
In a word - yes. Finally our Royal Family has hauled itself into the 21st Century for the i to happen. Good luck to both of them- they deserve it!
Aloke, UK
I think if they want to get married, that's fine, however there is lots at stake. Australia has and could be again on the brink of republicism. This will certainly open debate at the very least! Perhaps he should do as Edward did upon his marriage to Mrs Simpson, step aside and let William ascend to the throne. If the Monarchy wants to remain head of the UK and the Commonwealth, there is no surer way to do it than have William take over the reigns!
Steve White, Melbourne, Australia (ex UK)
Good solution - Duchess not Princess, Consort not Queen. Prince Charles has got it just right, I am happy for them both.
Sue Abbott, Runcorn, Cheshire
I suppose for her it is better than being referred to as a bit on the side.
T J Newman, Bournemouth UK
They absolutely should get married. You can not live in the past. Live for the here and now and enjoy it I say.
Matthew Norman, Gloucester
I think Charles should be free to marry Camilla and the occasion should merit a bank holiday for all in view of his position as the future King of England! Good luck to him!
Natasha Harlow, Tonbridge, Kent, England
Who really cares as long as we don't have to fund another lavish lifestyle out of our taxes. A day off work for the wedding would be nice though!
Tom Mills, Worthing, UK
Let the guy marry, but I feel really sorry for the princes. They have been let down all along. They must have developed very strong characters to be able to put up with all of this.
Judith Di Chio, Airdire, Canada
Wonderful news. I am very happy for them and wish them both well. It's time people put the past behind them and look to the future. I just hope the media leave them in peace.
P. Hutton, France
I think it's good that their relationship is going to be made official after all these years. Why shouldn't a middle-aged couple have some happiness? They obviously love each other and enjoy each other's company. Congratulations!
Jane Dring, Leicester, England
I see this move as a sign of strength within the royal family. Although I am not a "royalist" I hope that this will draw a line under the situation. I hope that both Charles and Camilla are very happy together and will be left alone to live a happy life together.
Charlie, Loughborough, UK
I am delighted that Charles should marry Camilla - a woman who has long supported him. He is free to do so in the eyes of his church. She will be there to support him, a difficult task as King that I would not wish on my worst enemy. I am even more delighted that she is to take the title Duchess of Cornwall - it is a place dear to many people's hearts (including my own) and becomes her very well.
Gay Richardson, Polruan, Cornwall
We have become a world of experts on other people's problems and shortcomings, and expect perfection from others. The Royal Family as a whole will never please everybody all the time, using today's public expectation of them. I say 'good luck' to Prince Charles and Mrs Parker Bowles.
Ellen Murphy, Canada
The only important question floated in the office today at this hugely un-interesting news was: Will April 6th be a public holiday? Anyone?
Tony Flitton, Halesowen, England
The most important issue here is that the media treats this story without self-perpetuating hysteria and deference. This is about two middle aged divorcees marrying, it holds little national and no international news value. I am sure that the majority of the British people are largely indifferent to it, and I hope the media reflects this.
Joanne Rippin, Bath, Avon
It's none of my business, I really do not care and I would like not keep hearing about this in the news, papers, magazines, etc. Don't get me wrong, good luck to them, but it's not my business and that's how I like it.
Martin, London, UK
Good luck to both of them, and I hope that their step-children embrace the idea too.
Allison Alan-Brown, Durban, South Africa (ex-UK)
Charles is a good man and they both deserve some happiness together, after all these years of waiting for no good reason. God Save the King (and the sooner the better).
Stuart Williams, Bloxwich, England
I am pleased for them - we, the general public are, in the main, able to marry/divorce/marry whoever we choose - royalty should most certainly have that same privilege. Congratulations to them both.
Nina Mills, Clymping, West Sussex, England
They deserve to be happy. They have proved their loyalty to the Royal Family as well as to the public by waiting for a right time in a very sensitive situation. Congratulations and very best wishes.
Maria Trepp, Geneva, Switzerland
We all deserve happiness; and Charles & Camilla are entitled to theirs. However, given the infidelity circumstances, Charles should not become King, and Camilla should certainly not be allowed to be Queen - a title that is only suitable for a figurehead as dedicated and committed as Queen Elizabeth.
Julie, Delray Beach, USA
Excellent - really pleased to hear it. They have been very patient and waited long enough, and they have just as much right to hope for happiness together as the rest of us. I wish them well together.
Steph, Fleet UK
Charles should have married Camilla at the start and then Diana wouldn't have had a sham of a marriage, because she knew he didn't love her even when walking down the aisle. Hopefully the kingship will miss a generation and move on to their children instead, or better still lets have a republic.
Jill, Crewe, England
I am amazed by some of the out of date moralistic comments shown here. Of course they should marry and of course Charles should be King. One criticism of the monarchy is that it is out of touch with 'the people'. I think this marriage shows this is untrue, and that they live very similar lives. Divorce and re-marriage is very common and should be accepted, whoever it may be. Best wishes for both of them for a very happy future, and may Charles keep up his excellent work.
Andrew, Cheshire
As a former infantry officer, I support this whole- heartedly. There are some pig ignorant people on here, who are insanely jealous of the happiness of others. Get a grip, leave them in peace and let them marry.
Gordon, London
Will, Cardiff
Congratulations to both Charles and Camilla. They deserve all the happiness two people in love wish for. I hope they will both be happy
Patricia Morgan, Seattle Washington USA (x-pat)
In a word - yes. Finally our Royal Family has hauled itself into the 21st Century for the i to happen. Good luck to both of them- they deserve it!
Aloke, UK
I think if they want to get married, that's fine, however there is lots at stake. Australia has and could be again on the brink of republicism. This will certainly open debate at the very least! Perhaps he should do as Edward did upon his marriage to Mrs Simpson, step aside and let William ascend to the throne. If the Monarchy wants to remain head of the UK and the Commonwealth, there is no surer way to do it than have William take over the reigns!
Steve White, Melbourne, Australia (ex UK)
Good solution - Duchess not Princess, Consort not Queen. Prince Charles has got it just right, I am happy for them both.
Sue Abbott, Runcorn, Cheshire
I suppose for her it is better than being referred to as a bit on the side.
T J Newman, Bournemouth UK
They absolutely should get married. You can not live in the past. Live for the here and now and enjoy it I say.
Matthew Norman, Gloucester
I think Charles should be free to marry Camilla and the occasion should merit a bank holiday for all in view of his position as the future King of England! Good luck to him!
Natasha Harlow, Tonbridge, Kent, England
Who really cares as long as we don't have to fund another lavish lifestyle out of our taxes. A day off work for the wedding would be nice though!
Tom Mills, Worthing, UK
Let the guy marry, but I feel really sorry for the princes. They have been let down all along. They must have developed very strong characters to be able to put up with all of this.
Judith Di Chio, Airdire, Canada
Wonderful news. I am very happy for them and wish them both well. It's time people put the past behind them and look to the future. I just hope the media leave them in peace.
P. Hutton, France
I think it's good that their relationship is going to be made official after all these years. Why shouldn't a middle-aged couple have some happiness? They obviously love each other and enjoy each other's company. Congratulations!
Jane Dring, Leicester, England
I see this move as a sign of strength within the royal family. Although I am not a "royalist" I hope that this will draw a line under the situation. I hope that both Charles and Camilla are very happy together and will be left alone to live a happy life together.
Charlie, Loughborough, UK
I am delighted that Charles should marry Camilla - a woman who has long supported him. He is free to do so in the eyes of his church. She will be there to support him, a difficult task as King that I would not wish on my worst enemy. I am even more delighted that she is to take the title Duchess of Cornwall - it is a place dear to many people's hearts (including my own) and becomes her very well.
Gay Richardson, Polruan, Cornwall
We have become a world of experts on other people's problems and shortcomings, and expect perfection from others. The Royal Family as a whole will never please everybody all the time, using today's public expectation of them. I say 'good luck' to Prince Charles and Mrs Parker Bowles.
Ellen Murphy, Canada
The only important question floated in the office today at this hugely un-interesting news was: Will April 6th be a public holiday? Anyone?
Tony Flitton, Halesowen, England
The most important issue here is that the media treats this story without self-perpetuating hysteria and deference. This is about two middle aged divorcees marrying, it holds little national and no international news value. I am sure that the majority of the British people are largely indifferent to it, and I hope the media reflects this.
Joanne Rippin, Bath, Avon
It's none of my business, I really do not care and I would like not keep hearing about this in the news, papers, magazines, etc. Don't get me wrong, good luck to them, but it's not my business and that's how I like it.
Martin, London, UK
Good luck to both of them, and I hope that their step-children embrace the idea too.
Allison Alan-Brown, Durban, South Africa (ex-UK)
Charles is a good man and they both deserve some happiness together, after all these years of waiting for no good reason. God Save the King (and the sooner the better).
Stuart Williams, Bloxwich, England
I am pleased for them - we, the general public are, in the main, able to marry/divorce/marry whoever we choose - royalty should most certainly have that same privilege. Congratulations to them both.
Nina Mills, Clymping, West Sussex, England
They deserve to be happy. They have proved their loyalty to the Royal Family as well as to the public by waiting for a right time in a very sensitive situation. Congratulations and very best wishes.
Maria Trepp, Geneva, Switzerland
We all deserve happiness; and Charles & Camilla are entitled to theirs. However, given the infidelity circumstances, Charles should not become King, and Camilla should certainly not be allowed to be Queen - a title that is only suitable for a figurehead as dedicated and committed as Queen Elizabeth.
Julie, Delray Beach, USA
Excellent - really pleased to hear it. They have been very patient and waited long enough, and they have just as much right to hope for happiness together as the rest of us. I wish them well together.
Steph, Fleet UK
Charles should have married Camilla at the start and then Diana wouldn't have had a sham of a marriage, because she knew he didn't love her even when walking down the aisle. Hopefully the kingship will miss a generation and move on to their children instead, or better still lets have a republic.
Jill, Crewe, England
I am amazed by some of the out of date moralistic comments shown here. Of course they should marry and of course Charles should be King. One criticism of the monarchy is that it is out of touch with 'the people'. I think this marriage shows this is untrue, and that they live very similar lives. Divorce and re-marriage is very common and should be accepted, whoever it may be. Best wishes for both of them for a very happy future, and may Charles keep up his excellent work.
Andrew, Cheshire
As a former infantry officer, I support this whole- heartedly. There are some pig ignorant people on here, who are insanely jealous of the happiness of others. Get a grip, leave them in peace and let them marry.
Gordon, London


