A spot of tea anyone?

SUN CITY – Someone had said that we Americans make so much more out of the royal wedding (between William and Kate) than the Brits do. Do you say, now?

And what little miss hasn’t grown up wanting to marry her prince?

I rest my case.

Then why not celebrate someone who really did find and marry her prince?

Case in point: about two weeks before the actual televised event of the much anticipated pomp and ceremony, Marcia Myers, N.2, suggested to her friends, “Gosh, I wish one of my friends would have a party.”

And that’s all Kay Sorensen, N.33, needed to hear. The creative juices flowed, and Kay went to work on the invitation and all the trimmings. The front of the invitation had the engagement photo of William and Kate, and the inside read, “The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by the Queen to invite You (she gave each of her friends’ different titles) to the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, R.C., with Miss Catherine Middleton.”

Now, my lady, wouldn’t you be impressed? Marcia Myers thought so.

The invitations were sent to four of Kay’s lady friends with two entrance requirements: 1) you had to wear a hat with a brim and 2) bring a purse with two handles. Why two handles, you ask? The Queen always has a purse or pocketbook with two handles.

Judy Dill, Linda Nisi, N.27, Pat McMahon, N.33, and Marcia Myers arrived at 4 a.m. at Kay’s home and were impressed to see the British flag proudly flying in front of her home in place of the American flag. The men folk were invited but declined to attend.

The ladies, adorned in sequined tops, floppy hats, and handbags were graciously greeted by the hostess with one of those “Faulty Towers” high-pitched woman’s voices, “HELLLLLLO DEAR! Can I get you a “spot of tea?”

The beautifully set dining room table had to be moved into the TV room and was complete with a “Walking Tea Set” that had actually been purchased just across the street from the Palace. The English Wedding Breakfast table was graced with fine crystal, all English china, sterling silver, and Royal Worcester egg coddlers. The menu included coddled eggs, crumpets with jellies and preserves, a baked oatmeal dish with raisins and walnuts, tea, and coffee, all served with cloth napkins.

“You must be the only woman I know who has a collection of 12 coddlers,” Marcia remarked.

There was a lot of “attitude” going on as the ladies dined and sipped with pinkies in the air, viewing this joyous and regal event. After the royal couple exchanged nuptials and the kiss, the ladies enjoyed a toast with champagne.

Marcia added, “Alice Miller, Sun City‘s very own Queen Elizabeth, did appear at the brunch after the ceremony.”

This was not the only royal wedding celebration that Kay Sorensen has hosted. When Prince Charles and Diana married 32 years ago, Kay was there, I mean, here celebrating with her husband and friends in Oak Park. Had this reporter known of such a celebration, I would have been there donning one of my brimmed hats and fancy jewels, as I stayed up all night not wanting to miss a minute of this historical extravaganza. Maybe next time. (sigh) Cherrio, lads and lassies. Carry on.

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