Royal Wedding: National holiday+/ or Royal pain -?

Asserting her apprehension to join the most intimidating family by far, Kate Middleton, (Prince Williams's bride to be) claimed it was 'daunting' to say the least. The couples back and forth public relationship has been one with an entertainment factor, but now that they will be wed, many Britons have revealed their doubts about the biggest event in years. Taxpayers attempted to be saved financially by anti-monarchy groups who fought for private funding to pay for parts of the wedding. However, even though these are cost-effective times, the wedding will be keeping with this theme. Apparently "the couple are both very mindful of the economic situation the country is in." Also, Prince William is technically not the heir to the throne yet , and his wedding will be a state formal occasion but not to the grandeur level his father's was. Both times. 

Prince Charles and Diana's Wedding(1981)- Diana walks down the aisle with a 25ft long train

Comparisons to Princess Diana and Prince Charles' wedding  are in full bloom. The extravagant event in1981 attracted crowds of 600,000 people who flooded the streets of London to focus a keen eye, on Diana's train. Also, Middleton's age is being compared to that of Lady Diana who was 20 when she married Charles. Kate is 28, and by the time she weds William, she will be 29 year of age. The Telegraph acknowledged: 

''At the age of 29, as she will be by the time she marries, Kate Middleton will be the oldest spinster ever to marry a future king.'' Kate is six months older than William , and eight years older than Diana when she married Prince Charles, revealing a staggering difference between them. 

St Paul's Cathedral is top choice for Kate and Williams wedding, however Guards Chapel is also being considered. The government were considered for the choice of date, due to the upheavel of questions from eager Britons, ready and willing to have time off from work to indulge in the celebration. This has been granted and there will have a bank holiday, due to Buckingham Palace claiming sensitivity to the public was vital when making Royal plans. The wedding will be toned down, compared to the sumptuous ceremony the Prince's parents had, nevertheless it shall be ''appropriate to the times." Police and security costs will be payed by taxplayers and many have urged that William and Kate should meet all cost themselves. So, should we be happy about this new made up bank holiday? Or should we be distraught with anger, that even though we condone the couple who fell in love to getting married, taxpayers should not foot the bill? Those who agree, say I...