The Princess and Me

So I was reading the cover page of People magazine this week and it occurred to me that The Duchess of Cambridge and myself have quite a bit in common.  Now before you laugh this blog off, just read on.  I think you will be amazed and surprised.
1.  We were both commoners.  She was elevated with a fancy title, I was not.  But that is neither here nor there. 
2.  We were both married in old churches.  Her's was a bit older being built in 1245 onward.  My church was built sometime after 1906.   But when you consider that Westminister was in London and Immaculate Conception was in Cedar Rapids, well, you do the math and see that this a valid comparision!
3.  Our dresses were not off the rack and both had lace tops.  That is where that dress comparisions should probably end except that we both looked lovely!
4.  Our grooms were both in uniform.
Ok, are you still with me on this?  I know it seems pretty far fetched but you have to admit that my points are spot on.
Now if we want to compare weddings and receptions, mine will win.  Her cake had fruit in it.  My cake had butter cream frosting on it.   My reception tapped three kegs.  Pretty sure, no kegs at Kate's fancy pants reception.  And though they had a horse pulled carriage, a queen and fancy jewels, I had the real fairy tale wedding.  Check with Disney, there is no animated film called Catherine William but there is Snow White!
5.  We both love dogs! 
6.  We both have a love of classic style.  Granted, Catherine gets to step out in beautiful clothes far more often then I do, but...
7.  We both have family in London. 
8. Both of our husbands have deployed shortly after our weddings.  No joke, it doesn't matter how rich you are, how big your castle is, or that your grandma-in-law in the Queen of England, an aching heart is an aching heart.  The Duchess of Cambridge is exactly like every other military wife in the world when it comes to this.  Her prince is out there risking his life just like my prince did.  
So there you have it, I am practically a mirrored image of the Duchess of Cambridge.  If you take away her youth, her stunning smile, her priceless jewels (though I do have a few pieces I consider priceless), her amazing wardrobe, her well appointed apartments (though her cottage in Wales is small) and her well connected in laws.