Saturday I spent time going out for a walk before it became too warm, talking with people along the way as people were getting things done for around midday as indeed I was with an item to be posted.
It wasn't just any old day though even if any old sunny day as going around the built up parts of this area that thankfully escaped being completely built over like much of the wider North Staffordshire conurbation, there was much bunting and flags out.
The reason was Saturday was the day of the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle which was taking place at the private chapel of Windsor Castle, just a short distance from London.
I spent the morning watching it as the guests started to arrive right through to the arrival of the Prince, his bride and naturally Her Majesty and Prince Philip before the service started.
And what a service it was with blend of the traditional and modern seamlessly interwoven, with classical music being played and an arrangement for gospel choir of Stand By Me, the vows traditional but without 'obey' and the symbolism of the exchange and blessing of the rings and the hymns, which were part of my upbringing as we sang them at school with vigor I might add.
I really enjoyed as a classical music fan 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason's contributions.
The couple looked most at ease with themselves and the very many (estimated 125,000 standing watching in Windsor) in attendance as they came out and went on a horse driven carriage which was very romantic around the castle into the High Street and back again for the reception.
I'm sure we all wish them well in married life and will remember this magical day.
Magical indeed
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