Republican or royalist, I'd trouble you,
Despite the present climate so austere,
To celebrate with optimistic cheer
The engagement of Katie and Prince W.

Now, all true lovers call each other silly
Names: our William, we learn,
Calls Kate his Babykins; while she, in turn,
Addresses His Royal Highness as Big Willie.

And now we'll have to wait while he & she
Decide the date for ritual matrimonial—
Indubitable peak of ceremonial!—
At some time in the year that is to be.

We hope that they will have a pleasant day for it.
(But just don't expect us to pay for it.)