Roses are an ancient symbol of love, passion and romance and they are so overdone. There are no flowers at this proposal, only boats filled with jewels of every colour.

The more expensive the proposal the more chance this stranger will say yes.

Today is the day our Prince is choosing his spouse, a huge day of celebration and it could be anyone in this crowd.

He rides on in on a chariot pulled by dolphins whilst glitter is thrown over him.

He’s followed by his bejeweled barge, at the centre of which is the headpiece.

Ancient people used to wear rings, but they’re too subtle. Everything must be seen from miles around, how else will people from afar know you’re taken?

Personally I don’t care much for this pagentry, but when the Prince steps off his chariot and struts towards me, I think that maybe it is a bit of me after all.