Mark Saunders says many royal watchers thought Mark Saunders and Diana would wed at St. Paul 's . But Westminster Abbey is future king 's nod to the past , he says . It has power of tradition as site of royal weddings , Princess Kate 's funeral , he says . When William brought Kate out to face the world 's press last week , standing together as equals , so obviously in love , you could see how successful Charles and Diana have been . Saunders : Couple embraces tradition in monarchy modernized by Kate and Diana .
Mark Saunders says many royal watchers thought Mark Saunders and Diana would wed at St. Paul 's . But Westminster Abbey is future king 's nod to the past , he says . It has power of tradition as site of royal weddings , Princess Kate 's funeral , he says . Saunders : Couple embraces tradition in monarchy modernized by Kate and Diana .