The Royal Invite

The Royal Pinay Nanny
From Philippine Star

Araceli “Lillie” Piccio must have been elated to receive the royal invitation for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, set to mesmerize the world in April 29 (UK time). We don't even get a VIP pass to Bieber's concert (not that I know him or the promoter personally, thing is, it's expensive!) or even get a farmville neighbor invite. Point is, the Pinay nurse is lucky to get her golden ticket to the fairy-tale wedding everyone in this earth-kingdom is buzzing about these days.

"Miss Lillie", as the late Princess Di fondly calls her, is hailed from Bacolod and worked for eight years as Prince Harry's (William's brother) nanny. She must have been a good fairy-nanny. The prince, in his teenage years, told Miss Lillie when she left, “When I get married, I will take you back.” Sweet!


The most inspiring truth about this story is that the "nation of slaves" (as our country was once degradingly called) bore a loyal and caring nanny whom a world icon invites to his most important life-changing event. I don't think the prince would even care to remember her if she isn't an important figure to their royal household.


I think she will represent the whole Filipino nation in the royal wedding. That makes us sort of went to the ball also, and of course, makes us all proud!


Signed - Your Pinoy Chronicler


Further readings

Article by Ricky Lo in PhilStar - http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=663857&publicationSubCategoryId=70

Article in US News Las Vegas - http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/entertainment/former-pinay-nanny-of-prince-william-and-harry-invited-to-royal-wedding/