Threats have come forward about a potential strike from the union militants whose actions may put a damper on Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day. The calls to strike from the hundreds of Tube drivers in London have the power to put in jeopardy a royal wedding— if drivers indeed refuse to work on April 29, 2011 to demand higher wages and benefits.

The drivers are demanding a triple pay raise and a day off for every holiday that they work. If their demands are met, their salary will increase from 165 to 495 pounds for every day of work.

As someone who has personally had experiences with the London Underground Tube system, it is essential and important to both citizens and visitors to the amazing city. I had the privilege of visiting London for approximately five days this past summer and made use of the tube system dozens of times in my travels. A strike will have obvious ramifications for travelers and those getting to and from work.

It’s easy to note the advantages that a strike or a potential strike would have if scheduled on the day of the royal wedding. Beginning with automatic press coverage and ending with, most likely, a direct response from the government about the particular issue, there are definitely perks to starting a protest on this day.

However, April 29th isn’t simply Kate Middleton’s wedding to her beau. For England, it’s a day of celebration and union of a beloved couple. There is a common desire expressed for this royal wedding to end in a happily ever after, particularly after Princess Diana's demise. Every single country in the rest of the world will have eyes and ears on this wedding, not to mention a very likely spike in tourism from foreigners who hope to witness the event. This day is the best opportunity for the citizens of England to demonstrate their love for their home.

Not only would a strike on this day be embarrassing for England, it would be detrimental in its message to the rest of the world that a minor conflict couldn't be put to rest for one day in honor of the Prince getting married.

There are practical reasons why this wedding needs to go off without a hitch, reasons that will benefit England and be a positive force in their future endeavors. Although I care little about the perceived political use of this wedding and event, I really want to see a real life fairytale ending come true. Kate Middleton, who is very likable, is living a life that's just about as fairytale as you can get. Cynically preempting the wedding day will only make the public angrier with the union's demands.