Far be it from me to intrude on a period of national mourning, but I can’t help wondering why the demise of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship was such tragic news. I appreciate that the entrepreneurs hoping to make a quick buck from royal wedding souvenirs and Kiss Me Kate mugs must be traumatised, but in the UK’s own version of The Truman Show, we know there’ll be enough twists and turns to keep the audience enthralled and the merchandisers in business. What’s fascinating is the way so many people appear to have such fixed aspirations on behalf of others.