WHAT an unpleasantly mean and insensitive letter from JM Gowland (HAS, April 30) about the royal wedding. He begrudges the cost of the security involved.

How small-minded is that?

In fact it was a gloriously happy occasion – a young couple very much in love and the whole country united in wishing them well.

A radiantly lovely bride, well-wishers present from all over the world – what a wonderful and welcome contrast to the recent course of public events.

It was a day of unalloyed happiness, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone I’ve spoken to.

As for JM Gowland, I suspect that he’s in a minority of one.

Tony Kelly, Crook.