Brits have voted The Royal Wedding as their ‘Feel Good Moment of 2011’.
A study of 2,000 people into the uplifting events of the past twelve months found that Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton on April 29th was the country’s feel good moment of the year.
And second in the list were the miraculous scenes following the Earthquake in Istanbul as a new-born baby, cradled by its mother beneath the rubble, was lifted to safety by rescuers.
The research, which was commissioned by The Feel Good Drinks Company, also revealed the top films, television, sporting moments and songs that got the nation smiling in 2011.
Steve Cooper, co-founder and spokesman for Feel Good Drinks said: “There’s been a lot of doom and gloom around lately and it would be easy to miss all the great things that have happened.”
“However, the survey has shown there’s actually a lot of optimism out there and it just goes to show what a feel good bunch we Brits really are!
“The Royal Wedding was understandably the feel good moment of 2011, with the kiss on the balcony and a certain bridesmaid’s dress being particularly memorable. It was a great opportunity to celebrate our tradition and heritage, it also proved once again that we know how to throw a good party.”
The survey also demonstrated that it’s not just the moments we share as a nation that make us feel good. Indeed, more than a quarter of people picked their summer holiday as their personal feel-good moment of 2011, while a child’s birthday, promotion and a family wedding were other common highlights.
TOP FEEL GOOD MOMENTS
The Royal Wedding
Baby pulled from earthquake rubble
British troops leaving Iraq
Community clean up after riots
David Walliams swims the Thames
TOP FEEL GOOD TV
Frozen Planet
Strictly Come Dancing
The Royal Wedding
I’m a Celebrity
The X Factor
TOP FEEL GOOD FILM
The King’s Speech
The Inbetweeners
Hangover 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Bridesmaids
TOP FEEL GOOD SONGS
Born this way – Lady Gaga
Rumour has it – Adele
Driving home for Christmas – Stacey Solomon
We found love – Rhianna ft. Calvin Harris
What makes you beautiful – One Direction
TOP FEEL GOOD SPORTING EVENTS
England win The Ashes in Australia
Rory McIlroy wins the US Golf Open
Darren Clarke wins the British Open
Barcelona beat Man Utd in the Champions League Final
Mo Farah wins gold in 5000m World Championships, Korea
TOP FEEL GOOD CELEBRITIES
Ant & Dec
Olly Murs
Stephen Fry
Kate Middleton
Stacey Solomon
