Okay I am getting serious soulmate/red string of fate vibes... The narrator keeps pointing out how connected they are, even through Alison and Aunt Margaret's reflections. I also feel like I got a little lost when the women were talking about the political implications and Prince Charles, which makes me want to do a bit of research.

I liked the whole bit about the buttons as a peace offering (and how the women were approached to be the ones to broach the subject) - It makes me think Ewen does not have perfect control over his merry band of misfits and maybe Aunt Margaret is going to do a bit more than just hope and pray. Interesting to contrast Ewen's reaction to the prophecy with Alison's total buy-in/worry over it.