The British Royal Family #4

[Sherwood Park]

Sigh, baby Archie picture, is what we were waiting for, for awhile now. He's a cutie. Looks like Harry, Thomas and Meghan . Sweet baby. I think he will be a football player, but that's just me... Da Bears (Chicago Bears)!!!
I bought my first tea cup at their wedding. Not pricey, but it's cute.
If anyone bought a tea cup, post it!!
Because this pitting woman against woman is getting depressing, really it is.
So please let us see your tea cups!!
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This is the family china set (couldn't upload actual picture). Not sure how many times it's been used, not one ever came over for tea, it was always large dinner, lunch, cookouts, but never an after dinner tea time with guests.

This is a copy of my personal tea cup that I love. From Sophie Conran's Portmeirion line, I drink out of it almost every day.

Archie is only one, I think he'll look like both sides for at least a couple more years. Hopefully we get to see him grow without the media being intrusive into his life. A regular childhood would be great for him regardless of where he lives.

 

[whisperOFwings]

This is the family china set (couldn't upload actual picture). Not sure how many times it's been used, not one ever came over for tea, it was always large dinner, lunch, cookouts, but never an after dinner tea time with guests.

This is a copy of my personal tea cup that I love. From Sophie Conran's Portmeirion line, I drink out of it almost every day.

Archie is only one, I think he'll look like both sides for at least a couple more years. Hopefully we get to see him grow without the media being intrusive into his life. A regular childhood would be great for him regardless of where he lives.
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Ooooh those roses! Pretty.
I have been eyeballing my kitchen area for space. Maybe a little shelf.
I want a few more cup/saucers, it's hard to choose just one set.

 

[whisperOFwings]

The Queen's speech is on BBC1 now.

Followed up with a collection of clips of We'll Meet Again. I didn't realise until this week that Vera Lynn is actually still alive - now aged 103!!

The speech was beautiful. Watched it on Twitter.

 

[Laughing]

Additional VE Day activity, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Sophie CoW:

Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex and Princess Anne video call veterans | Daily Mail Online

image from linked article

 

[Herat]

Did the Markles even acknowledge VE Day?

 

[RobinCAL]

Did the Markles even acknowledge VE Day?

Not that I know of - which I'm surprised with Harry for not doing that. However, he is releasing a video for his Invictus games so maybe something there, but a bit too late now

 

[Ruthbullock]

Not a tea cup, but my queen victoria glass from 1897

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Not a tea cup, but my queen victoria glass from 1897

Wow, where did you get that and do you use it?!

 

[Ruthbullock]

Wow, where did you get that and do you use it?!

I inherited it from my great aunt, and I don’t use it (I’m too scared)- it was given to them all at school in Oldham. For a mere £20 you can own your own from eBay.

 

[RobinCAL]

Invictus Games Foundation on Twitter

 

[Ruthbullock]

Invictus Games Foundation on Twitter

I have loved the two videos this week from MM and PH. PH is such a calming, caring and educational presence when he talks.

 

[Herat]

Invictus Games Foundation on Twitter

Wow, that’s weird

He’s reading the statement, but he makes very little eye contact with the camera. None of it looks at all spontaneous.

Watch it with the sound off. It’s like a hostage video.

And he looks different in a bad way

 

[Luna20]

The saddest casualty of William and Harry's feud... is Diana's statue | Daily Mail Online

 

[gregjrichards]

Royal expert Judy Wade describes a time when Mrs Thatcher desperately wanted to find out what the Queen was wearing to an event they were both attending.

The Prime Minister – who served from 1979 to 1990 – is said to have “rang up the Palace one day to say she was going to a big dinner that night with the Queen, and she wanted to know what colour the Queen was wearing so she wouldn’t clash”.

This sparked a response from Her Majesty which further suggests their relationship was complicated.

The reply from the Palace is said to have been: “Don’t worry, the Queen never notices what other women are wearing.”

The response from Downing Street is a source of mystery but Mrs Thatcher seemingly never lost her respect for the institution.

Queen's savage response to Margaret Thatcher's fashion request exposed

I love stories like this one.

I hope everyone is well. Sorry I have been away it has been a rough few weeks but I’m slowly improving. Best wishes to you all.

 

[gregjrichards]

The saddest casualty of William and Harry's feud... is Diana's statue | Daily Mail Online

I hope William and Harry can repair their relationship and become very close again at some point. They both love their Mum very much and I am sure she would want this.

 

[otto]

I hope William and Harry can repair their relationship and become very close again at some point. They both love their Mum very much and I am sure she would want this.

I hope so too. The statue link left me a bit confused - Lady Diana in a sexy evening dress with a crown rather than helping AIDS children? Would she want to be remembered as glamourous or kind?

 

[HongKongPhooey]

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Royal expert Judy Wade describes a time when Mrs Thatcher desperately wanted to find out what the Queen was wearing to an event they were both attending.

The Prime Minister – who served from 1979 to 1990 – is said to have “rang up the Palace one day to say she was going to a big dinner that night with the Queen, and she wanted to know what colour the Queen was wearing so she wouldn’t clash”.

This sparked a response from Her Majesty which further suggests their relationship was complicated.

The reply from the Palace is said to have been: “Don’t worry, the Queen never notices what other women are wearing.”

The response from Downing Street is a source of mystery but Mrs Thatcher seemingly never lost her respect for the institution.

Queen's savage response to Margaret Thatcher's fashion request exposed

I love stories like this one.

I hope everyone is well. Sorry I have been away it has been a rough few weeks but I’m slowly improving. Best wishes to you all.

Hello Greg good to see you here. Sorry to hear you've had a rough time and glad you are improving.

 

[Laughing]

The saddest casualty of William and Harry's feud... is Diana's statue | Daily Mail Online

Not a sculptor, but how about this:

Image plucked from a Google search for "Diana at Taj Mahal."

JMHO YMMV

 

[Herat]

Not a sculptor, but how about this:

Image plucked from a Google search for "Diana at Taj Mahal."

JMHO YMMV

This image is so loaded, I can't imagine the brothers wanting to commemorate it.

She was making a huge statement about being alone (and unloved) at the greatest world monument for the love of a man for a woman.

And it was deliberate staging. It was a direct shot to Prince Charles, their father. She knew how the media would carry this.

I almost favor slinky gown Diana over this.

But honestly, I think the brothers would have much better taste and regard for her goodness than either of these statues.

 

[Luna20]

Beverly Hills mansion where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living is surrounded by A-listers | Daily Mail Online


Meghan Markle will be treated to 'breakfast in bed' on Mother's Day in LA, royal expert claims | Daily Mail Online