The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #7

[gregjrichards]

Speculation mounts over who Harry and Meghan will choose to be baby Archie's godparents at his private christening next weekend

On Meghan’s side, her oldest friend Jessica Mulroney, a famous stylist to the stars in Canada, is the firm favourite. Mrs Mulroney bonded with Meghan on the set of TV show Suits – in which the royal used to be an actress. Odds for the stylist becoming a godparent is 1/7, Ladbrokes estimates.

Speculation mounts over who Harry and Meghan will choose to be baby Archie's godparents | Daily Mail Online

Harry and Meghan risk leaving fans 'jaded' by releasing 'stylised and arty' pictures of baby Archie, royal expert Ingrid Seward warns

Speculation mounts over who Harry and Meghan will choose to be baby Archie's godparents | Daily Mail Online

Some headlines. That’s it I found my new career ‘Royal Expert’ I just have a lot of history books to read.

 

[gregjrichards]

William's deep like his dad, Harry's a hothead like me.' Friends of Princess Diana movingly recall the joyful times with her boys back when she could devote herself to them after her divorce

Princess Diana's friends movingly recall the joyful times with her boys | Daily Mail Online

I love these photos. Princess Diana was a wonderful Mother.

 

[Only4Justice]

The Daily Mail comment section is not being kind about the private christening. There is a lot of anger about the tax payers having to pay for several million pound house renovations but not being allowed to see Archie. Christening photos of Archie, Archie and his parents and a family christening photo will likely be released on Instagram but that may not be enough to keep some people happy.

It is strange how accessible the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made their children to the media and public but the Sussex’s are being very private. I know it is different as they are children of the heir to the throne. I wonder if it is because of how the Duke of Sussex feels about the press because of how they treated his Mum. It is understandable if this is the case.

Hey @gregjrichards. I’m way behind. Been out enjoying a beautiful summer day. I sorta agree. Just give us a pic of the christening. FGS.

That’s all I want. I’m not traveling to UK to stalk them lol. And I don’t do Instagram.

IMO

 

[rosemadderlake]

You put that in on purpose lol

We don't know what bathtub(s) were originally in the cottage, maybe this is actually a replica in-keeping with it's history & overall decoration/renovation?

Anywhooo...

Tiara Alert!​

For your enjoyment & pleasure today I share with you in all it's glorious glitz..

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S KOKOSHNIK TIARA

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Just look at that sparkle!

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Queen Alexandra's Kokoshnik Tiara | The Court Jeweller

That gif of QE2 is great.

I did put a tiara on it because, the bathtub is from the set of our epic Gone With The Wind, shot on an antebellum plantation in Georgia which has now been restored and is for sale.

The bathtub cought my eye.

When I saw it I was like, I need that, and a chandelier.

Now, with you all, I need a tiara, too!
Xo

 

[sorrell skye]

Note the sink is chased metal as well.

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I noticed that lovely sink, as well - thank you for mentioning it, Laughing!

One thing I'd add to that bathroom is some live plants - I think plants always add a touch of organic beauty - that's probably the old hippie-chick in me lol!

 

[Pi Thoughts]

Happy Birthday Princess Diana, such a beautiful woman inside and out. I’m sorry you’re not here to celebrate with family, friends and supporters. You will never be forgotten.
Photo is from your last trip to Australia.

 

[gregjrichards]

Happy Birthday Princess Diana, such a beautiful woman inside and out. I’m sorry you’re not here to celebrate with family, friends and supporters. You will never be forgotten.
Photo is from your last trip to Australia.

Lovely post thank you. The Princess looked happy and beautiful in this photo. That Versace dress was a lovely colour.

 

[floridagrrl]

We miss you beautiful lady ​

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And also Happy Canada Day to our beautiful hearted Canadian Friends!

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[enelram]

ABC New TV- this am-
Surprise? The Queen will NOT be in attendance at Archie's
christening as she has a 'prior engagement'.
Is this normal and customary?

 

[gregjrichards]

ABC New TV- this am-
Surprise? The Queen will NOT be in attendance at Archie's
christening as she has a 'prior engagement'.
Is this normal and customary?

It was reported in the Daily Mail last week. Unfortunately Her Majesty is very busy and her schedule is filled months in advance. I am sure she would like to be there. I don’t think Her Majesty was at Prince Louis’s christening.

 

[Keine Engel]

The bathtub cought my eye.

When I saw it I was like, I need that, and a chandelier.

Now, with you all, I need a tiara!, too!
Xo

Obviously it would be unforgivable of me to miss this perfect opportunity to add one of my favourite snaps of Princess Margaret with her favourite Tiara!

THE POLTIMORE TIARA
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If ever there was a tiara match made in heaven, it was Princess Margaret and this whopper of a tiara. The Poltimore, with its floral and scroll elements, may not have been made for Margaret’s swinging ’60s beehive hairdo, but when the two came together, it was tiara kismet.

The Poltimore Tiara | The Court Jeweller

 

[Keine Engel]

I swear they must be lurking here!

Prince Harry putting Meghan Markle in 'difficult position' with controversial Archie decision​

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have upset many royal fans and commentators with their plans for Archie's christening this weekend..

Prince Harry has put Meghan Markle in a 'difficult position' with a key decision about their son Archie, a royal expert has claimed.

But Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, believes Harry's latest decision could put Meghan in a bad situation with the public and other members of their family

Harry putting Meghan in 'difficult position' with controversial Archie decision

 

[Keine Engel]

Happy Birthday Princess Diana, such a beautiful woman inside and out.

We miss you beautiful lady

Happy Birthday Princess Diana!

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[Keine Engel]

That’s it I found my new career ‘Royal Expert’
I just have a lot of history books to read.

@gregjrichards - You are already our very own 'Royal Expert'

As such I realise you've been slightly overlooked & absolutely deserve a special Crown! especially for you.

 

[Keine Engel]

Princess Diana's friends movingly recall the joyful times with her boys

I love these photos. Princess Diana was a wonderful Mother.

These images I have always thought some of the sweetest as just

Princess Diana - 'Mom'

Diana and the boys at Thorpe Park - 1993

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"We all have the power to do good in the world, but upon seeing Princess Diana riding a log flume — a person who did a great deal of good during her time here — I am possessed only of the selfish desire to also ride a log flume.
Because that, my friends, was parenting."

Remember When Princess Diana Rode A Log Flume With Her Boys?

 

[MsJosie]

I swear they must be lurking here!

Prince Harry putting Meghan Markle in 'difficult position' with controversial Archie decision​

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have upset many royal fans and commentators with their plans for Archie's christening this weekend..

Prince Harry has put Meghan Markle in a 'difficult position' with a key decision about their son Archie, a royal expert has claimed.

But Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, believes Harry's latest decision could put Meghan in a bad situation with the public and other members of their family

Harry putting Meghan in 'difficult position' with controversial Archie decision

Like most everyone in the World, I would love to see pictures of Archie on his special day. As I read all articles in the media about ‘no photo shoot that day’, I can only wonder how the media hounding Diana, her boys, the Royal Family, especially at Diana’s funeral, must have affected the very young princes at that time. It has carried over into their adult lives. Imagine what William and Harry felt when they heard that possibly media caused part of the car crash that took their mom. Then having to deal with the media at the funeral, a public funeral, where they had to put on an act of bravery for all....No wonder they do not like the media.

In the beginning, William was real protective of pictures with Kate....remember how they moved away for a few years after they were first married? Finally we got pictures when Kate would release photos of the children on her and Williams own terms. (We have not seen many picture of Prince Louis)

I know the Queen and other family members has learned that do a quick photo shoot MIGHT appease the media, but that does not always happen.

I don’t think Harry likes the press at all....I doubt he is going to be King, so he does not have to step out in the public with family pictures like William. He is protecting his family as much as he can, much like William did and is still doing, but William will be King one day and so will George. They unfortunately have to be out and about.

The demands by the public and media, that Harry needs to show christening pictures because the public upgraded his new home....is showing the public and media are bullies, big bullies, many bullies. No one really knows how much the public paid to upgrade for safety reasons and to preserve Harry’s home. No one knows how much Harry paid, how much money Charles paid....there is no black and white list of what was done, cost and who paid for it. No one knows it is all speculation. (Anyone remember the rumors that Kate redid the kitchen twice because she did not like it? Who paid for it?)

As for the copper tub....the royal couple should have had the store owner and makers sign a non disclosure statement OR this could be false news....that has happened a lot lately. If the owner or employees spoke out of turn the royals will not like that.

I hope that the christening day goes smoothly and the media and public does not ruin it.

I will gladly wait to see a photo of Archie when Harry and Meghan decide it is time.

All this is JMOO.

 

[Keine Engel]

If we keep it up we’ll be ready to meet the Queen!

This I think is the ultimate goal -

Perfection

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[gregjrichards]

Kate's little helpers! Duchess walks hand-in-hand with a young girl as she leads a treasure hunt in her re-opened nature garden at Hampton Court Palace

Kate Middleton invites children for activities in Hampton Court Palace garden | Daily Mail Online

Thank you for my crown @Keine Engel

 

[human]

It is the public that hungers for the Royal stories and pictures.

The media is merely the tool to feed the public.

The public does not own the Royals.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

A young Prince Harry, front left, on a ride at Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, August 26, 1993. Riding at back right is Princess Diana.