The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #14

[CoverMeCagney]

Just a reminder

Websleuths does not condone gossip, rumors, or bullying, yet the last umpteen pages in the previous two threads have exhibited vicious bullying of Meghan Markle, combined with wild speculation based on no known facts.

 

[oviedo]

Prince Harry’s Shift Puts Spotlight on Royal Finances

This is really interesting IMO - I didn’t realize how much the British taxpayer funded the monarchy

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Prince Harry’s Shift Puts Spotlight on Royal Finances

This is really interesting IMO - I didn’t realize how much the British taxpayer funded the monarchy

Yep, they cost us about 70 pence (less than dollar) per person per year, on average
Hard to get too het up about it, to be honest.

 

[Nadi]

<modsnip: quoted post was removed>He seems to garner a fair bit of sympathy here and not really held responsible for much or at least not to the extent the blame is placed on MM. If I held those opinions (I don't actually) of MM, I'd have to think he was the dimmest bulb on the planet. So I actually am curious how people reconcile their opinions of MM with their opinions of Harry and the fact that he chose her to be his wife.

 

[Tony1902]

And secondly: @No Angel: I had to take a breather and possibly consider asking for a decoder ring after reading that long post that Cags responded with “ ..crazy? (I think) Next question!!”

As the Reigning and Undisputed Imperial Archduchess of Giggleswick and Knower of Things Tiara: what’s that tiara that, to me, looks like a sidewalk street grating or an awful lot of pointy stubby thingys? Just wondering...

 

[oviedo]

Yep, they cost us about 70 pence (less than dollar) per person per year.
Hard to get too het up about it, to be honest.

Well that’s not very much is it? I wonder if the Wall Street journal got it wrong ?

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Yep, they cost us about 70 pence (less than dollar) per person per year.
Hard to get too het up about it, to be honest.

Will that buy me a Freddo these days?!

 

[squareandrabbet]

<modsnip: removed reference to quote that was removed> I think Harry gets some criticism here but nothing compared to what MM gets. He seems to garner a fair bit of sympathy here and not really held responsible for much or at least not to the extent the blame is placed on MM. If I held those opinions (I don't actually) of MM, I'd have to think he was the dimmest bulb on the planet. So I actually am curious how people reconcile their opinions of MM with their opinions of Harry and the fact that he chose her to be his wife.

IMO, people in the press/comments sections of stories have been saying that Harry is "the dim one" for years before he was married; therefore I'm not shocked. Being a good person doesn't mean he (or anyone else) is a brain trust.

Also, until all this recent kerfuffle about his (really MM's) expenditures, I had been thinking that Harry was down-to-earth. I thought after he showed up for military service without a qualm, the bulk of people also developed this opinion.

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

<modsnip: removed reference to quote that was removed> I think Harry gets some criticism here but nothing compared to what MM gets. He seems to garner a fair bit of sympathy here and not really held responsible for much or at least not to the extent the blame is placed on MM. If I held those opinions (I don't actually) of MM, I'd have to think he was the dimmest bulb on the planet. So I actually am curious how people reconcile their opinions of MM with their opinions of Harry and the fact that he chose her to be his wife.

They seem to now hold Harry at the same level of their opinion of Meghan. Or they claim he is "brainwashed."

 

[Herat]

I’d love it if Sarah Ferguson could choose a dress shape like this for Beatrice’s wedding.

Also, the hair, makeup, and jewelry are very well done

Mathilde of Belgium is elegant in a green floral dress as she welcomes foreign ambassadors | Daily Mail Online

I didn’t really like the fabric pattern at first, but it’s growing on me.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Will that buy me a Freddo these days?!

Best not get into that HKP, you know how outraged us Brits are about it and we wouldn't want the thread getting negative.

 

[Lilibet]

<modsnip: removed reference to quote that was removed> I think Harry gets some criticism here but nothing compared to what MM gets. He seems to garner a fair bit of sympathy here and not really held responsible for much or at least not to the extent the blame is placed on MM. If I held those opinions (I don't actually) of MM, I'd have to think he was the dimmest bulb on the planet. So I actually am curious how people reconcile their opinions of MM with their opinions of Harry and the fact that he chose her to be his wife.

Thank you for clarifying your original comment @Nadi. It is a bit of a conundrum.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I’d love it if Sarah Ferguson could choose a dress shape like this for Beatrice’s wedding.

Also, the hair, makeup, and jewelry are very well done

Mathilde of Belgium is elegant in a green floral dress as she welcomes foreign ambassadors | Daily Mail Online

I love that we're now rooting for Sarah to rock up to the wedding wearing something decent!

 

[Lilibet]

I’d love it if Sarah Ferguson could choose a dress shape like this for Beatrice’s wedding.

Also, the hair, makeup, and jewelry are very well done

Mathilde of Belgium is elegant in a green floral dress as she welcomes foreign ambassadors | Daily Mail Online

I agree! What a beautiful dress. It would suit Sarah perfectly.

 

[Tony1902]

I’m almost afraid to ask: what’s a Freddo as I duck?!

 

[Lilibet]

Best not get into that HKP, you know how outraged us Brits are about it and we wouldn't want the thread getting negative.

I just had to google this, of course. Love it!
Angry Freddo fans are hitting the streets to protest over rising chocolate prices

 

[PinkPrincessPoop]

Not sure I have that much faith she will choose something so stylish. One can hope!

 

[Oregonmama]

Royals' £6.6m security bill ALREADY 'spiralling' before 'Megxit' | Daily Mail Online

 

[Scrapper18]

As much angst and anxiety PH seems to have with the press and a repeat of events that lead to the death of his mother, I really hope he seeks out professional help. It’s one thing to learn from the past and another to let the past define your present. JMO MOO

 

[Oregonmama]

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Meghan Markle should get an Oscar | Daily Mail Online