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

[HongKongPhooey]

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

It's a frog shaped chocolate bar! Which was a lovely treat for a penny or two in our youth. And now costs around 50 quid a pop, presuming you can find the little blighters

 

[Oregonmama]

very dedicated to the Queen…..

Prince William back to work at investiture ceremony amid crisis | Daily Mail Online

 

[Herat]

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

I know, right?

She needs help

 

[Oregonmama]

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

He should have received extra help before he got married. Too many things going on for him now. It will be tough...JMO

 

[Lilibet]

It's a frog shaped chocolate bar! Which was a lovely treat for a penny or two in our youth. And now costs around 50 quid a pop, presuming you can find the little blighters

Here you go HKP.

https://www.amazon.com/Cadburys-Dairy-Milk-Freddo-Pack/dp/B013P1JSJY

 

[CoverMeCagney]

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

So funny, we do love a faux-whinge and The Sun wrote it up as tongue-in-cheek as it was intended.

There are a ton of memes and stories about how the price of Freddos is the strongest indicator of our economy.

And this made me LOL

 

[Tony1902]

Aaah I see.. merci HKP. Cajuns are awfully fond of sautéed frog legs here. Those legs look like little dancers to me! Noooo!!

 

[Lilibet]

I know, right?

She needs help

And this thread stands at the ready! Just an observation and maybe not true in her case, but I have noticed that some women who have lost some weight choose clothing to show off their new figure. I can’t say I blame them after all the hard work that goes into losing weight, but it isn’t always particularly flattering. That’s why the dress you posted is perfect.

 

[Bampot]

Maybe we just need to take Diana's word for it - 'William is deep like his father. Harry is an airhead like me'

 

[Oregonmama]

Hoping Archie gets to see the paternal side of the family soon. It has been over 7 weeks. That is a long time. Sad situation...JMO

 

[Lilibet]

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

I hope so too @Scrapper18. Even though he had counseling earlier IIRC, big life events like marriage and new parenthood can bring back old stuff that was already dealt with. And now he has two people in his life, other than just himself. It would be overwhelming for anyone, but even more so living in the public eye. A “refresher” with a trusted professional would be very wise so he can move forward less encumbered by past trauma.
JMO

 

[MyBelle]

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

BBM. Well said. I think PH thought he was marrying a woman who was very much like his beloved Mum and in reality, he married an actress. I have learned from my own life experience with family and friends that a relationship is doomed if one spouse dislikes or resents the other's family and insists a choice must be made.

JMO

 

[Oregonmama]

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

I don't agree with her past or present behavior but I am not going to knock down a woman's choice of clothing because it is wrong. JMO

 

[Sarahlou]

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

No it's correct. I've read that figure, or very similar, many times before

 

[Trudie]

I think Sarah’s hair used to be very pretty.

 

[Lilibet]

I don't agree with her past or present behavior but I am not going to knock down a woman's choice of clothing because it is wrong. JMO

I know you’re new here and don’t realize that when we critique someone’s clothing it’s not “knocking down.” We always want someone to look their best and it’s done with affection...although we are quite aware that the RF doesn’t read here. And we are well aware that it’s just our personal taste. We have worked really hard to improve Meghan’s wardrobe. This is normally some of what this thread discusses in a light-hearted way.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

They just want us gone, lol.

Daily, they converge, hoping to create issues. Please report Lilabet straight to T from now on, I think S.B. told her to delete, do you?

 

[oviedo]

No it's correct. I've read that figure, or very similar, many times before

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan to become 'financially independent' upon stepping back from royal life. Here's how much the British royal family is worth.

• In 2019, the sovereign grant amounted to $104 million.
• United Kingdom - Total population 2014 to 2024 | Statista
  
• 66.44 million population
  
• ——-
• I wonder how many are actually taxpayers ?
• https://www.royal.uk/sites/default/files/media/final_sovereign_grant_for_website.pdf

 

[Scrapper18]

I hope so too @Scrapper18. Even though he had counseling earlier IIRC, big life events like marriage and new parenthood can bring back old stuff that was already dealt with. And now he has two people in his life, other than just himself. It would be overwhelming for anyone, but even more so living in the public eye. A “refresher” with a trusted professional would be very wise so he can move forward less encumbered by past trauma.
JMO

I agree. I think having the responsibility of a wife and son now could trigger PTSD from his mother’s death. He could be dealing with issues surrounding his mother’s death that he never even realized were issues with him. JMO MOO

 

[Lilibet]

Well that was interesting! And now deleted. Moving right along...