The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #8

[CoverMeCagney]

Since "sweets" have been mentioned a few times today, here's a dessert food quiz. Enjoy!

Here Are 15 Common French Desserts — I’ll Be Impressed If You Know Just 12 Of Them

13/15. I'd never heard of Paris-Brest but actually had one in a very posh restaurant recently. It was glorious. Had no idea what Palmier was and got confused with the macaroon thingies.

 

[Keine Engel]

Since "sweets" have been mentioned a few times today, here's a dessert food quiz. Enjoy!

Here Are 15 Common French Desserts — I’ll Be Impressed If You Know Just 12 Of Them

Here Are 15 Common French Desserts — I’ll Be Impressed If You Know Just 12 Of Them​

- I'll be impressed if I get 5 of them -

You got 8 out of 15!​

 

[Herat]

Yeah I think that's true.
It is as far as The Queen & Charles definitely.

Oooh I like that one, too!

 

[Herat]

OMG look what I found!

Y'all can keep your cupcakes this one's mine

Sooooo

An Edible Tiara?

 

[Herat]

Here Are 15 Common French Desserts — I’ll Be Impressed If You Know Just 12 Of Them​

- I'll be impressed if I get 5 of them -

You got 8 out of 15!​

I missed tarte tatin because I thought those were dates in the photograph

I know my way around a patisserie, that’s for sure

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I thought there was a rule that two future monarchs shouldn't fly together? Something like that. I mean, if that flight had gone wrong, Harry would eventually become King.

William and Kate have frequently flown with their children, so the rule must not be enforced if it still exists.

 

[Steft50]

I thought there was a rule that two future monarchs shouldn't fly together? Something like that. I mean, if that flight had gone wrong, Harry would eventually become King.

Thats a rule Diane broke from the beginning. They brought William with them on a trip to Australia, (I remember the press not being so nice about it) then later, William and Catherine took George.

I found this article actually dated 1983. LOL I was shocked.

Charles and Diana Rough It on a Family Trip to Australia's Outback

 

[rosemadderlake]

I worked with people in poverty. Of course, in the US.

One of the women was going for a job interview. I went and bought her a cute coral colored blazer and a white simple top to wear underneath the blazer.

She got the job.

Yes, there are tons of used ugly clothing out there. It is bad enough that these women have no self confidence, but then they have to pick through discards for something to wear? Um, no.

Who would do that?I did, though. When I was ultra thin, I wore a dress I got for 50 cents at a rummage sale, but I accessorized it with a one carat cubic zirconia ring. I knew that in order to get a job, one must feel confident and not needy.

Meghan is using her special clout to help others.

Advertising the cupcakes the bakery made is not a donation in a bucket . It is honoring their work.

Throughout my life I have purchased wonderful, often never worn designer clothing at used clothing stores at a fraction of retail.

And the stores are different than church rummage sales where care and presentation matters. But even then, there are a couple of well known sales in my hometown that are legendary.

There was one store in Philadelphia profiled a while ago where there was a specific focus on consulting and helping women put together a work wardrobe.

Often it’s a matter of finding a style and a fit that works. And, yes, accessorizing gives a polished, individual touch.

Women looking for jobs without a ton of money to invest can look and feel great, too.

I always felt it was good for the environment, too. I donate my own lightly or never worn clothes to pass it on.

I never felt used clothing stores were shameful, or felt like I was picking through discards, but rather I was treasure hunting for a nice bargain.

Today, there are many more designers than back in my day, and maybe there’s an importance in that factor that Meghan is tapping into? I have not seen her finished line or its price points. But, Meghan like so many others loves fashion, and what it can do for confidence building. Her partnership with helping the working woman is not such a stretch as even her show Suits was set in the corporate world.

Where I’m gathering much criticism is coming from is in how people feel about “celebrity”. And, yes, it is a world with many superficial aspects. Especially Hollywood.

Meghan wants to bring her experience as a working woman to help empower other women - this is a perfectly good cause. Can an American woman do it successfully in the UK? Or, is she utilizing young British designers for her line? —I hear some major doubts out there, but we’ll see.

 

[Sherwood Park]

It's almost time for most kids to go back to school. Some Royals past and present and their school uniforms.

Prince Charles at school. The Crown episode is a tear jerker.

Princess Anne

(Getty Images)

I'm not liking the uniform Princess Anne is wearing. It feels as if they are preparing women for domestic life instead of academic life.

There were no school uniforms where I was growing up. Everyone wore regular clothing except for a few private schools where uniforms were mandatory. Those schools were modeled after British schools.

 

[Keine Engel]

The Queen and Prince Philip interrupt Balmoral break to undertake joint engagement

The monarch spends her summers in Scotland
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Her Majesty still has time for official duties – and this time she was joined by her husband Prince Philip, who retired from public life back in 2017.

(Me thinks this is a 'stock' snap lol)
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According to the Court Circular, which is the official record of past royal engagements, the monarch and Prince Philip took on royal duties on Monday afternoon, receiving Mr Paul Hughes and investing him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.​

Back in 2009, Paul, who was the chief clerk and accountant of The Duke of Edinburgh's Household, received the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)...
The recent award is of a higher rank (LVO).

The Queen and Prince Philip interrupt Balmoral break to undertake joint engagement

 

[Keine Engel]

13/15

Well Done!
For you a little treat - Enjoy

Mr Kipling Exceedingly Good
French Great British Fancies

 

[oviedo]

Yeah I think that's true.
It is as far as The Queen & Charles definitely.

I remember this as well - but I think the Queen let Charles take William and Harry on the same flight to Africa after Princess Diana died? I will have to research this as now I am curious.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

This is my favorite British treat.

Bummer about the site being down for the weekend. I'll miss you fine peeps

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

...I'm not liking the uniform Princess Anne is wearing. It feels as if they are preparing women for domestic life instead of academic life.

There were no school uniforms where I was growing up. Everyone wore regular clothing except for a few private schools where uniforms were mandatory. Those schools were modeled after British schools.

I absolutely agree with you about Anne's uniform. I'm the same age as the Princess (69) and wouldn't have been caught dead in that silly dress!

My siblings and I attended parochial school. I went first through twelfth grade, but my siblings went to public high schools after eighth grade. Uniforms were different for elementary and high school students. I didn't like the colors of the elementary uniform, but I never minded our high school uniform. Girls wore a navy/grey/yellow plaid box-pleated skirt with navy blazer. We could wear white, pale blue, or yellow blouse and a cardigan sweater instead of the blazer, but everyone had to have a blazer for school outings, choir performances, etc. I usually wore navy tights or knee socks, but most girls wore nylons. Guys wore navy slacks, white or pale blue shirt, and a tie; navy blazer for school outings, choir, etc.

 

[Niner]

Well didn't do so good on the French desserts...

French Desserts Quiz:

You got 7 out of 15!

Oops, you did not pass this quiz. Perhaps you just aren't a fan of French desserts and pastries in general.




BUT!!
American Foods:

Only An American Can Identify 14/15 Of These Foods

Only An American Can Idenify 14/15 of These Foods.


You got 15 out of 15!

Fantastic! You must love your food. Perhaps your hobbies include checking out new eateries and restaurants and savoring the delicious dishes. Great work!

 

[Bravo]

I got 12 out of 15 on the American quiz but then again I'm not American . Really flunked the pastry one 6 out of 15

 

[Keine Engel]

..Harry never seemed to be the fast-spending type. He was generously provided for in Dianna's will, but even that will run out at this rate.

...I wonder if Prince Charles is paying for all this. The Duke’s inheritance from Princess Diana is going to be long gone at this rate.

...Between The Queen and Prince Charles, the Sussex's are burning through other people's money.

I hesitate to bring this up but as it's a reoccurring topic of discussion it needs clearing up.
(Note:^ quoted posts used only as examples )

It should be pointed out Harry actually has quite substantial personal wealth of his own.
The majority of which DID NOT come from Diana.

His Great-Gran made some 'sharp-thinking' investment with the vast majority her personal fortune quite some years before her death.

- Clearly I'm no expert in anything financial so please excuse my ELI5 wording -

It was some kind of 'Trust Funds' which she set up for her Great-grandchildren.
Harry receiving the greatest portion
(which when he received was actually a larger amount than his inheritance from his Mum)

For the purpose of providing link I think this one gives a simplified, brief explanation:
*Please note this article is dated 3 April 2002 - it was still unknown any of the details in respect of the Queen Mother's will or her estate.

Final note: She actually investested way better than anyone had predicted!

The gamble that foiled the taxman​

...But much of her wealth is undoubtedly the result of shrewd financial advice and canny purchasing over many decades.

In 1994 the Queen Mother placed two-thirds of her money fortune - an estimated £19m - into a trust fund for her great grandchildren, a gamble, at the age of 94, that she would live for another seven years and so avoid paying 40%
The gamble that foiled the taxman | UK news | The Guardian

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

You got 15 out of 15!

Fantastic! You must love your food. Perhaps your hobbies include checking out new eateries and restaurants and savoring the delicious dishes. Great work!

Thanks for sharing this fun food quiz, Niner I don't recall having done this one previously and thought I'd done every food quiz available

 

[Keine Engel]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother
-1986-
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I will be back with more details - Boucheron Honeycomb Tiara! - in order to redeem myself per ^ serious post.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I got 12 out of 15 on the American quiz but then again I'm not American . Really flunked the pastry one 6 out of 15

Here's a quiz for you, Bravo

https://www.cbc.ca/life/thegoods/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-canadian-cuisine-1.4394820