The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #9

[enelram]

One can only hope

Does anyone here know how much $$ Harry
gets per year for his 'work' and heritage?
Now that MM is a duchess does she also earn
a wage?

 

[Oregonmama]

The only thing I have to say is filing a lawsuit and not thinking about what could happen in re to witnesses will be a downfall for M and H. Her father will play a role in the lawsuit. M should have never written a letter to her Dad knowing his past actions. JMO

 

[Laughing]

Prince Harry's polo pal Nacho says he will 'defend him with his life' | Daily Mail Online

Nacho and Ellen, please go away. MM did not give up much. She is now in the land of luxury, endless clothes, staff and free transportation (free for her). I would gladly give up working full time, house cleaning, running to WalMart for a life of luxury. I would even stay at Frogmore Cottage and be grateful for it.
Meghan gave up a few things but gained more than she gave up IMO.

Kensie, can we share? Ought to be enough space there for a couple of sets of bad-roomie habits....

 

[Kensie]

Kensie, can we share? Ought to be enough space there for a couple of sets of bad-roomie habits....

Of course. I bet we could each have our own wings!! I going to go start packing!!

 

[gregjrichards]

Does anyone here know how much $$ Harry
gets per year for his 'work' and heritage?
Now that MM is a duchess does she also earn
a wage?

Prince Charles pays their royal expenses at the moment both the Cambridge’s and Sussex’s cost around £4 million a year between them. That includes clothing for royal engagements but it does not include security the tax payer pays that. This is from the royal accounts.

 

[Sherwood Park]

I for one could not put a price on my personal freedom and all that comes with it. IMO

This is why I have so much respect for the Queen and her commitment to her royal position. So much to sacrifice personally; money and power doesn't compare to the loss of privacy and self determination.

getty

 

[gregjrichards]

This is why I have so much respect for the Queen and her commitment to her royal position. So much to sacrifice personally; money and power doesn't compare to the loss of privacy and self determination.

getty

I know I can’t imagine being 25 years old with your Father dying suddenly and unexpectedly and then having the responsibility of becoming Monarch.

 

[mickey2942]

I know I can’t imagine being 25 years old with your Father dying suddenly and unexpectedly and then having the responsibility of becoming Monarch.

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And yet, it really does seem to be time for her to retire, and graciously give Prince Charles his reign. The queen shouldn't wait until she is on her death bed.

Making an announcement, shows faith in her son. The way she stays on, shows what she really thinks about him. If she made an announcement of her stepping down, it would be a better transition for the Monarchy, that she says is her primary concern. JMO.

 

[AllyBeeUK]

I know I can’t imagine being 25 years old with your Father dying suddenly and unexpectedly and then having the responsibility of becoming Monarch.

Exactly. And despite this, she has served her country with the utmost grace and dignity.

And yet, it really does seem to be time for her to retire, and graciously give Prince Charles his reign. The queen shouldn't wait until she is on her death bed.

Making an announcement, shows faith in her son. The way she stays on, shows what she really thinks about him. If she made an announcement of her stepping down, it would be a better transition for the Monarchy, that she says is her primary concern. JMO.

She will be Queen until she dies, not because she doesn't trust her son but because it is her life's work and responsibility. Nobody wants her to retire.

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[gregjrichards]

And yet, it really does seem to be time for her to retire, and graciously give Prince Charles his reign. The queen shouldn't wait until she is on her death bed.

Making an announcement, shows faith in her son. The way she stays on, shows what she really thinks about him. If she made an announcement of her stepping down, it would be a better transition for the Monarchy, that she says is her primary concern. JMO.

If Her Majesty becomes very unwell with no possibility of recovery or if Her Majesty is unable to carry out her duties as Monarch due to her advanced age Prince Charles will become King Regent until she very sadly passes away. That’s what the plan in place is.

I can understand why Her Majesty would be reluctant to hand over the reigns whilst she is still with us when she promised to serve as Monarch till the end and feels a strong sense of duty.

On the other hand if it was me I would want to step down and enjoy my retirement doing what I wanted for the rest of my life, if I had spent so much of my time carrying out official duties. Nobody would criticise Her Majesty for doing this.

 

[Herat]

And it seems a cruel and unnecessary burden to make dealing with the escher-like politics of Brexit one of her tasks. Her Oct 14 addresss to Parliament is only 6 days away - and there is still no plan or path.

Politicians and their schemes will come and go and yet, she must carry on the standard.

What a National Treasure.

 

[human]

Exactly. And despite this, she has served her country with the utmost grace and dignity.



She will be Queen until she dies, not because she doesn't trust her son but because it is her life's work and responsibility. Nobody wants her to retire.



And? This is nothing to do with the Royal Family. Parental groups, mental health charities and many MPs have been campaigning for better mental health care in schools for years. The Royal Family don't run the country, they have no say in policy.

Since the Royal Four are having their commercial for mental health and the high number of people with prescriptions, this certainly fits in with the approach for help. Starting at a young age is wonderful.

Kudos to England with their multi pronged approach.

I wonder what Meghan and Harry could do except to disappear off the face of the earth to please some people.

Harry went from Eurotrash to a thoughtful young man.

He will continue to grow as his heart is in the right place.

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[human]

https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/elton-john-book-princess-diana-sylvester-stallone.html

 

[Herat]

Sylvester Stallone Tried, and Failed, to Seduce Princess Diana

I think it is cheap and trashy for Elton John to use Diana in this way.

This and his pompous statement about paying for private plane fuels make me see who the real Reg Dwight really is. And it's not at all nice. Despite the celebrity worship and icon status he gets.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I think it is cheap and trashy for Elton John to use Diana in this way.

This and his pompous statement about paying for private plane fuels make me see who the real Reg Dwight really is. And it's not at all nice. Despite the celebrity worship and icon status he gets.

I know! I've never been a huge fan of Elton the man (though he's done some great tunes over the years), as a person he sounds pretty horrible. Why on earth he needs to air his dirty laundry when he has squillions in the bank, I don't know.

 

[gregjrichards]

“The Queen's unusual code name has been revealed, according to a royal source.

While the monarch is known as the Queen or Her Majesty to members of the public, an insider has claimed that aides and bodyguards call her ‘Sharon’, in a bid to protect her identity.

When on public engagements the royal, 93, is reportedly given the alternative moniker, or often called just 'S' by royal staff, in a nod to her being the Sovereign.”

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“The latest claims follow reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were called ‘David Stevens’ and ‘Davina Scott’ by their protection officers.

The secret code names were said to use the initials ‘DS’ from their official title, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to prevent their contact details from falling into the wrong hands.

Meanwhile Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly called ‘Danny Collins’ and ‘Daphne Clark’ in their aides’ contact lists.”

The Queen is called 'Sharon' by protection officers, royal aide claims | Daily Mail Online

 

[JDG]

And yet, it really does seem to be time for her to retire, and graciously give Prince Charles his reign. The queen shouldn't wait until she is on her death bed.

Making an announcement, shows faith in her son. The way she stays on, shows what she really thinks about him. If she made an announcement of her stepping down, it would be a better transition for the Monarchy, that she says is her primary concern. JMO.

The Queen will be The Queen until she passes. If she is ill, Charles will step in until she dies.

If you are the Monarch, its for life. It has nothing to do with having faith in her heir.

 

[human]

I know! I've never been a huge fan of Elton the man (though he's done some great tunes over the years), as a person he sounds pretty horrible. Why on earth he needs to air his dirty laundry when he has squillions in the bank, I don't know.

Diana did not respond in any negative way. She was not with Charles.

It was an interesting story of how infatuated men were with her.

Where is the negative part about Diama?

 

[maggieg]

Where is the negative part about Diama?

Infatuated like saw her as some sort of prize to be won. Personally I wouldn't like my Mother remembered as a piece of meat to be fought over.

Part of his autobiography is about how Diana agreed to do write a foreward to a book by Versace for charity of naked photos of men and backed out at the last minute saying that she didn't know the photos were of naked men. He says she backed out and cost the charity a load of money because of how it would look when we don't have her side of what she was told.

I know! I've never been a huge fan of Elton the man (though he's done some great tunes over the years), as a person he sounds pretty horrible. Why on earth he needs to air his dirty laundry when he has squillions in the bank, I don't know.

Especially about his Mum who is obviously dead and has no possibility of reply. Really don't like when people tell tales about people who are gone when they had the chance to do it while they were alive and could respond.

 

[rosemadderlake]

I know I can’t imagine being 25 years old with your Father dying suddenly and unexpectedly and then having the responsibility of becoming Monarch.

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Wow, fabulous photograph. TY.

More than a statement. It really gives a window to Her Majesty.