The British Royal Family

[oviedo]

I think now that they are in the US/Canada she can wear whatever she wants to wear. I imagine it may mean she won't be able to wear one of the royal tiaras.

My guess is the queen will require her loaned tiara worn for the wedding returned - and any other loaned jewelry IMO- I suppose she could just buy one and wear it? If they do I don’t think it will be well received IMO we shall see just what kind of visits and charity work she will be doing now (when the spring comes)

I heard on the morning news show PH is no longer entitled to wear his uniforms ? Is that true - he is a veteran and that seems harsh
JMO
I will research that unless someone else knows ?

 

[oviedo]

I was joking about the three tiaras. I have no idea if she can wear one or if she cares/
JMO MOO

I did get your joke but it made me wonder what she would do now that things are falling into place regarding the loss of the HRH

 

[Tony1902]

Where or where is No Angel, resident tiara expert, when I need her. Aren’t all of the BRF tiaras kept in a vault? Doesn’t the Queen decide who wears what and its always on loan?

 

[CoverMeCagney]

can’t anyone wear a tiara? I think I could get one and wear it. If nothing else, I see the plastic ones at the dollar store

I'm off to put mine on right now I had 3 or 4 to choose from on my wedding day as I couldn't decide which to wear until my dress was on and hair done properly. Sadly, the others had to go back to the shop!

The 10 Secret Royal Rules You Have To Obey Before Wearing A Tiara

Very interesting

Lots of rules, the most interesting being that tiaras (and other jewellery) are usually loaned for life. Kate already has 3 to choose from whenever she wants, beyond that she'd have to borrow from the Queen's collection.

 

[Alethea]

Thank you for clarifying this -well done !

I’m a little shocked about the stripping of the military for PH- it shows me just how upset the Queen and PC are IMO- this would not have been taken from him if they were fine with this step back
JMO

I could be way off but I think this all stems more from the requirement that the monarchy be neutral and not take positions on various issues or have commercial interests that could be contrary to the monarch's goals and positions.

I used to work for a very big law firm and my employment contract specifically outlined the things we were not allowed to do while working as lawyers for the firm. We could not publish anything without firm permission, we could not invest in publicly traded securities without the firm's permission and 90 days notice (and any direct investment was discouraged), we were not allowed to take public positions that could be contrary to our firm's clients interests (which are everything when you are a big firm). It was very clear you were representing the law firm and you should not do anything that would cause any potential embarrassment.

I get the feeling it is this type of thinking but to the extreme that's driving the rules here. It would be very hard for H&M to represent the Queen meeting with Commonwealth leaders and then participate in a documentary criticizing the environmental policies of those countries, or the human rights records of groups in those countries.

 

[Gardenista]

Roya Nikkhah‏ @RoyaNikkhah
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at Buckingham Palace tonight, hosting a reception for the #ukafricainvestmentsummit2020 #InvestInAfrica together with the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex

(Kind of a dark) video at the link

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[ZsaZsa]

The Markle family saga -
https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/royalssociety/meghan-markle-relationship-father-thomas-a4

 

[Bravo]

It didn't happen.

Meghan Markle DIDN'T go inside Canada women's centre | Daily Mail Online

Yes and they do go on to explain "why" she didn't set foot inside of the shelter. If it's to be believed by the DM but it does make sense. It's certainly not on MM.

 

[AC's Grandma]

Quoting myself, I have to wonder, was PH presented with an ultimatum? What does “no option” mean? Of course he had options in UK. He had all the security in the world, I doubt he was forced to accept engagements he chose not to. FYI nbc playing clip of PH ‘I want you to hear the truth from me’. He looks rough......

I do agree that he was likely given an ultimatum by MM and if he didn't acquiesce she was taking Archie and leaving the UK permanently.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

My post about the iphone was a joke/tongue in cheek.

Blimey, just goes to show how quickly people can run away with unvalidated info. Makes you think

 

[Lilibet]

I could be way off but I think this all stems more from the requirement that the monarchy be neutral and not take positions on various issues or have commercial interests that could be contrary to the monarch's goals and positions.

I used to work for a very big law firm and my employment contract specifically outlined the things we were not allowed to do while working as lawyers for the firm. We could not publish anything without firm permission, we could not invest in publicly traded securities without the firm's position and 90 days notice (and any direct investment was discouraged), we were not allowed to take public positions that could be contrary to our firm's clients interests (which are everything when you are a big firm). It was very clear you were representing the law firm and you should not do anything that would cause any potential embarrassment.

I get the feeling it is this type of thinking but to the extreme that's driving the rules here. It would be very hard for H&M to represent the Queen meeting with Commonwealth leaders and then participate in a documentary criticizing the environmental policies of those countries, or the human rights records of groups in those countries.

I believe you are spot on @Alethea. It’s simply a logistics decision. I’m sure it was hard for Harry, but he accepted it as necessary to avoid conflict of interest and move forward. Often one has to give something up to achieve other goals.
JMO MOO

 

[human]

I think now that they are in the US/Canada she can wear whatever she wants to wear. I imagine it may mean she won't be able to wear one of the royal tiaras.

I imagine they weigh a ton and are not fun to wear.

Why would she want to wear one in Canada? Does anyone wear a crown there?

I imagine Canada to be more like Minnesota where mukluks are a fashion statement.

 

[Bravo]

I do agree that he was likely given an ultimatum by MM and if he didn't acquiesce she was taking Archie and leaving the UK permanently.

Disagree. It's a life that I feel Harry never wanted. He is protecting his wife and son from the very thing he could not with his Mother. That's what a "real" Husband and Father does. IMO

 

[CoverMeCagney]

The Markle family saga -
https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/royalssociety/meghan-markle-relationship-father-thomas-a4

Link doesn't work

 

[ZsaZsa]

The DM has zero credibility here in the UK. Literally a huge fat ZERO. Its readers are looking for salacious gossip with no care of whether it's true or not. I can almost visualise them smacking their lips down on a cream bun, yummm delicious gossip, delicious bun.... Not a thought to the real lives which are shredded for their enjoyment.

(ETA - this may be being unkind. Perhaps some of their readers truly believe it's all gospel truth.)

I ignore all DM links because to me they are not credible. Funny how the worst tales are only backed up by DM links too. I dont see too many from the good ol' BBC, which is a far more credible and balanced source.

One day maybe the DM will no longer qualify as MSM here on WS. In the meantime, personally I at links supposedly validating stories and scroll on.

All JMO of course.

Here is an article from the DM reporting on PH speech.
News Headlines | Today's UK & World News | Daily Mail Online
7905461/Prince-Harry-tells-great-sadness-come-this.ht
Here an article from the BBC-
No other option but to step back, says Harry

I don't see there is a great deal of difference.
Where is the scandal and or salacious gossip?

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I imagine they weigh a ton and are not fun to wear.

Why would she want to wear one in Canada? Does anyone wear a crown there?

I imagine Canada to be more like Minnesota where mukluks are a fashion statement.

Had to google 'mukluks'. Yeah, not sure they'd match too well with a tiara!

 

[Bravo]

I imagine they weigh a ton and are not fun to wear.

Why would she want to wear one in Canada? Does anyone wear a crown there?

I imagine Canada to be more like Minnesota where mukluks are a fashion statement.

No but UGGS and Riding Boots are lol Oh and Booties too.

 

[Lilibet]

Blimey, just goes to show how quickly people can run away with unvalidated info. Makes you think

Yup. People believe what they want to believe...it’s called either “gullible” or “confirmation bias.” If you want to think Meghan is a money-grubbing tacky woman with no class, it’s right up your alley. And as you mentioned in another post, DM counts on that in their desire for revenge for the lawsuit.

 

[ZsaZsa]

Link doesn't work

? Why. Let me try again.

'Love at first sight' to lawsuits: How Meghan and her father fell out

 

[Lilibet]

Here is an article from the DM reporting on PH speech.
News Headlines | Today's UK & World News | Daily Mail Online
7905461/Prince-Harry-tells-great-sadness-come-this.ht
Here an article from the BBC-
No other option but to step back, says Harry

I don't see there is a great deal of difference.
Where is the scandal and or salacious gossip?

DM does sprinkle in straight news reporting on occasion. But without the actual video, we wouldn’t know if he was quoted accurately or not...usually it’s not. I had to watch the video to make sure.