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Duchess accidentally destroys commemorative plaque – Daily Mail
If there’s one thing the Royal Family should be expert at it’s how to unveil a plaque. Fortunately, they also know how to ease the tension when things go wrong. Camilla, 61,was due to unveil a commemorative plaque on a stand covered with purple velvet. She looked hesitant and asked staff at the Shekinah Mission: ‘And how does this work?’ A member of the team replied: ‘It’s all right ma’am, just pull it up and lift.’…
Prince ‘Air Miles’ Andrew strikes again – Monsters & Critics
Britain’s Prince Andrew has spent £60,000 of taxpayer’s money on a private jet. Andrew appears to be the only member of the royal family still travelling in extravagant style. Queen Elizabeth paid for her grandson Prince Harry’s recent trip to New York, to save taxpayers the expense, even though he was performing several official duties…
Mounties get gift dog from queen – UPI
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police received a gift from Queen Elizabeth in the form of a purebred yellow Labrador retriever who will work as a bomb-sniffer. The queen’s son, Prince Edward made the formal presentation of 16-month-old Suzanna to RCMP Commissioner William Elliott at a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta…
June 10th, 2009 05:17
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/200906101403/charles/police/training/1/
update
June 10th, 2009 06:46
As much as I hate to say it, Prince Andrew, I think, is pretty spoiled. If the monarchy is to survive, we need noble people running the show, not politician-esque people who care nothing about the public. I don’t say noble as in “nobility” and aristocracy; I mean noble as the characteristic, something Her Majesty has in spades! Her children need to take a cue from her.
June 10th, 2009 08:35
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192025/Chelsy-Davy-leaves-club-looking-worse-wear–days-shes-ex-lover-Harry.html
June 11th, 2009 13:04
New pictures of Her Majesty. I’m still amazed on how good she looks and she looks even younger as the years goes by. I like the sand recreation of Windsor Castle.
http://tinyurl.com/kqhl77
June 11th, 2009 18:10
Chelsy looked great. While Alsgal would like to think Chelsy and Harry will re-connect at this event, or perhaps even pop into the loo for a little hello neighbor-style fornication, Alsgal has a funny feeling Harry won’t show at the last minute.:(
Also, Somebody, a friend perhaps, needs to pull Pippa aside and give her a gentle reminder that her mobile spray-on tanning beautician needs to be fired, or better yet, sent to some Eurotrash capital such as Vienna where the women actually find black hair and orange skin acceptable.
June 11th, 2009 19:07
Alsgal, notty lady! Roman prefers to call it “Cheetos.” Looks like CD has made some friends w/the paps? I wonder how A&O feels about their new “celebrity” lawyer? Like her dress though.
June 11th, 2009 19:37
Gracie
In these economic times A&O might be happy for the free press they are getting. I had certainly not heard of them before Chelsy joined them. It is odd that Chelsy was smiling for the cameras but maybe they told a funny joke
June 11th, 2009 19:43
Have ya’ll seen the new pics of CD walking in a crochet dress? I bet she stopped some traffic!
June 11th, 2009 20:12
Rman,
thanks for the link. Beautiful pictures of the Queen indeed.
However, I protest your slander of Cheetos! That poor young woman looks unwashed
not delicious-orange-cheesy :-S
June 11th, 2009 20:17
Can you post those photos Gracie. Thanks.
June 11th, 2009 20:20
Well sojourner, I was just making a joke about it but she still looked good.
June 11th, 2009 22:22
I am bad at posting, but they are on http://www.rexfeatures.com
June 11th, 2009 22:24
Sorry, forgot to add look under “Live Feed.”
June 11th, 2009 23:22
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192254/Royal-Box-fills-fast-Princess-Beatrice-Chelsy-Davy-Pippa-Middleton-pay-visit-Sister-Act.html
update
June 11th, 2009 23:41
Interesting choice of attire! Friday should be an interesting evening at Harrys charity event. I wonder if he will show. It could have been very interesting if he had turned up last night with both Astrid & Chelsy in attendance. I’m not a fan of Astrid I’m afraid. He could do a lot better if we are basing it purely on looks.. Mo idea what Astrod is like she’s rumored to be wild.
June 11th, 2009 23:50
Grace’s link, you can search with “chelsy davy”
Lovely dress, lovely shoes, Chelsy in her prettiest
June 12th, 2009 00:30
I wonder who will attend today’s charity event?
June 12th, 2009 08:12
ok,this is just the oddest article I have ever read..
http://www.realestatechannel.com/featured-columnists/prince-william-heiress-kate-middleton-david-beckham-shannen-doherty-tom-preissing-dan-marino-miami-dolphins-celebrity-homes-ruth-ryon-932.php
June 12th, 2009 08:16
Today’s charity event:
http://www.justgiving.com/sentebaleparty?page=1#donationtable
June 12th, 2009 08:21
I say this will be another no show for Harry/William/Kate. It appears to be open to the public, but I could be wrong and they could show but I don’t think so.
June 12th, 2009 08:47
I can’t see Harry not being there as it is on behalf of Sentabale. Although, I do not see any reason for W or K being there.
June 12th, 2009 08:50
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A PRIVATE PARTY AND BY INVITATION ONLY
That’s what the message tells you, so I don’t think everybody can attend.
June 12th, 2009 08:56
Lisa
That is the oddest article I have ever read… Why on earth would they be looking for a house in Malibu. I wonder if someone got them confused with another couple. Did you also see the article in the New York post. The descriptions of them again sounded off… Very odd..
June 12th, 2009 09:09
I did see the NY Post article and stopped reading it when it suggested Kate never picked up a book in her life,LOL!
The Malibu thing is weird. I can’t imagine W/K leaving the UK for the US and no one seeing them. Even on a private visit I think US secret service would be involved. A house in Malibu? The home of the Paparazzi? And the US has less privacy laws then the UK. Paps used to climb trees at Brad Pitt’s Malibu home to get pics of the kids and Angelina. I have walked Malibu beach. It’s ok but overrated,IMO. If they wanted beachfront property,I would think they would look at Mustique. Unless there is a work related reason William is going to spend some time in the US?
June 12th, 2009 09:18
There is a military base in San Diego, Cal. SARF related.
OT, its a good investment.
MEG, I noticed that last minute placement. Its a private fundraiser in a public page.
June 12th, 2009 10:13
Good info,Me. The plot thickens!
June 12th, 2009 10:14
That is the strangest article lisa about kate and william looking in malibu…hmm i could understand if it was star or the enquirer but that is just the oddest source.
June 12th, 2009 10:24
maddie,I truely don’t know what to make of it. My gut reaction was to blow it off as total fiction but then when I re read it, I was perplexed by the fact that the article is from an industry source and actually names the agent etc,which seems to make it more plausible. Logistically,I just can’t wrap my head around it,though. I am sure the DM and others are digging as we speak and if it is true we will know about it very soon!
June 12th, 2009 10:24
It is about a three hour drive from Malibu to San Diego. I know there is a marine corps base located at Camp Pendleton near San Diego. I have several friends who were new recruits there.
June 12th, 2009 10:31
I have made that drive,Maddie. It is not a bad drive and San Diego is just lovely. But why live in Malibu,which is 100% pap country? This story is just not adding up for me.
June 12th, 2009 10:33
OMG!! I live in San Diego!! I would die if they moved out here! CaThere are a ton of military air bases out here!! Geez I don’t want to get too excited but if that is true I will loose it!!
June 12th, 2009 10:58
It doesn’t add up, but it is a strange and random story which is why I am perpelexed. You’re right Lisa Malibu is the last place to go if privacy is what you wanted.
June 12th, 2009 11:18
I would think if they would move to the US, they would buy a home in Bedford, Hamptons or somewhere upstate but not Malibu.
This is a artical that just makes me want to hear from Kate personally.
http://tinyurl.com/nm9rxh
This is just one of the reasons why I think it’s time for her to shine and let people know what she’s made of. She went to St. Andrews University so that alone should tell you that she is very smart. I just think after seven years, her voice should be heard now.
June 12th, 2009 11:59
That Malibu story is so totally crazy it almost has to be true. Imagine W&K living next door to Britney Spears, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Danny DeVito, Bob Dylan, Richard Gere…
Ok, its summer weekend, Trooping the Colour and…LOL
June 12th, 2009 12:25
http://www.themovechannel.com/news/b1909e81-497c/
This is a weird article given that Pippa is an advanced skier??
June 12th, 2009 12:30
Another real estate website. ??
June 12th, 2009 14:40
I don’t know if the Malibu article is correct or not, but it would be possible for Wills to own a home in Malibu without moving away from England or living in Malibu on a regular basis.
It would be very easy for them to buy a home there, and lease it out as a holiday/vacation home to tourists for the most part, making sure that the temporary tenants only stay there for a specific, short period of time.
They could hire an agent to maintain and oversee the property on a regular basis, and then Wills and Kate could visit it only when they’re in the mood to visit, the same as any other holiday location.
June 12th, 2009 14:48
Interesting thought Mapleleaf. I just never pegged them as the Malibu type. They are rariky in the States as farad I am aware & it’s just seems a little showy for their tastes. PW hates the press attention so this would be a very strange place for them to buy.
June 12th, 2009 14:50
Pippa attends the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polo Charity Cup
http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=376974&nbc1=1
June 12th, 2009 14:56
I see them having a vacation home in the New England areas but not malibu. The Hamptons or Bedford seem to be more likely the places they would go looking.
June 12th, 2009 15:05
Ok, Redlady or Pretty needs to find out if KM was out of town. Also, if that was really PW & KM in LA it doesn’t mean they were looking to buy – maybe they want to lease it for a month in the summer. That is just a strange story.
June 12th, 2009 15:08
More pics of Pippa.
http://tinyurl.com/mzeea4
June 12th, 2009 15:14
Pics of Chelsy shopping in Chelsea.
http://tinyurl.com/kq7mof
June 12th, 2009 15:18
Maybe they were two lookalike actors practicing their roles.
June 12th, 2009 15:22
Did you notice that Chelsy’s new boyfriend Dan Philipson was photographed with Astrid Harbord?
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/88453632/WireImage
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/88453636/WireImage
June 12th, 2009 16:09
Astrid looks pregnant. I hope it’s just the horizontal stripes.
June 12th, 2009 16:20
I am very familar w/Camp Pendleton, not a very pleasant base, but one does not join USMC because it’s pleasant. Weather is much warmer there than Malibu. It’s almost like a desert on Pendleton, not one of the nicest bases I’ve been too. I don’t know if PW could handle a USMC pilot, they don’t take **** from anyone! I think he would be better suited to find USAF base instead.
June 12th, 2009 16:29
What about the Coronado base Gracie? That’s much nicer & there is an awesome navy community there. I’m pretty sure there is a lot if coast guard related work which goes on around there as well??
June 12th, 2009 16:46
If PW and KM made it all the way to Malibu, maybe they also stopped in Brooklyn. I heard there is bridge that has been on sale there for a while. Who knows? They could get it at a discount
June 12th, 2009 16:49
So not seeing CD with this Mr. Phillipson! He reminds me of a rather Brian Glazer (Hollywood producer)
June 12th, 2009 17:13
JJ, Coronado would be the nicest as it is a Naval base and located by the ocean. There is also El Toro where “Top Gun” was filmed and Tuscan. They are all relatively close to one another.
June 12th, 2009 17:31
Wow, Astrid H is about the same age as me, and although she’s slim, she has a double chin.
She also has sun-damage wrinkles on her face and forehead. If I were her I’d be worried about my skin. Maybe Astrid should consider doing what Pippa Middleton does, and get a spray-on tan instead of being in the sun?
It’s better to be cheetos-orange (
Thanks Rman!) than to have leathery skin and skin cancer before you’re 30 years old.
I’m fair-skinned, and because I burn so easily I’m conscious of skin damage all the time. I wear Sun Protection in the 60 range. I have to spray my entire body with sun block before swimming! It’s definitely an annoyance, but I do it because I don’t want to burn, and I’m afraid of skin cancer.
So I don’t understand someone my own age like Astrid willingly allowing themselves to have leathery skin.
June 12th, 2009 17:44
If you look at PM’s face, her skin looks dry and tight. That’s why I don’t think her tan is fake. She looks like she’s been on the ocean for awhile. (Maybe in Malibu?) Just kidding. I don’t find the Malibu story credible.
June 12th, 2009 17:47
Any pictures from the Charity event tonight?
June 12th, 2009 17:53
Phoebe, I think it the color of the tan and I hope it does come from a bottle as she will not age well. IMO.
ML, I agree w/you on Astrid. I think she has to be older than what is claimed. Just the loss of elasticity in her skin usually does not show up until about 40 or older in some cases. I call it “hog jaws.” I think Astrid and Camilla must share the same DNA as they look to much alike.
Where are the pics? I’m going crazy. It’s nice to see Pippa is allowed out so maybe that is a good sign?
June 12th, 2009 18:12
I was looking at the list of donors for tonight’s charity event, and I wonder if James M. is Brother Middleton.
June 12th, 2009 19:27
Thanks everyone for the links.
A Harbord, quite frankly I don’t think looks is what Harry had on his mind. As the old song goes, ”the girl to my left is looking with every beer.”
As for that stupid article which claims that Kate never picked up a book in her life, wow..she did great to pass her degree.
June 12th, 2009 19:29
I think Rebecca English is On to something, Harry and Caroline pre empt tonights party, poor Chelsy, hope she’s pass above post ex’s.
June 12th, 2009 19:39
no doubt, this site is totally biased and just full of fanatic freaks
On the articles that mention how much the taxpayers are paying (up to 50 million dollars)for bodyguards so that princess beatrice goes on holidays, and so that other young royals like prince hanry goes clubbing with friends while in the nation people are starving and losing their jobs, comments are not allowed. I tried to post a comment but the window for the comments was not open.
June 12th, 2009 19:40
Continuation to above comment
I am pretty sure that no comments are allowed because steve knows what people are going to say about it.
It totally bothers me that this site only allows fanatic freaks to make good comments about the “honorable royal family” (if we could say that) but when it comes to people making a comment agaisnt them then people are not allowed to post
I agree that this site should not be allowed hateful comments but I do believe that people have the right to comment on things they disagree about the royal family as soon as they use proper language and they do it with repect.
NO wonder why this site is only full of creepy fanatic freaks.
June 12th, 2009 19:57
victoria your comments are welcome and I understand what you mean about the royal bodyguards. I think the main reason why Beatrice & Euegine have bodyguards is because The Duke & Duchess of York is worried about their two young daughters being out in this crazy world. These girls are minor royals but very visible royals. They attend society events, going clubing, travel around the world and they are always all over the place. If they weren’t seen on a regular bases then I would say no they don’t need any protection but that’s not the case and I don’t blame the Duke & Duchess for wanting their young daughters to have some protection officers around. I would want the samething for my young daughters. That’s just my opinion on the subject but no one on here are creepy fanatic freaks.
June 12th, 2009 20:11
Victoria, you’ve posted comments here yourself.
So if you think the people who post here are ‘creepy fanatic freaks’, that makes YOU one of those creepy fanatic freaks.
I have to say, IMO the words ‘creepy’, ‘fanatic’, and ‘freaks’ are not very nice or pleasant words to use when describing yourself or anyone else.
June 12th, 2009 20:12
“…as soon as they use proper language and they do it with repect.
NO wonder why this site is only full of creepy fanatic freaks.”
Was that comment made with respect?
Anyway you’ve had your say and now it’s probably time for you to move on…
June 12th, 2009 20:47
BRW
you are right I made offensive comments and I am sorry, I will move on. Just feel bad for british citizens that they have to deal with these people(the royals)
Rman
If the Duke and Duchess are so worried about Beatrice and Eugene, then they should ask their young daughters to stop traveling around the world at least while the economy gets better. It is not like it is a big necessity for these girls to go vacationing (this wont benefit the citizens but will hurt them because taxes are being wasted for something that is not even needed) It is not fair for the royals to enjoy life under the cost of its citizens who are struggling to survive.
June 12th, 2009 21:19
tokyo I understand that too. I think their gap time is over and they are staying put but they still go out on the town everynow and then. Not that long ago Beatrice’s car was stolen and Euegine was mugged, lets face it they are potential targets for crazy people. Now I do think the cost for their protection should be provided by their parents and not the state. Beatrice has a boyfriend that could help protect her but he looks soo nice that I think he would mess around and charm the bad guys to death. I don’t think their parents are the only ones that worry about them but The Queen & Prince Philip want their grandaughters to be protected as well.
June 12th, 2009 21:20
Sorry I meant Victoria.
June 12th, 2009 23:57
why pw & km will haunt a House in malibu
June 13th, 2009 00:08
when this event Jaeger-LeCoultre Polo Charity Cup that Pippa attend rman
June 13th, 2009 01:31
Beatrice’s car was stolen (whilst under the watch of these $250,000 royal protection officers) because she was dumb enough to leave her keys in it remember?
Eugenie’s friend was mugged, not HER, and it was quite obvious that it was not a TARGETED robbery- just a matter of the right naive and oblivious tourist being in the right place. If you have ever been to a developing nation, you would know that unless you have a zippered purse that goes around your body or under your clothing, you’re just as likely to get mugged as the next person.
Victoria, your analysis is welcome but please refrain from using hateful language! I come on here because I enjoy commentary on these ribbon cutting, tax payers’ money wasting royals who have pretty much transcended into the realm of celebrity wag status as the daily mail as mentioned today. Yes, there is a fairy tale aspect to these princes and princesses, but seriously, anybody who has actual respect for the idea of ‘monarchy’ over republicanism etc seriously lacks self respect. What makes these “Royals” any better than any of us hard working individuals? Why should they travel the world on our dollars, when tax paying citizens are dying and going bankrupt because they cannot meet their needs?
The monarchy is ridiculously antiquated, and is the epitome of the much hated class system in this world. I’m ashamed as a Canadian that we still accept the royals as our head of state.
June 13th, 2009 03:17
I agree! As Canadians, I do not really see anything that royals do for this country. Why do we have again the royals when they are dead already? maybe, before PW becomes a king or in the middle of b eeing a king…then canadians will see it that we do not need them.
June 13th, 2009 05:04
Just to address a certain poster’s comments.
Take note I am British. As for paying for the royals, it should also be noted that all tax payers money is overseen by a select committe made up of a cross section of MP’s. I happen to feel, as a Briton, they are worth every penny.
I cannot say the same for our politicians. Anyone following the MP’s expense scandals in England will understand my feelings.
I do understand that royal protection is under review. Quite right to. However, I do take umbridge that MP’s protection is not under review. Or for that matter, their chauffeur driven cars.
Not all politicians in my country are working inside government. Many of them are termed as what we call ‘back benchers’ and are without portfolio, and are not in need of protection.
What we are seeing at this present time is that our politicians cost more than the royal family.
The Queen is having to come up with ways of raising money for repairs that NEED to be done to BP. An historical building which is owned by us the public.
However, tax payers here have paid for politicians; music systems, duck pond houses, porn films, Hob Nob buscuits, houses which politicians do not live in, moats to be cleaned, the list is endless. We the public do not gain anything for this.
Whereas, I do feel we gain from seeing a well preserved historical building which is a world famous landmark.
I do understand that there are many commonwealth countries who no longer wish to be represented by our royal family.
However, it should be noted that those countries do not in any way financially contribute to our royal family. Except, by way of the occasional gift. eg: The new royal coach from Australia, which is stunning, and which showed that Europe is not the only continent with superb craftmanship.
June 13th, 2009 06:47
Amazing how many anti-royal Canadians that visit this royal “fan” site suddenly …….
June 13th, 2009 08:16
It’s the weekend! Hopefully there will be a W&K sighting or two or three!
I have railed against trolls here for a long time now, but I will leave that fight to others — for now — who are doing a very able job of answering the vitriol.
I’m not a British citizen but even I understand that much of the T&E expenses of senior royals anyway are coming from their own dime. Although he is not a “senior” royal, Peter Phillips figured out a way to foot the bill for his own wedding after his mother — a SENIOR ROYAL WHO EARNS HER KEEP — refused to pay. Charles from what I understand was footing William & Harry from his personal fortune until they inherited from their mother. Sarah Ferguson, now that she is back on financial footing, I am certain is paying for her dauthers’ trips, clothes, travel, lodging, and probably education.
If Canadians are not responsible for footing the British monarchy, where is the argument for how these people live their PERSONAL lives. it sounds like bitter sour grapes to me.
June 13th, 2009 08:26
http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&assetType=image&ep=1&p=prince%20william&src=standard#
June 13th, 2009 08:28
Pics from Trooping the Colour.
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/3RtQCG5haqw/Trooping+The+Colour
http://tinyurl.com/mq69g3
http://tinyurl.com/m5jwem
June 13th, 2009 08:30
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/3RtQCG5haqw/Trooping+The+Colour
William is very handsome and i need to say this Camilla is very stylish.
Well, could we have next summer a new member of the royal family in the carriages beside William?
June 13th, 2009 08:50
I do believe next year yes. Kate will most likely sit infront of William in the carriage next year.
June 13th, 2009 08:51
Or beside him.
June 13th, 2009 10:16
Rman,
First we need an official engagement and we have nothing of the sort as of today. Without an official engagment Kate will not be able to sit or stand next to PW at next year’s Trooping of the Colours. I know that this is what you wish will happen, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
June 13th, 2009 10:47
Yes I know. I just hope we all can get past this crazy engagement speculation by next year.
June 13th, 2009 10:48
Why could she not sit in the reserved seating area?
June 13th, 2009 10:49
Rman,
I could not agree with you more! We are all hoping for a speedy resolution, the engagement speculation is getting old.
I really hope something concrete happens soon!
June 13th, 2009 10:57
Yeah it really is getting old now and very tiering for many people but I still have hope that it will come this year or early next year. I’m tring not to get ahead of myself but I’m getting tierd of climbing this same mountain.
June 13th, 2009 12:20
Rman, you have so much faith in William and Kate. I am convinced that they are a clever couple. They know exactly what they are doing. Not only that but it seems to me that when I am starting to question my belief in them that they turn around and appear as happy as ever. The difference between them and us is that they know what is happening with them. They go on their merry way following their plan. For us, the wait seems tremendously long. One thing that I think about here is that they do love each other but no one is going to push them, force them, or otherwise to speed up their engagement. We all have to lay back, stay calm and keep our fingers crosssed, and hope as you said that they make a move soon.
June 13th, 2009 12:23
LOL very true Kat.
June 13th, 2009 12:26
What lovely pictures. But, how sad is it to see the Queen riding in a carriage instead of on her horse? Just another reminder she will not be with us forever.
I was at my mother’s yesterday. She has the coffee table book “the Prince and Princess of Wales.” I have not looked through it in years. It was fun seeing the pictures of William and Harry as little boys again. William was 5 and Harry was 3 when the book was done. So cute.
Mom and I discussed William and Kate, we want a wedding soon too. It’s about time William make up his mind after 7 years of dating. And with the Queen getting up there in age, if he wants her at his wedding, he better get a move on.
June 13th, 2009 12:42
You have said what I’ve been thinking. If they are ready to get married it might be to their benefit to do it sooner rather then later. That way they will have a healthy Queen and Prince Philip at their wedding.
June 13th, 2009 12:43
Everyone,
It is true that the Queen and Philip are getting up there in age. I hope PW marries while both are able to attend the wedding. We know they will not live forever and that the Monarchy will not be the same without them.
June 13th, 2009 12:50
I agree Clover, Kat and Rosettaresearch. I’m sure the Queen and Prince Philip would love to have the pleasure of playing with some great grandchildren before they pass away.
June 13th, 2009 13:16
I agree as well. I’m sure they will be very happy to see William walk down that isle with Kate and I think they are very impressed on how they have handled their relationship all these years with so much media interest focused on them.
rosettaresearch, the Queen use to ride her favorite horse Burmese in the Trooping of the Colour from 69 to 86. In 1986 Burmese retired and the Queen didn’t want to train another horse for the ceremony so she just decided to ride in a carriage instead in 87. Prince Philip horse also retierd so now he rides with the Queen in Queen Victoria’s old carriage. Now at the age of 83 I don’t think she could go back to doing that.
June 13th, 2009 13:29
Looking at the Queen tday, she does display what is meant to be regal. She and Prince Philip are great role models for service to country without being showy. They display love of the monarchy and for their country. To think of all that they do for Britain shows the enduring qualities that have allowed them to be loved by the people.
June 13th, 2009 13:46
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rokjiyebUWM
Piece of the parade
June 13th, 2009 14:27
I love trooping the colour – or any major royal event – all the music and pomp and ceremony makes me feel incredibly patriotic and proud of my royals!
June 13th, 2009 15:23
I can only think of one word when I saw the ceremony today: Majestic! It’s events like these that make it difficult for me to fathom how the Princes could have afforded NOT to have served in the armed forces! IMO
But… very few pictures of Charles, and no pictures of Andrew…
June 13th, 2009 15:57
It would be nice if William & Kate went to Royal Ascot.
June 13th, 2009 16:27
I doubt Kate will attend Ascot, all the media attend and clearly this is something Kate wishes to avoid until her time comes to take her place in the royal carriage parade atWilliam’s side.
June 13th, 2009 16:30
You may be right Hale, I just thought it would be nice if they did. William never seems to go.
June 13th, 2009 16:40
Oh Rman that would be fantastic.
I could be wrong, but I tuly don’t remember neither W or H attending Ascot. I guess that’s because it clashes with their polo.
Meanwhile, here’s the latest on H & C Flack
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192804/Will-Prince-Harrys-jaunt-new-squeeze-Caroline-Flack-big-break.html
June 13th, 2009 17:33
I have long followed this site and love it very much. Hoping for a wedding SOON!!! I was wondering how long did Edward and Sophie date before they got married. If I remember it was quite a long time as well. So far this is the only relationship that seems to be working so maybe long courtships are the answer.
June 13th, 2009 17:43
I found this video of Caroline Flack on You tube. The music is good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv5Lu4oj7R8
June 13th, 2009 18:15
Geez her friends are still talking and talking and talking. She needs to find out who that leak is and cork it pronto… Thanks for the link Hale.
June 13th, 2009 22:58
To Hale at #71 – just a clarification about the cost of royals for Australians (as part of the Commonwealth).
Firstly, apart from being Australian, I am a proud monarchist. And, Rina (at #69), yes, I DO have ’self respect’ too. Plenty of it. I’ve seen the model of our proposed republic, and it would be yet another layer of Gvt we certainly don’t need. More politicians to sponge off the taxpayer dollar. No thank you, very much.
Of course, I cannot speak on behalf of Canadians, since I know barely anything about how their tiers of Gvt work, or if they even have a proposal for a republic.
Apart from inherent sentimentality and a respect for history, the reason I do not want a republic is that the British monarchy has served us well; and, apart from a much maligned political incident in the 1970s, has never interfered with the running of our country. In addition, it provides much needed stability and a focus on good deeds, in a harsh, unstable world.
As I said, I do not want yet another layer of Gvt in Australia. Hale, our politicians are right up there with yours for having their snouts in the limitless taxpayers’ trough (for politicians). Whilst we are all told to tighten our budgets, they are granting themselves pay rise after pay rise. They also get lofty taxpayer funded pensions for LIFE, which are also non assessable for tax purposes. The perks are endless; and we too are very scathing of our politicians over their inability to rein their use of taxpayer funds, or want to.
Now, back to the cost of the monarchy to Australians: they DO cost us money – I must correct you. The Queen’s representative in Oz is the Governor-General. For the first time in history, we have a female currently. She gets a very generous wardrobe allowance as well as flashy residences and a hefty salary. She probably costs us around AUD $1M per annum in total (conservatively). She is not only the representative of HM, but it is one of her major roles.
Expenditure on the GG has also come under attack by Australians – as well as her trips overseas to see HM. Of note: this post is one Prince William has allegedly said he wants. But this role is reserved for Australian citizens at the current time.
Now, also, EVERY single one of our Commonwealth laws must attain what is known as “Royal Assent” before it can be enacted law. A law might be passed through both sides of parliament, but at that time is known only as a “Bill” – it is NOT law. It might be a technicality only, but it’s all taxpayers’ money via administration costs.
Then there are the royal tours: these days, not much, sadly. But Anne was just here for the bushfire victims. Not sure who paid for her, but you can bet it was on the taxpayer dollar.
So, as you can see, Australians have an absolute vested interest in the future of the British monarchy.
I hope that clears this matter up for you.
June 13th, 2009 23:03
Here is a link to the Governor-General’s site (specifically, her role). It gives an insight into the Queen’s “powers” in Oz. Hope it works!
http://www.gg.gov.au/governorgeneral/category.php?id=2
June 13th, 2009 23:15
oh i love the trooping color pics its look like om late to update
June 13th, 2009 23:46
rman
when is the order garter ceremony i hope that kate will be there im getting tired crazy engagement speculation by
June 13th, 2009 23:47
next year
June 14th, 2009 05:36
Hi Soprano,
Edward and Sophie dated for five years before announcing their engagement.
You can read about their wedding here;
http://www.britishroyalwedding.com/royal-weddings/prince-edward-sophie-rhys-jones/
June 14th, 2009 06:51
http://www.rexfeatures.com/search/?kw=Kate+middleton&iso=GBR&viah=Y&lkw=chelsy+davy&stk=N&sft=&search_oldest.x=-1
Kate looks great .
June 14th, 2009 07:29
Objective, if you are the same Objective who posted on RIF, then I should like you to know I missed your posts and hope you continue to post here.
Meanwhile, thank you very much for that info. I’m surprised that bills do not become law untill sanctioned by ‘royal assent’. I didn’t think that still went on, it is an unecessary expense.
As for the GG role, I’m curious, your republican movement, does it also wish to withdraw from the Commonwealth? If not, would the GG role be abolished?
The information you posted is interesting as we don’t get much info on Commonwealth countries.
But thank you for clearing up a couple of things for me, as I was always curious about commonwealth contributions to royals.
As for cost of overseas visits, it is my understanding whether it be royal or presidents, the country which is being visited always foots the bill.
June 14th, 2009 07:53
hi Charlotte please scans me kate pics in rex okay
June 14th, 2009 09:41
Im so sorry Bluefire i cant cuz i have too log in and i dont have an account at REX
sorry .
June 14th, 2009 09:46
Morning,
blufire the Garter service is tomorrow.
Where was Kate headed?
June 14th, 2009 09:53
Bluefire found them here you go
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee337/4chelsy/PDI_20090614_PDI256.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee337/4chelsy/PDI_20090614_PDI261.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee337/4chelsy/PDI_20090614_PDI259.jpg
June 14th, 2009 10:24
Those are recent pics of Kate?! So she is allowed to have photos taken in London now as I thought it was a no pictures unles w/William. Maybe there was a time frame given on the press ban? What does it all mean? She’s free!
June 14th, 2009 10:30
I think there is a press ban around where she lives but not in London. I think it’s all fair game when she’s in London. It’s good to see her out shopping, maybe she will attend the Garter service tomorrow.
June 14th, 2009 11:23
The photo’s just show how suitable KM is for the RF. She is elegant yet casual. Absolutely beautiful.
June 14th, 2009 11:41
Interesting that one of the pictures lower down on the rex features website mentions that the tent that kate was in was guarded..
She looks like she is dressed for work I wonder where is was going?
June 14th, 2009 12:15
Yeah it was JJ. A guard stood infront of the tent while she was in it.
June 14th, 2009 12:42
So do you think she had a tv inside of the tent to watch the match? Seems like she was cloistered in the tent, looks like it would be stuffy in there. That’s pretty silly to have to hide her in a tent unless she is breast feeding or something. Joking on that.
June 14th, 2009 12:45
I don’t think she will be at the Garter as much as I would like to see her there. If William is still hiding her in tents, I can’t imagine he would take her to the Garter as he probably does not want the marriage rumors to go into overdrive like last years Garter. IMO
June 14th, 2009 12:51
Well Gracie
That day in particular was a dismal one lots of drizzle and quite cold. She may just have been inside the tent because of the weather. There may very well have been a tv inside showing the match.
I doubt very much whether she will be at the Garter ceremony tomorrow. Like many others have commented before me last years ceremony was a special occasion & he was allowed two guest. I’m not sure the same rules apply this year.
Are there many more big polo matches which PW & PH will play at this year? I assume so because polo season has just started?
June 14th, 2009 13:02
Well it says that she was in the tent after the match not during so they may had a little lunch after the match or something.
I don’t think she will be at the Garter ceremony but with these two you may never know, she may attend. I don’t think they pay much attention to the marriage speculations, they know that’s going to happen anyway.
June 14th, 2009 13:05
Well JJ I think there are more polo matches coming up and I think there is one on his birthday. But I hope we see them more often other than just at polo matches.
June 14th, 2009 13:14
gracie, those pics taken of Kate, were not published in the British press. There will always be paps who infortunately endeavour to push the boundries.
June 14th, 2009 13:19
It’s interesting that new pics of KM in London appear just after the DM “exclusive” that KM and her sister hang out in Notting Hill. Wonder if that’s where she was photographed.
June 14th, 2009 14:21
She was probably in town because William is in town for Trooping of the Colour. She probably stayed with William in his accommodations in town over the weekend. I can’t keep straight where he lives while in town — KP, SJP, or Clarence House???
June 14th, 2009 14:22
The pictures say Bond Street which is a different part of town from Notting Hill. Not far away but the the same area. IDK Rman it seems to be working for ttem keeping a low profile. Were there any stories written about Harrys charity event on Friday?
June 14th, 2009 14:40
Congrats to Harry, he was just voted Britain’s Most Eligible Bachelor.
http://tinyurl.com/lj46vy
JJ the only pictures that came out on Harry’s charity event was this:
http://www.celebmad.com/GossipGirl/photos/index.cfm/Celebs-attend-fundraiser-for/thumbs/
My guess is that is was a very private charity event.
June 14th, 2009 14:47
Yeah the low profile thing seem to be really working for them. But it was nice to see Kate out shopping, it also let some people know that William don’t have her locked up in a cage, as they say.
June 14th, 2009 14:55
Thanks for the links and the great pics! Kate looks great,IMO. her clothing style looks a bit different to me. Classic,longer skirt, conservative blouse,simply styled hair. I think she will be at the Garter tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
June 14th, 2009 16:43
I know the Sentebale event was private, but I too am wondering if Harry went. Does anyone know?
June 14th, 2009 18:22
Hale I really don’t know if he went. There’s little to no information about who attended.
June 14th, 2009 19:04
It would be great if she were there tomorrow. Who knows maybe that is why she is there. We haven’t had any pics of her shopping in a long time.. My fingers are crossed Lisa.
June 14th, 2009 19:30
I think she will go. I think that’s why she’s in London.
June 14th, 2009 19:59
They are a little late picking up on the Malibu story….
http://www.knx1070.com/Royalty-in-Malibu-/4596919
June 14th, 2009 20:35
I am a big KM fan…
I know that KMs visit to London at the same time as TTC seems significant. And yet…is it possible that she was in town simply because she wanted to go shopping? (@_@)
June 14th, 2009 20:41
Thanks Rman for the links I guess it was super private with not even a sighting of Harry or Chelsy. Maybe they didn’t attend in order not to give the press anything to write about.
As much as I would love to believe that PW is coming to America I very much doubt it. The only other thing which I could think of (and I know nothing about how it works) is at one point it was mentioned that PW would have to serve abroad in the faulklands? What if it was in the USA after instead. Who knows…. Looking forward to seeing PW in his hilarious get up tomorrow!!
June 14th, 2009 20:42
I think she is in London because she and William are in town for the events he is obligated to attend. It is pretty obvious to me that where Wills goes, Kate goes…so she may be taking the oportunity to do some shopping while she is in town but she may also,as William’s guest,attend the service tomorrow. Either way,whether she attends or not,I don’t think it holds signifigance asto what the future will bring. I am enjoying seeing her again and at the very least,we will likely get a few more sightings before the month is out.
June 14th, 2009 20:53
Lisa as I said before, it’s important now that they appear at places together and let it be known that they are one. When I look back at her pictures from the past, she was alone too much. Everynow and then you would see them together but the other times she was with friends a lot. Now you don’t see her much without him, that’s what I like to see them together.
June 14th, 2009 20:56
Rman at #128 thanks for those pics. That Astrid girl is horrid; she reminds me alot of Camilla. (I think Camilla looks lovely now so I am not a Camilla hater by any stretch of the imagination, and I am glad she and Charles have found each other after many unhappy years apart.) Anyway Astrid looks ghastly; Beatrice DESPERATELY needs a stylist. And to ditch that opportunist with that stupid grin plastered all over his face. It is so obvious he is only with her for the ride. Sad.
June 14th, 2009 21:02
JJ when I first saw William in his Garter robes, I thought about Diana and how much she would have loved to see him get invested into the order. There was so much debate on what it meant by Kate being there but the message was clear that he wanted the love of his life there to see him get invested. Next I guess the Queen will give Harry a knighthood.
June 14th, 2009 21:07
LOL, I really don’t like to talk about people and the other day I roasted Pippa for looking a bit too orange but Astrid has a big forehead and she tries to hide her face but it don’t work. She’s not the best looking woman but I think she’s okay.
June 14th, 2009 21:14
Pardon my ignorance, but why do we care about Ms. Astrid?
June 14th, 2009 21:26
Don’t know if this has been posted. Harry dumps Caroline to get back with Chelsy. Tis article appears in the Sun.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/2481603/Why-Prince-Harry-really-dropped-TV-girl-Caroline-Flack.html
June 14th, 2009 21:41
The press is really trying to get Harry & Chelsy back together but do they have to make it seem like Caroline is nothing but trash? LOL I’m sorry but the British press is just too much for me. They like you one day and trash you the next.
June 14th, 2009 22:07
Hmmmm
Interesting article. I think most people thought that Caroline wouldn’t last very long. I expected articles like the Sun article to be written about her she appears to be very out going and brash. It’s not nice but dating any members of the royal family your life is going to be under a microscope and in this day and age very few individuals are going to be sqeeky clean.
As for Astrid well… enough said.. Guest as for David Clark, I think he is a millionaires son. So he doesn’t need her money, he may actually have more money than she does. He was introduced to Beatrice by William so I hopefully William has good judgment??
June 14th, 2009 23:25
I just looked at the recent photos of Kate, and she doesn’t have ‘cankles’ or thick ankles.
Alsgal was probably joking when she said it, but I actually thought Kate had thick ankles!
These pics show that she doesn’t at all:
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/22966605.jpg
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/22966604.jpg
June 14th, 2009 23:26
And these 3 pics as well:
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/22966603.jpg
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/22966602.jpg
http://www.isifa.com/photo/preview/22966601.jpg
June 14th, 2009 23:30
jj you’re right about Dave Clark, he is absolutely rich, but I think there is a certain amount of cache tagging along with her.
June 14th, 2009 23:47
thanks Charlotte an rman im hopping that kate will go to the order garter ceremony tomorrow
hi guys i think you will called me im nuts but all my Friends as i asked them this question my mom and dad ask me to help them to their business
June 15th, 2009 00:02
June 15th, 2009 00:14
thank you i will accept it
June 15th, 2009 00:23
Well guess I partially agree. Yes there is definitely a certain amount of cache which which goes with dating a royal, however he already mixed within the royal circles before he met her is wealthy and well connected enough to attend all of the events which they attend anyway. He at the very least is much better than the last one which she dated who had a criminal past..
Anyone who dates any members of the royal family always run the risk of being branded an opportunist if they are not from a royal or aristo family. It’s a similar argument which some individuals use with Kate. She isn’t wealthy or an aristo so she must be a gold digger… It’s a tough one Guest!
You know Bluefire working for ones family is an honorable thing to do. If it is what you are interested in then why not? You are essentially protecting your future and helping your family to prosper.
Tomorrow approaches..
June 15th, 2009 02:07
With regard to KM being in a tent at the Polo. KM is often to be found in a tent as she is allergic to horses! So thoughts of PW hiding her are ludicrous.