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Prince William starts RAF rescue training on Anglesey – BBC
Prince William has arrived at RAF Valley on Anglesey to start his training as a search and rescue pilot. The 27-year-old prince, who is known as Flt Lt Wales, will be based on the island until the end of the summer…
Charles bills Kate Middleton’s Family for Holiday – The Sun
Frugal Prince Charles made Kate Middleton’s family pay to stay at one of his posh holiday homes. His prospective in-laws spent several days over Christmas at historic Restormel Manor in Cornwall…
Rugby star Mike Tindall has a new hero – thisisgloucestershire.co.uk
Rugby star Mike Tindall made seven-year-old Abigail Payne’s day – by calling her his hero. Mike met Abigail during a visit to Gloucestershire Young Carers’ group in Barton…
January 27th, 2010 16:56
Go PW!
January 27th, 2010 18:19
I know absolutely nothing about rugby, but I now love Mike Tindall. What a great addition to the royal family!
January 27th, 2010 18:26
^^^ and, maybe the Middletons insisted on paying because they thought it would turn into a bad news story if they let Charles waive the fee. When does Harry go to Barbados? This weekend?
January 27th, 2010 18:36
I agree AJ. I think they paid for exactly that reason. It’s not worth a freebie.
January 27th, 2010 18:50
I think it was great that they paid for it. They can afford it and yes it wouldn’t go down well in the news if it was found out that they stayed at the manor for free. Bloggers nearly had a stroke and a heart attack right behind it when it was thought that Kate was getting dresses for free.
January 27th, 2010 22:18
Harry’s game is on Sunday — he is there for three days i think ….
maybe he leaves Friday?? after work??? training?
January 28th, 2010 00:33
oh i can not wait for the new pics of harry.
January 28th, 2010 06:52
In wake of what happened recently in Haiti, think the Barbados Polo Charity will be low key and/or not so successful money wise.
January 28th, 2010 07:07
yeah i think that kate insist to pay the Christmas day
January 28th, 2010 07:17
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1246433/Princess-Beatrice-Zoe-Salmon-faced-matching-outfit-dilemma-Haiti-fundraiser.html
update bea
January 28th, 2010 13:13
Yeah – could you imagine what the press would have done had the Middletons not paid. They would have had to move out of the country!! I cannot believe the way the press treats them. Just wait until KM is Queen!!
January 28th, 2010 14:34
Other than the media, this is the kind of obsessive people out there
Example:
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i bet this is the way that she will die….LOL
And as soon it’s better… :curtsey: Big cheesey grin
Ahh… can anyone tell me who is the cook of the house of middleton. or restaurant that makes food for the house of middleton? Don’t know
I have some negotiations to do … or how much they want for a good amount of laxatives in the food?
Unquote
January 28th, 2010 15:17
Good Evening,
Well the press likes a family to beat up on and some of the internet posters likes the idea of doing the same. They know The Middletons can’t afford to bite back at this time so they take full advantage of tearing them down.
January 28th, 2010 15:25
As per Me’s post #12, best to ignore those people. They don’t know any better as they are still teething.
January 28th, 2010 17:20
Childish is the word.
January 28th, 2010 19:43
Thought people might find these tweets interesting. From RoyalReporter
@RepublicStaff I agree on FOI. Haven’t seen the letters but, if what I am told is right, they are pretty mundane.
about 14 hours ago from web in reply to RepublicStaff
@RepublicStaff The Standard dropped the story because there doesn’t seem to be anything to it. One meeting; two letters, neither re policy.
about 14 hours ago from web in reply to RepublicStaff
Clarence House says Prince Charles has had one meeting with – and written twice to – Boris Johnson but not about planning or policy issues.
11:04 AM Jan 27th from web
There doesn’t seem to be any truth to stories claiming Prince Charles regularly meets and writes to London Mayor Boris Johnson re planning.
11:03 AM Jan 27th from web
How Prince William revived the tired concept of a royal tour http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/153662/Prince-William-the-conqueror/
4:33 AM Jan 23rd from web
January 28th, 2010 19:47
Harry is to become vice patron of the Rugby Football Union.
http://tinyurl.com/ybt8ev3
January 28th, 2010 21:25
^^^
Prince Harry will become the vice patron of England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU), it was announced on Thursday.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5890972,00.html
January 28th, 2010 21:48
^^^ Since it’s a slow news day – here’s two more with pictures;
http://www.rugbynetwork.net/main/s245/st153502.htm
http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/prince_harry_starts_his_role_as_a_volunteer_with_the_rugby_f_497.html
January 28th, 2010 22:09
The Daily Mail describe the area and life in Pang Valley, where Kate and her family lives.
http://tinyurl.com/ydvv3e4
January 28th, 2010 22:16
Prince William in staged air crash
Prince William escaped from the scene of an aircraft which crashed under water – in a staged accident as part of his training as a search and rescue pilot.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/7095745/Prince-William-in-staged-air-crash.html
January 29th, 2010 07:17
i hope pw is ok then good for harry he is rfu
January 29th, 2010 12:26
The PA on Harry’s trip to Barbados.
http://tinyurl.com/yd8u5j5
January 29th, 2010 16:10
William’s career is moving ahead with leaps and bounds. I think Kate stays at CH when it is convenient for them both and at other times they are at the Middleton London place. I too think the Pang Valley new name of Valley of the Queen is fitting. The Middletons always pay their own way in Cornwall and all over.
The article that makes Prinny sound like a bookkeeper is a hoot.
January 29th, 2010 17:19
Good Evening My Friends,
I just listened to a radio program by George Galloway. This is one of the most interesting discussions about the Monarchy. This came about after William’s visit to Australia. In the first two parts of the discussion, George take some calls from listeners and their views are very interesting. In the last part, George talks to Ingrid Seward about William’s trip and the future of the Monarchy.
Part-1
http://tinyurl.com/yk3s2o3
Part-2
http://tinyurl.com/ygvx68j
Part-3
http://tinyurl.com/yfbdpgx
Interview with Ingrid Seward-
http://tinyurl.com/ylx8gx3
I just found the whole discussion interesting and I hope you guys get a chance to listen to it.
January 29th, 2010 18:35
Harry has arrived in Barbados.
http://tinyurl.com/yzxvnqe
January 29th, 2010 18:40
More pics of Harry-
http://tinyurl.com/yaj4azj
January 29th, 2010 19:16
Rman, thanks for the pics. He always looks cute.
A question, the RT Kate hate site apparently suffered a 509?
January 29th, 2010 19:45
=) Thanks for the pics ! I waded through the Barbados evening news to see if there was any mention of Harry, but they only mentioned the Prince of Lesotho. Here’s the broadcast in case anyone else wants to wade through it – it’s at 19:00 minutes on the video – but it’s short.
http://www.cbc.bb/index.pl/temp2?weba=news_barbados&s=BARBADOS
January 29th, 2010 20:08
Me,
What is a 509? Interesting how you keep up with that site!
Rman,
Thanks for the photos!
January 29th, 2010 20:26
Apparently its a shutdown. Yikes.
January 29th, 2010 20:42
= ( I hope this isn’t true. From the DM
Fears Harry’s dream will end in tears as his African charity is dogged with controversy.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247207/Fears-Harrys-dream-end-tears-African-charity-dogged-controversy.html
January 29th, 2010 21:35
me what is 509? rman thanks wonderful pics
January 29th, 2010 21:46
im sure that prince harry will continue his charity in Africa
January 29th, 2010 22:12
509 exceeded bandwidth limit. Have no idea what that means.
January 29th, 2010 23:05
thanks, for the articles / pics-just wished that getty image would show lol on the cell phone. think the site committed on just does not have enough bandwidth to cover the site, 509? i do not know.
January 29th, 2010 23:05
Well I looked up ‘bandwidth limit’ and this is what I came up with:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-bandwidth-limit.htm
January 29th, 2010 23:27
Their facebook page says they are down because of problems with the server.
January 29th, 2010 23:59
http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/yoursay/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/long_live_the_king_if_his_name_is_william/
January 30th, 2010 03:06
SkyNews
Prince Meets Sick Children In Barbados http://bit.ly/9EjPOv
about 1 hour ago from API
January 30th, 2010 03:19
BritishMonarchy
On 31 Jan: Prince Harry – Patron, will visit Barbados to launch the Sentebale Polo Cup. http://www.royal.gov.uk/DR
January 30th, 2010 06:47
Ha ha! Maybe Kate’s lawyers pulled the plug!
January 30th, 2010 08:00
It will be back up and running soon enough.
January 30th, 2010 08:34
Results today of the poll organised by the Austrlian:
Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s call for an Australian head of state once Queen Elizabeth’s reign ends?
Yes 45.53% (2303 votes)
No 54.47% (2755 votes)
Total votes: 5058
January 30th, 2010 09:02
Rman at 37 apparently bandwidith is prohibitively expensive to expand. Many sites shutdown due to this cause.
January 30th, 2010 10:18
That’s the good news, Me. The bad news? Be on the lookout for alot of additional posters here. But still. Very funny.
January 30th, 2010 12:20
Lack of bandwidth? That’s their dumb story. Don’t buy it. hahaha
Thank you for the links
What is this with Harry? He thinks polo will save the world? His mother and brother held children of all colors but he only holds dark skinned ones? Except for posed pictures that are very obvious on his part. All little children need hope and help. He takes his regiment to Africa to help him. Who paid for that?
He needs new PR because he isn’t looking good as a charity founder. I read he helped to begin the charity to improve his image. Another motivation would have been better.
January 30th, 2010 13:35
A few more pics of Harry in Barbados:
http://tinyurl.com/yg68aw8
January 30th, 2010 14:11
PH starting a charity to improve his image????
His image is exactly the same as his brother, with one difference he has a rep for being approachable and has never been described as arrogant.
As for Harry’s regiment going to Lesotho, who paid for it….business sponsors did.
The Evening Standard did try to insinuate something else by way of drumming up news paper sales, but they were later forced to retract their story and publish an apology.
No….Harry does not think Polo will save the world. No one is that silly. What he is doing is trying to establish the Sentebale Cup. Which are polo matches designed in order to raise money for Sentebale. Whilst in Barbados he shall also be attending a dinner in order to raise money for Haiti.
As for this new silly story in the DM, may I remind others the very same story they published on the 29th.
http://tinyurl.com/ylgmj2w
Pics of Harry at the Well Child Awards:
http://tinyurl.com/yz4hbyt
http://tinyurl.com/ygtog7k
http://tinyurl.com/ygtmmym
http://tinyurl.com/yzzkbve
http://tinyurl.com/yfm46p8
http://tinyurl.com/ygl9zgw
http://tinyurl.com/yf55bgs
January 30th, 2010 14:25
^^^ Love the pics of him in the hospital with the baby. It’s not much, but they updated the Sky news article to add a little video clip of Harry getting off the plane.
http://bit.ly/9EjPOv
January 30th, 2010 15:41
I’ve lurked on this site a few times, but never found the need to comment. I want to make it clear that I’m not a troll…just an individual curious about different royal houses. LOVED the pics of PH in the hospital BTW.
Wm4King said:
His mother and brother held children of all colors but he only holds dark skinned ones?
Hmmm, because one can only express his/her feelings via writing on this site, I’m curious to know if you really meant what you wrote? With all due respect, IMO, that came off as very prejudice! Let me make this clear: my opinion is that your statement was prejudice, I’m not calling you racist. I mean was it really necessary to single out “dark skinned” people? It’s not their fault that Harry chooses to involve himself with charities such as Sentebale. *In a respectful tone*, please keep in mind that whomever you refer to as “dark skinned ones” might visit this website. You’d be surprised how many “dark skinned” royal watchers I know. SMH. You attempted to sound “inclusive” by saying PH should help ALL children, but your statement had prejudice undertones.
IMO it makes no difference whom Harry or William pose with during official visits? You said that PW holds ALL types of children, but how often do we see him hanging out with friends of different shades? Is it fair to call him racially biased because his lack of diverse friends (that we know of)? No.
The only thing I can respectfully agree with is that Harry needs new PR. I’ll keep certain opinions to myself, but I’ve always wondered whether Harry’s lack of PR is a result of the RF fear that he could easily out shine PW? PW is awesome and statesman-like, but even with the multiple foot-in-mouth syndrome that Harry tends to have, IMHO this kid has the charisma and “swagger” that PW just doesn’t have. William is very charming, but PH is more natural. Not saying he’s better…just natural (for better or worse, lol). Let’s hope he hires better PR. It’s made a HUGE difference for PW. PH has a lot of potential. I feel he’s very misunderstood and easily stereotyped. <3
January 30th, 2010 15:51
= ) Here’s some more pics of Harry in Barbados; I’ve not tried to make tiny URL’s before, so I hope these links work.
http://tinyurl.com/y9z85tb
http://tinyurl.com/ybjv4c3
http://tinyurl.com/y863vdj
January 30th, 2010 16:01
I think Harry has good intentions with his charity work – it’s difficult to run a charity.
Raising the money is one thing – getting it to go to the right places is something else, as they are finding with the money the celebrities have raised for Haiti.
Here’s a video clip from the royal channel from last month where Harry and Prince Seeiso do an interview together about
Sentebale;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMYhMvB4lIk
And the Guardian has what is for them a pretty positive article about this trip to Barbados;
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/feedarticle/8922847
January 30th, 2010 16:06
Told ya! RT is back online so no shutdown just tech issues apparently.
January 30th, 2010 16:10
AJ, did you peruse my links in my last post here. I posted a link to a DM article where they are praising his charity.
Shelly, welcome to the forum and totally agree with all your comments.
January 30th, 2010 16:25
Guys, Harry has received great feedback on his charity work and his trip to New York last year was a success. Obviously William will get more PR because of his position but Harry is doing well too. Remember right now Harry is wrapped up in his military training so news about him at this time is a bit on the slow side. We hadn’t seen him in awhile so I’m glad to see him out, bring some attention to his charity and looking after the sick.
I don’t think Wm4King really meant to sound that way.
January 30th, 2010 16:33
^^^ = ) I did see the article where the people of Lesotho were calling Harry a hero – the DM later put up and article where they said the charity was struggling, and that CH had hired Charles Denton to run Sentebale and after only a year he was quitting – there was also some controversy with David Cameron giving money where politicians aren’t supposed to donate to causes supported by the royal family. I think that’s why Harry and Prince Seeiso made the video last month.
I think that they’ll get it straightened out, though – many celebrities run into difficulties of this sort with their charity work. They just need to find the right person to run it. That someone as high-ranking in Lesotho as Prince Seeiso is also involved will help.
January 30th, 2010 16:46
Thanks for the link to Harry’s pictures AJ, he looks a lot like his father in many of the pics.
Yes, running a charity is very tricky. Even Charles’s charities run into problems every now and then. All will be well with Sentebale.
January 30th, 2010 16:51
More info on the Sentebale Polo Cup:
http://www.sentebale.org/home/20891915.html
January 30th, 2010 17:21
David Cameron wasn’t involved, it was Lord Ashcroft who is a major contributor to the Conservative party, he helped sentebale.
January 30th, 2010 17:27
The latest from the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247207/Fears-Harrys-dream-end-tears-African-charity-dogged-controversy.html
January 30th, 2010 19:31
The latest on Kate’s possible upcoming engagement-Hopefully the wait will be over
http://news.google.com/news?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4SKPB_enUS359US359&q=kate%20middleton&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wn
January 30th, 2010 19:37
Thank you, Rman. The poster who said she wasn’t a troll came here first and only to make a wrong accusation against me. I think Harry poses for pictures that will gain him sympathy and I think HE IS PREJUDICED against the people of Pakistan and other countries and tries to hide it by posing with multi-cultural babies to make him look liberal. I myself have dark skin so for the trollish Shelly to insist I am prejudiced is unacceptable. Bottom line is that I don’t think Harry is sincere except for playing polo as often as he can. I first noticed this when I read he never kept his promise to the little girl he used as a poster child. I think he is a fake.
“He named it Sentebale, meaning ‘forget me not’ in memory of Princess Diana. He also vowed to support Keke in ‘her growing up, her education and everything’.
Five years after that emotional first meeting, the Daily Mail has tracked down the little girl who stole his heart and discovered that, sadly, her tragic story has a far from a happy ending.
‘
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1219742/Living-82p-day-girl-inspired-Prince-Harrys-charity.html#ixzz0e95rGKMX
He didn’t keep his personal promise so I don’t trust his motives.
January 30th, 2010 19:39
There’s this tweet, too, about Kate;
dailyexpressuk
[DAILY EXPRESS]: Bridal chatter as Kate Middleton cancels engagements: KATE Middleton has scaled down her work com… http://bit.ly/cndpwI
11 minutes ago from twitterfeed
January 30th, 2010 19:45
DM put up these three little stories about Harry and William;
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247353/Royals-taxis-official-engagements-Queen-pulls-rank-costs.html
January 30th, 2010 19:58
It is sad that people can’t do somethng without their motives beng questioned. I believe that Harry and William do things because they genuinely care aout people. They are trying to use their mother as a guide. She cared deeply about people. What better role model for interactong with people? I would just like to give Prince Harry the beneft of doubt. To change the subject, I hope that the Express story is genuine and Kate will soon be engaged.
January 30th, 2010 20:02
According to the DM, Harry might be making a stop in Haiti;
MailOnline
Prince Harry plans mercy visit to Haiti to help quake survivors http://bit.ly/b5YyPS
17 minutes ago from EasyTweets
January 30th, 2010 20:16
AJ thanks for the link but I really don’t believe any of it. I also don’t think an article like that will go down so well with people who are OBSESSED with Kate’s working issue. They made it seem like an engagements is on the way but then go and list all the obsticles in the way of an engagement. Same old same old.
January 30th, 2010 20:20
charities that have people leaving like that mean that the person that has been put in charge is not empowering the people below them to do the work
i have to think that Harry is not the one who is the problem – so i wonder who is ????????????
January 30th, 2010 20:30
Wm4King, I think what we are all seeing is a guy that really wants to make a difference in this world. The young royals today can use their high profiles to do extraordinary things, things that royals couldn’t do in the past. They have all this media interest, they could choose to be selfish with it but they are using it to shine a light on very worthy causes. I think it’s all coming from the heart.
January 30th, 2010 20:31
Sentable problems hit the papers every year since its birth. 2 top managers quit. Even the nice articles come up with a paragraph or two with accounts problems of all type. I think the bureaucracy with the Treasuy Dept/UK Government is what causes Sentable to withdraw help when any of the Lesotho Orphanages don’t meet with the bills, but what can they expect from a poor country like this, when the orphanage is in the middle of no where.
I know that many charities are broke and being closed due to the recession.
I hope his charity doesn’t succumb and that by time, things get better and straighten out.
January 30th, 2010 21:58
Harry talks about his connection with children-
http://tinyurl.com/ygc7yjp
January 30th, 2010 22:03
I see the Express article on Kate is bringing on some negative comments. I wonder why they would even write an article like that? They just never give her a break.
January 30th, 2010 23:38
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247353/Royals-taxis-official-engagements-Queen-pulls-rank-costs.html
According to Katie Nicholl, the people she mentions are taking taxis now, to bring down costs.
She doesn’t mention W&K taxi from Sherlock Holmes.
Scrolling down, there are two tidbits about an Eton school time friend of William and another about Guy Pelly opening yet two more clubs, the boy is ambitious indeed.
January 31st, 2010 01:49
@ Hale: thanks for the welcome! I enjoy reading your posts! Just giving a heads up, I frequent here often just to read news concerning the BRF. I’ll rarely if ever comment.
@Rman, thanks for trying to be the voice of reasoning. But it’s not going to work…those comments exuded ignorance! I’ve recommended this site to a few friends who skin shades are neither close to PW nor even Chelsey. I don’t think people physical appearances should be singled-out on this site or any royal forum.
@ Kat: ITA (post 65)
January 31st, 2010 02:19
News of The World’s article on William: The Kingmakers-
http://tinyurl.com/ydayxny
January 31st, 2010 02:19
Wm4King said:”I think HE IS PREJUDICED against the people of Pakistan and other countries and tries to hide it by posing with multi-cultural babies to make him look liberal.”
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While I’m not Internet savy, I’ve learned that a troll is someone who post inflammatory or off-topic comments. How am I a troll? Do you know how many people view this site without commenting?? Besides, I’m assuming the majority of “trolls”, who post on this site, are those who dislike KM. I could care less about the prince’s GF. I responded to your comment bc it was very prejudice. This has to be addressed. BTW, there’s a difference between a prejudice person and a prejudice comment…I clearly said your response was prejudice!
So, am I suppose to give you a pat on the pack because you refer to yourself as “dark skin”? “Dark skinned” people are exempt from making ignorant comments? Rev. Wright doesn’t ring a bell? SMH. I’ve lurked on this site for approx. a year, but I’ve never read a comment so uninviting and racially biased as the two you just posted. I “understood” what you were trying to say the first time around, but the execution was extremely poor. Why not simply ask, will PH eventually expand his charities (whether it be globally or locally based)? Regardless of your own skin color, my point was that not everyone who frequent this site resemble PH or PW; royal watchers come in all shades, shapes, and sizes, therefore it’s important to be inclusive.
Furthermore, If you don’t think Harry is sincere, fine. I also agree Harry’s statement (about Pakistani’s) was disgusting. So if you want to “accuse” him of being prejudice, that’s your opinion. But *insert respectful tone* why are you opening a can of worms you know you can’t back up? Prejudice & ignorance are more systemic than an individual problems. IMO, only a minority of individuals are not a product of their environment. Most people are.
To target PH as a “poser” & prejudice without recognizing that he comes from an ancestral line of relatives who have stepped on the backs of people of color & poor folks (i.e. british colonialism) in order to become the elite ruling class is simply laughable! LOL, PH’s posing with multiracial babies to look more “liberal”? Haven’t we heard ignorant remarks from Granpa and PC? Honey, you might as well go after all of them or not be a royal watcher bc they ALL have character flaws, not just Harry!
IMHO, let the past be the past—including PH’s . Bottom line: he’s needs to be sipping on the the cognac his relatives have been sipping on for so long….PR. LOL, PR makes the ordinary Joe appear extraordinary. PH has a good heart. He just needs direction PR-wise like his big bro…
January 31st, 2010 02:27
Shelly, welcome to British Royal Wedding.
I personally don’t think Harry is prejudice at all.
January 31st, 2010 02:30
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247363/Princess-Beatrice-tackles-marathon–Team-Snake.html
January 31st, 2010 02:33
THE KING IN MAKING
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/712638/The-Kingmakers-Sir-David-Manning-Lord-Janvrin-and-Christopher-Geidt-to-train-Prince-William.html
January 31st, 2010 07:23
OK_Magazine
Prince Harry vows to help poor in Haiti http://bit.ly/9WQ9Io
about 1 hour ago from twitterfeed
January 31st, 2010 07:59
Here’s some video clips of Harry in Barbados;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWCSrOlIvo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hMosOBk1Bc
January 31st, 2010 08:09
Shelley, I totally agree with your comments.
PH needs the same kind of care and direction as his brother.
A charity takes time to establish itself. PH has involved himself in starting a charity up from scratch. Perhaps it would have been better if he just fronted charities like his brother. Remember he cannot dedicate himself 247/7 to this charity because he to is training in the armed forces.
Also, from the articles I have read some of the problems incurred by this charity was lack of accounts from the Lesotho end. The Charities Commission in the UK is a strict organisation, they demand paper work should be in order. Its good that they are the way they are.
Unfortunately Lesotho is a very poor country, so who knows how they do thinks and if they have the right infrastructure in so far as government departments are concerned.
I confess, I had never even heard of Lesotho until Harry went there. So perhaps that in itself is a good thing because hopeful others shall follow in his footsteps.
As for the P*** remark. I too thought it bad, but then again I know this is hard for others to understand, but I have relatives in the armed forces as well as my husband is a reserve.
My hubby is Irish, and his unit refers to him as either Paddy or Mick occasionally. However, if someone outside of his unit was to refer to him as that the chances are a fight would ensue.
As absurd as it sounds, the name calling of my husband is a term of affection. That is how it is in the armed forces over here. They show their bond and affection by insulting you.
Weird I know.
I think posters should read the article the poster Wm4King posted. Without realising it, they have answered their own concerns.
I quote:
Sentebale has withdrawn thousands of pounds of funding from the centre over concerns about the way its cash was being spent and allegations of mismanagement.
In turn, LCCU’s director has accused the charity of abandoning dozens of needy children.
All charities MUST have some accountability. I cannot help that perhaps the poor and ignorant of that country are perhaps trying to take advantage fuelled by a need to survive.
The article says that Keke was nursed back to health and it was felt that she would thrive with her own family than in an institution.
Also, it goes on to say:
Harry is disturbed by her circumstances.
I quote:
‘Keke is not an orphan and therefore it is for her family to decide where she should live.
Sentebale is a charity and can’t just storm in there and whisk her away from them.’
Consider this, if the DM did not write about Keke, it would probably then pick out someone else to focus on. Using some poor unsuspecting child as an excuse to write about PH’s charity and going on to say, “What’s Sentabale doing about this? Isn’t this the kind of children they came to help?”
It’s never ending. Sentebale is trying to establish itself, it is not their to support the whole underage population.
In a charity, hard decisions have to be made. Lesotho must organise its own end. Sentebale cannot do it for them.
January 31st, 2010 09:11
Lord of the dance: Prince Harry ditches ceremony and gets down to the Calypso beat in Haiti fundraising effort
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1247442/Prince-Harry-ditches-ceremony-dances-Calypso-Haiti-fundraising-effort.html#ixzz0eCPLXdAK
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1247442/Prince-Harry-ditches-ceremony-dances-Calypso-Haiti-fundraising-effort.html
January 31st, 2010 09:18
^^^ = ) I’d like to see a video clip of Harry dancing, if anyone comes across it on YouTube or something. Thanks!
January 31st, 2010 09:33
Here’s some still pictures of Harry at the “Haiti we care” concert;
http://wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=414031&nbc1=1
http://www.daylife.com/topic/Haiti
http://oneclick.indiatimes.com/page/Haiti-Quake?_edit=layout
January 31st, 2010 09:53
video clip of Harry dancing
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/35168628#35168628
January 31st, 2010 09:55
Good Morning,
I like all the pictures of Harry in Barbados. The video of Harry holding the baby was priceless. You can tell that he really loves children.
Watch out guys, Kate is being bashed across the internet. Oh, the things that girl has to go through.
January 31st, 2010 10:24
I doubt Kate knows about that bashing at all. Nor do 99,99% of the world’s population!
So a big problem it ain’t.
January 31st, 2010 10:27
That’s what I was looking for … I thought there had to be a video clip of it out there somewhere! Thanks, Lilla!
January 31st, 2010 10:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy_XvuV_ZdI
3 minute version of Prince Harry dancing calypso
January 31st, 2010 10:36
He isn’t that good;) Not afraiid of making a fool of himself though.
January 31st, 2010 11:05
He looked really embarrassed, poor guy – but hey, I wouldn’t have the nerve to dance on stage in front of a lot of people. Thanks for the youtube clip, Me! I know I had to be hearing it wrong, but it sounded to me like they were singing “At the YMCA” in the chorus.
January 31st, 2010 11:24
That was a very funny video. I have never seen Harry dance, he must had some fun with that.
January 31st, 2010 13:36
He’s a good sport.
January 31st, 2010 13:39
My computer is playing up so I am having trouble opening other peoples links, so I don’t know if this one has been posted.
http://tinyurl.com/ybuc8qp
January 31st, 2010 14:12
Whether Kate knows about the bashing or not, I hope we hear some official news for her sake and that of her family. I think they’ve been through enough.
January 31st, 2010 14:27
I do agree Katharine. The Middletons have been through hell and back due to this long courtship. I do hope some news will come sometime after the General Elections or maybe before.
January 31st, 2010 14:46
I’m kinda getting what Wm4King is saying. Anyone who prances around in a swastika has some serious empathy issues. Or they’re colossally ignorant. His fans are gonna like him no matter what shenanigans he pulls –and will offer all kinds of excuses to explain away even his stupidest mistakes. Even his ?able gf can’t stand his company for more than a few months at time. That alone should tell you something.
@ Shelley: “I’ve recommended this site to a few friends who skin shades are neither close to PW nor even Chelsey.” Gosh, Shelley, I don’t know what this means, unless you have freinds that are oompa loompas. fyi, the color of her skin comes out of a bottle just like her hair.
I hope he keeps up the good works, even if it’s just a publicity ploy. It’s the only way to work off the bad karma.
January 31st, 2010 16:18
Few pics of Harry playing polo-
http://tinyurl.com/ybrn6pk
January 31st, 2010 16:33
thank you GOD for implementing this team for William !!!!!!!!!!
Way to go HM!
This is the RIGHT thing to do!
January 31st, 2010 16:34
Everyone’s talking about the Kate bashing – this article from the DM about how the royals were taking black taxis was already posted – but when I looked back at it they had put up comments people had written in and several people weren’t happy Chelsy was included in an article about how the royal family was cutting costs because she’s just a girlfriend, not a member of the royal family. Here’s the link to the article again.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247353/Royals-taxis-unofficial-engagements-Queen-pulls-rank-costs.html
January 31st, 2010 16:39
Hello,
Arrived home to find it was colder and wetter than Switzerland?
I read on ay home that HM has appointed new advisors to help PW towards his ‘kingship’. These three new appointments obviously replace Mr Edward Heath and the others appointed just before PW decided to get into SARS. Perhaps she thought they didn’t give him the correct advice?
O the way home I noticed in a day old British Newspaper a report of a Medical Study partly executed by PW and KM’s old University at Aberdeen. The conclusions included that ” in 90% of females their fertility drops by 90% (yes 90) by the age of 30 years and reduces alarmingly thereafter”
Just an interesting observation but was linked in my mind to a review I had read in a French Newspaper on a book by Lori Gottlieb which postulated that if a girl is still single at 30 she should not keep waiting for ‘The One’ but should give up and settle for No.2 or No3 or be resigned to a lonely future. The book was called “The case for settling for Mr Good Enough” with a further comment that ‘Mr Good Enough then became The One or Mr Right.
I’m sure that older posters will recall the trouble that KM had with PW’s confididants, Miss Craig and Tamara Rosenberg during his mother’s inquest who were eventually replace by Dr Branson and Miss Camilla ‘Sefridges’ and it seems have been replaced by NI and a former member of PC’s staff.
It seems fashionable for Royal Princes to confide in female friends who are not girl friends as both PC and David, PofW had several lady friends they confided in or asked for advice. Think KM is well used to it by now.
Anyone remember Willem Marx ? I heard he was in the UK a week or so ago. I wonder what he’s doing now?
Don’t know what effect this recent Privacy ruling on the English Footballer may have on other cases! Interesting though.
January 31st, 2010 16:50
Nineteen people who see right through Prince Harry.
Nicely said, Broadway Jane. Good of you to respond to the trollish habit of calling those who disagree with her ‘ignorant’ as Shelly is in the habit of doing, along with further name calling I’ve not seen here until she initiated it.
While I posted on the topic, she launches hateful personal assumptions. Then goes on to exclaim about the race of other contributors, such as I, in an haughty fashion and turns a post regarding a polo match ( NOT HER ) into her personal vendetta against other posters.
Back to topic and the usual logical discussion and debate. It’s painfully true that Prince Harry has made a bad impression and will have difficulty in attempts to live that impression down, particularly in his homeland. Nineteen out of twenty one comments in the Daily Mail express my same sentiment toward his shallow efforts. One of the commentators mentions he knew Harry @ Highgrove and said he was disliked even there because of his attitude.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1247410/Prince-Harry-plans-mercy-visit-Haiti-help-quake-survivors.html
I hope Harry will eventually learn that it takes more than showing up and photo ops to endear himself to thinking people. The nineteen commenters see right through him. You have explained Chelsy’s dilemma well, Broadway Jane.
I used to support Harry but now I’ve grown sceptical of his grandstanding but hope he is able to make a difference some day with results to show.
January 31st, 2010 17:00
Here’s just some raw video footage of Harry at the hospital in Barbados. From the AP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJs5iTlnrC4
January 31st, 2010 17:00
AJ, I wouldn’t really say those comments are bashing Chelsy. They are just stating that Chelsy isn’t a member of the royal family. Comments on Kate are way more horrible than comments about Chelsy. Kate bashers take comments about Kate to another level.
That’s why I didn’t like the recent Express article, they stated that Kate has reduced her duties at Party Pieces (don’t know if that’s true) but didn’t give a clear reason why she did it. They just went into engagement speculation and just made it seem like she have no work interest at all. I thought the whole article was silly and just brought on some very unnecessary criticism about Kate.
January 31st, 2010 17:00
I am pretty sure his confidants still include Jecca Craig – and a close one at that.
Are you implying Willem Marx was with kate a week or so ago?
January 31st, 2010 17:01
Harry is my favourite royal!
January 31st, 2010 17:15
Hello Ked,
I know some people pay attention to those studies on womens fertility and they can continue to do so but I have always believed that if it’s in God’s will for a woman to have a baby in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or even 60’s, it will happen.
As for William sharing his thoughts with his friends, that’s very normal. I’m sure Kate knows his thoughts too, she is closer to him much more than many of the women you named. I’m sure he knows her thoughts as well.
January 31st, 2010 17:37
Rman, I heartily agree that Kate is on the receiving end of far more nastiness than Chelsy. The same goes for William as well. He and Kate get the lion’s share of hate and ugliness with sickening videos to supplement. Harry and Chelsy are excused for things the other two would be hammered for. Maybe cos they are younger? If so,the age difference is slight.
For Really?
I love how Harry dances. ; )
William has a pr team? No. There is no need. He behaves and is mature beyond his years. Harry can afford one but he is the only one who can change his OWN image. Both guys drink now and then. That is not the issue. There’s drinking and there’s drinking, if you follow the drift. I think you do.
Their papa hired a pr team for Camilla and it fell flat because she is what she is. Bolland may take credit for their wedding but he’s dead wrong.
Prince Harry needs to take responsibilty for the little girl he adopted or admit he didn’t mean it when he promised her a better life, not through a charity which wasn’t even formed, but by his own hand. You can’t whitewash a broken promise to a little child.
January 31st, 2010 17:56
Well – since everyone else is saying what they think – at the risk of being the controversial one on the board, I agree that Chelsy usually gets fawning coverage from the media, especially the DM. I’ve read articles where they compared Kate unfavorably to Chelsy and even where they are criticizing Harry and implying Chelsy is too good for him – I think this will get worse if he marries her. But more and more I’m reading comments from people in these papers where people don’t seem to buy it – at first, they were all agreeing with the articles.
I don’t really have all that much opinion either way about Chelsy as a person – she’s probably likable if you get to know her – but I think that the “source” who has been leaking all the stories about how she is moving in with Harry, how they’re close to being married, etc., is her – that she’s leaking these stories and the media is printing them.
I also notice that while the media makes a big deal about Kate’s family ( pushy stage mom, uncle dealing in questionable activity ) they make practically no mention of Chelsy’s families questionable ties to Robert Mugabe’s regime.
Anyway – that’s what I think.
January 31st, 2010 18:09
Its good to be one self.
January 31st, 2010 18:12
Ked, Sir Davin Manning has been advising Prince William since more than 1 year ago. So the NOTW missed that one.
January 31st, 2010 18:14
So talking about eggs, they may be frozen, people are doing that now a days. Scientifically perfect babies.
January 31st, 2010 18:18
ked – a former staff of prince charles’
“Princes to confide in female friends who are not girl friends”
do you mean the new staff member to pw and ph – use to be on pc’s staff list? – the girl who went to australia? -
January 31st, 2010 18:51
AJ, I think the media in general paints a pretty unfair picture of both Kate and Chelsy. More so for Kate because she will most likely marry William, who’s second in line to the throne. The press has given Chelsy a break for awhile but they pretty much stay on Kate’s case. The recent article on Kate didn’t help none. I think people just enjoy giving Kate a hard time in the media and on the internet. All a journalist have to do is mention Kate’s job and posters go insane. They have become obsessed on bashing Kate’s job and just bashing her for everything she do.
I think Chelsy is a good person and Harry seems to really like her. I really don’t get into the arguement on the issue of her father’s connection with Mugabe because I just don’t think that has anything to do with her.
January 31st, 2010 18:56
“Ked, Sir Davin Manning has been advising Prince William since more than 1 year ago. So the NOTW missed that one.”
That is correct Me. That’s nothing new.
January 31st, 2010 18:59
As to your post @104. Surely you do not believe the comments in the DM? If so, then you must also believe the comments about Kate?
If its sound for one its sound for the other.
quote from Broadway Jane:
“I’m kind of getting what Wm4King is saying. Anyone who prances around in a swastika has some serious empathy issues. Or they’re colossally ignorant.”
If that is the case then I regret to inform you that over half of the male population between 16-20 also have serious empathy issues and are also colossally ignorant. I say this because at certain fancy dress parties Nazi uniforms are the favourite. Usually the SS ones.
Harry was acting his age in choosing that uniform and in my opinion the reaction to that uniform was well over the top. By the way, PW didn’t have any problems about PH choosing it either because he was with PH at the time.
As to racism….given the political correctness our current government is obsessed with I am minded that PW had a native and colonials fancy dress party. One can argue that too warrants the charge of racism.
quote from Broadway Jane
“I hope he keeps up the good works, even if it’s just a publicity ploy. It’s the only way to work off the bad karma.”
Wait a minute, PW is the one hiding in S&R. PW is the one who is behaving like a cad. PW is the one who has been accused of arrogance. PW is the one who has been termed His Laziness by the press, and this is someone who has everyone walking around on egg shells and taking advantage of the fact that he is going to be king. This is the one who in my opinion is holding the monarchy to ransom.
Here are a view pics of Prince William, our future king and the supposed maturer one.
http://tinyurl.com/yaf3ylu
http://tinyurl.com/yda6n5n
http://tinyurl.com/ye5yqt5
http://tinyurl.com/ycfxlck
quote from Wm4King
“Their papa hired a pr team for Camilla and it fell flat because she is what she is. Bolland may take credit for their wedding but he’s dead wrong.”
No it didn’t fall flat. If it had fallen flat then the Queen would never have given her permission for them to marry. It was because of the positive PR campaign Bolland did on behalf of Camilla the people of this country decided to live and let live hence why PC & Camilla were given permission to marry.
The only people who seem to maintain the absurd notion that Camilla is despised and hated are those Princess Diana for sainthood and martyrdom fan club. Those people do not reside in this country, neither do they financially contribute to the monarchy.
Yes, that whole episode did damage the monarchy, but as to that eternal triangle itself I am relieved this country has moved on. We’ve gotten over it. I suggest you do the same.
I also suggest you try studying the history of the British Monarchy, as you shall find commencing in the early 20th century it was the habit to feed the spare to the press in order to make the future monarch look good.
Wm4king @110 I quote,
“Prince Harry needs to take responsibility for the little girl he adopted or admit he didn’t mean it when he promised her a better life, not through a charity which wasn’t even formed, but by his own hand. You can’t whitewash a broken promise to a little child.”
Interesting that comment, as a poster from RIF used the exact same wording.
January 31st, 2010 19:00
I second that, AJ. Chelsy comes across as a control freak with Harry at her mercy. All the flattering articles that reveal she is essential to him and he is enthralled with her flat and estimable career relegate him to a position of Davy’s fool. If he puts her behind him and I think he tries, his image will improve immeditaely. It’s so annoying when Chelsy chimes that he parties too much and likes to play around when she is guilty of both unless pictures lie.
Thanks for sharing those thoughts, AJ. It is perverse that Kate’s family takes a beating while Chelsy’s goes unscathed. Perhaps it’s doubted that the Middletons will blow off one’s head with an elephant gun.
January 31st, 2010 19:05
http://tinyurl.com/yclqrpy
Harry playing polo in Barbados. Falls off his horse.
I suppose that was the bad karma.
January 31st, 2010 19:08
Goodnight.
January 31st, 2010 19:30
RMAN
I really don’t get into the arguement on the issue of her father’s connection with Mugabe because I just don’t think that has anything to do with her.
____________________________
Because they’re always bringing up Kate’s family in a negative light, but they never bring up Chelsy’s.
January 31st, 2010 20:00
We all have our favorites. Lets be civilized respecting the opinions of each person. So far our opinions – language wise (IMO) has been respectful, no one has said over the top stuff that occur in other sites.
Its good to let go once in a while right(without going mad)!
January 31st, 2010 20:02
After saying that, I prefer William and Kate, because I connect more with them.
I also agree with W4K and AJ, I don’t no Chelsy, but there is something of her that I can’t get my finder on, which I don’t like.
January 31st, 2010 20:04
Sorry, that’s not the way it’s done, Hale. : )
The British queen won’t consult public relations campaign results to make her decisions on a marriage or any topic. She has a mind of her own and allowed divorces and remarriages as she chose. She chucked Bolland to the winds with his worthless methods which did more harm than good. Even the taxi drivers hold the DOC in contempt. She has some fans but on the whole she has not earned any respect, the late Diana has no bearing on it. If she pulled her weight she might gain fans but her inability to connect with the public and work with energy for the monarchy shows.
I must tell you that Prince Albert of York was never damaged to make Prince Edward look better, another plea of yours falls short of fact. So there again, your assertions to the contrary aren’t applicable.
Yes, I believe the comments in the Mail or anywhere are the views of the people who make them. Why would they present an idea contrary to their beliefs?
You are doing a lot of name calling against William, posed by the tabloids and royal forums you otherwise chide for inaccuracy or whatever.
Your game seems to be elevate Harry at all costs, excusing all his wrong doing. Sorry but I won’t fall for it even though I won’t call him names and did compliment his dancing.
Your caustic assaults on William sound desperate to me. I find your opinions unsusal to say the least. No fun to always agree.
January 31st, 2010 20:28
I would like some clarification from Wm4King.
If memory serves me correctly that Harry gave his own money to his charity in Africa. Also, wasn’t it corrupt people who did not make wise use of the funds that were available that put the charity in crisis. Harry might be responsible for unwise business practices but that does not mean that he doesn’t truly cares for the children. Secondly about the Nazi costume, it was to say the least an unwise choice, At the time, he was what 16 and was probably unaware of the implications of his actions. It could have been his way of striking out because of the loss of his Mother. Agaiin, we can’t get into his head to uncover his true moltives. That is not to say that at his age we all haven’t done some pretty unwise things that we wouldn’t dream of doing now. The bottom line though is that the 4 of them William and Kate, and Harry and Chelsy have a tremendous task n front of them. They will one day be the ones to preserve the monarchy. Will they rise to the occasion? Don’t forget that it was Harry who went to fight for his country. It is William who is training to serve his people in the SAR team. Kate is supporting William and truly iin my mind does love him. I think Chelsy cares for Harry. Whet they do to advance the monarchy no one can judge now. It is for history to judge. It does no good to bash anyone. The time has yet to come for all of them to take on the mantle of the monarchy squarely on their shoulders. For all who bash them now, I hope that when Willam and Kate marrythey will support them. They need a chance to show what they are truly made of. Remember that when we chose to bash others, it is ourselves that we hurt,
January 31st, 2010 20:48
Sir Ashford saved the day.
He has repeatedly done gaffes (guess it comes from grandpa) some are funny, others no idea if the P thing hurted the UK people.
And as I say again, the royal discussion does get passionate – just watch what we all wirte and don’t get over the top. After all we all do have our favorites.
January 31st, 2010 20:49
All this ado. The forces of Harry bashing William and the forces of William bashing Harry. Sounds like an election campaign. How republican!
January 31st, 2010 20:52
Other than, I know how it gets when your in a third world country or worst in the middle of nowhere trying to get an invoice to justify food you purchased for the poor in a kiosk that doesn’t report Income Tax Revenue and most likely they exchange food for other material like in the cave times, because it does HAPPEN! Shambles!
Sentable has been in trouble every year. I just hope PH will be able to sort it out.
January 31st, 2010 20:55
My last sentence refers to all the negative Sentable articles, due to the fact that all charities registered in the UK have to present expense reports and all the Lesotho problems have had the invoice problem.
January 31st, 2010 20:55
Ked, not content with the title of BRWs international man of mystery, now aspiring to doomsday gyno
As to the debates as to which prince
1. gets treated better or worse by media or BP
2. has nicer girlfriends
3. was loved more or less by their parents
4. has a cuter mole in their ___?___
I dont get it…
January 31st, 2010 21:04
January 31st, 2010 21:06
Kat, in reply, if Harry did contribute out of pocket, I haven\’t read about it.
I just read this-
\”But the financial position at Sentebale was so grim that in addition to the Ashcroft donation the trustees were forced to secure a six-figure loan from the proceeds of the memorial concert at Wembley Stadium for Princess Diana in 2007. The money will be repaid next month.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1247207/Fears-Harrys-dream-end-tears-African-charity-dogged-controversy.html#ixzz0eFFR9K2t
I am horrified they borrowed money , a six figure sum,from the Diana Memorial Fund. To pay Camilla\’s nephew from Quinessential for the entertainment or what?
It\’s all too dodgey. Time for Harry to find a fix.
Hello Phoebe,
Of course I never mentioned Wm in my original post about Harry but it was thrown back at me that William is The Bad Seed and responsible for every bad action taken by Harry. Yet I don\’t think Harry is Wm\’s robot.
Cute pictures of the two gingers, Cilla and Harry.
I didn\’t bash another poster even though two of them, Hale and Shelly, said I was \’ignorant.\’ That\’s not my style….to name call and bully.
I didn\’t bash Harry either in giving my opinion on his charity efforts.I remarked on what I read and the pictures.
January 31st, 2010 21:56
I tried to find the article that I thought I rememmbered reading. To be honest , I might have been wrong. There was an article which made reference to riders in the dirt bike race in Africa dolnating an amount to be in the race. Since Harry was ikn the race he had to have donated the entire fee. Maybe that is what I remembered. If I misspoke I d apologize to all includng Wm4King. I will keep looking.
January 31st, 2010 22:22
well it is a give Harry hsa much cuter ___!
January 31st, 2010 22:33
i think that people are judging chelsy for his attitude and i think waiting for wills is over for kate
January 31st, 2010 22:41
Wm4King,
I don’t think Hale and Shelly were wrong for what they said.
In Shelly’s defense, you did out-rightly say you thought Harry was prejudice. I think that’s a stretch. I guess every time any celebrity is posing with a multi-cultural child they should be considered racist as well? Laughable. He may be trying to clean up his image, but I doubt his only interest in his charity is specifically PR. At least he’s bringing awareness to the problems in Lesotho. Why does it matter so much to you that Harry borrowed some money to keep his charity afloat? Obviously, he is emotionally invested in it if he does not want to see it fail. It said the money will be repaid.
As for his past gaffes, we all learn from experiences in our youth, good or bad. Political correctness may not be his or his grandfather’s strong suite, but I can’t think of a single person I know who is an all around enlightened and just person. Everyone has their faults.
Hale was NOT assaulting PW. She was merely making the point that he is not without his own faults. I’d say the groping picture is the best indication of that. Neither of them always show “princely” conduct.
Anyways, I wouldn’t mess with Hale. She just outed you. LOL! (Last sentence of #117.) She definitely does her homework.
I personally think both of the princes’ girls have them by the balls. Chelsy used to have the bad press a few years ago. It’s cyclical. People’s preferences to one royal girlfriend over the other are more of a reflection of what they look for. They are on totally different sides of the spectrum as far as personality, ambition, values, ect…
January 31st, 2010 23:16
AJ, I understand your #121 comment. I just think we need to create some peace on the royal forums. I know that easier said than done but I think we should try. I don’t look down on Chelsy because of her father’s association with Mugabe and I don’t look down on Kate because of her uncles problem with drugs. I just see two beautiful young women that are struggling with the baggage that comes with dating William and Harry. Since the tabloids and internet posters are always dancing on Kate’s tonsils for everything, I think they need to calm down and realize they are getting the best woman for the job of a future Queen. No matter how many times they put her down, Kate has never let them see her cry. She to this day, remain very supportive to William and the royal family. She has never betrayed them and she respects the traditions of the royal institution. I can only wish the media will realize that and print the truth and stop printing the juicy lies to sell their papers.
It’s time for the nonsense to stop already.
February 1st, 2010 00:28
The childish taunts of she “outted you” is for kindergarden. Hale and her clones don’t intimidate me or do their homework as one put it. Not on the royal topics we were discussing before the rude interruption from Shelly.
As for the topics , my opinion of Harry isn’t up for debate. I said what I did because that is how I see it. An opinion that is shared by lots of people. Lots of people including royals are prejudiced and it was an observation we are all free to make. The over-reaction to my short and mild comments is out of proportion. I would ask the two culprits to desist from name calling.
What in the world does William have to do with what I said about Harry? Nothing.
February 1st, 2010 01:09
http://news.scotsman.com/uk/Prince-Harry-takes-a-bad.6030349.jp
February 1st, 2010 01:10
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatfeedback/4195003/Barbados-breakaway-over-King-Harry.html
February 1st, 2010 01:29
That last link is a shocker, Nyme. Thanks.It shows they can’t stand Harry. Pretty severe.The PM gives Harry as the reason for a republic. I didn’t know he was that unpopular there.
“The prime minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, has announced plans to turn the former colony into a republic by the end of the year.
He cited the possibility, however remote, of one day having to swear allegiance to “King Harry” as a pressing reason for the move.”
February 1st, 2010 03:24
Wm4King,
If you think I’m being a bully, then I’m sincerely sorry. I have no reason to target you. At the same time, I stand by everything I wrote. If you felt I was being rude toward you..sorry again. I questioned your response, not you as an individual… I’ve said that on many occasions. Nevertheless, read posts 1-47. I felt Everything was positive until your assessment. It’s not about agreeing/disagreeing, its about your choices words. Some were cringe-worthy…SMH
Look at what you wrote:
“What is this with Harry? … His mother and brother held children of all colors but he only holds DARK SKINNED ONES?” (Did you really have to describe whomever you were talking about as “dark ones”?) AND
“PH tries to hide it by posing with multi-cultural babies to make him look liberal”. (What?)
For example, remove PH’s name and add Pres. Obama. I could say: “Golly, why is Obama always posing with pale skin kids? We all secretly know he harbors closeted prejudices against these people. The nerve this guy has to appear like he’s equal opportunity.” IMO, statements like that raises eyebrows and are very cringe-worthy. How is yours any different? Also, how am I being a troll for making that assessment?
Furthermore, there is a way to discuss what you described as PH’s prejudices without the unnecessary labels. And to justify your remarks by saying I’m… therefore I’m not ….??? No one, including myself, is exempt from making ignorant/prejudice remarks. Ignorance is a broad term—it doesn’t have to involve race. I personally felt your point was lost in translation, bc certain terms and phrases you used were distracting/questionable. Here’s another way to view it: I “assumed” you not only questioned PH’s credibility, you also ?’d credibility of all parties involved with PH. I don’t think you did this knowingly, but IMO it “appeared” you were throwing the ppl he’s “posing” with under the bus (see below). That’s why I felt your remarks were prejudice. PH & PW have control over their public image, BUT they aren’t the only ones. The media and their PR do as well.
If you & “everyone else” (i.e DM posters?) believe that PH is prejudice, fine. But I also asked these ?’s after your response: what does it say about the those enabling PH’s prejudice? What does it say about Prince Seisso(?) choosing to associate with prejudice PH? Or his family? Don’t they support his charity work? They must know that he has closeted prejudices? Why do they support PH’s PR using “poor minorities” to improve his image? Why would Barbadians/ Lesotho’s allow themselves to be puppets to this openly prejudice guy? There MANY angles to look at this. Hale and I aren’t targeting you, we just didn’t read your statement as b&w. I’m not a “true” royal follower (just like to stay current on royal news), so in my view I’d rather take the generalist approach; I feel the BRF as a whole have too many skeletons in their closet to just go after one individual. I have no favorites; I also have a “wouldn’t be surprised” approach to all of them bc most of their images rely on PR…for better or worse. As a result, I say “let the past be the past” for all of them. Also, I believe ppl can have a change of heart…I’ve seen it.JMO
February 1st, 2010 06:13
Hello,
BRW; What is happening?
Is this a British Royal Wedding blog or a
Lets attack them all in General Blog.
Please Guys?
February 1st, 2010 06:41
Goodmorning – some people don’t know how to take others opinions.
US$ 50,000 plus for the Sentable charity
Ked, I wonder if Willhem Marx stayed at the Middleton flat in Chelsea. I think the last time we heard of him, was stationed in Kenya on assignment.
February 1st, 2010 07:40
Ah the businessman will honor the US$ 100,000 what a star.
February 1st, 2010 08:36
I agree there are personal attacks here. Consequently I am about to excise my right to defend myself.
Wm4King @110 I quote:
“William has a pr team? No.”
http://tinyurl.com/y8mdnjr
Miguel Head is Assistand Press Secretary. W & H’s staff is paid for by the POW. Do not be surprised by also seeing Paddy Haverson chiming in for press stories. He is part of PC’s PR team.
W4King @125,I quote:
“The British queen won’t consult public relations campaign results to make her decisions on a marriage or any topic.”
You have totally misinterpreted my post. It was because of the public relations campaign overseen by Bolland on behalf of Camilla which turned the public’s view to the relationship of C & C that then allowed the Q to give her consent to that marriage. If public opinion had still been against them marrying then the Queen would never have given her consent.
W4King I quote:
“I must tell you that Prince Albert of York was never damaged to make Prince Edward look better, another plea of yours falls short of fact.”
Wrong:
Then DOY had a stutter and was extremely shy. As a result of this everyone knew about it and the press used to play his natural weakness’ up. Never did they give him his fair due about being reliable and a stickler for his duties. It wasn’t until he married the QM that positive press started going his way, but then the QM always outshone him and the praise was more for the QM.
Following the abdication, then the media started giving George VI his fair due and were always pointing out that despite his weakness’ he did his best out of sense of duty.
The thing is George VI ALWAYS had a sense of duty. Iit possibly derrived from the fact he was a committed Christian.
In other words, the press did a complete turnaround. The very thing they used to beat him up for was the very thing they were now complimenting him for.
Why? What had changed? Nothing, only his position, he was king instead of his brother.
Churchill’s funeral wreath to George VI read “For Valour”.
http://tinyurl.com/y85okld
The above link I have shown to you before. It is about the Duke of Clarence,George V’s older brother. Modern history has written him off as being awkward, slow and not all the ticket. All this propaganda started after his death. It was by way of raising George V’s profile up because he became the Prince of Wales. Some historians have gone so far as to suggest that Edward & Alexandria were releived. Which is cruel because Alex was so distraught following Eddy’s death.
If you watched the documentary by Jaques Peretti the reluctant princes, you will recall James Whitaker’s comments. I quote:
“Does it pay to put Harry down, yes, because William is going to be King one day”.
W4King I quote: @post 104
“Nineteen out of twenty one comments in the Daily Mail express my same sentiment toward his shallow efforts.”
You say that as if the comments page of the DM supports your arguments and proves your point. Then you go on to say in post @110
” I heartily agree that Kate is on the receiving end of far more nastiness than Chelsy.”
Yes, I would happen to agree with you as I to read the comments in the DM as you do. However, I would never resort to using the comments page to support my points of view simply because I am only too well aware how the comments page is slanted to represent the views of that newspaper at the time and I am only too well aware how they cherry pick their comments.
I am also aware that over the course of years the DM’s comments page has also painted Kate as someone shallow also. I pay no heed to those comments either. Nor do I feel it lends weight to arguments put forward by those who are engaged in a hate campaign against this girl.
Wm4king @125 I quote:
“Your game seems to be elevate Harry at all costs, excusing all his wrong doing.”
“Your caustic assaults on William sound desperate to me. I find your opinions unsusal to say the least. No fun to always agree”
I call it as I see fit and as you are only too well aware I have been critical in the past of PH also, going so far as to say he is in need of a good boot up the backside.
Also, I am no fan of Chelsy, I do not consider her royal material nor ever shall, but in some posts I have defended her. I have also defended and been critical of Kate and in the past I have even complimented PW.
My view of PW are the same as they have always been. He should own up and accept responsibility for his birthright.
However, this article has given me some hope:
http://tinyurl.com/ydayxny
I am aware that Manning has been around for some time, but Janvrin????? I pray this is a sign that PW is finally taking his future as King seriously. I can only but pray.
Neither do I want to be subjected to his hollow phrases of, “I want to get to know Australia” then only spend a week there. Or, “I too intend to serve in Afghanistan” when he knows darn well he doesn’t have a hope in hell of ever serving in a war theatre.
Wm4King @125 I quote:
“You are doing a lot of name calling against William”
Prior to you writing this you said @63 I quote:
“I think HE IS PREJUDICED against the people of Pakistan and other countries and tries to hide it by posing with multi-cultural babies to make him look liberal.”
I take it you do not think accusing someone of prejudice is name calling? Either way, people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Wm4King @139 I quote:
“As for the topics , my opinion of Harry isn’t up for debate. I said what I did because that is how I see it.”
You are indeed fully and rightly entitled to state your opinions as you see it. By the same token as everyone else on this forum has a right to say things as they see it.
Wm4King @142 I quote:
“It shows they can’t stand Harry.”
““The prime minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, has announced plans to turn the former colony into a republic by the end of the year.
He cited the possibility, however remote, of one day having to swear allegiance to “King Harry” as a pressing reason for the move.”
The Republican movement in Barbados commenced in 1979, well before PH was born.
Arthur was elected in 2003 and claimed he would hold a referendum on Independence in 2005.
He lost the election this year on the 16 January. He is no longer prime minister, David Thompson is.
The Telegraph article was published in the 26th Jan. Shamefully, 10 days after the election. Arthur is a bitter man and like all politicians who have lost power is doing his best to glean headlines.
“Hale and her clones don’t intimidate me or do their homework as one put it.”
I’m flattered that anyone would want to clone me.
Just for the record, I am not one of those who see the Royals or their companions as possible saints. In my opinion they all have the same bodily functions as everyone else and that makes them human and therefore fallible.
It is true that every so often we read articles about Harry’s charity Sentebale running into trouble, but then again how many articles are we constantly forced to read about W & K impending engagement, Kate going to NY, Kate invited to Sandringham for Christmas, Kate invited to Balmoral, Kate invited to Ascot. Why????? Could it be that the press being the press are doing their best to sell newspapers?
Wm4King @125 I quote:
“No fun to always agree.”
Quite.
atx….thank you for your kind words and Shelly good post.
February 1st, 2010 09:21
I wish the Harry fans (almost all of their members) in the RT would support him more, specially now that there is photos and articles about his wonderful trip, rather than keep the traffic in KM board always so HIGH.
I don’t care for her, but still I’ll click and type, type, type
February 1st, 2010 09:21
Sorry but a press secretary is nothing like a Public Relations business, such as the one owned and operated by Mark Balland on behalf of Prince Charles. The one so hated by the queen that she transferred Sir Michael over to St. James to sort him out and give him his walking papers.
I see my opinion is once more misread and butchered by the same poster who suddenly is giving out guidelines as to how we are supposed to post to suit her. Best to ignore her and since my opinion upsets her to such a degree maybe she should ignore me as well. It was going smoothly before she jumped in and on.
Thanks for the links to the topics we were discussing.
February 1st, 2010 09:48
Hale,
Well done but you must be both mentally and physically exhaused after that marathon. How on earth did you keep up the continuity and context . Absolutely remarkable !
Congratulations.
In reference to PW’s apparent hurried and shallow visit to Australia perhaps there is a lot more to it that at first percieved.
Before his visit was confirmed but after he so let the cat out of the bag to the Austalian girls he met up with in the UK there was a speculative article linking PW to the Governor General position.
Was this visit therefore a tentative step to test the reaction of the Australian public and media to the personality that is PW?
By all accounts the puplic reacted positively and started to call for him to succeed HM as Sovereign thus bypassing PC which will never happen unless illness or other catastrophe occurs.
However what would be their reaction to PW as their interim GG for a 5-10 year period thus proclaiming his as a prospective Head of State ,rather than PC, before deciding on an eventual republican agenda when PC inherits the throne, which is his right.
Under those circumstances PW (and KM IF he marries her) would have a worthwhile role to perform with unsurpassed experience for his eventual succession.
If this is acceptable to the Australian public
(NB public not politicians) who are still loyal to the Queen but who are not too happy at having PC as Head of State, then PW (and KM if that is the way forward) should now spend their next ‘holiday’ there and further test the reaction.
Unacceptable;Unlikely; Eccentric ? Who knows ?
Stranger things have happened
February 1st, 2010 10:01
Hale,
Great defense! Sorry you had to defend your position.
Your most devoted clone!
February 1st, 2010 10:06
You all behave now, we are just starting the first day of the week and the valentines month. Oh the love and romance
February 1st, 2010 10:09
The war of the Princes ROFL
February 1st, 2010 10:10
Though I agree with much of your outlook, Ked, the United Kingdom won’t send a prince to be Governor General of Australia because it simply isn’t done. It has been discussed in the press that bothPrinces Charles and Andrew, at different periods , might fill that position but both the queen and the Australian govenment made it clear that it wasn’t an option. The latest hype about William filling that role is much the same, a non-starter.
The governor general is selected by the Australian Prime Minister who may consult with the monarch and must make sure the person actually wants to serve in that capacity.
William has made his career choice. That said, I think he will continue to visit Commonwealth countries for the queen and though this last visit was not official, I think ones in the future will be and by virtue of that, they will be longer.
February 1st, 2010 10:13
Happy Valentines Month to Me and other members of the forum!
Can you believe that next month will be Easter and we will see the royals again at church ?
February 1st, 2010 10:26
Good Morning,
I really don’t know how this dicussion got out of hand but I think everyone should move on to another topic.
February 1st, 2010 10:37
Wm4King,
Yeah, I really can’t wait to see the royals this month. The Queen will be doing a couple of engagements around Norfolk before heading back to London later this month. She usually stay at Sandringham until the 6th, which is the anniversary of her father’s death.
Just a little trivia: On the 6th of February, Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana Spencer over dinner at Buckingham Palace but the engagement was kept secret until the announcement on the 24th of February.
February 1st, 2010 10:51
I need help to identify this lady.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/96306490/Getty-Images-Entertainment
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/96306471/Getty-Images-Entertainment
February 1st, 2010 10:55
One that wants attention? From Harry? From the photographers?
February 1st, 2010 10:56
Rman,
Truly delight in your positive, upbeat and enlightening posting!
I hope the Wessex children appear in this year’s Easter pictures.
Wouldn’t it be loverly if there were a fresh announcement this February? Still I don’t care when it comes because it seems inevitable.
We have another version of the proposal right here-
http://www.britishroyalwedding.com/royal-weddings/prince-charles-lady-diana-spencer/
Then some books say he proposed to her in the garden of the Parker Bowles house in Wiltshire.
BUT, Rman, the official report agrees with yours.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/24/newsid_2516000/2516759.stm
There is always a debate on the place, much as the conflicting reports about all other events in their lives. We know they married for sure !
http://mypage.uniserve.ca/~canyon/diana.htm
Which girls will get Valentines from their sons?
I’m just kidding about that bit.
February 1st, 2010 11:00
Whoops, just saw Me’s picture links.
So maybe I shouldn’t kid about Harry’s Valentine.
Long brown hair, barefooted with an empty wineglass and he is focused on her. Intriguing, isn’t it? Good question Me.
February 1st, 2010 11:05
Meg, from the back she does look like Chelsy, but who knows? and barefoot with a glass of champagne.
It doesn’t make sense to run out into the field whilst the place is packed with paparazzi, only a crazy fan would do so!
It might be a clone
February 1st, 2010 11:48
That isn’t Chelsy’s hair color and she isn’t that slim. Did we expect Harry wouldn’t enjoy female company in Barbados?
He looks pleased to see her and she isn’t removed by guards.
February 1st, 2010 12:12
Hi there everyone! Just read through this thread to catch up, have barely written a word and I’m already speechless!
Would like to say, however, that I personally applaud Harry’s efforts this last weekend. In my view, we have not seen the best of the third in line yet, not by a long chalk!
Don’t think I favour one prince over another, just very glad they both belong to us!
Hope we can continue in a kinder vein, mind.
February 1st, 2010 13:13
Clover…..thank you very much.
Ked, thank you too.
Interesting theory, perhaps they were testing the waters.
Sadly I happen to think the republican feelings down under are far too strong to ever to allow a member of the throne to take up as Australian Governor General. Despite the exagerated claims of those who believe that PW’s visit to Australia was phenomenal.
I recall a time when the position was suggested for PC, the Aussies didn’t care for that and that was when the monarchy was far more popular back then and when the crowds who turned out to greet Charles on his visits there were TRULY phenomenal.
As to who the girl is at the polo match with Harry……I have no idea, but I can tell you that the blading man is Miguel Head. Press Secretary to PW & PH.
As you all know, press secretaries to the BRF usually work exclusively for them and they are responsible for public relations. Miguel Head was head hunted from the Ministry of Defence.
In the past, many press secretaries on leaving the service of the BRF, go on to journalism, TV presentations, commentaries and even founding their own PR companies.
I have also re-checked the name of this forum. It is called British Royal Wedding and I am grateful to Steve and all other members for providing topics about many members of the RF and not just about W & K.
February 1st, 2010 13:23
^Hale, I think its Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton in the photo with Harry and ?blond fan.
Here’s a file photo of him with Kate, close-up
http://royalromance.royalroundup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/williamkate6.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Lowther-Pinkerton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Secretary_to_the_Sovereign
And this is Miguel Head
http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Prince+William+Prince+Harry+Visit+RAF+Shawbury+3L47XDHlSHQl.jpg
February 1st, 2010 13:47
Well now, is that really, really Jamie Lowther Pinkerton????
Oh well…..oh I forgot to add in my last post.
In the past, many press secretaries on leaving the service of the BRF, go on to journalism, TV presentations, commentaries and even founding their own PR companies.
eg: Dickie Arbiter, Patrick Jephson, Marc Bolland and Ronald Allison, who incidently once presented a fantastic series on the monarchy. It was full of trivial but fascinating information.
I’ve been praying that they would repeat it.
February 1st, 2010 14:09
Prince Nikolas of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik wedding news: (an interview)
http://tinyurl.com/yzpfctd
February 1st, 2010 14:17
Funny how KN mentioned in her recent article that William had turned down an invitation to Victoria & Daniel’s wedding, now Prince Nikolas & Tatiana just mentioned that Victoria’s wedding invitations haven’t been sent out yet. Interesting.
February 1st, 2010 14:32
Rman…. Good info. Wonder which member of the BRF will attend the wedding?
February 1st, 2010 14:40
Yes Hale, that is JLP with Harry and the ?blond fan
February 1st, 2010 14:48
miguel head looks like an utter dufus
February 1st, 2010 17:53
Hello,
Rman, it’s protocol to check out availability of members of the RF prior to the invitation being sent out several months beforehand.
This avoids any embarrassment if a previous engagement had been scheduled which incidentally made such a nonsense of PW’s no show at PP’s wedding. The real reason may never be known, Hello or otherwise but lots happened that weekend, believe me.
There is also the possibility that KM may not originally have been included so he initially said no, but like PW said ‘wait and see.’
February 1st, 2010 18:03
Ked..
Totally agree with you 100%. I thought PW’s no show and previous engagement was a miserable, silly and unbelievable excuse.
February 1st, 2010 18:05
Hello,
I am not defending KN under any circumstances as most of her stories are so far away from actuality.
However I think she does get limited , possibly very low grade information but puts the wrong spin on her story.
Whenever she publishes there is usually ‘ a happening’ remotely connected and which could be the basis of her assumptions but a possible 0/10 makes her a pretty poor statistician?!?
Eventually she may get one right if only on the basis that she makes up so many and certainly attracts CNN and other American stations with her 5 minute slots @ $xxxx a time?
Seems to make a good living!
February 1st, 2010 18:28
Hello,
My wife is away ‘on duty’ so I have time to write and I’m at home all week.
Just clicked on the ‘Facts about Diana’ above and it reminded me that when/if PW becomes King he will be the most “Royal” King of all previous sovereigns since 12/13 Century.
Through his mother he is descended from both Charles 11 and James l whilst HM was a 1st cousin, 13 times removed of the Tudor Queens Mary and Elizabeth.
I’m not sure if any one is really interested but Count Dracula is/was the Great Grand Uncle , 14 times removed of HM. Interested ? Well here is one for PC. He was the 21st Prince since 1301 when made PofW aged 9 on 26th July 1958 although his investiture wasnt until 1st July 1969, just after spending time at Aberystwyth University College learning Welsh.
February 1st, 2010 18:48
Gosh, what do I have to do to get a thesis written about MY postings on BRW?
I suggest we declare a BRW “happening” and all together join a sing-along of “Love Train.” (I am referring to the old 70s song). Since I really don’t know the lyrics, maybe we can make them up.
Poster of the BRW,
type along,
start a love train, make up your refrain…
February 1st, 2010 18:56
Rman, I think PW will be in South Africa in the World Cup, he is President of the EFA.
February 1st, 2010 19:14
I think that the song begins-People all over the world join the love train the love train…..
Ked, I wish I knew what you knew, Which invitation was Kate iniktially not invited PP or Princess Victolria. By the way, you seem to be in the loop. You sad like he said wait and see. Do yu know of something that is coming up soon?
I read somewhere that William will get engaged in Sept. Have you heard anything?
February 1st, 2010 19:30
Yes I know Me, I just brought that up because I thought it was interesting.
Well Kate & Chelsy looked great at Peter’s wedding and they both looked happy. I throw all the other rubbish to the side because it was just a bunch of stuff made up on the royal forums.
February 1st, 2010 19:55
They both did look happy at the wedding. I must say that William and Kate make a handsome couple. I also like Harry and Chelsy.I am wishing them all the best of lluck.
February 1st, 2010 22:53
Sojourner,
A *thesis*
of course.That sums up those extravagantly wordy posts to perfection. Consider yourself lucky.Too funny LOL
Thanks for that link, Matilde. I recall some of the other weddings in that family.
February 2nd, 2010 08:38
Extravagant and wordy. How flattering. Yes, I do try to articulate myself as well as I can in my posts, without spewing out diatribe.
Thank you Wm4King, I am flattered by you lovely kind words.
February 2nd, 2010 19:28
Ked when not if : ) you have children with your new lady — will you refer to them as KEDlits!
February 2nd, 2010 19:37
KEDlits!!!!!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 21:00
Hale, you just keep posting the way that you want. I do agree with you on some olf what you post. I ike the way that you want to make Wlliam accountable for his actons tolwards Kate. I think though that if we coluld see them in private they would show us a very close and loving couple. I keep thinking that one day they will surprise us and announce the love they have for each other in the way of an engagement announcement. I just can’t think that anyone who knew that they were not going to make their relationship official would stay together this long. I also see them looking at each other very lovingly. I base this in part on the news accounts people who see them at private functions and how they act toward one another.
February 3rd, 2010 06:31
Kat, thank you very mucy.
February 3rd, 2010 07:35
Kat, sorry, that should have read thank you very much.