I agree. I think she was old but not losing it. I doubt she’s been doing all the work she was, I’m sure Charles has been reading the red boxes for some time now. But I also think they wouldn’t want her to lose her dignity and the respect people had for her over the years. If she wasn’t really with it, there is no way she’d have been meeting so many people.
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I don't really watch these ceremonies but I did think it a bit odd they way she interracted with Louis on the balcony at what was such a formal occasion.
Yes of course it’s wrong that the media wields so much power but how exactly do you stop it?
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I’m not saying she had advanced dementia
Clearly she didn’t. But I do think it’s quite likely that her mind wasn’t what it was. Perfectly natural and expected at 96.
Wills looks very much like Edward here
The itv documentary was really interesting. She couldn’t zoom into the privy meeting on Wednesday as she was too unwell
Agree with much of this, but I really don’t think Harry will be given Duke of Edinburgh and as someone Edinburgh adjacent I’d be angry if he was
Private Eye really is the only thing worth reading when it comes to the Royals. Most the mainstream media follow up their stories anyway.
But yes, it was clear from the Eye that HMQEII was gravely unwell and that her flunkeys were in massive denial. They definitely could have prepared the public better instead of ignoring the obvious. A missed opportunity, I feel, to be more open, but who knows what HMQEII was instructing them to say or not say, and when? And were her instructions kept up to date or was it left until it was too late to broach the subject? And when a person is so elderly and frail and deteriorating what is best to say? What CAN you say if they’re not fully compos mentis?
Tricky, I think.
What is also obvious from the Eye is just how assertive and considerate PW is and can be, including consulting with his father and acting as a consultee. I think when his time comes, he will be a remarkable king and global leader.
But yes, it was clear from the Eye that HMQEII was gravely unwell and that her flunkeys were in massive denial. They definitely could have prepared the public better instead of ignoring the obvious. A missed opportunity, I feel, to be more open, but who knows what HMQEII was instructing them to say or not say, and when? And were her instructions kept up to date or was it left until it was too late to broach the subject? And when a person is so elderly and frail and deteriorating what is best to say? What CAN you say if they’re not fully compos mentis?
Tricky, I think.
What is also obvious from the Eye is just how assertive and considerate PW is and can be, including consulting with his father and acting as a consultee. I think when his time comes, he will be a remarkable king and global leader.
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Oh I think so, I just wonder why it's not been given to Edward and Sophie yet. Maybe lots of negotiations behinds the scenes?
I think Charles will definitely try and get some kind of compromise with H&M. Wonder if all the pomp has made them nostalgic - or want to runs for the hills.
Sorry if this has already been mentioned but if Camilla's health deteriorates (I know there are rumours due to her tremor) could/would Charles abdicate for that reason?
Don’t give them the power.
if the family want to sort out family issues, let them and don’t let an on line outlet or some random YouTuber or body language expert with way too much time of their hands co troll what you want to do.
No I don’t
Why should she have been open about being unwell? The most private of private.
I think what commentators are saying is not being open about being unwell per se but more around preparing the public in a more considered way. The default of not saying anything seemed a little… unsympathetic I think.
To be honest, it was fairly obvious we’d been being prepared since at least before the Jubilee.
I think she was ill, having treatment, possibly terminal but imminent demise was not anticipated (as much as it ever is when you get to 96). I’d hazard a guess that no one was specifically in denial, just that whatever is going on behind the scenes the front of house has to project an air of permanence and stability.
Absolutely this, I agree.
No I don’t think that needed to be disclosed. For endless speculation. Gross.
Good points.
The end of life pathway is a hazardous one to navigate even though we all walk that road at some point.
It won’t stop the speculation as this thread is demonstrating
William said “we thought she’d have a bit more time” last week. So I do sadly think she’d been unwell for a while and they knew. He seemed accepting of whatever had been wrong with her and like he’d coke to terms with it. The Jubilee was their way of telling us HMTQ was on her way out without putting it in plain black and white text.
In terms of her not seeming to be so there could be because of illness but I have another theory. I have heard from many mediums that the souls crossing over can be gradual over some time. If this is true then sure that person won’t be here entirely.
I do agree about the palaces etc.They can live in their comfortable palaces this winter knowing they’ll be fine but the poorare going to struggle. They need to be careful. The stuff they do with charity is great but I do think there should maybe be another pot they contribute to to give money to the poorest of the poor.
I think George VI looks a lot like William here. I think it’s the jaw. Looking back at old photos to see family resemblance is fascinating.
In terms of her not seeming to be so there could be because of illness but I have another theory. I have heard from many mediums that the souls crossing over can be gradual over some time. If this is true then sure that person won’t be here entirely.
I do agree about the palaces etc.They can live in their comfortable palaces this winter knowing they’ll be fine but the poorare going to struggle. They need to be careful. The stuff they do with charity is great but I do think there should maybe be another pot they contribute to to give money to the poorest of the poor.
I think George VI looks a lot like William here. I think it’s the jaw. Looking back at old photos to see family resemblance is fascinating.
Whitchell would be proud of all the WhitchellingIt won’t stop the speculation as this thread is demonstrating
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