I use the term also because Charles seems still very disliked and for some reason William is insanely popular.I'm not really sure about the idea that Charles is a "caretaker monarchy." I feel like it's an assumption that's been made due to his age, but Charles has shown more passion and real commitment to a cause than many royals, so it seems odd to think that he'll be simply keeping the seat warm for William, who will somehow be more memorable and transformative. That this is often said in the same breath as discussing William's seeming lack of passion and lack of work is particularly strange.
While I think it's fair to assume Charles won't have a long reign, given the human body can only last so long, I don't think that necessitates that he's just holding the seat for William.
William is popular because he is not Charles, Harry or Andrew. He is the altenative - but really, we don't know much about him.I use the term also because Charles seems still very disliked and for some reason William is insanely popular.
Not knowing much about him likely helps.William is popular because he is not Charles, Harry or Andrew. He is the altenative - but really, we don't know much about him.
I think a lot of it is because in the almost year (!) since the Queen died, he doesn’t seem to have done anything or been anywhere of note. If he doesn’t want his reign to seem more like an interregnum then he needs to start putting his long nursed plans into action. William also need to accept that at over 40, maybe he’s pushed the period of grace as far as it can go and actually start being seen to put the hard yards in.I'm not really sure about the idea that Charles is a "caretaker monarchy." I feel like it's an assumption that's been made due to his age, but Charles has shown more passion and real commitment to a cause than many royals, so it seems odd to think that he'll be simply keeping the seat warm for William, who will somehow be more memorable and transformative. That this is often said in the same breath as discussing William's seeming lack of passion and lack of work is particularly strange.
While I think it's fair to assume Charles won't have a long reign, given the human body can only last so long, I don't think that necessitates that he's just holding the seat for William.
Bet Huw Edward’s can’t, either.I know it’s the daily fail but I found this really interesting to see the play by play of that day. I can’t believe it’s almost a year ago, it was such a strange day
After almost a year, we look back at the day our beloved Queen died
A year on, it's still so hard to believe she's gone. This enthralling reconstruction reveals the untold stories of the day we'd all dreaded for so long.www.dailymail.co.uk
Yes I think he’s done some good things in his time (and I say this as someone who isn’t much of a fan of the Royals!). The Prince’s Trust like you said and he also spoke about the environment long before it was fashionable to do so. He also believes in saving historic buildings and having beauty in architecture.He should be in a sense of what he's accomplished with his time of waiting - he could have been like every other heir sitting on his rear - but he tried to do things with his position that are commendable. The Prince's Trust is an amazing legacy.
Which is fine until you remember he was 32 when he married. I mean, the whole thing was a complete Horlicks but if you can’t say at 32 it’s not what you want, then it’s a bad job. Even if the tea towels are printed.Sorry, as I haven't read on here of late
I'm admitting that I take a 180 on Charles. He was pushed into a marriage he didn't want and was then looked down upon (by myself, too) because of it
It's a shame that Charles isn't an Icon, as Queen Elizabeth II was
William and Kate were in Scotland as well but no idea where they have spent the rest of summerAnyone have any idea of where they've gone on holiday?
I know Charles is (I think) currently in Scotland, but is there any idea of where Wills and Kate are?
I suppose they are back in Windsor now given the kids are back at school next week.
We’ll probably be allowed to know when they release the Christmas Card photo.Anyone have any idea of where they've gone on holiday?
I know Charles is (I think) currently in Scotland, but is there any idea of where Wills and Kate are?
I suppose they are back in Windsor now given the kids are back at school next week.
Isn’t the Earthshot Awards from Singapore in November?I swear I read they were in Singapore but I’m wondering if I dreamt that
Ah maybe that’s where my confusion came from!Isn’t the Earthshot Awards from Singapore in November?
Sounds like the press had an inkling Liz was on her last legs way before the rest of us did. It was so obvious looking back.I know it’s the daily fail but I found this really interesting to see the play by play of that day. I can’t believe it’s almost a year ago, it was such a strange day
After almost a year, we look back at the day our beloved Queen died
A year on, it's still so hard to believe she's gone. This enthralling reconstruction reveals the untold stories of the day we'd all dreaded for so long.www.dailymail.co.uk
Of course they did they had to have all their ducks in row with black clothes, the retrospective films/articles ready to go, the ability to change the schedule, the people/commentators lined up to give their condolencesSounds like the press had an inkling Liz was on her last legs way before the rest of us did. It was so obvious looking back.
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