The Royal Family #40

[Lammington]

I think William will make a surprise appearance after the backlash. He's had a couple of days to make arrangements and still has tomorrow.

He'd have to be already in Aus or presently on a plane to make it, given it's around 23 hours of flight time.

 

[I'veloveditforyears]

William is lazy and even if he were heir to the throne in his 20s, 30s, he still wouldn't have done what Charles has done as Charles has a thing William does not - a work ethic and a social conscience, regardless of his other flaws. It's amazing with workhorses for parents William has skived by with excuse after excuse and the institution has covered up or supported the excuses, rather than telling him enough, time to get with the program.

Was Diana a workhorse?

 

[Flowergirl14]

See my post that you've quoted from. If William & his family were wiped out Harry would be King.

Harry is 5th in line to the throne. Prince George is 1st.

 

[Filouette]

That's not correct, it would be Prince George.

They meant that if the whole family is in a plane crash then numbers 1,2,3 and 4 (William and all three kids) in the line would be gone and the crown would go to number 5, Harry.

 

[I'veloveditforyears]

Andrew is only 60 so he's still a relatively young man considering longevity runs in that family. He doesn't drink alcohol or smoke so he's going to be around for a long time. He is massively entitled and spoilt and has led a very privileged and pampered life so he will be hard to turf out of his home. He is their brother at the end of the day and very determined not to be brushed aside. Nothing has been proved in a court of law and unless something else crops up, ie more accusations with evidence, it will remain unfinished business.
The royals are probably going to keep him out of the major working events but have him around for the more private ones.

Andrew is 63.

 

[cee-bee]

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I'll be honest, I don't think it would come from a politician for risk of someone trying to cry treason.

I suspect if the time comes that it'll be a discussion between politicians and the monarch, and the monarch "voluntarily" stepping down.
It would also need to happen slowly, to allow for the appropriate legislation to pass to remove the ceremonial but necessary legislative role of the monarch - likely the final monarch would sign the legislation ending the monarchy.

There would also be the unraveling of the finances - I know a lot of people like to assume the royals are all fully funded by taxpayers, but that's simply factually incorrect. Even the Sovereign Grant has its complexities as it relates to the Crown Estate, which is neither privately owned by the monarch, nor government property.
Any stepping down of the monarchy would mean establishing what is private wealth and not privy to any disposal unless donated by the monarch/appropriate family member in ownership, what is Crown Estate and how to dispose of this, and whether agreement could be reached as to items or properties that are owned by the monarch outright, but are of significant public interest (the crown jewels spring to mind).

Whenever it comes to pass, I pity the folks involved in the minutiae of it all.

lots of really good points. I don’t think there’s ever been a precedent has there, in the world?

 

[Em_gardener]

I found it funny that in the article they didn't mention the falling out they apparently had which was front page news on either the sun or mail

Very strange. This a really weird story. I doubt it was much of a rave anyway!!

 

[truelies]

It’s gorgeous isn’t it? How was the exhibit?

Its really good, worth going just for that.

 

[TennisTina]

She really must be very reserved as she still comes across v stilted and formal in what should be a relaxed chat. Still with the prepared sounding comments and expressive hands, as of in a formal situation.

Anne comes across as knowledgeable and impressive. William and Kate are small fish with nothing interesting to say, and my goodness her accent is absurd.

 

[Tatooine_legend1]

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.

 

[elliebee27]

I bet they are only going to France for these matches because of the criticism.

 

[Mrs Fluff]

Wonder if there's any truth in this?

Princess Charlene is living in Switzerland, report claims

The royal, 45, has spent the summer of a yacht trip with her 65-year-old husband and their twins Jacques and Gabriella, eight. But she has not returned to the palace since.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Eirawen]

Charlene always looks so unhappy. I think she's trapped, knowing that the twins (as children) would never be able to leave.

Hasn't Charlene got her own thread?

 

[Jinx2019]

So apparently Kate was out raving this weekend. Who gives these stories?

 

[Mrs Fluff]

Their spokesperson has said they are watching at home in Sandringham which I’m pretty sure has only been released because they were worried the press would start digging to find out if they were on holiday to get exactly that story. I presume they wouldn’t risk outright lying about where they currently are but who knows

Charlotte looks quite young in the video which makes me wonder if it was a "just in case' video filmed ages ago

 

[Mrs Fluff]

Oh right so.

Tyllie? King actually *does not* have time on his side

 

[Boom Boom!!]

https://www.news9live.com/world/britains-prince-andrew-accused-of-sexual-abuse-during-visit-to-ukraine-2271914

Don’t know what to say !!

 

[Lucymyers]

Has wills been a naughty boy again what with all the rose and kate stuff in the papers

 

[Mrs Fluff]

What's going on with Harry's nose?

 

[Chocolategoggler]

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