And with Rose no less!So apparently Kate was out raving this weekend. Who gives these stories?
This is one of those weird stories that feels like it has some sort of hidden message but I’ve no idea whatSo apparently Kate was out raving this weekend. Who gives these stories?
All is well with the Rose bush. My guess .This is one of those weird stories that feels like it has some sort of hidden message but I’ve no idea what
He is the Duke of Edinburgh.I thought Edward was always in line for the Duke of Edinburgh title
He was in line, just not the first. It was settled on the "heirs male", which meant Charles was first. So Charles became Duke of Edinburgh when his dad died, and the title then merged with the Crown when he became King. Charles was then free to create the title again for his brother.I thought Edward was always in line for the Duke of Edinburgh title
However prior to this, the Queen had made it known upon Edward's marriage to Sophie that he would be created Duke of Edinburgh upon his Father's death. This is why he was "only" made an Earl on his wedding day unlike his brother Andrew who became a Duke. Of course, Charles could have chosen not to carry out his Mother's wishes when the title reverted back to the crown before the Queen could do anything about it, but I think that he has a lot of respect (rightfully) for what she would have wanted.He was in line, just not the first. It was settled on the "heirs male", which meant Charles was first. So Charles became Duke of Edinburgh when his dad died, and the title then merged with the Crown when he became King. Charles was then free to create the title again for his brother.
Its a big role (due to prince philips work) and one i wouldn't have thought a king had time forHe was in line, just not the first. It was settled on the "heirs male", which meant Charles was first. So Charles became Duke of Edinburgh when his dad died, and the title then merged with the Crown when he became King. Charles was then free to create the title again for his brother.
Is it the weird "they are splitting up" rumour again?This is one of those weird stories that feels like it has some sort of hidden message but I’ve no idea what
Edward has been working with the DoE scheme for at least 20 years that I can remember. He was definitely being lined up to take over his father's work with young people (and Philip had many more things than just the DoE scheme). Don't forget that Andrew was a full career naval officer, even if he did sail a desk in the MoD for quite a few years at the end.However prior to this, the Queen had made it known upon Edward's marriage to Sophie that he would be created Duke of Edinburgh upon his Father's death. This is why he was "only" made an Earl on his wedding day unlike his brother Andrew who became a Duke. Of course, Charles could have chosen not to carry out his Mother's wishes when the title reverted back to the crown before the Queen could do anything about it, but I think that he has a lot of respect (rightfully) for what she would have wanted.
I do however think that the Queen was hasty in deciding that Edward could have the DoE title once Prince Philip had died. It's a massive role and should have gone to someone more prominent - not that there's anyone suitable for that now. I would have thought Harry would have probably been destined for the role had he not met Meghan/became a massive drama
I have to disagree with this. Regardless of his position in the line of succession, he still provides a huge value as a working royal and supporting his brother as King. The late Queen was supported for many years by relatives - cousins, who are so far down the line of succession yet, even now, still undertake engagements and represent the royal family at many events etc. Princess Alexandra, Duke of Kent, Duke & Duchess of Gloucester. All way down the line of succession but still highly respected working royals. I think the Duke of Edinburgh is well placed to continue as a fairly high profile working royal. It's not the position in the line of succession that matters really (as proved by Harry and Meghan), it's about the value you add as a working royal.I imagine they would still be working royals but would largely go unnoticed.
Sophie and Edward highlight one of the major flaws in the late Queen for me. They have a ridiculously large house and were promised one of the most important and regarded titles (Edinburgh) despite now being so far down the line of succession and being unrecognisable to a large swathe of the population.
I really like them and think they do a great job, but I think the late Queen was so stuck in her ways and her view of monarchy that she was unable to see that giving her youngest child so much when he would end up far down the ranks and not of much importance to the monarchy was pointless.
It is all a bit weird. It’s made the Times and it seems such a non-story to me. No photos either which would make it more interesting.Its a big role (due to prince philips work) and one i wouldn't have thought a king had time for
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Is it the weird "they are splitting up" rumour again?
Not just married woman, enjoys night out with her friend?
Apparently it was upper class rave. What is even that? lolSo apparently Kate was out raving this weekend. Who gives these stories?
The announcement said he would be Duke of Edinburgh "in due course", which I guess is posh-speak for "when everybody is dead, and your brother is King". They couldn't prevent Charles from becoming Duke of Edinburgh as he was first in line, but everybody (the press?) just assumed.However prior to this, the Queen had made it known upon Edward's marriage to Sophie that he would be created Duke of Edinburgh upon his Father's death. This is why he was "only" made an Earl on his wedding day unlike his brother Andrew who became a Duke. Of course, Charles could have chosen not to carry out his Mother's wishes when the title reverted back to the crown before the Queen could do anything about it, but I think that he has a lot of respect (rightfully) for what she would have wanted.
I do however think that the Queen was hasty in deciding that Edward could have the DoE title once Prince Philip had died. It's a massive role and should have gone to someone more prominent - not that there's anyone suitable for that now. I would have thought Harry would have probably been destined for the role had he not met Meghan/became a massive drama
Who was playing? Andre Rieu and Alfie Boe?Apparently it was upper class rave. What is even that? lol
How would the press even get hold of her whereabouts in such detail? Seems a bit, nicheApparently it was upper class rave. What is even that? lol
The weird part is the “was convinced by friends at a dinner party” like how would anyone know that?How would the press even get hold of her whereabouts in such detail? Seems a bit, niche
Maybe they put an Apple airtag on herHow would the press even get hold of her whereabouts in such detail? Seems a bit, niche
Maybe they are trying to dig out a mole leaking stories to the press so this is a plant?The weird part is the “was convinced by friends at a dinner party” like how would anyone know that?