Royalty Thread #9. Welcome Archie, the red headed heir, don’t care!

[aftershocks]

But you're not an uber Meghan Markle fan or anything.

A slow news day on the royal front. I'm not the biggest Meghan uber, that's for freakin' sure. You have no idea truthfully. I check news about her and other British royals regularly and I share some tidbits here. There are OTT Duchess Meghan crazies though on all sides, even some truth-telling podcasters who vociferously support Meghan & Harry, one of whom positions herself as 'King Archie's' Auntie.' Another uber fan has a Twitter handle along the lines of 'Au Pair to Baby Sussex,' or maybe it's retitled 'Archie's Au Pair' by now.

In contrast, I'm fairly thoughtful, modestly reasonable, fairminded and objective. But I have no qualms about being termed a big admirer of Meghan. I most definitely am. Still, I'm not her biggest uber. There are plenty of others around the world eagerly waving that banner. In fact, stampeding in their rush to proudly and enthusiastically wave and tirelessly support the Duchess of Sussex.

Anyhoo, the fact this L.A. house that Meghan barely lived in is being promoted as her former digs and sold for mucho dinero tells us what we should already know by now... The Meghan Effect is very much alive and kickin', ever increasingly so

 

[Vagabond]

But you're not an uber Meghan Markle fan or anything.

Your post reminded me of this thread title.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Your post reminded me of this thread title.

In all fairness, that thread title could be applied to an astonishing number of posters in just about every thread on this board.

 

[Vagabond]

In all fairness, that thread title could be applied to an astonishing number of posters in just about every thread on this board.

Every thread here is about Michelle Kwan, innit?

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Every thread here is about Michelle Kwan, innit?

And why not? I was, however, thinking of the reference to restraining orders.

 

[taf2002]

Every thread here is about Michelle Kwan, innit?

Actually the phenomenon that all threads lead to Kwan is happening less & less.

 

[MsZem]

Aww, look at George and Charlotte watching the King's Cup:

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Their parents were also there

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[mag]

I love it. Kids in short sleeves, parents in puffer jackets! Old and cold

 

[MsZem]

The Spanish royals are on their summer holidays, and look appropriately summery.

Queen Letizia poses in a beautiful floral dress for her summer photo shoot in Mallorca

Absolutely dreamy…

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Spanish Princesses Leonor and Sofia are so sweet in matching outfits with parents Queen Letizia and King Felipe

Family matching is now in

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[mag]

I know Queen Letizia has a fashion fan club and, while I like some of her choices, I can’t seem to get past how tense she looks. You can see it in her neck. Like she is always on guard and never relaxed when bring photographed.

 

[MsZem]

Kate's team finished last in the King's Cup, and she was presented with a wooden spoon (to hit William if he makes fun of her for it?)

Kate Middleton accepts WOODEN SPOON after losing regatta against Prince William - best photos

The royals showed off their competitive sides!

www.hellomagazine.com

She always seems so happy doing sporty and outdoorsy stuff

I know Queen Letizia has a fashion fan club and, while I like some of her choices, I can’t seem to get past how tense she looks. You can see it in her neck. Like she is always on guard and never relaxed when bring photographed.

Letizia looks like that in pictures from her former career as a TV journalist, too. I guess that's just how she photographs.

Anyway, count me in as a member of the Queen Letizia fashion fan club. She does a great job of dressing for the occasion and mixing designer outfits with everyday, affordable stuff.

 

[Jenny]

Kate's team finished last in the King's Cup, and she was presented with a wooden spoon (to hit William if he makes fun of her for it?)

Kate Middleton accepts WOODEN SPOON after losing regatta against Prince William - best photos

The royals showed off their competitive sides!

www.hellomagazine.com

She always seems so happy doing sporty and outdoorsy stuff

That's a great photo spread, thanks for sharing! William and Kate look happiest on these occasions I think - I guess when they are being sporty like that there's no room for all the royal protocols and maybe they can just be themselves with other people who share their interests. They always seem so playful with each other at moments like this too, just natural and without posing for the cameras.

I really hope they are as happy together all the time as they seem to be on days like that.

 

[kittyjake5]

Great photos of Kate/William and family! On a shallow note Kate is rocking those shorts, gorgeous legs.

 

[puglover]

Kate has lovely arms as well for a tall woman. I wish she would post her work out routine. In a world full of sad and depressing news, this little family makes me smile.

 

[mag]

IMHO this wins best royalty video of the year.

𝔇𝔲𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 ℭ𝔞𝔪𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔤𝔢 on Instagram: “August 8, 2019- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup to raise awareness and funds for 8 of Their…”

18.3k Likes, 876 Comments - 𝔇𝔲𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 ℭ𝔞𝔪𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔤𝔢 (@katemiddletonvideos) on Instagram: “August 8, 2019- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup to…”

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[Jenny]

Love! Assuming for a moment it's real (you never know these days), the best part is Kate's reaction.

Agree @puglover, with so much horror in the world, these little moments of joy are so important.

 

[AxelAnnie]

IMHO this wins best royalty video of the year.

𝔇𝔲𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 ℭ𝔞𝔪𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔤𝔢 on Instagram: “August 8, 2019- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup to raise awareness and funds for 8 of Their…”

18.3k Likes, 876 Comments - 𝔇𝔲𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 ℭ𝔞𝔪𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔤𝔢 (@katemiddletonvideos) on Instagram: “August 8, 2019- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the inaugural regatta The King’s Cup to…”

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That kid is a pistol!

 

[ballettmaus]

(to hit William if he makes fun of her for it?)

 

[Vagabond]

Sporting culture

In some regions, particularly British-influenced ones of the Commonwealth and the United States, the "wooden spoon" is a booby prize for the team or individual finishing a competition in last position.

Some people around here have apparently never been to a sports day.

 

[Lorac]

Kate's team finished last in the King's Cup, and she was presented with a wooden spoon (to hit William if he makes fun of her for it?)

Kate Middleton accepts WOODEN SPOON after losing regatta against Prince William - best photos

The royals showed off their competitive sides!

www.hellomagazine.com

She always seems so happy doing sporty and outdoorsy stuff

I love how Kate took coming last in good part and how William was teasing her - they looked so happy and carefree whilst raising money and awareness for several charities they support.

And my Mom also joked about how Kate should whack William with the wooden spoon for making fun of her for coming last

 

[Jenny]

I'm recalling the time, in New Zealand?, when they were playing cricket as part of some appearance and he hit a bit too hard and she wagged her finger at him, like "naughty naughty" - it was adorable.

 

[MsZem]

Some people around here have apparently never been to a sports day.

And some people live in countries where they don't hand out wooden spoons.

Anyway, most of the coverage made it clear why Kate got the spoon. But the other version was clearly better.

 

[mag]

I'm recalling the time, in New Zealand?, when they were playing cricket as part of some appearance and he hit a bit too hard and she wagged her finger at him, like "naughty naughty" - it was adorable.

Or was that in India? I think Kate was wearing a long cotton dress, green maybe?

 

[canbelto]

I'm just really, really relieved Kate wasn't wearing pantyhose with her sneakers yesterday. Every other time she's worn sneakers she wears pantyhose with them, which is a really odd look.

 

[aftershocks]

Actually the phenomenon that all threads lead to Kwan is happening less & less.

Well, as I mentioned awhile back in this thread, Michelle Kwan follows @sussexroyal.

 

[canbelto]

Omg. This is going to be a royal NIGHTMARE.

Powerful Men, Disturbing New Details in Unsealed Epstein Documents

Glenn Dubin, Bill Richardson, George Mitchell, and others are mentioned. “A lot of important people are going to have a really bad weekend,” said a source.

www.vanityfair.com

 

[taf2002]

Omg. This is going to be a royal NIGHTMARE.

Powerful Men, Disturbing New Details in Unsealed Epstein Documents

Glenn Dubin, Bill Richardson, George Mitchell, and others are mentioned. “A lot of important people are going to have a really bad weekend,” said a source.

www.vanityfair.com

Did you mean to put this in the Royalty thread?

 

[RoseRed]

Did you mean to put this in the Royalty thread?

It involves Prince Andrew

 

[canbelto]

Did you mean to put this in the Royalty thread?

It's now CNN frontpage news:

Unsealed documents show allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle

Hundreds of pages of court documents unsealed Friday in New York federal court allege new details of sexual abuse claims against multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein and several associates.

www.cnn.com

 

[MsZem]

It involves Prince Andrew

There's a thread for Epstein-related matters.