Royalty Thread #11: Putting the "Fun" in Dysfunctional

[mag]

The Prince Louis article used an old photo which I found very strange. Nothing to see here.

That is what they do when there isn’t a current photo. It has been done this way for years; it was the same when Kate was spotted with her kids at a swimming pool and when Kate was spotted with George and Charlotte shopping. This is exactly the same format that has been used for years. Reporting an event without photographs.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

it is the tabloids that are the issue .. they always were.

The tabloids write awful things, but they don't publish unauthorized photos, especially of the children.

 

[MsZem]

Kate's latest photography project is both beautiful and meaningful:

The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "As part of the commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust, The Duchess of Cambridge has taken photographs of two Holocaust survivors with their grandchildren. The first photogr

250K likes, 3,437 comments - princeandprincessofwales on January 26, 2020: "As part of the commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust, The Duchess of Cambridge has taken photographs of two Holocaust survivors with their grandchildren. The first photograph features...

www.instagram.com

 

[mag]

I love dark lighting in those photos. Shows the people, the connection, but also the darkness of the horror they have been through. I would love to see the entire exhibit.

 

[aftershocks]

British morning show This Morning. I like Camilla T. I have listened to her a number of times and she always seems quite reasonable and able to look at things from different points of view.

Personally, I think Camilla Tominey often has a biased agenda against the Sussexes, especially against Meghan, although Tominey feigns being neutral and objective. Tominey is the same reporter who wrote an inflammatory article claiming that Meghan was supporting terrorism because she visited the mosque where Hubb Community Kitchen was established. Meanwhile, other royals had also visited the same mosque to comfort victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, but they were not attacked by Tominey for promoting terrorism.

Tominey is also the reporter who scooped the news that Harry was dating Meghan Markle, in October 2016. Tominey formerly had more access to Harry. But after she broke that scoop, and after M&H's engagement and marriage, Tominey no longer has the same access to Harry, just as a number of royal reporters don't. Harry was understandably more carefree and open to reporters on tours when he was a bachelor.

ABC is planning a special report on the Sussexes stepping back on Wed, January 29th:

https://www.eonline.com/au/news/111...prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-in-new-special

https://www.wdtvpress.com/abc/press...y-meghan-and-the-crown-airs-wednesday-jan-29/

 

[starrynight]

Aftershocks is right about one thing i think -
The press know that connecting H&M to something in a headline will likely increase the click through rate so they make the most tenuous links to catch attention and up their traffic.

Sometimes you just need to wait out the news cycle.

For now, the tragedy surrounding Kobe Bryant means that Meghan and Harry are off the news cycle in North America for some time at least. All of the media have probably packed up and left and gone to cover that.

 

[attyfan]

Sometimes you just need to wait out the news cycle.

For now, the tragedy surrounding Kobe Bryant means that Meghan and Harry are off the news cycle in North America for some time at least. All of the media have probably packed up and left and gone to cover that.

There is also the latest Andrew developments:

Prince Andrew has not cooperated with attempts to interview him about Jeffrey Epstein, US Attorney says | CNN

The FBI and prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York contacted Prince Andrew's lawyer to interview the prince about Jeffrey Epstein, but they have provided "zero" cooperation, according to US Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

www.cnn.com

 

[mag]

Statement about H&M’a security costs which basically says nothing has been decided.

Canada, U.K. discussing how to pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security costs: minister — CBC News

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Monday that the RCMP and security officials in the United Kingdom are in discussions over how best to protect Prince Harry and Meghan while they live here in Canada — and who will ultimately foot the bill for the security costs they may incur.

apple.news

I think the liberals have received the message loud and clear that Canadians are, generally speaking, not interested in paying.

 

[Judy]

Statement about H&M’a security costs which basically says nothing has been decided.

Canada, U.K. discussing how to pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security costs: minister — CBC News

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Monday that the RCMP and security officials in the United Kingdom are in discussions over how best to protect Prince Harry and Meghan while they live here in Canada — and who will ultimately foot the bill for the security costs they may incur.

apple.news

I think the liberals have received the message loud and clear that Canadians are, generally speaking, not interested in paying.

No matter which party is in power they all know that. I am never a fan of Quebec btw .. they already get so many handouts. It’s hard to say yes your tax dollars are being put towards two rich people. Let them or the Queen pay.

 

[AxelAnnie]

I don't know why it merits discussion. M/H want to be financially independent.. .great. Step One....don't ask other people to pay for stuff.

They are high profile people living a high profile life. If you think you need protection get it. Yourself. Like all the grown ups.

 

[loopey]

There is also the latest Andrew developments:

Prince Andrew has not cooperated with attempts to interview him about Jeffrey Epstein, US Attorney says | CNN

The FBI and prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York contacted Prince Andrew's lawyer to interview the prince about Jeffrey Epstein, but they have provided "zero" cooperation, according to US Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

www.cnn.com

So when Andrew stepped down from his Royal duties, is he allowed to keep his royal status? Can he still use HRH?

 

[MsZem]

He finally admitted it:

DNA test forces former Belgian king to admit fathering a child in extramarital affair | CNN

The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has acknowledged that he fathered a daughter in an affair in the 1960s, marking the end of a paternity suit that he has contested for seven years.

edition.cnn.com

 

[Judy]

So when Andrew stepped down from his Royal duties, is he allowed to keep his royal status? Can he still use HRH?

I would assume so.

 

[mag]

I would assume so.

I would not be surprised if that changed when Charles becomes King.

 

[Judy]

I would not be surprised if that changed when Charles becomes King.

I would think they would like to not draw further attention but who knows.

 

[overedge]

So when Andrew stepped down from his Royal duties, is he allowed to keep his royal status? Can he still use HRH?

IIRC it's at the monarch's discretion as to who gets to use HRH. Since Andrew is one of her own children I would be very surprised if he gets his HRH taken away (but if he ends up in jail, who knows).

 

[Judy]

IIRC it's at the monarch's discretion as to who gets to use HRH. Since Andrew is one of her own children I would be very surprised if he gets his HRH taken away (but if he ends up in jail, who knows).

I don’t think he will end up in jail.

 

[overedge]

I don’t think he will end up in jail.

At the very least I hope he ends up in a court of law.

 

[mella]

Links now being made between he and Sacoolas. I'm not sure the extent to which the situations are actually comparable (did any of the alleged incidents happen in US - I didn't think so)?

Nevertheless I think it's a useful way of putting pressure on both sides to do the right thing - in terms of public perception if nothing else. I'm surprised it's taken this long for those representing Epstein victims (And Andrew's accuser?) to use the optics of these two cases to press their case.

 

[MsZem]

Prince Andrew

This is a thread to keep discussion of a certain royal ne'er-do-well separate from the toddlers and tiaras normally found in the other thread.

www.fsuniverse.net

Just a reminder

 

[mag]

Kate helps serve breakfast at a preschool:

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/amp30700451/kate-middleton-blue-coat-pre-school-breakfast-photos/

A little more in the hospital visit mentioned at the end of the above article.

It’s Catherine Walker and Juliette Botterill for Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales chose a deep aquamarine coatdress by Catherine Walker for this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony. Below, the Princess with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as they leave Buckingham Palace for the ride to Horse Guards Parade. The Princess of Wales...

whatkatewore.com

 

[kittyjake5]

Great photos. I definitely could see the Mom vibe in the photos. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mella]

Prince Andrew

This is a thread to keep discussion of a certain royal ne'er-do-well separate from the toddlers and tiaras normally found in the other thread.

www.fsuniverse.net

Just a reminder

Thanks! Sorry forgot.

 

[Winnipeg]

Kate looks great! Love that blue coat. She sure keeps trim!

 

[Judy]

Kate looks great! Love that blue coat. She sure keeps trim!

I know it’s awful ?.

 

[Japanfan]

Kate looks great! Love that blue coat. She sure keeps trim!

She pretty much has to. It would not be 'acceptable' to the general public if the wife of a future British king were overweight.

I'm sure Kate has a team of nutritionists and personal trainers helping her to maintain her slim form and remain in shape. She has to be very disciplined in terms of diet.

Even so, I wonder if it comes naturally to her. And it must get tedious going to so many dinners at which the finest of foods are served, and not be able to eat much. Though maybe royals get so sick of those dinners that they don't have much of an appetite.

I also wonder if struggling to keep weight down contribute to eating disorders among royal women (don't know if this was the case for Diana, it's possible) and royal women suffer from a disproportionate number of EDs.

 

[MsZem]

I'm sure Kate has a team of nutritionists and personal trainers helping her to maintain her slim form and remain in shape. She has to be very disciplined in terms of diet.

Even so, I wonder if it comes naturally to her. And it must get tedious going to so many dinners at which the finest of foods are served, and not be able to eat much. Though maybe royals get so sick of those dinners that they don't have much of an appetite.

Kate is athletic and enjoys sports. She's also tall and relatively slim, and it appears that this is her natural build.

Those official dinners aren't a daily occurrence, the portions are not huge and you don't get seconds. And that's assuming the food is to your taste, which may not even be the case.

 

[canbelto]

Actually I thought this was an actual royal rule that royalty can never eat in public. There can't be photos of them eating either.

 

[MLIS]

Nah, they’re photographed eating and drinking at events all the time. Charles and Camilla seem to particularly often get the “sample a little of this and a little of that” events.

 

[canbelto]

Well that's undignified. I'm careful never to eat more than yogurt and fruit for breakfast at work. I try not to eat in public at all. This doesn't mean i don;t eat in restaurants. I just try not to have co-workers, etc. see me eating. It's very embarrassing to be seen as chowing down.