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FannyCornforth Fri 09-Jul-21 09:12:05

Welcome to Thread II!

We companionably mused, gossiped and waffled about Royalty, and vaguely related things for 1000 posts!

Starting with names; and ending on them them…
and in between covered everything from Adam Faith to Scottish Country Dancing!

So, as before, God Bless this Ship and All who Sail in her! ??

Anniebach Sat 17-Jul-21 20:35:43

They would choose Windsor, George and Louis were baptised
in St. James and Charlotte in the Sandringham Church

We mustn’t forget , Meg told Haz she wanted to commit suicide the same evening they went to a do in the Albert Hall,
so brave, put on her makeup, posh frock and even mixed with
guests after the do.

Mollygo Sat 17-Jul-21 20:17:13

Lemongrove where have I been. I missed that bit if the story! grin

lemongrove Sat 17-Jul-21 18:59:07

Anniebach

Agree Sparklefizz and how they forgive the racist family who
kept Meg a prisoner and refused help when she was suicidal ?

Ghastly couple

I believe she was kept in the Tower, under guard and her passport and driving licence shredded, only allowed out when escorted for special duties like opening fetes etc.
She had to buy her own clothes from Oxfam on the pittance allowed.It was shocking!??

maddyone Sat 17-Jul-21 18:30:40

Anyway we’re going out to eat shortly.

maddyone Sat 17-Jul-21 18:30:24

I might have to watch on the Hub, my husband isn’t a great fan of royal family programmes.

maddyone Sat 17-Jul-21 18:29:12

Who knows Blossoming, but it is traditional for the RF to get their babies Christened in an Anglican Church, so that wouldn’t be surprising. But to try to cash in on the royal connection again is so poor. There are perfectly good churches in America.

FannyCornforth Sat 17-Jul-21 18:28:01

There are loads of RF based shows on 5 this evening
The one about William and Harry is one and a half hours long
As is the one about Charles and Diana’s wedding
In fact, I think that is worth taping

Blossoming Sat 17-Jul-21 18:24:58

Is this christening actually happening, or is it a rumour?

maddyone Sat 17-Jul-21 18:22:16

Why would they want baby Lili Christened in Windsor and in front of the Queen? Oh yes, silly me, I forgot, the royal connection again of course. And if the Queen was there it would suggest that she approves of the use of her pet name, Lilibet! The Queen was not present at the Christenings of Archie or Louis, and so if she were present, it would certainly suggest approval. If I was her, I wouldn’t go as it could be argued that she no longer attends royal Christenings, having missed the last two.
Why don’t they get her Christened in America, they do have churches there, even Anglican ones!

Anniebach Sat 17-Jul-21 15:08:07

Agree Sparklefizz and how they forgive the racist family who
kept Meg a prisoner and refused help when she was suicidal ?

Ghastly couple

Sparklefizz Sat 17-Jul-21 14:45:00

Yes, Annie, and it will reiterate their connection to the Queen for their "brand" and all the benefits this gives them.

Anniebach Sat 17-Jul-21 14:42:30

Wouldn’t surprise me, it will get them on the front pages

Sparklefizz Sat 17-Jul-21 13:13:18

Can it be true that H&M want Lilli to be Christened in Windsor in front of the Queen after all they have said? (or is it fake news?)

Anniebach Sat 17-Jul-21 11:58:29

Wishing Camilla a happy birthday

LauraNorder Fri 16-Jul-21 13:28:44

Going on past history Rosiecheeks I think ‘gentleman’ might be a stretch.

Rosycheeks Fri 16-Jul-21 13:23:12

What would Harry be if she was POTUS (got that from The West Wing) 1st Gentleman?

Anniebach Fri 16-Jul-21 12:15:18

Does she not want to be America’s President

Calendargirl Fri 16-Jul-21 12:12:50

Her application for citizenship seemed to die a quiet death when they upped sticks and moved to California.

So no, don’t think we’ll be seeing Meghan casting her vote over here anytime soon.

Blossoming Fri 16-Jul-21 12:05:11

Is Meghan a UK citizen now? She’d have to register to vote here. I wonder if Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle et al are listed as addresses on the electoral register. That would be interesting reading. Presumably they have live-in staff with voting rights.

Rosycheeks Fri 16-Jul-21 11:18:23

Well that would be another vote for them. I wonder who does vote for the OMRLP and if they think they will really win? What would happen if they did win a general election? hmm would we all have to wear top hats and outfits that look like Morris Dancers.(no offence to Morris Dancers by the way).

Mollygo Fri 16-Jul-21 11:15:24

LauraNorder no! She might not do that, but we would certainly hear every party claiming she’d voted for them!

LauraNorder Fri 16-Jul-21 10:52:14

Enter Laura, stage right, carrying large spoon…
As an American citizen but also a member of the royal family can Meghan vote in the U.K.
Is she likely to vote for the Monster Raving Loony Party as the founder has a title.
Diamond encrusted hard hat in place.

Mollygo Fri 16-Jul-21 10:15:21

Rosycheeks ???

Ellianne Fri 16-Jul-21 09:57:43

grin
And would the royal men turn up in military uniform to show off their medals?

Rosycheeks Fri 16-Jul-21 09:52:33

Would The Queen turn up at the polling station in a Tiara or a scarf and wax coat jump out of her land Rover with Princess Anne telling the press to "NAFF OFF!". I would pay to see that.