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Princess Lillibet. Your thoughts?

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Bossyrossy Wed 08-Mar-23 18:34:04

Just that really.

Calendargirl Fri 10-Mar-23 13:11:28

mokryna

I suppose it’s one way round the American idea that titles from foreign countries are not accepted. She will be enrolled at a school or later given an invitation to some function, her first baptized name Princess will make them sit up and remember who she might have been. It will probably make her cringe and maybe she’ll drop it.

As mentioned earlier, ‘Princess’ is a title, not one of her names.

BeneathTheHowlingStars Fri 10-Mar-23 13:03:51

I can't believe they can't see the hypocrisy of it. He left the 'institution' because it's apparently so damaging but he is happy enough for his children to have the titles that link them to the very same institution. I wish they would disappear up their own over inflated egos and never be heard of again.

Anniebach Fri 10-Mar-23 13:02:54

As someone who has worked for mental health charities for
many years i would so like Harry to be questioned by the law
on his claims that illegal drugs helped his mental health and treated as other drug users are treated.

Do much for mental health? he needs to spend time with those who are mentally ill caused by illegal drugs.

Zoejory Fri 10-Mar-23 13:02:20

Calendargirl

^Harry doesn’t use Prince anymore^

Really?

If you like to take a look at his ‘Spare’ book cover, ‘Prince Harry’ is emblazoned across the top Keffie.

Exactly.

And when they were at a function, Meghan introduced him on to the stage saying Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

That's available on Youtube to see. Not from the press. From her mouth.

Coco51 Fri 10-Mar-23 13:01:19

Calandargirl Nah! You have to look under a gooseberry bush
(mind the prickles)

HannahLoisLuke Fri 10-Mar-23 13:00:40

Vintagenonna

I aways wondered why/how the late monarch had acquired a West Indian nickname : "little bit" or 'li'l bit'.

It suited her so why not pass it on?

It was apparently because she couldn't pronounce Elizabeth when she was a small child.

Zoejory Fri 10-Mar-23 12:59:03

Keffie12

Come on now. You are Omid Scobie

There is an awful lot that can be argued against your list.

I do wonder if you've actually seen and listened to Harry's endless comments. Just because you don't think he's whining doesn't actually mean he doesn't whine. Nor will your assertions make others change their minds.

Fact is people are not forming their opinion from the Mail or any press outlet. They are forming their opinions from what he's said and done.

I could carry on but I can't be bothered

katy1950 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:58:59

I'm fed up with the lot of them none of these children should have titles it's medieval

micmc47 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:58:48

Why is anyone remotely interested in what the next provocative, spiteful ploy is from these two hypocritical, self-obsessed creatures? They want to be out of the spotlight and to avoid publicity? Excuse my deep belly laugh...

Calendargirl Fri 10-Mar-23 12:57:40

Harry doesn’t use Prince anymore

Really?

If you like to take a look at his ‘Spare’ book cover, ‘Prince Harry’ is emblazoned across the top Keffie.

maddyone Fri 10-Mar-23 12:55:56

GrannyGravy13

As I understand the GC of the monarch are automatically Princes or Princesses unless the titles are declined which Princess Anne and Prince Edward have done for their children.

As soon as Charles became King Archie & Lilibet became Prince and Princess.

Yes.
And Lady Louise and her brother were/are entitled to the titles of prince and princess from birth. Their sensible parents chose not to use those titles although the children can decide for themselves at age eighteen. Harry and Meghan, who have renounced royal life, have chosen as quickly as possible to avail themselves and their children of these titles. One has to wonder why ££££££££££££££££

Keffie12 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:50:41

They were entitled to those titles as soon as Charles was on the throne.

H & M have accepted those title's so the children have the choice as to whether they use them or not when they are older.

The title's won't be used unless it is formal settings as children. Harry doesn't use Prince anymore. It's the media that use it.

Harry has never said he hates the RF. He has said he doesn't like the behaviours of them, mainly the royal staff, the media and Camilla. Unfortunately William office in the past few years now too

He shares. He doesn't whine. He shares re his mental health struggles to be of service to others.

Harry and Megan have done and continue to do so much for mental health charities and more others besides.

You don't read about that here because it doesn't suit the media narrative, of hounding them

I could carry on. You get the jist

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 10-Mar-23 12:49:41

You seem to like your dead cats today Grantanow. Whatever titles the king decides to bestow on his family is hardly some conspiratorial diversion tactic.

Grantanow Fri 10-Mar-23 12:46:21

Another dead cat to divert us all from the mess the UK is in under the Tories.

Coco51 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:39:23

vegansrock

Those who believe in the monarchy should give their heads a wobble- members of the Rf don’t have to do anything apart from be born into it. They don’t have to have any qualifications or apply for it - they just are royal. As such H and Ms children are grandchildren of the monarch and have every right to these made up titles. The supporters of this feudal system should be tugging their forelocks at its members not slagging them off - you can’t pick and choose your royals , that makes a mockery of an hereditary system which you support.

There are many European Princes and Princesses but the titles are rarely used except when there is a formal occasion which warrants it. They also work. Our RF have been a bit slow, but King Charles is really paring it down now. And you have to. Princess Anne works hard and makes no fuss about it.
Harry’s problem is that he is not fit for anything but moaning and creating a media circus around his dreadful privileged life. I guess now his chance of becoming heir to the throne is virtually nil. He could go back into the army - if they would have him after the terrible things he said

vegansrock Fri 10-Mar-23 12:39:07

It’s not remotely hypocritical if you think about the whole edifice that is an hereditary monarchy. It is hypocritical to support the notion of a monarchy on the one hand and complain about which family member has titles or not - that isn’t in the gift of the people. Us plebs have to like it or lump it and get whoever is the fruit of some rich person’s loins and whatever fancy titles they choose for their offspring.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 10-Mar-23 12:35:34

We talk about lots of things that make no difference to us. Not sure what sharon thinks we might achieve by turning our attention elsewhere to a greater extent than we do already. What a miserable place GN would be if we talked solely about the state of the country and the cost of living. Most of us are able to focus on more than one thing at a time.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:34:47

As I understand the GC of the monarch are automatically Princes or Princesses unless the titles are declined which Princess Anne and Prince Edward have done for their children.

As soon as Charles became King Archie & Lilibet became Prince and Princess.

enabenn Fri 10-Mar-23 12:27:21

Why do we even bother talking about this. It makes no difference to us.

maddyone Fri 10-Mar-23 12:26:39

I wonder why I think we should be a republic?
Charles has been able to agree this without the consent of the people, and it seems likely that if asked, the public would not agree to this. Harry and Meghan continue to sell their wares (their connection to the British royal family) and continue to badmouth them at the same time. It really is time that this whole pantomime was done away with, and the the former royals allowed to get on with living their very privileged lives in private. Harry and Meghan said that’s what they want, but Charles has just given them the green light to continue to milk the system by selling it for the rest of their lives.

Coco51 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:18:31

lemsip

on gmb re the christening
in their statement, they commented the act was performed by the Archbishop of Los Angeles Revered John Taylor,
when in fact the real Archbishop of Los Angeles is José H. Gomez.

Informing viewers about the statement over Lilibet’s christening, it was revealed John Taylor was once a journalist.

Picking up on Reverend John Taylor’s former career, Kate added: “A profession Harry’s not always keen on.

John Taylor, formerly a jounalist, after being an aid to President Nixon shock

sharonarnott Fri 10-Mar-23 12:14:41

Not my business nor anyone else's. I think it's sad that people haven't got better things to focus their attention on given the current state of the country and the cost of living. It's age old tradition and it is their family business and their choice.

Coco51 Fri 10-Mar-23 12:13:01

Ginge did another podcast with Gabor Mate and charged £19 for people to stream! I don’t get how that sits with wanting privacy. You’d think with all the terrible things said about the RF they’d decline. But no it is their ’BIRTHRIGHT’!
Total hypocracy.

Juicylucy Fri 10-Mar-23 12:06:25

Oh I thought we were discussing the H&M stores, far more interesting.🤣

Don’t understand King Charles thought process with this.

mokryna Fri 10-Mar-23 11:59:27

I suppose it’s one way round the American idea that titles from foreign countries are not accepted. She will be enrolled at a school or later given an invitation to some function, her first baptized name Princess will make them sit up and remember who she might have been. It will probably make her cringe and maybe she’ll drop it.