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suziewoozie Mon 12-Apr-21 10:52:14

I can hardly believe I’m going to post this but does anyone else find it hard to believe that Harry and Andrew who actually saw active service for Queen and country are to wear suits for the funeral rather than uniform? I understand why this decision has been made and I think it stinks quite frankly - designed to humlitate. I don’t know why they’re not wearing sackcloth and ashes actually - petty, vindictive, what a lovely family they are.

eazybee Fri 16-Apr-21 09:37:03

I believe there is a tacit agreement that during a funeral the cameras do not focus on the faces of the mourners, only on the service. Whether that still pertains I do not know; I hope it does.

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 09:40:40

eazybee

I believe there is a tacit agreement that during a funeral the cameras do not focus on the faces of the mourners, only on the service. Whether that still pertains I do not know; I hope it does.

I’m pretty sure you’re right. I think too much is being made of the funeral being broadcast. It’s the normal and appropriate thing to do for royal funerals and if people think it isn’t, then don’t watch.

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 09:43:50

vegansrock

I’m sure lots of people leave jobs they couldn’t hack after a short time, but why would they want to wear the uniform of that job after failing at it?

I’m full of admiration for your excellent ripostes - you frequently make my day. Are you a stand up comedian in RL? ???

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 09:44:35

Anniebach

I don’t believe Andrew wanted to wear a uniform he had no rights to wear, he isn’t the brightest coin in the mint but he would know his right to wear it had been deferred. He had the right to wear a vice admiral uniform, the only one who has no right to wear a uniform is Harry.

Can it be the decision of no uniform was caused by the thought
- he will do another Oprah interview and spew more lies ?

Andrew = goodie

Parsley3 Fri 16-Apr-21 10:17:31

Harry’s parents and his uncle Andrew have all given interviews and aired their dirty linen on television. It is now a Royal tradition.

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 10:18:50

Parsley3

Harry’s parents and his uncle Andrew have all given interviews and aired their dirty linen on television. It is now a Royal tradition.

But only Harry and Diana are baddies as you well know ?

JaneJudge Fri 16-Apr-21 10:43:07

I don't know what is so funny about the uniforms, I always wear my old Sainsbury's uniform to funerals and I was only there 3 months.

Ilovecheese Fri 16-Apr-21 11:25:20

JaneJudge Love it!

Anniebach Fri 16-Apr-21 12:01:45

Charles. gave interview, did not trash anyone

Andrew. gave interview, did not trash anyone,

Diana. gave interview, allowances need to be made for state
mental health but did trash

Harry, gave interview, trashed his entire family

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 12:14:29

Anniebach

Charles. gave interview, did not trash anyone

Andrew. gave interview, did not trash anyone,

Diana. gave interview, allowances need to be made for state
mental health but did trash

Harry, gave interview, trashed his entire family

Andrew just lied which imo is pretty trashy

EllanVannin Fri 16-Apr-21 12:21:14

So it's " part of her duty ", Suziewoozie ? How insensitive !!

Anniebach Fri 16-Apr-21 12:21:38

Yes, he lied, you are confusing trashy with trashing , perhaps I
should have said ‘bitched’ not trashing

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 12:24:42

Anniebach

Yes, he lied, you are confusing trashy with trashing , perhaps I
should have said ‘bitched’ not trashing

I didn’t confuse anything and I do know misogynistic language when I see it.

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 12:25:21

EllanVannin

So it's " part of her duty ", Suziewoozie ? How insensitive !!

Oh purleeze

Anniebach Fri 16-Apr-21 12:26:44

My error, I forgot you know everything, even what people think, these threads are a game to you susziewoozie in my
opinion.

Alegrias1 Fri 16-Apr-21 12:27:18

Anniebach

My error, I forgot you know everything, even what people think, these threads are a game to you susziewoozie in my
opinion.

Pot, kettle......

trisher Fri 16-Apr-21 12:28:34

So you can lie, consort with paedophiles and people traffickers, cheat in a marriage, and do all sorts of nefarious things but for goodness sake don't tell the truth about your family????? What sort of morality is that?

Smileless2012 Fri 16-Apr-21 12:32:06

But Harry didn't tell the truth about his family did he. He couldn't even give a truthful account of his wedding.

Alegrias1 Fri 16-Apr-21 12:32:34

As long as its kept secret and doesn't impact on the public perception of the RF as a perfect family, just like us but ordained to be above us, it seems you can pretty much do what you like.

Alegrias1 Fri 16-Apr-21 12:36:03

Did Peter P tell the absolute truth about visiting his (ahem) friend in St Cyrus when he was living in Gloucester and we all had a stay at home order on us?

Charles when he made the vows to Diana about sickness and in health and all that? Andrew and the sweating?

I am quite taken by the fact that Peter P will be walking between Harry and William. He's a big lad and could probably intervene in a punch up.

EllanVannin Fri 16-Apr-21 12:37:29

I note that you seemed bothered about those concerned not wearing military uniforms ? Why, if you're not interested in the family ?
Double standards. You're either for the family or you aren't, make up your mind, Suziewoozie. Do you enjoy playing Devil's Advocate ?
As I first said, does it matter ?

No widow no matter who it is needs to be told to attend her late husband's funeral because it's her duty !

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 12:37:54

Alegrias1

Anniebach

My error, I forgot you know everything, even what people think, these threads are a game to you susziewoozie in my
opinion.

Pot, kettle......

I don’t consider the use of misogynistic language a game. As for knowing everything, I think you’re exaggerating a bit but I do know a great deal and more importantly, I know when I don’r know and where and how to find out?

EllanVannin Fri 16-Apr-21 12:38:58

doesn't need to be told it's her duty to attend

suziewoozie Fri 16-Apr-21 12:40:38

Have you noticed the daily release of many hitherto private family photographs - excellent PR I have to say. But omg those trousers on poor George ?

merlotgran Fri 16-Apr-21 13:16:13

suziewoozie

Have you noticed the daily release of many hitherto private family photographs - excellent PR I have to say. But omg those trousers on poor George ?

Hopefully now he’s a bit older he no longer has to wear that soppy shirt.