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Are the Royal Family losing their touch?

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volver Sun 03-Apr-22 16:22:31

A couple of weeks ago we had the disastrous PR associated with the Caribbean tour, and now the judgement of the Queen is being questioned, for giving Prince Andrew such a prominent role in the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service.

The position of the Royal Family depends very strongly on their acceptance by, and the support of, the public both here and overseas; are they losing that?

Anniebach Wed 06-Apr-22 11:33:53

Wonder who owns the penthouse!

Bridgeit Wed 06-Apr-22 11:00:27

I don’t get how anything can cost that much , it is obscene, but presumably there is an upside to them being visited.
I will give an example ie In The West Country & in Cornwall there are so many folks who cannot afford to buy a house/ home in their own area.( or even rent) but they need the money generated by tourists visiting a popular holiday destination .

Grany Wed 06-Apr-22 09:31:57

Last two days of their tour stayed at luxury penthouse 19k a night.

The taxpayers of the Bahamas paid for William & Kate's luxury 3-bedroom penthouse suite.

"Accommodation costs for two nights will be borne by the government of The Bahamas"

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:54:43

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MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:47:16

Oh good.
I'm glad we're in agreement. smile

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:46:09

Exactly , as we all do or should do.

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:44:58

Agreed again.
That doesnt mean I don't hold Epstein and co in contempt.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:43:14

And sadly goes on to some degree or otherthroughout the world .

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:41:51

Yes, I realise all of those points. I'm not denying them, but Epstein's set up was a more or less a niche type of thing.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:37:58

Sadly they come in all shapes & sizes & backgrounds .But thankfully there are many wonderful men out there .
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MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:34:40

Yes, really.
It's only since reading this thread that I realise I almost was taken in by a well dressed businessman offering a reasonable sounding proposition, 40 years ago.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:33:00

Really?

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:32:11

Some are more powerful than others, I'd say.
At a tender age, I'd be more likely to be taken in by a prince than Brian across the road who works in Tesco.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:30:06

They are ALL powerful if they are using & abusing women , the rich , the poor, the violent etc etc

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:29:30

Oh, and I suppose the odd 12 million helps, too.

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:28:42

Nope, not just the powerful.

Older, richer, with mansions, castles, planes and friends in high places type of powerful.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:26:33

Just the powerful ? What sort of powerful ?

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 22:24:56

Well, not me, that's for sure it doesnt mean I cant express an opinion on powerful men abusing those with less status.

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:19:38

Some of us have been involved with helping those who have not had there voices heard, who have only see this seedy side of life, who of you are out there calling out those who use & abuse day after day ?

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 22:16:49

That is NOT what I meant.

Nickee Mon 04-Apr-22 22:11:42

MissAdventure

His,statement confirms that he knew his pal sex trafficked young girls.

You'd think he'd have the common sense to do some checking up.

He always knowingly associates himself with dodgy types. That's what gets him into a right mess. That's why he shouldn't play a prominent part in the RF. Why can't the Queen see this.

PECS Mon 04-Apr-22 22:06:52

So now we have to believe PA was a naive & innocent 40 yr old who had no idea that these pretty young girls were not close friends or relatives of Epstein & Maxwell..and believed that they found him sexually attractive & were happy for a one night stand!!! Either way you read it..he is not a person I can respect.

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 21:54:03

Yes.... and.....

Bridgeit Mon 04-Apr-22 21:47:25

So just assume for a moment that PA was not there,
And reflect that sadly this young lady was already caught up in the sleaze of these unsavoury & pathetic males ( I won’t call them men)

MissAdventure Mon 04-Apr-22 21:45:00

His,statement confirms that he knew his pal sex trafficked young girls.

You'd think he'd have the common sense to do some checking up.