King Charles III

Megan may have been nervous, their last appearance at the
Church service for the jubilee they were booed

Elegran

Yes, it would have been kinder to give the Royal Family time to recover from the death of their mother and grandmother - but a monarchy has to move rapidly from "The King/Queen is dead" to "Long live the King/Queen" so that there is no vacuum in between where some other claimant can muscle in and take over. That is why the King is addressed as "Your Majesty" as soon as the doctors have pronounced his successor dead, and the accession formalities and signatures are done as soon as possible.

Yes, we know that. But honestly, I am shocked at all the criticism and watching of every gesture by people who should know better and be more tolerant, on GN. Most of us have got to the age where we have lost very close people we loved, and would not have wished our every move analysed and picked on.

Honestly!?!

70 years ago I presume all the normal protocols were observed too but most of us didn't have TVs so their every move was not scrutinised so closely.

In the same spirit was fairness it is a little odd that Volver is suggesting that Meghan may have been mourning her grandfather and should be cut some slack, but elsewhere was not affording the same leeway to the King, who was mourning his mother. I believe the word snarling was used. Double standards here I think

Grandmother. In fact grandmother in law.

There have been suggestions that the King was tired, sad, mourning etc. I'm sure he was and I appreciate that. But people are queuing up to excuse him, while still not offering any understanding to Meghan in any circumstances. Now, or in the past.

Those are the double standards.

I think Meghan was nervous about what kind of reception she might get from the crowds. From snippets I saw, she was reasonably warmly received.

Pantglas. One reads so much at times like this, but often they are apocryphal. However I saw that the King had chosen to use a treasured pen that had been a present sometime ago from William and Harry. Who knows, but I would agree with you in doubting whether he has to resort to pocketing pens that don’t belong to him.

Yes, it would have been kinder to give the Royal Family time to recover from the death of their mother and grandmother - but a monarchy has to move rapidly from "The King/Queen is dead" to "Long live the King/Queen" so that there is no vacuum in between where some other claimant can muscle in and take over. That is why the King is addressed as "Your Majesty" as soon as the doctors have pronounced his successor dead, and the accession formalities and signatures are done as soon as possible.

Of course he didn't steal a pen.

He did snarl though.

In a spirit of fairness Calendargirl I have read elsewhere that a lip reader has said that Meghan was telling the aide that she had asked a member of the public if she wanted her to add her flowers to the others, and that she had agreed to do but “Thank you anyway.”

In the same spirit was fairness it is a little odd that Volver is suggesting that Meghan may have been mourning her grandfather and should be cut some slack, but elsewhere was not affording the same leeway to the King, who was mourning his mother. I believe the word snarling was used. Double standards here I think

He didn’t snarl, he didn’t ‘steal’ a pen either...which was an allegation someone thought up because they don’t like royalty! Lawdy ?‍♀️

QED. ??‍♀️

That’s a very charitable suggestion volver but given the way M has slagged off the RF I rather doubt she is mourning. She might possibly have been feeling guilty and unworthy of the attention and flowers. Catherine was much closer to the Queen but managed to behave graciously, as usual.

Perhaps she was mourning her grandmother-in-law and should be cut some slack.

Oh sorry, I forgot. It was Meghan. Off with her head.

Seeing as Volver has brought up H&M, I will add my contribution.

At the Windsor Walkabout on Saturday, Meghan looked distinctly annoyed at one stage, when an aide offered to relieve her of some flowers. I don’t lip read, but she looked to be snapping at him.

Unlike Catherine, who dealt with the hand over of flowers in a more gracious manner.

Just saying.

GSM and GG13, thank you.

merlotgran

volver

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44 seconds in. It wasn't an inkwell, it was a pen tray.

Defend him all you like. But just examine your consciences when you slag off another royal for holding hands with his wife.

Your wooden spoon is out early this morning, volver.

First mention of H&M has come from you, goading others.

She’s not goading. Sorry but Volver makes a valid point.

Yes, the table was too small but Prince Willian managed to act without the frustrated expression when he was left without a pain.

That said, I think all these ceremonies seem to be indecent haste. I can't help thinking that the family should be given at least 24 hours to grieve and get their heads together.

Watching the ceremony today, Charles seems to be hobbling and holding his hip a bit. He was sat in the chair like a sack of spuds and I suspect he is in quite a lot of pain so is uncomfortable. That can make you irritable in itself.

Currently receiving condolences at Westminster Hall.

Poor bloke, he looks knackered and has all the recognisable signs (I know from personal experience!) of a chap about to nod off ...
Is this really necessary - or, at least, couldn't it have waited a while longer? Or been contained in letters of condolence, to be read at a later date with a cuppa and his feet up?

Surprising as it may appear to some GNers, I have a soft spot for Charles

Yes, it is surprising volver. You've managed to keep that well hidden ?

GrannyGravy13

Bigger table needed, simples

Perhaps he was worried that if it was in the way and he nudged it accidentally, the ink could spill over the documents, the carpet etc.
That would never be forgotten - for centuries.

Yes, the table was too small.

You’re right I am.

tickingbird

^The day after she died I was behaving like a human being, not taking it out on people I didn't know in public places^

No you go on social media and vent anonymously instead!

What a lovely person you are.

I’m sorry to hear about your Mum, volver. ? However consider what tickingbird says and that all this is happening in the public gaze with his every move commented upon. The pen tray and inkwell arrangement was ridiculous, as was the small table, and I’m not surprised he expressed frustration.

volver

I lost my mum a couple of months ago. She wasn't 96 years old and there was no warning. The day after she died I was behaving like a human being, not taking it out on people I didn't know in public places. And I'm not Royal.

If having a Royal HoS is all about them behaving impeccably and showing an example to the country, that hasn't happened, has it?

Condolences for your loss ?

King Charles has not had the opportunity to sit down, reflect and grieve.

He is on a busy treadmill of protocol at the age of 73.

First time the accession has been televised to the world, if the reports are correct The King is a perfectionist therefore, those responsible for the organisation of articles on the table should have checked, checked again and then again.

I didn’t see a snarl, just someone who wanted the signing to go to plan.

The day after she died I was behaving like a human being, not taking it out on people I didn't know in public places

No you go on social media and vent anonymously instead!