Former Prince Andrew has just been arrested in Norfolk

MaizieD

^I'm sure babies are anointed with oil at their baptism.^

Are they? Water, certainly, to wash away their ;original sin' (and make them cry) but I don't recall oil being involved.

I thought the only 'anointed one' was the monarch at their coronation.

Yes, Roman Catholics do ad C of E may or may not use oil.

petra

sixandahalf
The sacred ritual of annointing represents the setting apart of the monarch. He is chosen by God for his role.

Now I know Charles isn't the same person as Andrew. But I feel it's highly unfortuate that a family we are supposed to revere has stopped so very low.

You aren’t supposed to do anything of the sort. It’s your choice, and revere is a strange choice of word anyway.

Petra responding to sixandahalf

Do you judge everyone who unfortunately have a low life in the family 🤷‍♀️

From the anonymous security of GN doing that seems to be quite common at the moment.

Tuliptree

Royal babies being so special are christened with water brought specially from the river Jordan because well because ……

I’m beginning to wonder seriously about the long term impact on the relationship between the public and monarchy. I’m not suggesting becoming a republic, or stopping the magnificent parades, all the kings horses and all the kings women and men are a glory to watch. Tourists love it as well.

I suspect William and Catherine will further slim down and continue to live as ordinary a life as is possible in their circs

Royal babies being so special are christened with water brought specially from the river Jordan because well because ……

My children were all 'anointed' with water from the front. I think the cold water hitting their little heads was a shock and made them cry.
Didn't King Charles have a very special oil for his coronation?

I'm sure babies are anointed with oil at their baptism.

Are they? Water, certainly, to wash away their ;original sin' (and make them cry) but I don't recall oil being involved.

I thought the only 'anointed one' was the monarch at their coronation.

Oh please just ask Chat GP. It's all there.

Charles is the Head of the Church.

No he is not responsible for his brother.

We are taught to revere these people.

An example being the Cub or Brownie law.

What an epic let down.

Norah

sixandahalf The sacred ritual of annointing represents the setting apart of the monarch. He is chosen by God for his role.

No, not Biblical. God is not involved.

Charles is merely a man with an earthly occupation.

I'm sure babies are anointed with oil at their baptism.

Should I revere DGS?

If anyone is remotely interested in the definition of common law and misconduct in public office this piece on Radio 4 this afternoon explains it all.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rs9w

sixandahalf The sacred ritual of annointing represents the setting apart of the monarch. He is chosen by God for his role.

No, not Biblical. God is not involved.

Charles is merely a man with an earthly occupation.

sixandahalf

The sacred ritual of annointing represents the setting apart of the monarch. He is chosen by God for his role.

Now I know Charles isn't the same person as Andrew. But I feel it's highly unfortuate that a family we are supposed to revere has stopped so very low.

To say it is something of a coup to sleep with PA is missing the point and rather insulting to victims.

Do you judge everyone who unfortunately have a low life in the family 🤷‍♀️

But I feel it's highly unfortuate that a family we are supposed to revere has stopped so very low.

I don't revere them all. Why would I?

I think Charles has had a lot to cope with and is doing his best, especially considering his age and health; in that I admire him for stoically carrying on.

The sacred ritual of annointing represents the setting apart of the monarch. He is chosen by God for his role.

Now I know Charles isn't the same person as Andrew. But I feel it's highly unfortuate that a family we are supposed to revere has stopped so very low.

To say it is something of a coup to sleep with PA is missing the point and rather insulting to victims.

Actually, it was the anointed by God reference I didn't understand.

Allira

sixandahalf

Why on earth is it a coup to "sleep with" a member of the RF.

Surely they of all people should be of strong and decent morals.

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

So are many of us 🤔

Royalty means wealth, wealth means money, money means security
Rich and powerful have their pick of women, even if it's only "arm candy", ( is Melania arm candy) there are plenty of genuine matches as well as mismatches.
AMW had a mismatch with Sarah and decided not to marry again, Meghan got her match but separated Harry from his family

Quote Usedtobeblonde Wed 25-Feb-26 13:37:07
Anniebach the damage to their reputation and self importance.
Just being seen to be arrested and questioned would have been the most enormous humiliation, you only have to recall “ that photograph “ to realise that.

Yes they have been humiliated, mocked etc, why not ? a politician and a brother of a monarch

sixandahalf

Why on earth is it a coup to "sleep with" a member of the RF.

Surely they of all people should be of strong and decent morals.

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

So are many of us 🤔

Anniebach the damage to their reputation and self importance.
Just being seen to be arrested and questioned would have been the most enormous humiliation, you only have to recall “ that photograph “ to realise that.

sixandahalf

Why on earth is it a coup to "sleep with" a member of the RF.

Surely they of all people should be of strong and decent morals.

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

KC believes he was crowned by divine authority and is head of the C of E.

I don't think it is unreasonable for us to hope his siblings show some decorum, respect and good morality.

Why is it anyone else’s business who any adult has sex with?

As long as the act is between two consenting adults and doesn’t break any laws of the country where they are, surely it’s down to them?

The grey areas are of course proving one party being aware of an underage partner, coercive behaviour, trafficking etc.,

🤔

Why on earth is it a coup to "sleep with" a member of the RF.

Surely they of all people should be of strong and decent morals.

Don't they believe they are annointed by God?

For a public figure to have the lifestyle of AMW is unacceptable whether he broke the law or not, he has deserved loss of titles, privileges and the respect of the nation.

He may well get convicted of breaking the law but thats a separate issue, as King Charles said the law will take its course and I would say exactly the same if it was my brother.

IMO it’s sinking a bit low when posters are reduced to mentioning adults who possibly had sex with JE. But it’s easy to do from the security of GN anonymity?
What business is it of GNs if an adult had sex with JE?
The idea may be revolting, but naming someone who possibly did it ?

Would it be equally right for AMW to publicly name all the adults JE “might have had sex with?”

MaizieD

That is 'lived', not 'lives.' I haven't morphed into Gollum...

We knows that, precious!