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The day the Queen died.

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Serendipity22 Sun 04-Feb-24 19:15:07

Lastnight i watched a programme on channel 4 or 5 titled The day the Queen died. It reduced me to tears and a real sorrow that it was almost like a member of my own family, but in some way, I suppose she was ( obviously not in blood ).

It was really interesting to know how it affected the reporters, the in's and out's of all preparations for that day, the reporters are human too and it was moving to hear their own personal feelings.

I did get a slight feeling that a couple of reporters felt somewhat sorry for how the whole day played out fir Harry ( as some of you know I am in Harry's corner and will remain there )

I am glad I watched the programme.

Callistemon21 Thu 08-Feb-24 19:49:51

Anniebach

She told Andrew Morton she was bored on Britannia , papers have been released re The Queen thought Diana was more suited to Andrew, explains why Diana said ‘Andrew was always playing computer games, I knew he wasn’t for me’

Yes, Sarah said that Andrew was boring was always on the computer or watching videos.
Perhaps he should have stayed in the Royal Navy.

Rosie51 Thu 08-Feb-24 19:56:17

I wonder if a woman who marries a man and then works in his business, giving up her former career path, is to be regarded in the same way as a Royal wife?

I suppose you could say Harry gave up his 'career path' to join in his wife's career, the entertainment business.

Anniebach Thu 08-Feb-24 19:58:45

Big leap from army to charity work to Netflix

MissAdventure Thu 08-Feb-24 20:06:30

As long as they are happy and it works for them.
It's much the same as the traditional womens role in the royal family.

Joseann Thu 08-Feb-24 22:52:41

I was thinking - not quite royal related - but hasn't Victoria Beckham trailed round the world after her husband and forged a career as she went? She is a bit of a rôle model for a woman who has found her niche, whatever the challenges, along with raising her family.

Anniebach Thu 08-Feb-24 23:10:47

Why can it not be accepted that couples can consider their relationship a working partnership too ?

Calendargirl Fri 09-Feb-24 07:23:50

Victoria Beckham never looks very happy though.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 07:41:08

Calendargirl

Victoria Beckham never looks very happy though.

grin
That's part of the acting I was talking about earlier. It's all put on for the public.

Anniebach Fri 09-Feb-24 07:43:47

Poor woman trapped and sooooooooo unhappy!

Casdon Fri 09-Feb-24 08:21:49

Victoria Beckham doesn’t like her smile, she has for years refused to smile in any public appearances, that doesn’t mean she is actually unhappy!

Sparklefizz Fri 09-Feb-24 08:59:28

Victoria Beckham seemed fine with a dry sense of humour in the Beckham documentary on Netflix.

merlotgran Fri 09-Feb-24 09:44:27

Sparklefizz

Victoria Beckham seemed fine with a dry sense of humour in the Beckham documentary on Netflix.

I thought she came across very well and deserves a pat on the back for some of the stuff she’s had to put up with.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 10:39:17

VB trailed after to husband to America, Paris, Spain, and I think, Italy. She established the brand in each country and pursued her own interests. Hats off!
Harry Kane's wife is a fitness instructor with 4 children, and works in Walthamstow E17 while her husband is playing for a German club.
We might think a lot of wives like the PoW are weak and wimpy airheads who just tow the line, when in reality they are far more than that.

Callistemon21 Fri 09-Feb-24 11:00:27

Casdon

Victoria Beckham doesn’t like her smile, she has for years refused to smile in any public appearances, that doesn’t mean she is actually unhappy!

I've no idea why! When she has been caught smiling she looks just fine.

Anniebach Fri 09-Feb-24 12:07:49

All women are victims! ! ! !

nexus63 Fri 09-Feb-24 12:20:34

when it happened i saw it on the news then turned the tv off, it was just going to go over the same thing for the rest of the night, it was sad but she lived to a good age and had a good life, we did not need to have it televised over and over for days.

Calendargirl Fri 09-Feb-24 12:59:57

I think Harry Kane’s wife and family are now in Germany with him, the children settled in schools etc.

It was on the tv last night.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 17:12:45

Calendargirl

I think Harry Kane’s wife and family are now in Germany with him, the children settled in schools etc.

It was on the tv last night.

Oh good.
Much better for the family to be together, though I'm sure with her Sports degree that his wife will still continue to work if that's what she wants.