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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

All women are victims! ! ! !

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Poor woman trapped and sooooooooo unhappy!

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.

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

Victoria Beckham never looks very happy though.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Big leap from army to charity work to Netflix

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.

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.

Glorianny Thu 08-Feb-24 19:43:58

Rosie51

^Lots of people husbands and wives change location, sometimes to advance their career, sometimes directed by their employer. Usually the spouse goes with them.^
I don't get your point? Has anybody disputed this as fact? How is one partner limiting their career opportunities to facilitate the other partner any different to Royal marriages where that restriction is well known before the marriage started and can never be a surprise?

Because in spite of the move they will usually take up their career again. Not so Royal wives.

Rosie51 Thu 08-Feb-24 17:34:16

Lots of people husbands and wives change location, sometimes to advance their career, sometimes directed by their employer. Usually the spouse goes with them.
I don't get your point? Has anybody disputed this as fact? How is one partner limiting their career opportunities to facilitate the other partner any different to Royal marriages where that restriction is well known before the marriage started and can never be a surprise?

Glorianny Thu 08-Feb-24 16:57:47

Rosie51

Glorianny

Rosie51

Glorianny

Joseann

I'm not quite sure what career you expect these ladies to have Glorianny?
There are those of us who could make a good career out of selecting our wardrobe, making people smile, a bit of acting in public, studying the constitution, reading up on visits etc. as well as looking after the kids.
My brain is never bored or boring, even though my proper job has now trailed off. I felt just as fulfilled and successful either way, whatever my rôle in relation to DH's.

I've no idea, but I suppose you wouldn't expect every woman to be happy doing what you chose to do? Some women might choose not to have a career, not all women do.

Any adult with half a brain would know what marrying into the Royal family would entail, and the possible restrictions on their life. Chelsy Davy, reportedly Harry's first real love, knew she wasn't able to commit to the exposure and lifestyle expected of her and their relationship broke down. Harry apparently wasn't prepared to abandon the privileged lifestyle to be with her. Some women are prepared and able to make those adjustments for the man they love. Happens with the wives of men in many occupations, military wives, clergy wives just two examples.

That's a bit out of date most vicar's wives have jobs now, as do a lot of military wives. In fact they get help finding jobs discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/families/spouse-partner-employment/

Yes vicar's wives have jobs, jobs that they have to leave when the religious leader gets appointed to a new area. Within the Methodist Church that's every 7 years. A woman, or man who marries a Methodist minister has to accept they'll be going to pastures new every 7 years, with very few exceptions.

Forces personnel often have postings to different areas and countries, if the families go with them the spouse has to change jobs. They know this from the outset. They make an informed adult choice. As does any person marrying another, they make informed adult choices.

Any woman or man marrying into the Royal family who was unaware of the restrictions must be either living in a bubble or somewhat self-deluded.

Lots of people husbands and wives change location, sometimes to advance their career, sometimes directed by their employer. Usually the spouse goes with them.

Anniebach Thu 08-Feb-24 16:30:18

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’

MissAdventure Thu 08-Feb-24 16:24:18

Oh... to, not too!

MissAdventure Thu 08-Feb-24 16:23:51

Who did she say it too, though?

Anniebach Thu 08-Feb-24 16:21:26

What Charles didn’t know was Diana wanted to marry him to please her father ,she was so bored with him on honeymoon , she said so