King Charles III, his Life of Service

[MarciKS]

In my time in England I tried to not like the Queen, etc. A friend had a poster with her wearing a kerchief and looking dowdy and I remember the caption was "World's Richest Welfare Recipient" or something close.

During Christmas, another friend invited me to spend the holiday with her and extended family. We all settled in to watch the Queen's address. She just entered my heart and stayed there. I found her to be so caring and comfortable. I have very warm feelings about her since.

We don't know what goes on behind closed doors though. Could be a different story.

 

[Pepper]

We don't know what goes on behind closed doors though. Could be a different story.

That's true for everyone. No one really knows what shenanigans I'm up to either.

 

[MarciKS]

Shenanigans? *Grins*

 

[Pepper]

If that shark was really brave he would have........................nevermind!

 

[DaveA]

We've been enjoying the episodes of "The Crown". It is TV but hopefully somewhat factual.

 

[JimBob1952]

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Ok, I said I find the royal family boring. Which is objectively true. (Not that they are boring -- that's an opinion. That I find them boring -- that's true).

I also called them "leeches." That is not true. They are humans. I have no idea what they are like as people.

They cost the UK about $85 million per year. They provide services in return, and, although I'm not able to evaluate the cost/benefit ratio, it sounds like a bargain in terms of trade deals, tourism, entertainment value, etc.

 

[Meanderer]

State Crown of King George

 

[Meanderer]

Anything for His Royal Highness! Prince Charles asked Katy Perry to sing to his plants — and she agreed.

Perry: “I’m excited to be here because I’m a big fan of His Royal Highness and all the work that he has done and is continuing to do, especially in India for children,” she said. “In my own personal experience, he has an incredibly kind soul — so kind that yes, sometimes he talks to his plants. And he asked me if I would sing to his plants. And I will in the future. You have my word, sir.”

 

[Sunny]

We've been enjoying the episodes of "The Crown". It is TV but hopefully somewhat factual.

I watched Episode 3 last night. I thought it was fascinating the way Princess Margaret was the only one who came to Charles' defense against the rest of the family, and (accurately) predicted that his marriage to Diana would be a disaster. I loved her line: How many times is this family going to make the same mistake?

For obvious reasons, only Margaret understood.

 

[Meanderer]

Was Prince Charles the original hipster?

 

[hollydolly]

Was Prince Charles the original hipster?

In case you didn't know that's Prince Andrew ( he of the Epstein scandal) with him

 

[jerry old]

As Americans we do not understand the cultural icon that the Royal Family is to Britain.

We have found out in the last 40 years that this extended family has as many problems as any other extended family.

The Brits like their icons, so be it.

 

[Sunny]

This topic is supposed to be "Current News and Hot Topics," right? I can't for the life of me figure out why all these pictures of Prince Charles are here. I even googled to see if it is his birthday or something, but his birthday is in November. So I don't get it. What am I missing?

 

[Lewkat]

Was Prince Charles the original hipster?

Andrew looks like he's really enjoying himself.

 

[mellowyellow]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared poignant Mother’s Day cards drawn by their three children.

 

[StarSong]

My condolences to those who are mourning his passing.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Summer 1955 'The Royal Family at Balmoral' (Princess Anne; Prince Charles; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Queen Elizabeth II)

 

[Aunt Bea]

"As of May 2017, Buckingham Palace said Philip had carried out 22,191 solo engagements since becoming Prince Consort in 1952. He made 637 solo overseas visits, more than a third of them to Commonwealth countries. He also gave 5,493 speeches and authored 14 books.
Yet he found time to pursue his own interests: over the years these have included polo, barbecues, competitive horse carriage driving (a sport in which he has represented Britain) and practical jokes. He even trained to be a pilot, being awarded his "wings" in 1953. Philip's passion for flying led to speculation that he might fly the Queen to her Scotland residence, Balmoral, for a holiday before her coronation on June 2".

Prince Philip plays polo in 1970.

Philip had no constitutional roles other than being a privy counselor, but the Queen in 1952 declared that he had "place, pre-eminence and precedence" next to herself "on all occasions and in all meetings, except where otherwise provided by act of Parliament."

 

[Meanderer]

Prince Charles pays respects to "My dear papa".

 

[Jules]

Those are interesting bits of info re the Queen.

 

[Sunny]

skip

 

[Been There]

These postings make really good reading. They answered a lot of my questions.

 

[Dana]

Are your roots English, Meanderer?

 

[Meanderer]

Prince of Wools​

 

[Meanderer]

July 1, 2017
"Prince Charles is an indisputable style legend. We're not kidding. From his affinity for double breasted suits and boss collection of pinky jewelry to his superb understanding of how to mix patterns and colors, the guy is an O.G. menswear peacock, never missing an opportunity to out-dress everyone in the room. Yesterday, in Canada, Charles gave us this gem of a detail shot":

"Sure, his reflective glasses were actually proper snow glasses, given to Charles by a local jewelry designer in the town of Iqaluit, but still. We like to think the Prince of Wales knew that they were the perfect finishing touch to his already next-level accessories game. While the rest of us are messing around in ugly sneakers, Charles is over here with a floral boutonniere and antique cufflinks, rocking four different patterns in one look. Damn".