The heir to the UK throne needs a few pounds????

This has now become a fully fledged soap, with Megan's half sister weighing in, her father cited as a witness against her, and the publication of various personal texts.

The Queen's solicitor (lawyer) has severed his involvement, a sure sign that things may be slightly grubby!
 

Laurie said:
This has now become a fully fledged soap, with Megan's half sister weighing in, her father cited as a witness against her, and the publication of various personal texts.

The Queen's solicitor (lawyer) has severed his involvement, a sure sign that things may be slightly grubby!
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Where did you get this info Laurie? Would you please share your source? Thanks.
 
BBC main early evening, flagship, TV news.

I'd post a link but you'd probably run in to copyright problems.

You could try CNN. I know they and the BBC share some stuff.
 

I'm not sure that having a 70 year male monarch is is going to go over as it did in 1710. The monarchy's existence depends on public opinion, which is generally about 50/50. I believe the Queen is a uniquely beloved individual. Charles is going to have a hard time filling her shoes. It may be a boost in tourism, if Buckingham Palace was open for tours 365 days a year?
 
Wow. These two aren't very smart. They released a video on their Instagram showing Harry at today's last official function set to the lyrics below. Not a great move considering the Queen is hashing out what titles, funding etc they're going to get.


https://pagesix.com/2020/01/16/prin...pears-to-contain-hidden-message-about-megxit/
The Stone Roses - This Is the One

A girl consumed by fire
We all know her desire
From the plans that She has made
I had her on a promise
Immerse me in your splendor
All the plans that I have made

This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
She's waited for

This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
Oh this is the one
This is the one
She's waited for

I'd like to leave the country
For a month of Sundays
Burn the town where I was born
If only she'd believe me
Bella belladonna
Burn me out or bring me home

This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
She's waited for

This is the one
This is the one
This is the one
Oh this is the one
This is the one
I've waited for

I paid her back
Then I got one
This is the one
This is the one
She's waited for
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I'm not sure that having a 70 year male monarch is is going to go over as it did in 1710. The monarchy's existence depends on public opinion, which is generally about 50/50. I believe the Queen is a uniquely beloved individual. Charles is going to have a hard time filling her shoes. It may be a boost in tourism, if Buckingham Palace was open for tours 365 days a year?
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It has nothing to do with public opinion and everything to do with law.

We have had unpopular monarchs in the past, and one who was so mentally ill a regent acted for him in all respects He still remained King though, until he died.

You're thinking like the the English, but the British monarch does no just rule England, but lot of other places, and millions of people too, from Sark and the Isle of Man to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I cannot speak for these places but the Duke of Rothesay, as Charles is known in Scotland, is very popular here.
 
Laurie said:
It has nothing to do with public opinion and everything to do with law.

We have had unpopular monarchs in the past, and one who was so mentally ill a regent acted for him in all respects He still remained King though, until he died.

You're thinking like the the English, but the British monarch does no just rule England, but lot of other places, and millions of people too, from Sark and the Isle of Man to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I cannot speak for these places but the Duke of Rothesay, as Charles is known in Scotland, is very popular here.
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I think it's time for Elizabeth to step aside and give her son a crack at the bat.
 
StarSong said:
I think it's time for Elizabeth to step aside and give her son a crack at the bat.
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We have no mechanism for that.

The last abdication nearly brought the monarchy down.

As I posted yesterday, even when the monarch is mentally unfit to rule we appoint a regent , but the sovereign remains in place.

In fact, Charles is shouldering more and more of the burden behind the facade.
 
Laurie said:
We have no mechanism for that.

The last abdication nearly brought the monarchy down.

As I posted yesterday, even when the monarch is mentally unfit to rule we appoint a regent , but the sovereign remains in place.

In fact, Charles is shouldering more and more of the burden behind the facade.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't think it was a big deal for an elderly monarch to retire - perhaps moving to an advisory position. In the US we don't learn much about the inner workings of your monarchy. We pick that up as we travel through life.
 
StarSong said:
Thanks for the info. I didn't think it was a big deal for an elderly monarch to retire - perhaps moving to an advisory position. In the US we don't learn much about the inner workings of your monarchy. We pick that up as we travel through life.
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Each monarchy is different.

In Holland abdication is a perfectly normal method of succession.
 
I think it would be difficult to be born into royalty and not have free choice to lead the life you want. Harry has had to follow proper protocol his whole life. His chances of being King of England are slight. I think he is doing the right thing for his little family. He can earn plenty of money just on the fact that he is a royal. I say, "Go for it, Harry."
 
He can earn plenty of money just on the fact that he is a royal. I say, "Go for it, Harry."

But you can't turn your back on your family then use your family connection to earn your living.

That's dishonest.

As thousands of rebel sons will testify, if you don't go into the family business, don't expect it to provide for you.
 
He won't be turning his back on the royal family and won't be dishonest in the least. Doesn't just about everyone know Harry is a royal? He is easy to recognize and a likeable young man. Jenna Bush is making money because she is the daughter of a president and a Bush family member, which is mainly why she is on The Today Show. She is a very likeable young woman too. Seems like the same premise as Harry using his royalty, doesn't it?
 

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