The Old Crem 3,608 Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Ulitzer95 said: Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton (wiki), being reported dead aged 101. Source is a tweet from Sky News journalist Alastair Bruce here. A Mistress of the Robes to Elizabeth II (1967–2021) and the widow of Hugh FitzRoy, Duke of Grafton (1919–2011). A pick for 3 DDP teams... (second pic is of her in 2019, still performing the state opening of Parliament) RIP Another blow for her Majesty. Odds on for a few QO’s. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: Another blow for her Majesty. Another pointless contribution from you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,974 Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Another pointless contribution from you. Come on, accept your Queen will die before Jiang Zemin and Abdoulaye Wade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted December 5, 2021 On 04/12/2021 at 11:13, Ulitzer95 said: Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton (wiki), being reported dead aged 101. Source is a tweet from Sky News journalist Alastair Bruce here. A Mistress of the Robes to Elizabeth II (1967–2021) and the widow of Hugh FitzRoy, Duke of Grafton (1919–2011). A pick for 3 DDP teams... (second pic is of her in 2019, still performing the state opening of Parliament) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2021/12/05/dowager-duchess-grafton-steadfast-confidante-queen-performed/ Now a Qualifying obituary in the Daily Telegraph for The Duchess of Grafton 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted December 6, 2021 On 04/12/2021 at 11:13, Ulitzer95 said: Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton (wiki), being reported dead aged 101. Source is a tweet from Sky News journalist Alastair Bruce here. A Mistress of the Robes to Elizabeth II (1967–2021) and the widow of Hugh FitzRoy, Duke of Grafton (1919–2011). A pick for 3 DDP teams... (second pic is of her in 2019, still performing the state opening of Parliament) From FitzRoy's Times obituary: "After the duke’s death the duchess moved into an apartment off the King’s Road in Chelsea, passing comment among friends about lapses in etiquette in films such as The Young Victoria (2009). After watching some episodes of the Netflix series The Crown, she turned to Lady Charteris of Amisfield (obituary, April 20, 2017), another lady-in-waiting, and asked in horror: “Can the general public see this?” Shortly before the first lockdown she was visited by the Queen, who delivered in person the traditional royal card to mark her 100th birthday." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted December 10, 2021 Telegraph obit for Iris Dawnay, 98, who was the chief lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. Before her time in the role, she was an MI6 secretary, known as Iris Peake. She very nearly married British-Soviet traitor George Blake (1922–2020), who was often discussed on here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted January 2, 2022 https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17201539/queen-lady-in-waiting-dies-weeks-death-close-friend/ One of the Queens ladies in waiting Lady Farnham has died aged 90 just a few weeks after her mistress of the robes The Dowager Duchess of Grafton. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted February 7, 2022 I will reign with an iron fist, says Camilla THE Duchess of Cornwall has vowed to rule the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with an iron fist when she becomes Queen, it has emerged. Camilla, who is was confirmed yesterday will be Queen Camilla, will introduce tyrannical measures including curfews, the end of free press and the abolition of parliament to come into force immediately she ascends to the throne, She said: “Charles in charge? Please. I have played the long game, but my reign of terror will be brutal. “I shall take the monarchy back to the blissful time when it could launch an armada on a whim. All men will be conscripted to battle for the crown and win back our Empire. “Every home must salute a framed painting of me each morning. Anyone found with photos, souvenir supplements or mugs of his first wife will be shot. All those who bought Goodbye England’s Rose will be transported to the British Antarctic Territory. “Public beheadings will make a comeback. I will be given countries for my birthday. I will rename the potato the Camilla nightshade. “Children will whimper in their beds. Men will walk eyes downcast through silent streets. Women will slave under the yoke of my hairstyle. Birds will not fly. My black heart will replace the sun. All shall love me and despair.” Subject Wayne Hayes of Tiverton said: “Now that’s traditional British values.” https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/i-will-reign-with-an-iron-fist-says-camilla-20220207217166 I could actually go along with some of that. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted February 15, 2022 @Toast In relation to a previous chat we had on this forum this YouTube video documentary says the exact opposite- that Princess Alexandra and The Queen are actually best friends especially since Princess Margaret died. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted March 29, 2022 https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-british-royals-who-attended-prince-philips-memorial-service-and-those-who-were-missing-174671/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10663127/The-Queen-supported-cousins-Princess-Alexandra-memorial.html According to the first linked article Princess Alexandra was unable to attend the memorial service for Prince Philip today but according to the Daily Mail link Princess Alexandra was there to support her cousin but the photo they show of a lady they say is Princess Alexandra entering the service doesn't look like her to my eyes? Unless she looks very different without make up and adornments etc. I think the Daily Mail may have made a mistake. Might be a signifier of declining health if Princess Alexandra wasn't there. @Toast Do you think the photo in the Daily Mail link taken today is Princess Alexandra? Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 29, 2022 No, it isn't Princess Alexandra, and DM comments agree. Aha .... further down .... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted March 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, Toast said: No, it isn't Princess Alexandra, and DM comments agree. Aha .... further down .... Thanks for the confirmation! I'm glad it wasn't just me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted March 29, 2022 Hussey is a woman of the bedchamber? Fair enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Toast said: No, it isn't Princess Alexandra, and DM comments agree. Aha .... further down .... These are my favourite type of comments. Royal watchers who read comments of others on Facebook or other forums just looking for a mistake to correct, probably fully expecting an OBE for their troubles. The best one is when they call they Queen 'HRH the Queen'. You don't want to do that now... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 319 Posted March 30, 2022 On 15/02/2022 at 21:36, Gooseberry Crumble said: @Toast In relation to a previous chat we had on this forum this YouTube video documentary says the exact opposite- that Princess Alexandra and The Queen are actually best friends especially since Princess Margaret died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 319 Posted March 30, 2022 The number of honours according to Wiki that Princess Alexandra has been given by the Queen over the years is quite extraordinary. Surely this sort of personal privilege presentation (PPP?) will have to end but probably not until William is monarch? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,589 Posted April 28, 2022 For those of you compiling a street party playlist for the Platinum Jubilee and want to also reflect the cost of living crisis this one from the Housemartins will definitely go down well 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted June 1, 2022 Meanwhile, in a parallel universe 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 2, 2022 Photograph taken at todays platinum jubilee celebrations of three elderly working royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony that deadpoolers may wish to consider when they are deciding which if any royals they might include in their teams. From left to right The Duke of Gloucester (77) The Duchess of Gloucester (75), Princess Alexandra (85) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted June 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Photograph taken at todays platinum jubilee celebrations of three elderly working royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony that deadpoolers may wish to consider when they are deciding which if any royals they might include in their teams. From left to right The Duke of Gloucester (77) The Duchess of Gloucester (75), Princess Alexandra (85) The Duchess of Gloucester has morphed into a clone of Doreen Mantle. They all look OK.I think the Duke and Duchess of Kent are better bets . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 15, 2022 85 year old Princess Alexandra photographed today at Royal Ascot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 17, 2022 https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-michael-retirement Prince and Princess Michael of Kent to step down from public life next month when he turns 80. Might be significant in terms of his own personal health and that of his wife but then again might not be . But definitely noteworthy for deadpoolers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-michael-retirement Prince and Princess Michael of Kent to step down from public life next month when he turns 80. Might be significant in terms of his own personal health and that of his wife but then again might not be . But definitely noteworthy for deadpoolers. He looked quite unsteady on his feet at the Thanksgiving Service. His brother looks frailer but actually seems to more steady on his feet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, The Old Crem said: He looked quite unsteady on his feet at the Thanksgiving Service. His brother looks frailer but actually seems to more steady on his feet. His wife Princess Michael seemed pretty unsteady also . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted July 10, 2022 Prince George learning some new audible obscenities from the Colonial at the Wimbledon Men's final... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
