Redrumours 861 Posted June 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: Was she doing a tribute to Diana? No, I thought it was a criminal offence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, redrumours said: No, I thought it was a criminal offence! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted June 24, 2017 iirc The Queen isn't bound by seat belt rules, due to being the Queen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 26, 2017 No one in the royal family wants to be the next monarch: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-23/prince-harry-says-no-one-in-royal-family-wants-to-rise-to-throne/8644756 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted June 26, 2017 Neither the Queen or her dad wanted the job, either. In fact, Libby spent the rest of Edward VIII's life blaming him for speeding up her dads death. It's the ones who want the job you need to be wary about. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,660 Posted June 26, 2017 4 hours ago, msc said: Neither the Queen or her dad wanted the job, either. In fact, Libby spent the rest of Edward VIII's life blaming him for speeding up her dads death. It's the ones who want the job you need to be wary about. A fair point and one made by the Voice of Young Maryport when I spoke to him recently. I was espousing the view that qualifying for a job by the random accident of having the right parents is no qualification at all. TVOYM reckoned when it comes to being head of state we should be very afraid of anyone who wants it to the point of being prepared to raise money and campaign. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 28, 2017 William named in FIFA corruption report. Was at meeting: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-28/prince-william-ex-british-pm-david-cameron-named-in-fifa-report/8659050 Also, "The Queen has also been mentioned in the report after it emerged a member of FIFA's executive had sought an audience with the British monarch during the bidding process and was seeking a knighthood in exchange for helping England's bid." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted July 6, 2017 The Queen meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,076 Posted July 6, 2017 Just now, Zsa Zsa's leg said: The Queen meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau She's probably seeing how her asylum application is going... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,660 Posted July 6, 2017 Anyone see The Windsors on Channel Four last night? Gloriously disrespectful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Anyone see The Windsors on Channel Four last night? Gloriously disrespectful! Will it be repeated? Edited July 6, 2017 by redrumours Question Mark added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 11, 2017 Awkward moment - our Prime Minister, who is also the former head of the Australian Republican Movement, had to meet the Queen last night: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-12/malcolm-turnbull-meets-queen-elizabeth-republican-movement/8699490 "Politics is full of unpredictable events," he said during a press conference before his visit to Buckingham Palace. "All I can say is ... most Australian republicans are Elizabethans as well." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 16, 2017 Good to read article on inside the royal marriage after the politically correct Dr Who crap: ""The Queen wears the crown, but her husband wears the trousers. He is the power behind the throne: steadfast, never-failingly supportive," Brandreth wrote. "Because she is the Queen, no one in the world treats Elizabeth II entirely normally – except for Prince Philip. Conversely, the Queen is the only person in the world who can say to the Duke of Edinburgh, 'Oh Philip, do shut up'. And she does." As is the case with most successful relationships: opposites attract. She is described as having "infinite patience" prefers tradition, while he "reads a good deal"." Source: http://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/the-queen-wears-the-crown-but-her-husband-wears-the-trousers-inside-queen-elizabeth-and-prince-philips-70year-marriage-35927321.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 16, 2017 Royal Emu Egg gift to the Queen! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 17, 2017 10 hours ago, Davey Jones' Locker said: Royal Emu Egg gift to the Queen! Could be the new poster girl for Eggheads. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 18, 2017 The British Royals visit a Nazi concentration camp: http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/WATCH-British-Royals-visit-former-Nazi-death-camp-in-Poland-500057 Should be familiar territory to the Queen... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 18, 2017 Speaking of Royal Nazis, hereis an interesting recent article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/royals-hide-charlie-coburg-links-and-other-secrets-in-windsor-tower/news-story/5a1d4c7e34f4728806f569cdcc512dd2 "The royal family considers its archive to be private, and permits only restricted access to selected scholars. Yet the story of Britain’s pre-war relations with Germany belongs not to the royal family, but to Britain." - I think that is Rupert Murdoch's way of sulkily saying that he can't gain access to the Royal dirt files. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,314 Posted August 10, 2017 There is a lot of chatter in Norway right now that Queen Elizabeth will also be retiring soon and will appoint Prince William as her replacement. There may be an announcement soon? Odd I only find it in Norwegian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted August 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, theoldlady said: There is a lot of chatter in Norway right now that Queen Elizabeth will also be retiring soon and will appoint Prince William as her replacement. There may be an announcement soon? Odd I only find it in Norwegian. Rubbish.The Quuen took an oath until death.Aso if she did Charles would have to abdicate.It couldnt simply be left to William. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted August 10, 2017 Can you translate a source for us here out of interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,419 Posted August 12, 2017 I'm not particularly convinced but here is an article about The Queen 'abdicating' if anyone is interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted August 12, 2017 That wouldn't be an abdication. Daft headline. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted August 21, 2017 The Queen will not be stepping down for Prince Charles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted August 22, 2017 On 21/08/2017 at 03:18, Joey Russ said: The Queen will not be stepping down for Prince Charles. This is not news. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,487 Posted August 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: This is not news. In further related news, I will not be dating Karen Gillan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
