Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace announces

[mystery-ak]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may fly Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, to the UK for the Queen's funeral with their grandmother Doria Ragland after having spent more than a week apart, royal expert claims

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering flying their children to the UK
    Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, remain in California with Meghan’s mother Doria
    Sussexes will be staying in Britain until the end of the royal mourning period

By Jessica Green For Mailonline

Published: 11:32 EDT, 11 September 2022 | Updated: 11:34 EDT, 11 September 2022

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may fly Archie and Lilibet to the UK for the Queen’s funeral, it has been suggested.

The US-based Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly confirmed they will be staying in Britain until the end of the royal mourning period, which finishes seven days after the service on September 19.

However, the couple’s children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, remain in California with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, 66, and have already spent more than a week apart from their parents, who were coming to the end of a whistlestop tour to Europe when the Queen died on Thursday.

According to The Telegraph, the Sussexes are now trying to work out whether Doria and the children should fly out to the UK.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11201733/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-fly-Archie-Lilibet-UK-Queens-funeral.html

[mystery-ak]

Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis will go to Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson: report

As questions swirl over who will care for Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis following her death, one report says that the late queen’s son Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will take charge of the pups.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the Duke and Duchess of York, will give the corgis a new home, The Telegraph reported, with a source telling the paper that Fergie bonded with the dogs during walks.

The late monarch's love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie.

When she was 18, she was given another and named it Susan, the first in a long line of corgis to come. She has also owned dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed.

Throughout her 70 years on the throne, the corgis were nearly always by her side, becoming part of her public persona and accompanying her on official tours.

In addition to her human family, Queen Elizabeth is survived by two corgis, a dorgi, and a cocker spaniel.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Posted by Stephen Sorace

[mystery-ak]

This is utter bullshit!...poor Meghan felt threatened...by who...Kate..

Prince William ripped on social media, Prince Harry praised for treatment of Meghan Markle in viral

It was the reunion to end all reunions — the new Prince and Princess of Wales mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

With the highly anticipated gathering of Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with one another, as their tumultuous relationship still remains center-stage.

However, in viral video shared across multiple platforms, social media users erupted with criticism for the Prince of Wales, the next royal to inherit the crown, for his apparent lack of chivalry with wife Kate Middleton, whilst praising the Duke of Sussex for his treatment of wife Meghan Markle.

Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-william-ripped-social-media-prince-harry-praised-treatment-meghan-markle-viral-video


As the Prince and Princess of Wales and Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare to get in their vehicle, you can see Prince Harry is intently concentrated on protecting his wife, with a hand on her arm, and he will later usher her to the other side of the car before he gets in the car himself. (Chris Jackson)

Posted by Caroline Thayer

[Wingnut]

The prince of Cuck and his drama queen wife need to leave the UK now.

[Gefn]

Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis will go to Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson: report

As questions swirl over who will care for Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis following her death, one report says that the late queen’s son Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will take charge of the pups.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the Duke and Duchess of York, will give the corgis a new home, The Telegraph reported, with a source telling the paper that Fergie bonded with the dogs during walks.

The late monarch's love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie.

When she was 18, she was given another and named it Susan, the first in a long line of corgis to come. She has also owned dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed.

Throughout her 70 years on the throne, the corgis were nearly always by her side, becoming part of her public persona and accompanying her on official tours.

In addition to her human family, Queen Elizabeth is survived by two corgis, a dorgi, and a cocker spaniel.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Posted by Stephen Sorace

Fascinating tidbit I just learned

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret “invented” the dorgi.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorgi

[mystery-ak]

[Right_in_Virginia]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may fly Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, to the UK for the Queen's funeral with their grandmother Doria Ragland after having spent more than a week apart, royal expert claims

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering flying their children to the UK
    Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, remain in California with Meghan’s mother Doria
    Sussexes will be staying in Britain until the end of the royal mourning period

By Jessica Green For Mailonline

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11201733/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-fly-Archie-Lilibet-UK-Queens-funeral.html

I think it's better for the children if mommy and daddy fly back home -- and watch the funeral on TV with them.

[LadyLiberty]

[libertybele]

I think it's better for the children if mommy and daddy fly back home -- and watch the funeral on TV with them.

Sounds like a simply marvelous idea!

[mystery-ak]

Reconciliation... or only a truce? The 'Fab Four's' unexpected reunion happened after William sent Harry a text asking if he and Meghan wanted to view flowers left for the Queen at Windsor and was NOT on the orders of King Charles III, reveals RICHARD KAY

By Richard Kay for the Daily Mail

Published: 17:00 EDT, 11 September 2022 | Updated: 19:19 EDT, 11 September 2022

excerpts:

The question last night was whether this rare moment of unity promises anything more than mere symbolism. Is it indeed a reconciliation or the beginnings of one – or was it simply a truce?

Certainly its importance to the long-term vitality of the monarchy cannot be underestimated. The pictures of the new Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex succeeded in upstaging the proclamation of King Charles as the new monarch, a reminder, should he need it, of the star quality of his sons and their wives.

The initiative was Prince William’s but it required Harry to agree. And that in itself is certainly something of a breakthrough. Both are stubborn and both have blamed the other for the estrangement.

That it happened at all is even more remarkable considering Harry’s apparent sidelining as events which unfolded in the hours immediately before and after the death of the Queen on Thursday.

Meanwhile, there was anticipation that William and Kate would perform a similar function in Windsor. It is understood that at some stage that day William, who had already raised the idea with his brother that they might view the flowers together, texted Harry with a proposed time – a text which Harry acknowledged.

According to a source: ‘It happened very quickly – remarkable really considering they didn’t see each other in Scotland.’

The gesture was certainly decisive. One thing we have learned is that it was not done on the direction of their father as was being widely reported over the weekend. A royal source said such suggestions were ‘absolutely not the case’. Nor is it true that William acted only after learning Harry was set on his own walkabout among the crowds complete with an attendant TV crew. ‘Complete b******s,’ said a source.

However, the walkabout had originally been planned for 4.30pm but was pushed back by 45 minutes as the brothers communicated with one another, reinforcing the last minute nature of the olive branch.

But it surely can be no coincidence that in his first television address as Sovereign on Friday, Charles made a point of expressing his love for Harry and Meghan. This must have emboldened William in his course of action.

The reality often was that no sooner were they out of view of photographers than they were switching into separate cars. And so cynics could be forgiven for wondering if that is what happened in Windsor Great Park on Saturday once their Range Rover had evaded long lenses.

Each expects the other to apologise. If the death of their grandmother is to continue to be a healing balm on these two warring princes then it will take more than texting each other to achieve a proper rapprochement.

And what would a resolution look like? Publication of Harry’s book is crucial. He has promised the ‘definitive account’ of ‘experiences, adventures, losses and life lessons’. At such a late stage, might publication be stopped or is he bound by the terms of a restrictive contract?

For William the issue of trust is truly at the heart of the breakdown in relations with his brother. His fear is that a book which discusses any intimate family secrets will be a deal-breaker in reconciling.

And what about their other deals, so important to fund the Sussexes’ California lifestyle and meet their security bill? If there is no breakthrough between the brothers, then Harry and Meghan will return to the US and continue their lives and all that entails.

Friends of Harry are keen to suggest that the couple can be pragmatic themselves. Meghan, they point out, has cancelled the next episode of her Archetypes podcast and an appearance on a US chat show. The pair have also pulled out of an appearance at this week’s UN General Assembly.

Could those gestures be interpreted as an olive branch, too?

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11202249/RICHARD-KAY-Bombshell-text-William-Harry-sparked-unexpected-family-unity.html

[jmyrlefuller]

Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis will go to Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson: report

As questions swirl over who will care for Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis following her death, one report says that the late queen’s son Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will take charge of the pups.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the Duke and Duchess of York, will give the corgis a new home, The Telegraph reported, with a source telling the paper that Fergie bonded with the dogs during walks.

The late monarch's love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie.

When she was 18, she was given another and named it Susan, the first in a long line of corgis to come. She has also owned dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed.

Throughout her 70 years on the throne, the corgis were nearly always by her side, becoming part of her public persona and accompanying her on official tours.

In addition to her human family, Queen Elizabeth is survived by two corgis, a dorgi, and a cocker spaniel.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Posted by Stephen Sorace

Oh, those poor Corgis. To be placed in the trust of Epstein associates. No matter how you slice it, this can't end well.

Roll that beautiful plane footage...

[Right_in_Virginia]

Funerals are notoriously rough on families.  I can't begin to imagine the toll a 10 day funeral will take on the Windsors.    This is from yesterday ---

[Right_in_Virginia]

Reconciliation... or only a truce? The 'Fab Four's' unexpected reunion happened after William sent Harry a text asking if he and Meghan wanted to view flowers left for the Queen at Windsor and was NOT on the orders of King Charles III, reveals RICHARD KAY

Charles doesn't have to issue an "order" --- a suggestion for the good of the firm works just as well.  It also makes the Prince of Wales the bigger man.

I vote for "truce" over reconciliation.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Prince of Wales: William speaks of honour after getting title
BBC, Sep 11, 2022

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-62870604

[mystery-ak]

Charles doesn't have to issue an "order" --- a suggestion for the good of the firm works just as well.  It also makes the Prince of Wales the bigger man.

I vote for "truce" over reconciliation.

There can never be a reconciliation but there can be a truce...but all this depends on Harry's up-coming tell-all book then all bets are off...

[DCPatriot]

There can never be a reconciliation but there can be a truce...but all this depends on Harry's up-coming tell-all book then all bets are off...

Book comes out!  Harry and Meghan grin.

DNA testing concludes Charles is not Harold's biological father!  (edited)

No matter any 'shame' that may bring in the short-term, in the end, Harry is OVER!  And so is the attention-whore!

[mystery-ak]

Book comes out!  Harry and Meghan grin.

DNA testing concludes Harold is NOT Harry's biological father.

No matter any 'shame' that may bring in the short-term, in the end, Harry is OVER!  And so is the attention-whore!

Maybe we should send Harry a kit from Ancestry.com.....

[mountaineer]

Just incredible that the Markles were planning their own "walkabout" with Netflix in tow. So disrespectful.

[Texas Yellow Rose]

Book comes out!  Harry and Meghan grin.

DNA testing concludes Charles is not Harold's biological father!  (edited)

No matter any 'shame' that may bring in the short-term, in the end, Harry is OVER!  And so is the attention-whore!

I think Harry looks just like Prince Phillip. He has Charles' eyes too! I bet they did a test on both boys when they were born.... If the heir is so important, why wouldn't they!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Edinburgh full to bursting for Charles III: Police are forced to turn well-wishers away as the King arrives to greet mourners before solemn procession behind Queen's coffin
Daily Mail, Sep 12, 2022

King Charles III met with well-wishers who lined the streets of Edinburgh to see him today in an unplanned walkabout as Scotland's capital welcomed the new monarch and mourned the Queen - with so many people turning up that police were forced to turn many away. 

Enormous queues of royal fans were seen lining up with flags bearing the Union Jack and colourful homemade signs outside St Giles' Cathedral as the sun's first light began to break through the morning clouds today.

But by midday, Police Scotland officers were preventing any newcomers from joining the swelling crowds that had lined the narrow streets around the 12th-century stone cathedral as city officials warned of significant disruption ahead of the proceedings.

[...]


At 2.35pm, Charles and Camilla will join a procession to St Giles’ Cathedral 1,200 yards away.

The King and other royals will walk behind the hearse as it makes its way along the Royal Mile. Full details about the royal mourners have yet to be released but there was speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the new Prince and Princess of Wales, who on Saturday put on a united front during an appearance at Windsor Castle, could be part of the group.

Charles will lead some of the royals on foot, expected to be the Duke of York, Earl of Wessex, Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence - while the Queen Consort and other members of the monarchy will follow in cars.

At the cathedral, the Crown of Scotland will be placed upon the coffin. After a service, members of the public will be allowed to file past to pay their respects for 24 hours before Her Majesty is moved to London by plane.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11203613/Charles-III-Queen-Consort-jet-Edinburgh-join-procession-Majestys-coffin.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

[Right_in_Virginia]

Edinburgh full to bursting for Charles III: Police are forced to turn well-wishers away as the King arrives to greet mourners before solemn procession behind Queen's coffin
Daily Mail, Sep 12, 2022

[Right_in_Virginia]

Prince Harry is 'banned' from wearing military uniform at final vigil for The Queen at Westminster Hall but Prince Andrew is allowed to 'as special mark of respect'
Daily Mail, Sep 12, 2022

King Charles III's son Prince Harry has been banned from wearing military uniform if he attends the final vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall - but the monarch's shamed younger brother Prince Andrew will be allowed to don his Armed Forces outfit 'as a special mark of respect' for their late mother, it has been claimed today.

Royal sources have said the disgraced Duke of York - a Falklands War veteran who exiled from public life amid the fallout from his role in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal - will be entitled to wear military colours if he attends the ceremonial event on Wednesday.

However, Meghan Markle's friend and preferred journalist Omid Scobie claimed that the Duke of Sussex - who has also seen military action by serving two tours of Afghanistan - has been banned from wearing his uniform at all ceremonial events during mourning for Her Majesty.

'I understand that, unlike Prince Andrew, Prince Harry will NOT be allowed to wear uniform at the final vigil in Westminster Hall. No doubt a huge blow for the Duke of Sussex, who served for 10 years and this morning spoke of the Queen being his ''commander-in-chief''', he tweeted this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace has yet to confirm what time the vigil at Westminster Hall will take place and which royals will attend the event.

More:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11203677/Prince-Andrew-banned-wearing-military-uniform-mourning-Queen.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

[Right_in_Virginia]

However, Meghan Markle's friend and preferred journalist Omid Scobie claimed that the Duke of Sussex - who has also seen military action by serving two tours of Afghanistan - has been banned from wearing his uniform at all ceremonial events during mourning for Her Majesty.

'I understand that, unlike Prince Andrew, Prince Harry will NOT be allowed to wear uniform at the final vigil in Westminster Hall. No doubt a huge blow for the Duke of Sussex, who served for 10 years and this morning spoke of the Queen being his ''commander-in-chief''', he tweeted this afternoon.

I see the Markles are still working their grievances through the press.

[mountaineer]

I see the Markles are still working their grievances through the press.

Here's hoping the King can ensure the Netflix crew is nowhere near any of the upcoming events.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Here's hoping the King can ensure the Netflix crew is nowhere near any of the upcoming events.

The king stops these two now --- or they will bleep with his entire reign.  No more texts and negotiations.  No truce.