Royal Happenings

[sneakypete]

   The vey thought of Royalty or it's own thread disgusts me.
   I pride myself on the understanding of the history of this country. 
   One day, stoned no doubt, I made a joke about the draperies Melania was wearing while in the presence of those limey Brits and every time one of youse people post to this Verboten thread it shows up and a STICKY to boot.  Aren't yall Americans?

@corbe

What does any of that have to do with the British Royalty?

IIRC,we gave them the boot several years ago,so nothing they do anymore has any meaning to us in a political sense.

[Gefn]

Queen Elizabeth's Special Birthday Parade Canceled for Second Year in a Row amid COVID-19

Queen Elizabeth's traditional parade, Trooping the Colour, has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Plans are being explored for a scaled-down celebration likely to take place in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, like last year, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

In a statement, the palace said, "Following consultation with Government and other relevant parties it has been agreed that The Queen's Official Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will not go ahead this year in its traditional form in central London. Options for an alternative Parade, in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, are being considered."

The statement added that the annual Garter service that usually takes place at St. George's Chapel on the Monday after Trooping the Colour, will also not be taking place.

https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-birthday-parade-trooping-the-colour-canceled-second-year-covid/

[mystery-ak]

UK royal family considers appointing diversity czar
By Marina Pitofsky - 03/21/21 04:35 PM EDT

Buckingham Palace is considering appointing a new official to lead diversity efforts, according to multiple reports.

“This is an issue which has been taken very seriously across the royal households. We have the policies, the procedures and programmes in place but we haven’t seen the progress we would like and accept more needs to be done, we can always improve,” an unidentified royal source told multiple outlets.

“The work to do this has been under way for some time now and comes with the full support of the family,” the source continued.


An unidentified source noted that it is “too early” to confirm the appointment of a diversity chief, according to multiple reports.

“We are listening and learning, to get this right," the source said.

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https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/544242-uk-royal-family-considers-appointing-diversity-czar

[mountaineer]

UK royal family considers appointing diversity czar

To what end?

[catfish1957]

UK royal family considers appointing diversity czar

Czar?  That's an interesting description of this item.  Hope they come off better than the 1917 variety. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

To what end?

BIG mistake.   

[mystery-ak]

Liars!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry admit secret wedding never actually happened

Another misstep for Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confessed that the secret wedding the Duchess of Sussex described in her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey did not happen, the Daily Beast reported on Monday.

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https://pagesix.com/2021/03/22/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-admit-secret-wedding-never-actually-happened/

[Gefn]

I’m over them. Meanwhile, there are beautiful photos on Instagram today of Kate I can’t screenshot but she’s very pretty in them.

@Right_in_Virginia

[Right_in_Virginia]

I’m over them. Meanwhile, there are beautiful photos on Instagram today of Kate I can’t screenshot but she’s very pretty in them.

@Right_in_Virginia

I didn't find anything from today on Instagram @Gefn   (I usually get lost over there ...)  But I found these photos from today ... Kate and William going to the Westminster vaccination center to thank the health care folks.  Kate's getting high marks for this outfit  (Darn the mask!)   





If you like these photos, there are lots more here:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9393077/Kate-Middleton-dons-elegant-Catherine-Walker-coat-visit-Westminster-Abbey-vaccination-centre.html

[mystery-ak]

Names of Queen Elizabeth's new dogs revealed: report
Queen Elizabeth allegedly named the pups after a person and place held dear

The British monarch, 94, is calling new dorgi (a cross between a corgi and a dachshund) Fergus, and her new corgi Muick, The Sun reports. According to the outlet, Fergus was named in honor of the queen’s maternal uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who was killed in action in World War I.

Muick (pronounced "Mick") was inspired by Loch Muick, a lake at Her Majesty’s Balmoral Castle in the Scottish highlands. A popular place for the royals to picnic and walk at the estate, Queen Elizabeth was reportedly seen at the freshwater lake last year.

"Both name choices are extremely poignant and dear to the Queen," a source told the Sun. "Loch Muick is one of her favorite places on the Balmoral estate and the loss of Uncle Fergus in the First World War is still honored by the family."

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https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/names-of-queen-elizabeths-new-dogs-revealed-report

[sneakypete]

Liars!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry admit secret wedding never actually happened

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https://pagesix.com/2021/03/22/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-admit-secret-wedding-never-actually-happened/

@mystery-ak

Not to worry! I am sure Orca is very open-minded about people playing her for a fool on her own teebee special.

[corbe]

[Wingnut]

Megan is an Unctuous bleep. 
Edit:
I see not only is Pr*ck an auto delete but so is Megans Tw*t.

Good to know.

[corbe]

   It brings me great hope, in society as a whole, that there are still women out there with Golden something that will make a Man turn into a complete idiot.  I'd put it on my bucket list but my bucket is already filled with that $hit.

[Wingnut]

   It brings me great hope, in society as a whole, that there are still women out there with Golden something that will make a Man turn into a complete idiot.  I'd put it on my bucket list but my bucket is already filled with that $hit.

God gave us all men a penis and a brain, but only enough blood to run one at a time. So I hope the Royal boy enjoys the f'ing he gets for the f'ing he got.

[corbe]

    Obviously, I have no interest in this Royalty crap at all.  I'm here cause the OP hates it when I post here.   

[Gefn]

I didn't find anything from today on Instagram @Gefn   (I usually get lost over there ...)  But I found these photos from today ... Kate and William going to the Westminster vaccination center to thank the health care folks.  Kate's getting high marks for this outfit  (Darn the mask!)   





If you like these photos, there are lots more here:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9393077/Kate-Middleton-dons-elegant-Catherine-Walker-coat-visit-Westminster-Abbey-vaccination-centre.html

Thank you @Right_in_Virginia

I’m posting a story from today for you.

[Gefn]

Names of Queen Elizabeth's new dogs revealed: report
Queen Elizabeth allegedly named the pups after a person and place held dear

The British monarch, 94, is calling new dorgi (a cross between a corgi and a dachshund) Fergus, and her new corgi Muick, The Sun reports. According to the outlet, Fergus was named in honor of the queen’s maternal uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who was killed in action in World War I.

Muick (pronounced "Mick") was inspired by Loch Muick, a lake at Her Majesty’s Balmoral Castle in the Scottish highlands. A popular place for the royals to picnic and walk at the estate, Queen Elizabeth was reportedly seen at the freshwater lake last year.

"Both name choices are extremely poignant and dear to the Queen," a source told the Sun. "Loch Muick is one of her favorite places on the Balmoral estate and the loss of Uncle Fergus in the First World War is still honored by the family."

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https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/names-of-queen-elizabeths-new-dogs-revealed-report

Dorgi! Love it!!

[Gefn]

Queen's Granddaughter Zara Tindall Welcomes Baby Boy After Giving Birth in Her Bathroom

It's a royal baby boom!

Following the recent births of Princess Eugenie's firstborn son and Pippa Middleton's baby girl, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, Zara Tindall, 39, welcomed her third child with husband Mike Tindall. The baby boy joins the couple's two daughters, 7-year-old Mia and 2-year-old Lena.

Lucas Philip Tindall, who is the Queen's 10th great-grandchild, was born on Sunday, weighing 8lbs., 4oz., a rep for the couple tells PEOPLE.

Of the Tindall's baby news, the palace said in a statement, "The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news and look forward to meeting their 10th Great Grandchild when circumstances allow."

The baby boy, who is the fifth grandchild of Princess Anne, arrived in dramatic fashion. Proud dad Mike revealed on his The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast that his son was born at home — in the bathroom.

https://people.com/royals/zara-tindall-gives-birth-baby-boy-bathroom/

[mystery-ak]

Piers Morgan writes about Meghan Markle debacle, rails against cancel culture, 'woke brigade'
“It's time to cancel the cancel culture before it kills our culture"
By Brie Stimson | Fox News

    Piers Morgan is railing against cancel culture and "woke" liberals in a lengthy account appearing in the U.K.'s "Mail on Sunday" newspaper.

Morgan, who left "Good Morning Britain" earlier this month after saying on air that he didn’t believe many of the things Meghan Markle had said in her shocking Oprah Winfrey interview, was writing at length for the first time since his divisive comments about the Duchess of Sussex.

The piece, which appeared online in the U.S. on Saturday night, gave a moment-by-moment account of what led to his departure from "GMB."

"I expected such disingenuous, self-serving wrecking-ball stuff from a social-climbing Hollywood actress like Ms Markle, but for Harry to publicly shred his family and the Monarchy like this, while Prince Philip was seriously ill in hospital, is so out of character for a man who once bravely served his Queen and country in war," Morgan said at the beginning of his column, adding that when he went on the air later that morning after watching the interview he was "angry to the point of boiling over."

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https://www.foxnews.com/media/piers-morgan-writes-about-meghan-markle-debacle-rails-against-cancel-culture-woke-brigade

[libertybele]

Morgan is absolutely right of course. If political correctness didn't destroy our country enough,  cancel culture will.

As for Markle, she's just been a complete disaster for the Royals and I doubt she's far from over destroying them. The only royalty she'll ever be is just a plain 'royal biotch'!

[corbe]

[libertybele]

I've been scanning the headlines off and on and I am glad to see more emphasis on William and Kate then on Harry and Markle.  It does my heart good.  It seems (at least for now) that some good is prevailing over evil.

Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Kids Gave the Queen This ‘Surprise’ Gift For Easter

A family affair. Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Easter 2021 plans included a “surprise” gift their three children gave to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

A source told Us Weekly on Monday, April 5, that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s kids—Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2—surprised their great-grandparents “with personalized Easter eggs, which they made and decorated themselves” for Easter. However, that wasn’t the only present that the Queen and Philip received. George, Charlotte and Louis also baked “a delicious chocolate cake covered in mini Cadbury eggs” for their great-grandparents with the help of their mom............

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-william-kate-middleton-kids-155205570.html

[mystery-ak]

Just like a normal family..too bad Archie will never be a part of this...

[libertybele]

Just like a normal family..too bad Archie will never be a part of this...

That is what's so sad.  Archie should be a part of this but unfortunately the jealousy of his mother and possibly his father towards his uncle and aunt will prevent that.  Maybe when he gets older, he will seek them out?

[catfish1957]

A source told Us Weekly on Monday, April 5, that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s kids—Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2—. George, Charlotte and Louis also baked “a delicious chocolate cake covered in mini Cadbury eggs” for their great-grandparents with the help of their mom............

A 7, 5, and 2 y.o. having free range in the kitchen?  This is either a fib, or a situation where a flaming mad kitchen crew is faced with a cleanup that might take weeks.

[Smokin Joe]

A 7, 5, and 2 y.o. having free range in the kitchen?  This is either a fib, or a situation where a flaming mad kitchen crew is faced with a cleanup that might take weeks.

Given proper supervision, and considering the restraint which might be imposed by convention, it is possible that the clean  up will take less than 24 hours....the trick is to limit access to the real messy stuff...

[Right_in_Virginia]

There are quite a few retrospectives being published on the royals.  I thought you'd enjoy these snippets from one on the queen @Gefn   


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[Right_in_Virginia]

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[Gefn]

Thank you @Right_in_Virginia

[mountaineer]

Prince Harry's new 'CHIMPO' job title sparks hilarity in Japan... where the word is slang for 'penis'
    People in Japan have been left giggling at Prince Harry's new 'CHIMPO' job title
    Short for Chief Impact Officer, 'chimpo' is also slang for 'penis' in Japanese
    Social media users reacted with hilarity upon hearing the prince's new title
    He joined BetterUp Inc. in March and will have a full say in 'strategic decisions'
    Industry insiders suggest he is more likely to have been given equity in the company, which is valued at up to £1.25billion
By Chris Jewers For Mailonline
Published: 04:21 EDT, 20 April 2021 | Updated: 08:28 EDT, 20 April 2021

Prince Harry's new 'Chief Impact Officer' job title at San Francisco-based mental health start-up BetterUp Inc. is leaving some in Japan laughing over its acronym.

The job title, that in the US is sometimes shortened to 'CHIMPO', has already drawn mockery at home in Britain for the silly-sounding phrase. ... Daily Mail

[sneakypete]

He wishes!

Meagan would have to give him a key to the box she keeps his stones locked in,so it's not likely to happen.

[LegalAmerican]

A 7, 5, and 2 y.o. having free range in the kitchen?  This is either a fib, or a situation where a flaming mad kitchen crew is faced with a cleanup that might take weeks.

Mom was right there!  I let my 3 year old grandchild, mess with pizza dough and add sprinkles to his sugar cookies. He loves it. You just have to watch them. SHOW THEM.  They love to do it well.  No crazy acting out. 
These are all well behaved kids. Most moms, let their kids help in the kitchen. 

[Gefn]

Happy 95th Birthday Queen Elizabeth


    

[Gefn]

Queen will mark 95th birthday in low-key fashion

The Queen will mark her 95th birthday on Wednesday in a private and low-key way, four days after the funeral of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.

There will be no public celebrations as the monarch continues to observe two weeks of mourning until Friday.

No photograph celebrating the day is expected to be released this year, as is customary.

Some of the Queen's family are thought to be with her in Windsor, as well as around 20 staff, dubbed HMS Bubble.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56811715

[mystery-ak]

WOW

Prince Harry Skips Queen’s 95th Birthday to Return to Meghan: Reports

Victoria Friedman 21 Apr 2021

Woke Prince Harry flew back to California on Tuesday to be with his wife Meghan, missing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday and without having repaired the rift with his father, according to reports.

The Queen is marking her first birthday without her husband, Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, who she laid to rest following his funeral at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday. The Queen is still under a period of Royal Mourning, which ends this Friday.

With Her Majesty expected to have a low key and private celebration with members of the Royal Family on Wednesday, The Sun and other media outlets have reported that Harry was back in the wealthy Santa Barbara enclave of Montecito, California, by 4 pm on Tuesday.

Harry is believed to have flown via American Airlines to Los Angeles airport, with MailOnline reporting that his chauffer-driven black Cadillac Escalade left a private terminal early that afternoon local time.

Earlier reports suggested Harry may have stayed to mark the milestone birthday but was “conflicted” and eager to get home to his pregnant wife, who is expecting their second child in the Summer.

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https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/04/21/prince-harry-skips-queens-95th-birthday-return-meghan-reports/

[deb]

What a rotten grandson. His wife isn’t due for months. He could have spared a few days.

What I wouldn’t give to have more time with my grandparents.

[sneakypete]

What a rotten grandson. His wife isn’t due for months. He could have spared a few days.

 

@debrawiest

Well,he isn't really her grandson. His mother was humping a Calvary officer when she got pregnant.

 He IS "The red-headed stepson" of legend.

[libertybele]

What a rotten grandson. His wife isn’t due for months. He could have spared a few days.

What I wouldn’t give to have more time with my grandparents.

What a jack azz and a half!!  Obviously he didn't mend any fences  with the rest of the family, but he could have at least attended the celebration for a short while, wished his grandmother well,  and given her a birthday hug for crying out loud.   

Not only is he a pompous azzhat, but I say he just further destroyed any chances of reconciliation. Also, this may have been the last time that he will see his grandmother alive!  She's 95.

I too would have loved to have more time with my grandparents.  We moved away when I was very young and never got to see them; I have early memories and that's it.  On the other side of the family, my grandmother died before I was born and my grandfather died before we moved.

Harry will regret his decision one day.         

[mystery-ak]

He's a jerk and he and Meghan deserve ea other...

[libertybele]

He's a jerk and he and Meghan deserve ea other...

He has shown his true colors and if indeed his father has cut him off financially, good for him.  I absolutely admire the Queen and the royal family. I don't think he deserves any recognition of royalty.  He opted to move away and to give up his royal duties.

He and Markel aren't struggling financially, but one day he may just struggle with the guilt of turning his back on his blood!

[Smokin Joe]

He may be a "royal" but nobility is in short supply in that one.

[libertybele]

He may be a "royal" but nobility is in short supply in that one.

 

[libertybele]

Just a note....talking about Harry self destructing takes my mind off of the craziness in the I.S.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I didn't think Harry could surprise or disappoint any more.  Boy, was I wrong!

Methinks when the queen passes, Harry will be stripped of all royal affiliation.

[Gefn]

@Right_in_Virginia

Prince Louis turned three yesterday, some adorable photos of his first day of school.

https://news.sky.com/story/william-and-kate-release-new-picture-of-prince-louis-to-mark-his-third-birthday-12284171

Also on Instagram

[Right_in_Virginia]

Thanks, @Gefn

He's a beautiful little boy .... who one day may be taller than his 6'3" dad ...   

   

[Gefn]

@Right_in_Virginia

William and Kate have beautiful children. Thank you for posting.

[mystery-ak]

Pregnant Meghan Markle, Archie seen for first time since Harry’s US return



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https://pagesix.com/2021/04/22/meghan-markle-archie-seen-for-first-time-since-harrys-us-return/?_ga=2.251289093.24313608.1619361675-757222154.1619361675

[Gefn]

Archie is a cute kid.