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« Reply #255 on: August 03, 2008, 07:58:17 AM »
That is just it, TB, she doesn't wear that stuff well.  "silk purse out of a ......"
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Re: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Part II
« Reply #256 on: August 03, 2008, 08:18:52 AM »
That is just it, TB, she doesn't wear that stuff well.  "silk purse out of a ......"
 And whatever you say Norbert.

Robert,

My post was in jest to get my point of view across.  The rewards for all the scarfice of being royal are the "Trappings of Royalty", the first class travel, the historic homes, servants galore, free and reduced priced designers dudes and jewelry...etc....etc...

If one does not enjoy all of the above things then being Royal or marrying Royal is nothing but pure sacrifice.  I personally believe the that Camilla, like QEII if the whole truth were known, really does not care for the  "Trappings of Royalty".

Kate Middleton seems to enjoy her future life and understands what she is getting herself into.  However, I think Chelsy Davy like Camilla, will have problems with the heavy mantle of Royal Tiara.

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« Reply #257 on: August 03, 2008, 08:28:44 AM »

That is just it, TB, she doesn't wear that stuff well. 


Well in that case, could I please try on all that most excellent stuff???  Please pass me the Vladimir Tiara with the sapphire dangle drops.

LOL!  LOL!

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« Reply #258 on: August 03, 2008, 08:44:14 AM »
I do not follow those gals much. I do not  read the glossy mags and usually just notice them when they pop up on the BBC.  Otherwise, they are just the Paris Hiltons of Britain, to me.  I did like, and still do, the Duchess of York.  As she thundered accross the stage '...to the wind" so to speak, she still had a charm of her own. Camilla just seems dull and lifeless, keeping her real self for the very close circle of friends they have in the country, where she can drink and tell dirty  stories.

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« Reply #259 on: August 03, 2008, 09:19:06 AM »
I do not follow those gals much. I do not  read the glossy mags and usually just notice them when they pop up on the BBC.  Otherwise, they are just the Paris Hiltons of Britain, to me.  I did like, and still do, the Duchess of York.  As she thundered accross the stage '...to the wind" so to speak, she still had a charm of her own. Camilla just seems dull and lifeless, keeping her real self for the very close circle of friends they have in the country, where she can drink and tell dirty  stories.

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As you and any long time Ally Pally blogger knows, I am also a big fan of Sarah York though I do think lately (past six months) she has miscalculated a bid with some of her activities.

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« Reply #260 on: August 03, 2008, 09:25:15 AM »
At least she has the freedom to make mistakes.  Camilla is sort of bound to be as perfect as possible, isn't she?

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« Reply #261 on: August 03, 2008, 09:33:38 AM »
At least she has the freedom to make mistakes.  Camilla is sort of bound to be as perfect as possible, isn't she?

Yes she is.  Camilla is damned if she does and damed if she does not! No matter what Camilla does 75% of people who take notice will not have a positive response.  I am on the fence about wheter she deserves this or not but her life must be pure hell 80% of the time.

It is always said to be careful what one wishes for because you just might it.  However, I do not think Camilla ever wished for any of what she ended up wirth.

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« Reply #262 on: August 03, 2008, 04:39:47 PM »
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t is always said to be careful what one wishes for because you just might it.  However, I do not think Camilla ever wished for any of what she ended up wirth.

Sorry TB but as long as she was involved with Charles and still after all that time, agreed to marry him... She had to know what She was getting into. She had years to think this thing through. Why didn't she just say no?  I'd rather remain quietly in the country and carry on as usual. Then her own little set could have her earthy humor and the rest of it. I see an ambitious Woman who hung on despite the fact that Diana confronted her as a married woman in love with her Husband....despite the fact She lost her Marriage... and has done very well out of the deal and so will  her family. Wasn't she the one in the first place who told Charles that her Grandmother..great Grandmother...whatever it was had been the Mistress of his Ancestor and how about it?  This is no shrinking little flower. I agree with those who think William is the bright ray for the up and coming Monarchy.

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Re: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Part II
« Reply #263 on: August 03, 2008, 06:55:46 PM »
Mari,

I agree with all you stay but it is my understanding that all of this came to a head after the Westminster- van Cutsem Wedding (Lady Tamara Katherine Grosvenor (b. December 20, 1979) married Edward Bernard Charles van Cutsem (November 6, 2004) .

Supposedly, Charles was upset that due to protocol Camilla could not/would not be seated at this table and was not given the respect of his date/escort at this very  chi-chi-po-pa Society Aristocratic Wedding of the Year of 2004 .  It was the day after this wedding that Charles began to push for the marriage to Camilla with The Grey Men of the Palace/Powers that be/Tony Blair/QEII/ANBODY THAT WOULD LISTEN and GIVE HIM THE TIME OF DAY.  Charles wanted Camilla at his side at all times.

What Camilla had to say about this I do not know and have not read.  I am sure she found a table at the reception-dance-ball and began to tell dirty jokes and laughing out loud never thinking that she would marry the POW and ascend the throne of the UK and Northern Ireland at his side.

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« Reply #264 on: August 04, 2008, 11:19:53 AM »
As evidenced by this thread alone, the woman is divisive !!   

Not a good quality for a Queen Consort of the UK (...........or will it still be the United Kingdom when KCIII & QC ascend the throne ????)

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« Reply #265 on: August 04, 2008, 12:28:29 PM »
I mean both Mett Meritt and Maxima would not be "crowned" like the Queen Mother or Queen Mary in England. They would be Queens but no coronation. Camilla could be Princess Consort on a swearing ceremony like the ones in Norway or Holland. It would save a lot of money for a new crown for her...

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« Reply #266 on: August 04, 2008, 12:36:57 PM »
I do not think those ladies  would even take an oath, Eric.   The king takes an oath, or swears to uphold the constitution, but they will be queens  simply by  being the wife, I believe.
 I imagine Camilla will be much the same.   She will take the style of her husband, whether or not she  is called "queen"

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Re: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Part II
« Reply #267 on: August 04, 2008, 05:04:35 PM »
Does the wider populace even care any more ??  I think the main attitude in the UK is indifference.

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« Reply #268 on: August 04, 2008, 05:56:28 PM »
That is my view as well.  There are fantaic royalists and republicans but most simply can't be bothered. Camilla simply does not generate the interest that Diana did. Nor does she seem to want to.

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Re: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Part II
« Reply #269 on: August 04, 2008, 07:13:15 PM »
Well...true although Camilla & Charles always revoke memories of Diana. I think Kate would have a clean slate if she does make it to the altar.  ;)