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Post by schuttep on May 4, 2017 8:14:14 GMT
(is she actually immortal?) No, it just feels like it. I think the POW home is Highgrove. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:17:21 GMT
The next few in line is Charles, then William and then George. So either way, it would be a new King. But I have no doubt the next one we see with the crown will be William if anyone, Charles is getting on a bit amd probably would not be able to fulfill duties in a few years time to the extent he may need too, so he may choose to hand over the crown whilst he can. And unless something dramatic happens to the both of them, George is only 3 at the minute so obviously wouldn't be able to take up the role until 21 (I think? I don't know, that hasn't happened before!).
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Post by bellboard27 on May 4, 2017 8:17:34 GMT
Could there be a half way house between carrying on and abdication? Could the Queen "retire" on health grounds and Charles take over as Regent?
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Post by Jan on May 4, 2017 8:18:00 GMT
Abdication in favour of Charles Can't they simply skip one generation, or would Charles have to abdicate himself first to make William king? Not sure - my entire knowledge of the protocol in this area comes from the works of Shakespeare - based on that I suppose they can do whatever they want. |
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Post by viserys on May 4, 2017 8:24:52 GMT
I'm guessing he would have to as well. I'm sure there's a process for 'rejecting' the appointment pre-coronation, but I think he'd have to be appointed and step down (albeit in fairly quick succession) rather than them just announcing it's going straight to William. Isn't that what Edward when he decided to prefer Wallis Simpson to the crown? Sadly most of my knowledge of that is based on the Netflix-Show "The Crown" but I remember him saying something to young Liz how he never got a coronation ceremony. Could there be a half way house between carrying on and abdication? Could the Queen "retire" on health grounds and Charles take over as Regent? Possibly. I don't see why she can't retire like the Dutch Queen Beatrix did. Beatrix is still pootling around somewhere, but her son is now officially King and runs things. I know (your) Queen once said that she wouldn't do that, that job was "for life" but man, the old lady has deserved some rest. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:27:12 GMT
I don't want to start the King nonsense yet, Queen better carry on until she dies.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:28:25 GMT
That is the other thing, she is 91 and Philip is 95, if she wants a sit down and a cup of tea on a cruise she really has earned it! My Mum was relieved when a death wasn't announced, she says Philip is her favourite, always smiling, never says anything, doesn't bother anyone, just goes about his day.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:28:48 GMT
I think it's wonderful watching the tabloids' websites desperately trying to outdo each other in their attempts to find something to say.
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Post by infofreako on May 4, 2017 8:49:07 GMT
I think it's wonderful watching the tabloids' websites desperately trying to outdo each other in their attempts to find something to say. I particularly liked the Express with their american tourist spotting someone on the palace roof near the flagpole at 520am |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:49:44 GMT
Outside bet on a Kate and William divorce anyone??
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 8:50:20 GMT
Outside bet on a Kate and William divorce anyone?? And her Marrying Harry instead? I'd marry Harry... |
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Post by hulmeman on May 4, 2017 8:51:58 GMT
That is the other thing, she is 91 and Philip is 95, if she wants a sit down and a cup of tea on a cruise she really has earned it! My Mum was relieved when a death wasn't announced, she says Philip is her favourite, always smiling, never says anything, doesn't bother anyone, just goes about his day. Your mum is right, except he says things like "slit eyes". The Duke said to Tom Jones after a Royal Variety Performance: "What do you gargle with, pebbles?". The Duke famously proclaimed: "British women can't cook". But his best must be, when talking about Princess Anne "If it doesn't fart or eat hay then she isn't interested". So yes, he just goes about his day!!!!! |
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Post by stefy69 on May 4, 2017 8:57:19 GMT
Outside bet on a Kate and William divorce anyone?? And her Marrying Harry instead? I'd marry Harry... That lines forms on the right babe !  |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 9:02:04 GMT
And her Marrying Harry instead? I'd marry Harry... That lines forms on the right babe ! Only one way to settle it fiiiiiiiigggghhhht
Loves a ginger 
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Post by viserys on May 4, 2017 9:08:05 GMT
So old Phil is stepping down from public engagements... I'd be SO hacked off if I was called out of bed at 3am for THAT.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 9:09:34 GMT
So old Phil is stepping down from public engagements... I'd be SO hacked off if I was called out of bed at 3am for THAT. Did he wake up at 2am to the sudden realisation?!
One would not be amused if one was woken for that.
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Post by viserys on May 4, 2017 9:10:07 GMT
Indeed. Well at least it means there's still hope to get one's hooks into Harry?
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Post by Jan on May 4, 2017 9:13:40 GMT
So old Phil is stepping down from public engagements... I'd be SO hacked off if I was called out of bed at 3am for THAT. Ha ha ha - and not until the autumn anyway - fantastic - I hope after they announced this they said "Any questions from the floor ...... ?" |
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 4, 2017 9:19:50 GMT
Outside bet on a Kate and William divorce anyone?? And her Marrying Harry instead? I'd marry Harry... Nice try Emily, Harry is mine |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 9:20:12 GMT
Seems like he's on his way out.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 9:23:13 GMT
BORING. So disappointed.
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Post by theatremadness on May 4, 2017 9:49:22 GMT
Well what an anti-climax this all was!!!! The news, not the thread....no shade here danieljohnson14 |
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Post by kathryn on May 4, 2017 9:59:04 GMT
Funny to watch the media/social media getting so worked up over something so utterly banal.
Whatever you think of old Phil, he *is* 95. He's put in more than enough time and is entitled to a bit of retirement.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 10:33:34 GMT
Wasn't that just a pre-death announcement? Today he's stepping down, next week he will be dead? He wasted his life, bet he's gutted
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Post by martin1965 on May 4, 2017 10:50:02 GMT
Well what an anti-climax this all was!!!! The news, not the thread....no shade here danieljohnson14 Said it would be dull. Shame in you for getting so worked up!! |
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