I Shall Marry The Prince Of Wales- Page 2

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 12:09pm

Well, that's what I asked him.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 12:15pm

Well, you know, Charles didn't honor that sacred Christian vow he took. You know, that holy institution that needs to be... protected...

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 1:07pm

Goth knows as little about the royal family as he does about politics. I assume his "present" dig was about his giving the queen an I-Pod, which horrified Goth when it happened. He obviously hasn't followed the news:

"When asked why the palace has decided to have a Facebook page, HRH explained "It all goes back to President Obama; he gave me one of those I-Pod devices and while I was initially skeptical, I've grown to love it. I listen to it as I walk the Corgis- it helps me relax, to tune out the affairs of state for a bit. So when the secretary suggested we begin a Facebook, I was reluctant until he reminded me that one mustn't fear technology. So we decided to give it a try. All because of that thoughtful gift.""

[Gothampc]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:01pm

Actually I was referring to Obama giving Gordon Brown, who is blind in one eye, a set of DVDs that don't play in the UK. Additionally, Michelle gave his sons presents she had bought in the White House gift shop.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:06pm

If the DVDs wouldn't play anyway, his being blind in one eye is immaterial, no?

Immaterial even if they did play.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:09pm

The Guardian's take on the whole Obama-Brown gift incident is a weensy bit more nuanced than goth's
Oh, and the Obama girls received Top Shop dresses

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:16pm

Oh those DVDs!

"When asked about the DVDs, Brown reported "Oh I love 'em! The President and I had talked about our love of film and I'd bemoaned the fact that so many of the great ones never got a UK run, so he was kind enough to bring by some DVDs. The cabinet complained I got nothing done for a week 'coz I kept nipping round to watch "Sunset Boulevard" or "The Searchers." Downing street has a cracking 'media room' but I never had spent much time there. Now I finally have something to watch! Every time I watch one, I'd ring Obama up and tell him "Saw another great one!" And he'd mutter "I was in a conference" or "I had to meet with congress!" We get on like bangers and mash, we do! I feel bad I only gave him a pen! Not nearly as naff as these DVDs!"
Updated On: 11/16/10 at 02:16 PM

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:23pm

While we're on the subject, the UK press apparently found W's gift to Brown no more appropriate. From the Daily Mail:

"The Prime Minister has not had the best of luck when receiving gifts from U.S. presidents. He was given a fur-trimmed brown leather bomber jacket by George W. Bush during his first trip to America in the summer of 2007. Commentators gleefully pointed out that the garment was hardly in keeping with Mr Brown's usual sober attire of business suit and tie."

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:48pm

Brown was irate: "And the blasted jacket didn't even fit! A medium! Bush KNEW I wore an extra large because at the G-12 he had a bit of a chill and asked to borrow a jumper- it fit him fine. So he knew, we're both the same size. And he passes off a teeny jacket on me! I bet it was a boxing day gift from his Mum. When it didn't fit, he started looking for some blighter to pass it off on. I gave it to my son John and the fist time he wore it, the fur came off in great bloody tufts. George said it had come from Herrod's but when I took it back there they said it was from "J C Penney" whatever that is."

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:56pm

Joe, you put an extra "r" in Herod's, which I actually believe is the name of Bush's favorite shop.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 2:57pm

Brown's got plenty of time for watching DVDs now he's out of office.

But he's probably too busy sulking.

Kate will become a Queen Consort ie the wife of the reigning monarch when William becomes King, whereas the present Queen is a Queen Regnant meaning she is the reigning monarch.

Note also that the monarch reigns, they don't rule. The rules are made by the democratically elected government.

Constitutional history lesson over.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 3:15pm

Oops, no its two R's but an A not E. You'd think I'd know that, knowing how many times I've seen that name on the tag of Will's boxers.

http://www.harrods.com/ Updated On: 11/16/10 at 03:15 PM

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 3:18pm

I'm pretty sure Bush would shop at Herod's.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 3:34pm

I shall buy a new het from Herrods especially for the occasion.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 4:04pm

"You'd think I'd know that, knowing how many times I've seen that name on the tag of Will's boxers."

Fergie once said the royals buy their bloomers from Marks & Spencer (actually I think she said Marks & Sparks).

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 4:09pm

Oh, I have no idea. I'm arguing the way you taught me- making things up. Now I'll disappear.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 5:07pm

There has been much hugger-mugger inside the palace about whether Charles or William should be the next king. A majority of the British public wants the title to go directly to William.

SUPPOSEDLY, the queen wants this too.

But according to the rules of succession, it's not up to the queen or the British public.

It's up to Charles.

[WestEnd2]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 5:52pm

If it was up to what the British public wanted we'd have probably gotten rid of the royals all together years ago.

However, you'd hope Charles would do the sensible thing - he is not popular (even more unpopular than the royals as a whole), he is the butt of a lot of jokes, no-one respects him - people over here will always be 'on Diana's side' and he will never get away from that. If he does get to be king the history books will not be full of how he was as king, they will be full of Diana and the whole mess with Camilla. He wouldn't really get anything out of it - his legacy has been written before he has gotten anywhere near the throne.

William would always be 'Diana's son' but people would be able to form their own opinions on him and how he was as king. Updated On: 11/16/10 at 05:52 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 5:56pm

Let's just keep Betty forever. Everyone loves Betty.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 6:02pm

Well, who couldn't love Betty? I mean, just look at that cute little face. My little Betty Boopsie Woo!

She is a queen and ruler of her domain. Which is mostly the sofa.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 6:58pm

Or Brenda, as "Spitting Image" (and Princess Margaret) used to refer to her.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 7:01pm

So when Charles becomes King, does William become Prince of Wales?

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 7:08pm

It's not automatic, but probably yes.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/16/10 at 8:17pm

Gotcha. Thanks, Reg.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/19/10 at 11:11pm

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