I Shall Marry The Prince Of Wales — Page 2
#27
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...
#28
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.""
"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.""
#29
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.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#30
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.
Immaterial even if they did play.
#31
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
Oh, and the Obama girls received Top Shop dresses
#32
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!"
"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
#33
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."
"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."
#34
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."
#35
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.
#36
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.
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.
#37
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/
http://www.harrods.com/
Updated On: 11/16/10 at 03:15 PM
#38
Posted: 11/16/10 at 3:18pm
I'm pretty sure Bush would shop at Herod's.
#39
Posted: 11/16/10 at 3:34pm
I shall buy a new het from Herrods especially for the occasion.
#40
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).
Fergie once said the royals buy their bloomers from Marks & Spencer (actually I think she said Marks & Sparks).
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#41
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.
#42
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.
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.
#43
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.
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
#44
Posted: 11/16/10 at 5:56pm
Let's just keep Betty forever. Everyone loves Betty.
#45
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.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#46
Posted: 11/16/10 at 6:58pm
Or Brenda, as "Spitting Image" (and Princess Margaret) used to refer to her.
#47
Posted: 11/16/10 at 7:01pm
So when Charles becomes King, does William become Prince of Wales?
KFTC!!!!!
#48
Posted: 11/16/10 at 7:08pm
It's not automatic, but probably yes.
#50
Posted: 11/19/10 at 11:11pm
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