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The knives are out for the royal family

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justasking111 · 19/08/2019 14:26

It may be deserved in some cases, however it would seem the gloves are off as far as the media are concerned. They have lived high on the hog for centuries so what is new?

Am scratching my head here is it shoot the royal family season or a smoke and mirrors exercise designed to distract us from something more important??

I would hate to be in the PR business with the RF just now.

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Mrsjayy · 26/08/2019 10:23

I know her good intenions and activisim destroyed because of him

MangoFeverDream · 26/08/2019 10:28

Why everyone isn’t screaming about the hypocrisy of that, I don’t know

The COE is an irrelevant institution. Climate change is real.

He thought he’d married a shy, compliant, young women who would put up with it. It must have been quite a shock when he realised she wouldn’t be compliant

I guess the son did one better by marrying a compliant woman who seems to literally worship him. KM will never divorce PW no matter how badly he treats her.

NoTheresa · 26/08/2019 10:30

The COE is an irrelevant institution.
Why do you say that?

NoTheresa · 26/08/2019 10:31

The state church is hardly irrelevant.

Moomin8 · 26/08/2019 10:32

I can't stand any of them. They are unremarkable, even bad people who get bankrolled by hard working people whilst the gap between rich and poor grows ever wider.

If you're talking about Prince Andrew, he's had his morally corrupt behaviour covered up for eons and he deserves to be exposed finally for who he really is.

Didn't know Epstein was a sex offender and pedophile? Like hell he didn't!!!!

NoTheresa · 26/08/2019 10:39

For information:

The Sovereign holds the title 'Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England'. These titles date back to the reign of King Henry VIII, who was initially granted the title 'Defender of the Faith' in 1521 by Pope Leo X. When Henry VIII renounced the spiritual authority of the Papacy in 1534 he was proclaimed 'supreme head on earth' of the Church of England. This was repealed by Queen Mary I but reinstated during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who was proclaimed 'Supreme Governor' of the Church of England.

Etc etc...there is more!

HennyPennyHorror · 26/08/2019 10:47

It's the beginning of the end of the UK as we've known it...along with Brexit....things are changing very, very quickly. The NHS is dying...the Royals are being undermined and whether you think this is a good thing or not isn't the point. I'm just saying that things are changing and it won't all be good.

In ten years, the country won't be recognisable. It will be a carved up mess of a country with anything or any land of value belonging to the 1% most of whom aren't even from the UK.

Basketofkittens · 26/08/2019 10:47

Kate will no doubt announce pregnancy number 4 any day now so Andrew will be forgotten.
www.newidea.com.au/kate-middleton-baby-bump-pics-pregnant

Andrew is disliked by those in the Royal Navy. He’s a nasty, bullying man.

Steppenwolverine · 26/08/2019 10:56

New Idea is Australia’s answer to That’s Life, hardly a credible source...

But I think it would be nice if K&W had another child, they seem like a happy family to me.

LaurieMarlow · 26/08/2019 10:57

The COE is an irrelevant institution

What an utterly ridiculous thing to say given that it’s one of their key roles.

MangoFeverDream · 26/08/2019 10:58

The state church is hardly irrelevant

I mean more in the sense that people no longer care about the “evils”’of adultury and homosexuality, for example. Christian principles are less and less of a guiding force in daily life.

If PW had an affair (likely) people would be sorry for his wife and kids, not because it isn’t in keeping with Christian principles.

NoTheresa · 26/08/2019 16:25

I mean more in the sense that people no longer care about the “evils”’of adultury and homosexuality, for example

Huh? A bit of a sweeping statement, no? I think you will find you are mistaken.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 26/08/2019 17:01

The problem is that the RF themselves don't think their role is to set an example to the rest of us, rather than just rule over us, doing what they want while telling us how to live

I completely agree, but was referring to those who still (mistakenly) expect them to set an example. Now that the Queen's habit of keeping her thoughts largely to herself is being undermined by those who've followed, the whole institution's on a hiding to nothing

The state church is hardly irrelevant

Agree with this too, though with reluctance … I only wish it was Hmm

ssd · 27/08/2019 08:44

Didn't someone say up thread that Harry and meghan will be doing something soon with the likes of Oprah?
Must be psychic... Today's news.. Harry in a collaboration with..... Oprah...

You couldn't make it up.
I must be getting cynical in my old age.
Harry, who lectures us about saving the planet then hops on private planes, driving us mad with his bloody cheek, is wanting to talk about mental health

And Oprah, who was at the forefront of the #metoo movement, when she must have known all about that sleezy bastard for a long time and said fuck all, is also wanting to talk about mental health issues.

Fuck me, that's about all I am saying on it.

ShippingNews · 27/08/2019 08:50

*BasketofKittens" the Australian magazine "New Idea" is known locally as "No Idea". It's the one which is always announcing that celebs and royals are "expecting triplets" , or the Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are getting back together again. If it is saying that Kate is pregnant, don't believe a word of it.

queenofarles · 27/08/2019 09:42

Didn't someone say up thread that Harry and meghan will be doing something soon with the likes of Oprah?
Must be psychic... Today's news.. Harry in a collaboration with..... Oprah...

That’s been known for some time, I think everything they do is curated for the American viewers, hence Oprah. But Oprah being Oprah will try to get more than Harry just producing the documentary. Hope he stays neutral and doesn’t get into politics, or criticise Trump.

Rhubarbisevil · 27/08/2019 14:58

Oprah killed Tom Cruise’s credibility. Just saying. Harry, don’t jump on them sofas.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 27/08/2019 15:24

Today's news.. Harry in a collaboration with..... Oprah...

I hadn't heard that, but frankly he must be quite mad Hmm

Basketofkittens · 27/08/2019 15:25

I can’t wait for Kate’s pregnancy announcement! Grin

Mainly to see how differently the media and Daily Mail commenters treat her compared to Meghan when she’s pregnant.

MissEliza · 27/08/2019 15:53

Harry don't jump on them sofas GrinGrinGrin

queenofarles · 27/08/2019 16:22

I was such a huge fan of Oprah, but not after #timesup speech, she was a close friend of Weinstein , yet she says she didn’t know, just like PA and Epistien , he claims he hardly knew the guy, yet travelled in his planes and stayed in his houses.
The only reason she is buddies with Harry and Meghan is for personal gain, hope they are smart enough, atleast Meghan, she seems very smart.

NoTheresa · 27/08/2019 17:18

Oh god it really is turning into a circus of their own making. Cringeworthy.

CurlyWurlyTwirly · 27/08/2019 19:20

Prince Harry, Oprah and Apple TV

Unfortunately this is going to be the gift that keeps giving to the Sussex critics. Harry has been much more open in the past than William about his struggles with mental health. The intention is good, to raise awareness for mental health, but on a personal level, I think he is going to be slayed.

CallmeAngelina · 27/08/2019 19:31

I've read a rumour today on a gossip site that Andrew would do well to remember that every room in Epstein's New York residence was rigged for video and sound recording.
It'll be interesting to see how he plans to get out of that one.

NoTheresa · 27/08/2019 21:22

Oh he will.

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