Royal style & gossip: What a smashing, positively dashing spectacle - the Ascot opening day

[QueenOfTheAndals]

Obviously today's the second day of Ascot but given Kate's outfit yesterday, I felt a My Fair lady tribute was fitting!

Link to previous thread

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[AnneEyhtMeyer]

Agree with @Myimaginarycathasfleas but also by the time Sophie married Edward we'd already seen three of the Queen's children marry and divorce so there just wasn't much public interest.

[DobbyTheHouseElk]

Caught up again, lost track of the last thread.

I liked Catherine’s blue dress. The skirt was very princessey. Love it.

[QueenOfTheAndals]

I think Edward's always been seen as the least of HM's children. He wasn't the first to get married like Anne, he wasn't the future king like Charles and he wasn't a dashing naval hero like Andrew. He has the air of a suburban bank manager or middle class vicar. But he puts in the hours these days and gets very little publicity - if you look at the court circular he's got engagements almost every day!

[DobbyTheHouseElk]

I think
Edward and Sophie are very hard working and being a bit dull they get left alone, thus perpetuating the “dull” tag. I think they are very clever. They get to have a private life.

[TyraAllen]

Yes, Edward does loads, maybe he needs to do more joint engagements with Sophie so he gets a bit more notice?

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

Without meaning to be unkind, Edward has always seemed like the embodiment of middle class, middle England, middle age. They have turned out to be a very safe pair of hands and I think the Queen recognises and appreciates this.

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

And thank you Queen for the new thread. Pardon my manners!

[Notmyrealname855]

Placemarking!

[CurlyWurlyTwirly]

Ascot was a bit uninspiring today.
Check out Anne’s sensible coat; and who she’s with.
Camilla has an impressive collection of chokers

[DobbyTheHouseElk]

That’s a very practical coat.

[beanaseireann]

Well he is a widower now isn't he ?

[shedid]

Who is he?

[CadburysTastesVileNow]

ooh - grace had to wait at the altar while Rainier walked down the aisle. Is that protocol? I'll have to check out Albert's wedding to see

[CadburysTastesVileNow]

Nope. Hell of a long walk for Charlene in tall heels though.

[CurlyWurlyTwirly]

Well he is a widower now isn't he ?

Yes but Anne is still married

( it’s Andrew Parker Bowles; Camilla’s first husband)

[UrsulaPandress]

Oh bless Ann. She’s grabbed something from the coat hooks by the back door. I have similar

[PinkSun9]

@ Shedid

He is Camilla's ex husband Andrew, who at one point had an affair with Princess Anne. Rumours have it that Commander Tim and PA are living a separate life and Andrew Parker Boyles are back together.

[PinkSun9]

ETA, ..... that supposedly Andrew and Anne are together again.

[RomaineCalm]

That coat worn over an Ascot 'frock' is exactly why I love PA.

[MummyToEthan]

Thanks Queen

[GlamGiraffe]

@Gooseysgirl @Disfordarkchocolate Ypure both so right about the hat. I hasn't even thought if Poundland. I was thinking something far more upmarket. Perhaps Claire's accessories?
It's a bit like a child's Easter bonnet project on further reflection.

Considering the current climatic situation I am wondering if I should be purchasing a practical PA coat. She may be on to a good thing.😉😂

[AdaColeman]

I love the Pathe film of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer, thanks for posting that Queen!
I've got two of the wine glasses used at their wedding banquet, a little bit of history!

[AdaColeman]

Her Maj looks as though she grabbed her hat off a passing Morris Man dancer!

[Spudlet]

Anne: 'Pretty dress, or warm, dry and comfortable? No contest!'

Go Anne

[MotherofPearl]

Checking into the new thread which I see is already 100 posts in! Thanks *Queen'.