Royal Style: keep the Erdem, but bring on the tiaras!

[Maireas]

A shiny new thread, Royal Style fans!
Keep the wit and wisdom coming!

[TangledWebOfDeception]

Hmmm. Should I ask to have those removed? Just suddenly thought perhaps it's in bad taste...let me know what you think.

[Maireas]

I don't think those images are in bad taste, @TangledWebOfDeception .
That church is beautiful.

[TangledWebOfDeception]

Ah thank you @Maireas - you know when you just think, is it okay to have done that...

The church is beautiful.

[paradyning]

One of Sofia's daughters has been pictured taking a picture of the church on her phone! Now that is bad taste!!

[paradyning]

The simplicity of the ante-chapel where the public paid respects was beautiful.

[gluenotsoup]

Beautiful church. Anne looks smart, supported by Tim.
I agree it would have looked better for KC or W to have also attended.

[SenecaFallsRedux]

Princess Anne was a bridesmaid at their wedding.

[KillingMeDeftly]

@paradyning

One of Sofia's daughters has been pictured taking a picture of the church on her phone! Now that is bad taste!!

As in one of Felipe's sisters? They're in their fifties and should know better!

[KillingMeDeftly]

What have Charles and William been up to today that was so important that they couldn't go to Athens?? I mean, I know Constantine was no longer a reigning monarch but he was a fairly close relative. I alsogot the impression that the British RF used to see a lot of him and Anne-Marie as they lived in London for years.

[TangledWebOfDeception]

There may be political considerations I suppose. That's my only guess!

[TangledWebOfDeception]

But then if that were the case they likely wouldn't have sent representatives.

It does look very odd indeed.

[AdaColeman]

Even former Queen, Princess Beatrix now well in her eighties, managed to go.
Charlie and Willy have missed a chance to join the European club, what fools!

[justasking111]

Lots of beautiful memories and photos today on Instagram of them as young people and today's service. The cross she wore today she wore on her wedding day.

[KillingMeDeftly]

@AdaColeman

Even former Queen, Princess Beatrix now well in her eighties, managed to go.
Charlie and Willy have missed a chance to join the European club, what fools!

And former king JC of Spain who is also in his eighties and can barely walk these days. Really Charles!!

[paradyning]

This one @KillingMeDeftly

I agree it is terrible optics that 'only' Anne and Gabriella have gone. Although I'm guessing suitable apologies were given.

[paradyning]

The physical likeness between Felipe and Pavlos is striking.

[TangledWebOfDeception]

@KillingMeDeftly

And former king JC of Spain who is also in his eighties and can barely walk these days. Really Charles!!

Yes but to be fair Sophia is Constantine’s sister.

[frugalkitty]

I wonder if Charles and William are staying away so that they don't become the focus of attention after all the mud slinging from a certain younger brother. You know, the spare one.

Out of interest, has anyone come across any info about what Pavlos and Marie Chantal are going to call themselves now? Even Constantine was stretching it a bit having only reigned for three years.

Thanks for the new thread. And going with my title theme!

[Maireas]

That could be the reason, couldn't it, @frugalkitty ?

[TangledWebOfDeception]

I wonder if Charles and William are staying away so that they don't become the focus of attention after all the mud slinging from a certain younger brother. You know, the spare one.

I hadn’t considered that! A plausible explanation.

Didn’t Constantine reign for around 10 years? Not that there’s much difference, mind.

I think it’ll be ridiculous if they call themselves anything but Prince and Princess.

[HaroldsWilly]

Just want to show off my new username. Quite proud of it, even if it does make me feel more than a bit cringe.

[TangledWebOfDeception]

Back to my previous username...

Or am I confused and had Constantine and Anne-Marie been married for 10 years when he was deposed?

[XanaduKira]

@Maireas

I agree with you, @KillingMeDeftly , they should have gone.
Unless there's a reason we don't know of.
(They've had a fist fight and Charles has landed in a dogbowl).

Harsh

[CoffeandTiaMaria]

@XanaduKira

Harsh

I wonder if there’s also security to consider now Harry’s upset the Taliban?
I love this thread, an oasis of calm.

[KillingMeDeftly]

Hmm I'm not sure Harry is the reason they aren't attending.