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Charles back in hospital

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Londonrach1 · 27/03/2025 21:42

Sadly Charles is back in hospital.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/27/king-charles-cancels-engagements-taken-to-hospital/

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Cynic17 · 28/03/2025 11:54

PigeonDress · 28/03/2025 08:52

I'm with @MrsFinkelstein. I'm very interested in royal history, but was always mildly republican/disinterested in the current crop of royals. The more I listen to republicans and their depressing bellyaching bordering on sheer nastiness, and their lack of a clear alternative vision, the more I'm in favour of the status quo of constitutional monarchy, even with all its faults and the less than perfect humans at the centre of it.

Anyway, I hope hope this is a temporary blip for Charles and he'll be back on form soon. I think he's done a very decent job so far - after a lifetime of public service, charity work through the Prince's Trust and other charitable endeavours, and his innovative vision and campaigning in the fields of organic farming and environmental stewardship. And I really like Camilla too, with her work with DV charities and reading. They had enormous shoes to fill, and I think they have done so with quiet dignity, humour and just being themselves.

I absolutely agree with this post - spot on.
I hope the King stays well, and I admire his work as Head of State.

RedRosesPinkLilies · 28/03/2025 12:08

@TulipTiptoer William was in Aberdeen yesterday, to do with his work with homeless people

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 12:21

PigeonDress · 28/03/2025 08:52

I'm with @MrsFinkelstein. I'm very interested in royal history, but was always mildly republican/disinterested in the current crop of royals. The more I listen to republicans and their depressing bellyaching bordering on sheer nastiness, and their lack of a clear alternative vision, the more I'm in favour of the status quo of constitutional monarchy, even with all its faults and the less than perfect humans at the centre of it.

Anyway, I hope hope this is a temporary blip for Charles and he'll be back on form soon. I think he's done a very decent job so far - after a lifetime of public service, charity work through the Prince's Trust and other charitable endeavours, and his innovative vision and campaigning in the fields of organic farming and environmental stewardship. And I really like Camilla too, with her work with DV charities and reading. They had enormous shoes to fill, and I think they have done so with quiet dignity, humour and just being themselves.

The Irish system - there’s your clear alternative.

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 12:22

And can we please stop with the environmental nonsense - the man must have one of the largest carbon footprints in the UK. Let’s not kid ourselves.

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 12:28

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 12:22

And can we please stop with the environmental nonsense - the man must have one of the largest carbon footprints in the UK. Let’s not kid ourselves.

I know, makes me laugh when people trot that out.

TulipTiptoer · 28/03/2025 12:36

RedRosesPinkLilies · 28/03/2025 12:08

@TulipTiptoer William was in Aberdeen yesterday, to do with his work with homeless people

Good to hear. I hope perhaps he can take over Charles's duties as and when, also.

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 12:39

TulipTiptoer · 28/03/2025 12:36

Good to hear. I hope perhaps he can take over Charles's duties as and when, also.

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he will. He's next in line

vandelle · 28/03/2025 12:44

I'm sorry to come across all cynical and negative, but their "duties" are not in any way essential for the running of the country, apart from the weekly audience and approval of legislation maybe. Would anyone notice or care if they were to take a long sabbatical from the visitations and ribbon cutting?

I hope William is reducing homelessness with his input. What does he do or contribute to this cause though, is it just his support and presence or is he hands on and gives generous personal donations? Maybe he does and wants to keep it anonymous. Same for all the charities they support, but somehow I'm a bit sceptical about that.

TulipTiptoer · 28/03/2025 13:14

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 12:39

he will. He's next in line

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I meant whilst Charles is indisposed...

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 13:28

TulipTiptoer · 28/03/2025 13:14

I meant whilst Charles is indisposed...

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oh right.
I'm sure he could help with any "work" that needs doing but I assume he can't be arsed.

glitterturd · 28/03/2025 14:52

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 11:46

yes but I can't see the relevance
That thread went bonkers with all sorts of wild speculation.
Are you saying the same is happening here?
Are there posts guessing he's been killed/ beaten by his wife/ had plastic surgery?
I don't get what you're trying to say

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Your answer shows that you do know 😂

Weepixie · 28/03/2025 14:54

TheMeasure · 27/03/2025 22:26

Is it “usual/normal” to be still having treatment over a year on from its start?
I’m concerned for him as I really do like and admire him.

Treatment can be ongoing for years.

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 15:18

glitterturd · 28/03/2025 14:52

Your answer shows that you do know 😂

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I know what you're talking about ijystdont see the relevance but it doesn't matter

glitterturd · 28/03/2025 15:26

I can't make you see connections, sorry ..

TulipTiptoer · 28/03/2025 15:31

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 15:18

I know what you're talking about ijystdont see the relevance but it doesn't matter

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I can't see it either, it's not just you. I asked what Kate had to do with this earlier.on

LlynTegid · 28/03/2025 15:37

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 12:21

The Irish system - there’s your clear alternative.

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Somehow I cannot imagine the UK would end up with the quality of President that the Republic of Ireland has had. The thought of President Blair or President Johnson as figureheads for the ceremonial head of state is an awful one.

vandelle · 28/03/2025 15:44

LlynTegid · 28/03/2025 15:37

Somehow I cannot imagine the UK would end up with the quality of President that the Republic of Ireland has had. The thought of President Blair or President Johnson as figureheads for the ceremonial head of state is an awful one.

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Former PMs and Leaders of the Opposition could be barred as candidates

Corinthiana · 28/03/2025 16:09

President Liz Truss.

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 16:31

Corinthiana · 28/03/2025 16:09

President Liz Truss.

Now you're talking.
Her time as pm was hilarious.

Mylovelygreendress · 28/03/2025 16:44

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 13:28

oh right.
I'm sure he could help with any "work" that needs doing but I assume he can't be arsed.

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He was in Aberdeen yesterday.

Mightymoog · 28/03/2025 16:53

Mylovelygreendress · 28/03/2025 16:44

He was in Aberdeen yesterday.

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He'll need a couple of weeks off after that then

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 17:27

Corinthiana · 28/03/2025 16:09

President Liz Truss.

Why do people come up with such utter shite? Truss wasn’t even elected as prime minister, there’s no fucking way she’d be elected as president FFS. 🙄

Dont forget we could have had Andrew as King if anything happened to Charles and he didn’t have kids! I mean, it’s a fucking crap argument but if royalists can get away with the tiresome trotting out of stupid names with the word president attached then I’ll reciprocate with an equally asinine response 🙄.

Corinthiana · 28/03/2025 17:28

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 17:27

Why do people come up with such utter shite? Truss wasn’t even elected as prime minister, there’s no fucking way she’d be elected as president FFS. 🙄

Dont forget we could have had Andrew as King if anything happened to Charles and he didn’t have kids! I mean, it’s a fucking crap argument but if royalists can get away with the tiresome trotting out of stupid names with the word president attached then I’ll reciprocate with an equally asinine response 🙄.

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It was a joke...

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 17:29

LlynTegid · 28/03/2025 15:37

Somehow I cannot imagine the UK would end up with the quality of President that the Republic of Ireland has had. The thought of President Blair or President Johnson as figureheads for the ceremonial head of state is an awful one.

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This is such a tedious argument.

BananaNirvana · 28/03/2025 17:35

Corinthiana · 28/03/2025 17:28

It was a joke...

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😂 apologies, I’m very tired 😂😂