Catherine completes three peak challenge

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydwgy7125o

No. There are bound to be issues with any very rich person asking other less rich people to contribute to a favorite cause of theirs. The walk is a significant achievement for the PofW and she should be able to be uncomplicatedly of herself. So if the achievement can be detached from the fundraising somehow then that would be better all round.

Indeed! It’s very …..

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Why would it be questioned when they were working royals? They were working? What's the issue with them having it when they were working?

Then what’s the problem with the other working royals receiving tax payer funding when they are working royals??? Make it make sense 🤣

Except she didn’t ask for donations!!

Do tell us where she asked for money?

It’s common sense. Most people defending Catherine are using the exact same playbook as the royalists and the ROTA: deflecting every critique with whataboutism, holding the main line of BRF to standards that wouldn't fly to anyone else in the world, deflecting and obsessively pivoting to conspiracies about Sussexes the second they are cornered. If you act, talk, and defend the institution exactly like a monarchist, don’t be shocked when you get called one.

On the other hand, you don’t need to be a Sussex fan or a die-hard Republican to see the entitlement and rot within this specific family. I’m neutral on monarchy as a whole. — for ex I find the Danish and Spanish families perfectly fine—but that doesn't mean anyone will have to ignore the fact that the current British royals are failing to give anyone a single reason for their continued existence. Calling every critic as Sussex Squad or antimonarchist is just insane or a blatant way to move goal posts.

and she should be able to be uncomplicatedly of herself

Eh?

What in particular do you like about the Spanish and Denmark monarchies?

Why can't posters come on here and say something without being accused of being Sussex Squad, hating members of the royal family, a Stan (whatever that is, something rude no doubt) or bugle calls like someone has sent me a message telling me to post?! As if!

If I have something to say, I comment, different opinions are allowed believe it or not.

Spanish £7.1million cost versus UK £132 million does it for me.

I have opinions on the institution itself. It doesn't matter who the members of this institution are that are working within then I will comment on it. That isn't hate. I don't personally attack any of the RF members.

Harry and Meghan have left the institution, are not working for it so I don't have much to say about them. I don't want to spend my time commenting about what they do outside of it, what they wear, where they go on holiday, their house decor, their insta posts, whether they have money or not and all the endless stuff that gets discussed. I don't personally like gossiping in that way so I don't do it. 💁‍♀️

Why can’t posters come on here and say something without being called forelock toggers and cap doffers? Different opinions are allowed believe it or not.

Fair enough. But what about the time they were in it and being funded by the tax payer? All that money spent on them when they were in the institution? I’m really interested about what you have to say about that 😉 💁🏼‍♀️

Suppose it’s the same as the other side referring to people as plebs, peasants, forelock tuggers etc

Swings and roundabouts I guess

I agree, I hate the name calling and insinuations.

I didn't however, know that Royalist was an insult. I'll refrain from that.

Apples and oranges

British Monarchy: The British sovereign serves as the head of state for 15 independent nations (known as the Commonwealth realms), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Spanish Monarchy: King Felipe VI is the head of state solely for Spain.

She said she did it partly as a personal challenge and partly as a thanks to Royal Marsden. Or I guess you might not believe her like you cast doubt on everything before her cancer diagnosis

I prefer the Danish and Spanish models because they are actually integrated into society, transparent, and humbler. Figures like Mary and Letizia have a clear work ethic, Letizia, in particular, brought her background as a journalist into her role, which actually makes a difference. These women treat their roles like a job that requires substance. When you compare that to the BRF, the difference is embarrassing. Most importantly, there isn't this constant, sordid history of enabling pedophiles, lack of transparency or shielding shady connections. And there's no extreme laziness or preciouness in them. That’s why the British royals stick out so negatively; they lack that professional substance and accountability. I don't think constitutional monarchy is the ideal system, but I also think there's worst systems around; the issue is that this is simply not working in UK because it's rotten to the core.

Also my opinion in their in laws like Felipe sisters and his father is more negative, and this points the contradictions of monarchy. I won't enter in details here as it's not the issue of this topic, anyway.

You say that with a straight face about the Spanish royal family???

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How much does that cost the British Sovereign I wonder... that would be the subject for a different thread.
According to my quick google, Commonwealth nations cost zero, nada, nowt to the British monarchy, they pay for their own governance.

Huge difference between £7million and £132 million

Most importantly, there isn't this constant, sordid history of enabling pedophiles, lack of transparency or shielding shady connections. You think? 🤔

Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 after close to 40 years in power and handed power to his son Felipe.
His decision to give up the throne came after a corruption investigation involving his daughter's husband and a controversial elephant hunting trip the monarch took during Spain's financial crisis.
In June 2020, Spain's Supreme Court launched an investigation into Juan Carlos's alleged involvement in a high-speed rail contract in Saudi Arabia.
He denied any wrongdoing and insisted he was available if prosecutors needed to interview him. But in August of that year, he travelled to the UAE where he has been living since.
The forthcoming visit has been criticised by the far-left Podemos party, which is part of the coalition government.

Yes, I was going to mention Juan Carlos who abdicated in 2014 and Felipe and Letizia do a reasonable job, they brought the beleaguered Spanish RF back.

Hilarious isn’t it 😂