Prince Andrew, Duke of York current events 5: September 2008 to October 2009

[Menarue]

Good question Bella. The reason is, I believe, that besides the tax payer money wasters there are some of them that really deserve our respect.
I am sorry if I sounded abrupt to you but Army wives and mothers get a bit touchy when it comes to young privileged men playing with guns and flying machines.

[Bella]

Originally Posted by Menarue

Good question Bella. The reason is, I believe, that besides the tax payer money wasters there are some of them that really deserve our respect.
I am sorry if I sounded abrupt to you but Army wives and mothers get a bit touchy when it comes to young privileged men playing with guns and flying machines.

I understand. I totally support those who have served in the military. Seriously. I don't think enough is done for veterans, esp. as they get older. Besides, when it comes right down to it, as fun as these sites are, the BRF is more entertainment to those of us who don't live in Britain (tho I am of British descent if that gives me a few extra points). It's reality to you over there and you are the ones effected by taxation and such. Ini the US we're fed this post-card picture of England and the Royals. Where really there is alot more to it and sometimes we (I) just need to be reminded of it.

[evnovoros]

Prince Andrew Maldives meet

[iceflower]

Prince Andrew is spotted out in London's Jewelry quarter, Hatton
Garden smiling and waving to on-lookers, December 8, 2008

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Gallery **

[giov]

Thanks Iceflower!
Andrew looks great!
I would like to know whom he was buying a present to!

[ada]

Originally Posted by giov

Thanks Iceflower!
Andrew looks great!
I would like to know whom he was buying a present to!

Maybe a present for the lady in the photos

[Mermaid1962]

I thought that she might be an aide.

Originally Posted by ada

Maybe a present for the lady in the photos

[Bella]

Thanks for the links evnovoros and Ice! I agree w giov, P Andrew looks great!! Oh, and that jewelry MUST be for me.

[Russophile]

Originally Posted by Bella

Thanks for the links evnovoros and Ice! I agree w giov, P Andrew looks great!! Oh, and that jewelry MUST be for me.

I would LOVE to be the fly on the wall when that happened! Just get me some really small ear plugs to drown out your happy squeals!!

[rmay286]

Originally Posted by Bella

Thanks for the links evnovoros and Ice! I agree w giov, P Andrew looks great!!

I second (third?) the statement that Andrew looks great. Wow! Never mind that he's old enough to be my dad...I still think he's really handsome.

He looks a lot slimmer than he did a few years ago. He also seems like he's in an awfully good mood.

[evnovoros]

Duke to visit region's businesses - Yorkshire Post

[evnovoros]

Duke of York's travels are for UK business - Times Online

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Duke of York's travels are for UK business - Times Online

Of course they are! -/-/-/-/-/-/-/-

[kimebear]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Duke of York's travels are for UK business - Times Online

A nice article and a good way to point out how it is beneficial to have someone who is politically impartial represent the UK interests.

[Mermaid1962]

I found the article quite interesting as well. Prince Andrew has always struck me as a "straight shooter," and interviews with him show him to be articulate and knowledgeable.

Originally Posted by kimebear

A nice article and a good way to point out how it is beneficial to have someone who is politically impartial represent the UK interests.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

I found the article quite interesting as well. Prince Andrew has always struck me as a "straight shooter," and interviews with him show him to be articulate and knowledgeable.

The informal view from around the CBI is that the Prince is doing a good job, and has really got to grips with what the role expects of him.

[Al_bina]

Originally Posted by muriel

The informal view from around the CBI is that the Prince is doing a good job, and has really got to grips with what the role expects of him.

It is nice to learn that people have got a good opinion about Prince Andrew. He seems to do an adequate job undertaking official engagements on the behalf of the British Royal family in addition to being very handsome.

[Bella]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Duke of York's travels are for UK business - Times Online

Great story, thanks for the link, evnovoros!!! I found this to be quite realistic and unbiased. P Andrew came across as very knowledgable and articulate and, again, realistic. Of course I found the photo quite appealing as well.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Bella

Great story, thanks for the link, evnovoros!!! I found this to be quite realistic and unbiased. P Andrew came across as very knowledgable and articulate and, again, realistic. Of course I found the photo quite appealing as well.

Oh Bella, you adore the man, so can only be biased! I thought it was a brilliant attempt at PR by Andrew and his office. He seems to have reached his fan base on here, though I doubt it will convince anyone else.

[Bella]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Oh Bella, you adore the man, so can only be biased! I thought it was a brilliant attempt at PR by Andrew and his office. He seems to have reached his fan base on here, though I doubt it will convince anyone else.

Me . . . biased in favor of Prince Andrew? Never! Well . . . maybe just a little.