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Old 08-27-2008, 01:02 AM
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Personally I hope that when the family are relaxing after the next big event, she raises the Gin & Dubonnet to Charles and William, toasts "the future King", sniggers (in a totally regal way as only a Queen can do) downs the lot and asks, nay demands a refill!

I'm sure Prince's Charles and William would happily raise their glasses to her, however, it is a bit of a worry about William . . . . . . . you see the latest polls show that Prince Harry is more popular that William, and you all know what that means. . . .
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Old 08-27-2008, 04:01 PM
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. . . . . . . you see the latest polls show that Prince Harry is more popular that William, and you all know what that means. . . .
That's right! A royal wedding to boost William's popularity.
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Old 08-27-2008, 04:48 PM
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The Duke of Edinburgh during a Royal medals award ceremony
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. . you see the latest polls show that Prince Harry is more popular that William, and you all know what that means. . . .
I was waiting for someone to suggest that both Charles and William will now have to "step aside" in favour of Harry... for the good of the Monarchy of course...
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Old 08-28-2008, 07:33 AM
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I was waiting for someone to suggest that both Charles and William will now have to "step aside" in favour of Harry... for the good of the Monarchy of course...
Everyone is too scared to actually say the dreadful words . . . . . . think about it? Oh yes, it all makes sense now . . . . umm that would make him Henry the ? Oh no, saying it might make it so. You read it here first folks, D**** Mail eat your heart out, so coup d’état it is folks.

No? Then might I suggest "Long live the Queen (and her beloved Consort )" . . . . . it's obvious her family still need her. As do we all.
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Old 08-28-2008, 11:34 AM
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I was waiting for someone to suggest that both Charles and William will now have to "step aside" in favour of Harry... for the good of the Monarchy of course...
But only after a DNA-testing for paternity has been conducted and published.
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Old 08-28-2008, 01:54 PM
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Oh dear...the House of Hewitt!

I'M KIDDING! I've always believed that Harry is 50% Spencer and 50% Windsor.

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Old 08-29-2008, 05:31 PM
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Old 08-30-2008, 10:15 PM
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Queen tells Charles: Get William a charity job
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:18 PM
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When I read this heading I had an image of the Queen having Charles in her office while she told him that he had to arrange for his 26 year old son to get a job with some charity or other.

Then I read the article and I got a completely different idea - namely that a round table discussion has taken place about what William will do when he finishes his military service - the same sort of stories we have been getting for some time - namely that they are discussing William's future.

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Well William will have to get a feel for the people and also get involved with his people that he will rule someday. Working in a charity is an excellent way to see what affects people most. What issues are causing the biggest impact to the country and how best he can help. I think it's a good idea.
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Photographer Annie Leibovitz has lifted the lid on her infamous photoshoot with the Queen, describing the monarch as "a bit cranky"

Annie Leibovitz describes Queen as 'cranky' after BBC photoshoot - Telegraph

Only a handful of casts of the famous effigy were ever made by renowned sculptor Arnold Machin, who was hired by the Royal Mail to come up with the design for postage stamps.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...-is-found.html

Prince Philip has asked his Savile Row tailor John Kent to change a favourite pair from the baggy style more popular in the 1950s into something more contemporary

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2655...est-trend.html
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The Queen: her life revealed on film - Telegraph
The life of Queen Elizabeth II will be seen as never before in a souvenir collection of nine DVDs, available free exclusively to Telegraph readers.
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Prince Philip has asked his Savile Row tailor John Kent to change a favourite pair from the baggy style more popular in the 1950s into something more contemporary
Recycling clothes is a good idea. Well done!
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Photographer Annie Leibovitz has lifted the lid on her infamous photoshoot with the Queen, describing the monarch as "a bit cranky"
Annie Leibovitz describes Queen as 'cranky' after BBC photoshoot - Telegraph
Well what does she expect HM to be when you don't know what you're talking about?

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Old 09-09-2008, 03:18 PM
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I'd be cranky and pissed off if you wanted me to pose as Zorro too.
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Old 09-10-2008, 11:09 AM
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It sounds like Annie is the one a little bit cranky and she can't let it go. You would think that she would understand that QEII has a limited amount of time and probably isn't used to a photographer trying to boss her around. Seems like Annie needs to get over it and try to stir up some publicity for herself some other way.
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Old 09-11-2008, 02:34 AM
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