Prince Louis will become a father!

[Alexandra]

Originally Posted by Lady Marmalade

Since he thought he was so smart and adult for having unprotected intercourse, I would then cut him off financially and make him really learn what being a parent is all about. Paying for the baby's health care, clothing, diapers, food, etc.

Let's see how adult he would be without the money and homes to back up his careless actions.

I will say it again, amazing how all of you treat this like it is so cool to have happened.

No, it is not cool. You have so right in many things. Of course it makes things much, much easier, when you have the big money. No need to think, how to get clothes for the growing baby, in this place the money will be there. The big money paves the way much. I hope, they will be mature enough to see their own responsibility towards their actions and their baby. And they really have behaved very careless. But there is no need to punish the young people. How terrible it must have been to be "forced" to tell the truth to perents. Yes, to be a fly in the ceiling at that moment...

[Alexandra]

[QUOTE=[b]Queen Astrid][/b]

I quite dont know what to say....as a girl who was born out of wedlock myself I feel more for the baby then the parents. (Heck I dont know much about MY birthfather.....) I think this is quite the last straw about my love affair with royalty...it really seems that they ARE too human after all. I am not bashing royals but its strange how ppl react to this. I feel a bit sad about this, but I was expecting something like this to happen to at least one of the royals one of these days in this crazy world. I heard a roumour about something like this in Spain and about Guillaume of course you will not believe me so I wont talk about it. I dont know maybe the castles and fairytales are really stupid in the first place.....sigh whats the point anymore?

Originally Posted by Ennyllorac

I think what we all need to remember is that they are all human with human foibles.

Yes, royal seem to be human, but sometimes we just need fairytales. And it is so sad when a fairytale turns out to be too human...

[branchg]

As I posted earlier, I think Louis has displayed great self-indulgence and immaturity. It is even more inexcusable given the family's tremendous fortune (they are one of the richest royals in the world) and privileges. How responsible can he be with a huge staff to take care of his every need? No matter how rich or poor, 19 years old is far too young to have the responsibility of being a parent.

It's very disgraceful for a royal to behave this way...especially in a Catholic country!

[Danielle]

I think some members are being a little harsh on Tessy and Louis. I don’t necessarily agree with the situation, and would have preferred them to have a child after they were married, but what is done is done. Judging them and calling them immoral is just not on! We should all remember that we don’t know the full story. Until we do, we should keep some of our judgements to ourself!

Thank you,
Danielle

[hillary_nugent]

Ok now i'm over my initial shock and can actually participate in this forum without going on about how shocked i am hahaha well here's my bit about MT and Henri...i think as with all parents they would be really disappointed with their son, not just because he's a prince and all but because he's so young and has yet to experience alot of what life has to offer. And also being at such a high status they have to set an example for others and having a 19 year son who is going to having a child out of wedlock isn't particularly good for their image. I know many of you are probably shaking your fists thinking how could this girl be superficial and just think of image in a situation like this, but as my parents always says 'a child's actions reflects on the parents as well' [something like that haha] - people may think that MT and Henri didn't raise their child right or think less of them...i know, i know, Louis made the decision so he should accept the consequence and having a baby is marvelous indeed, but it is kind of selfish not to have prevented it because look who has to deal with it not just emotionally but financially as well now? MT and Henri.

[gaggleofcrazypeople]

Wow! There are so many opinions about this issue, but hardly any facts.

[runaway princess]

Congratulations to Prince Louis!

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by la francaise

Okay Folks

Let's not jump down each others throat. We are all members here so lets respect one another. If you don't agree to another members opinions that's fine but don't judge as in " my opinion is right and yours is wrong because I don't understand where your coming from or can't comprehend your point of view". This is just an example of what I'm trying to say here.

Thank you
la francaise

Thank you la francaise. I echo those sentiments as both a member and a moderator of this forum.

There are naturally high and strong feelings about all things related to this subject, on a personal nature (eg. one's own personal beliefs and experiences, religion), a public nature (the Luxembourg family as public figures), and a social nature (the societal ramifications and examples set by Louis and Tessy, the responsiblities of teenage parents and premarital sex on the whole).

Everyone is entitled to their own opinon, whatever they may be, about all of these things, so long as they are expressed politely and respectfully.

That being noted, I do not appreciate or care for some of the comments that have been tossed about here, including comments about others being "moralizers" or "preachers" or the condescending and superior attitudes of certain members.

As this is such a "hot" topic at the moment with many different members participating in this part of the forum, it would be a shame to have to close it because a handful of members cannot be polite and civil to each other regardless of their differences of opinon. And giving your opinon then reminding others that you have a right to it and for others to reply to it respectfully does not achieve that end result.

If you can't play fair in this thread then there won't be such a thread to play in at all.

Alexandria
Royal Forums Administrator

[Margrethe II]

Originally Posted by Danielle

I think some members are being a little harsh on Tessy and Louis. I don’t necessarily agree with the situation, and would have preferred them to have a child after they were married, but what is done is done. Judging them and calling them immoral is just not on! We should all remember that we don’t know the full story. Until we do, we should keep some of our judgements to ourself!

Thank you,
Danielle

Well said Danielle and gaggleofcrazypeople.

"MII"

[Reina]

SOmetimes ppl do immoral things, but they are not necessarily immoral. It is conscioustly repeating those things and not learning from them that is immoral. So I don't think Louis and Tessy are immoral. They've just got alot to learn.

Louis better think long and hard b/f he decides to marry Tessy. For one, as a prince, he has sooo much freedom and privileges. HAving a kid will impinge upon a little bit of those freedoms, but not alot. If he marries than a majority of his freedom goes. As far as Tessy, I expect that she will get some breaks as well and will be able to follow whatever career she wants whether it is in the military or whatever. Sadly, in many situations where a baby is born out-of-wedlock, the woman has most, if not all, of the responsibility of raising the kid(s). This won't be the case with Tessy. I am still kind of shocked, but everything will be ok. Louis should marry her only and only if he loves her and realizes that he is ok w/ giving up alot of freedom. Otherwise, don't get married anytime soon.

[suturegeisha]

Wow! This thread has exploded! And I check these boards twice a day! :p

I would like to thank drimal for his helpful comments on the article I posted. I wondered if anybody had read it! XD

And also, to answer a quick question from someone else about two pages ago, I do believe that Jean and his wife are divorced.....for sure they're at least seperated- they haven't been seen together in public in years [and if they're together and happy wouldn't you think that's a bit off?]

And guys, play nice. I think that Louis and Tessy could have planned this a little better, but they didn't. We need not argue about morality and whatnot- you know the baby will be loved dearly and will want for nothing. Let's all just remember...
If if's and but's were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas!

[branchg]

With great privileges come great responsibilities. I'm sure Louis is a good person and his family seems close-knit. But when you're royal and your father is Sovereign, the reality is you must carry your weight and fulfill duty. There will be a price to pay for him.

[Margrethe II]

Originally Posted by branchg

With great privileges come great responsibilities. I'm sure Louis is a good person and his family seems close-knit. But when you're royal and your father is Sovereign, the reality is you must carry your weight and fulfill duty. There will be a price to pay for him.

This is also true branchg.

"MII"

[Lady Marmalade]

Originally Posted by Danielane

But you were never in this situation, so that you can't say: I faced the situation, I knew how it was to be pregnant out of wedlock and to have a choice to do. I feel it. Well, I stop here. You don't seem to understand my statement.

Ah, I'd like to remind everyone a sentence I love from the french philosoph Voltaire, a sentence I agree completely with: "I will fight your ideas, but I'm ready to be killed for you have the right to express it".

To each his/her own. I have the right, as you do, to post my views. I am sure you are an excellent mother.

But, I have the right to post on here that I think it is scandalous if I want to just as you all the have the right to post how wonderful it is the are going to be parents. And I do understand your statement.

The real proof of the matter will come when the baby is born and then we can see how they will react.

To quote my great country: I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will always defend your right to say it.

J'adore Voltaire...

[Lady Marmalade]

Originally Posted by Danielle

I think some members are being a little harsh on Tessy and Louis. I don’t necessarily agree with the situation, and would have preferred them to have a child after they were married, but what is done is done. Judging them and calling them immoral is just not on! We should all remember that we don’t know the full story. Until we do, we should keep some of our judgements to ourself!

Thank you,
Danielle

Yes, but I believe we are all being polite, if not direct in our posts. We all have the right to disagree and from what I see we all have done so respectfully.

This is a hot button topic for many of us on either side. I think the range of opinions has been wonderful from those who are happy and wish them the best, to those who look at the moral side of it, to those who don't care, to those who want them to be great parents.

Having all these posts on here shows the beauty of the freedom of opinion from all these intelligent people from all different countries and cultures.

I think this thread has been one of the best on here and certainly is more profound and very well debated than say, Which Royal Are You?, or Cutest Royal.

I think all of us should be proud of ourselves for professing such honest and truthful posts of how we feel.

I applaud all of you for doing so.

[la francaise]

Your Welcome Alexandria. I understand that you echo the same words but in many different ways at different times here in the Royal Forum. Your right their has been many strong feelings regarding to Louis and Tessy sitaution. Everybody does have the absolute right to voice their opinions whatever it may be but recently I personally have been reading other people's opinions and some members have been dissing other people's opinions as if they did not count. That is what I was saying and this is what I am saying right now to you. Some members here have not been polite or respectful towards others' opinions and myself being a member here I did not like what I was reading so I tried to help ease things by saying " lets respect each other's opinions and if you are going to have strong feelings about this situation then please private message towards whom you are directing your opinions towards." Yeah it would be a squander to close this thread because of us all voicing our opinions but some members slashing out on others way too strong and that was why I said what I am saying now.

[msfroyste]

Originally Posted by la francaise

Where did you hear this from?

from another board/forum. i found it interesting. this person said they read it somewhere but couldn't recall. so for now, it could be a rumor. *shrugs.

[Sancia]

Originally Posted by Lady Marmalade

To each his/her own. I have the right, as you do, to post my views. I am sure you are an excellent mother.

But, I have the right to post on here that I think it is scandalous if I want to just as you all the have the right to post how wonderful it is the are going to be parents. And I do understand your statement.

The real proof of the matter will come when the baby is born and then we can see how they will react.

To quote my great country: I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will always defend your right to say it.

J'adore Voltaire...

Oh, I'm not already mother, and I don't thing it was the best to do that Louis and Tessy made a child. Actually, I was too very shocked when I learned the news.
But I agree with you: let's wait till the baby is born, then we will have proofs with which we will judge.

To Alexandria: I'm sorry if you found me "superior" when I said there were moralizer speeches. I never meant to be condescendant, it would to too long to explain why I reacted like this, but I learnt from my experience that on these kind of matters, people are reacting with their heart. And that explains my reactions. I will just say that when you're an "activist" (not the best word, but I don't remember other words) in some matters, there are things who makes you react a little stronger than another. I never meant to insult anyone nor to be offensive or too harsh, just to say how I was feeling when reading some comments.

[la francaise]

Originally Posted by msfroyste

from another board/forum. i found it interesting. this person said they read it somewhere but couldn't recall. so for now, it could be a rumor. *shrugs.

oh okay well thank you:) .

[Smilla]

I might get a bit bashed over this, but so be it.
I do respect your opinions, but there's one thing I want to point out: Shouldn't we just be a bit more cautious if we talk about how immoral those two guys were having sex at their age (without using contraceptives)?

They've been careless, yes.
Possibly they've been breathtakingly stupid, yes.
And they're paying the price.

But immoral?
Morality is based on convention, traditions, and personal faith. All these things can change and have done so repeatedly in history. They are not in any way absolute truths! Using the morality argument just makes one sound holier-than-thou.