Royal Couples loving looks and gestures Part 2

[planetcher]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaDreamin

They remind me of any celeb couple on the cover of "People" or "Hola"..and that is what turns me off I suppose. Those types of couples are a dime a dozen, and I like Royal couples who behave LIKE ROYALTY, with glamour and class.

I started off disliking Fred and Mary but with time I have changed my mind...Mary(along with Mathilde of Belgium) has become the perfect Princess Consort in my opinion...she is regal and dignified yet natural and elegant and warm. Both are devoted to their husbands and children and seem conscious of their roles as future Queen.

Does that mean that you also have a problem with Mathilde and Philippe holding hands? Just look at the photos of those two on royal duties and you'll see that they can't keep their hands off each other. How come nobody's complaining? Oh, that's right it's Mathilde . How about Mary and Frederik's magazine spread with lovey-dovey photos that made them look like a Hollywood couple? Or Mary's magazine covers on her early days as a princess that made her look like a model than a princess? Is that still behaving like royalty to you? I think it's unfair that you only call out Felipe and Letizia when other royal couples are also guilty of.

[GlitteringTiaras]

May I ask members to please get back to the main issue here; which is, in case anyone forgot, Royal Couples Giving Loving Looks and Gestures. Enough of who is more lovey dovey, is it or isn't it appropriate to show their affection for each other in public, and other comnparison jibberish. If anyone deems it urgent to continue the latter conversation, start a new topic.

Thank you

GT
RCC Mod

[LadyFinn]

Felipe and Letizia at the ceremony of the 50th anniversary of German company Knorr-Bremse yesterday
IPA, originally posted by lula
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Felipe and Letizia at the semifinal match between Russia and Spain in Vienna tonight
Yahoo! Noticias Espana

[Winnie]

Thank you LadyFinn for those lovely pictures of Felipe & Letizia today.

[Her_Majesty]

Marie and Joachim during their first official engagement out of Denmark as a married couple - Visiting Berlin:

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[auntie]

I know I am crossing the line of fire, but IMO a couple,(not only royal) who has the necessity of being over affectionate in public is trying to prove something. I am not talking about holding hands, or whilst being newly weds and you are still on cloud nine, but if being in a function and event and in front of the cameras always whispering and looking in your spouse's eyes whilst being in the limelight is a bit... well I definitly don't want to be shot so I won't continue, yet it seems to me, and I haven't read this whole thread as it is too long for me, that the crown princely couple of Spain over do it, and I think it is more from Letizia, than vice versa. I am happy to hear anyone differing or offering an opinion on this.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by Winnie

For the life of me, I just can't understand the actual hatred of Felipe and Letizia. I have seen exactly the same types of photos of all the young CPs and only F & L are criticized with such violent emotion -- almost like they are personally known to the writer. That I could understand, if Letizia took the handsome prince away from the jealous want-to-be -- but heavens that certainly isn't the case! Of all the PCs, I too feel that Felipe and Letizia are the least exhibitionist in their actions. In fact, at times, a bit too laid back -- but that is the Spanish Royals' way. I have never seen them kiss on the mouth as the others do, but I don't find fault with that -- it is their way.

I have read somewhere that the Spanish RF do not kiss(romantically, ie in the mouth in public as protocol forbids them to do so, this expalins the princesses not kissing their husbands (in public, not on vacation when the paparazzi stalk them) romantically, even on their wedding day!

[crisscross1]

Originally Posted by auntie

I have read somewhere that the Spanish RF do not kiss(romantically, ie in the mouth in public as protocol forbids them to do so, this expalins the princesses not kissing their husbands (in public, not on vacation when the paparazzi stalk them) romantically, even on their wedding day!

What a shame. We all love to see the royals enjoying the same freedom that we do. A quick peck on the lips (as opposed to a full on pash) would surely not be looked upon as anything other than two people in love.
I think that F & L are truely in love and a kiss, passionate or otherwise, would fail to prove otherwise.

[LadyFinn]

Felipe and Letizia on July 2004, close to a kiss:
Profimedia
This is also cute, during the Red Cross Fund Raising Campaign on October 2004
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Letizia and Felipe on July 2005
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[Silvia❦CarlGustaf]

Here are some pictures of my favorite royal couple:

ANP Beeldbank
ANP Beeldbank How Silvia looks on Carl Gustaf
Corbis: photography, rights, motion. Just intended for Silvias ears

[Winnie]

Originally Posted by Silvia❦CarlGustaf

Here are some pictures of my favorite royal couple:

ANP Beeldbank
ANP Beeldbank How Silvia looks on Carl Gustaf
Corbis: photography, rights, motion. Just intended for Silvias ears

What lovely pictures. I see nothing wrong with them (although people would if it were Fred and Mary or Letizia and Felipe) Go Figure!

[Winnie]

Originally Posted by auntie

I know I am crossing the line of fire, but IMO a couple,(not only royal) who has the necessity of being over affectionate in public is trying to prove something. I am not talking about holding hands, or whilst being newly weds and you are still on cloud nine, but if being in a function and event and in front of the cameras always whispering and looking in your spouse's eyes whilst being in the limelight is a bit... well I definitly don't want to be shot so I won't continue, yet it seems to me, and I haven't read this whole thread as it is too long for me, that the crown princely couple of Spain over do it, and I think it is more from Letizia, than vice versa. I am happy to hear anyone differing or offering an opinion on this.

I see nothing wrong is showing affection in public (as long as not risque'). As I said once before, my husband would even have his arm around me every Sunday in church or hold my hand -- that is just the emotion we had. I personally don't think that it is overdone in public as it always gives me a good warm feeling.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by Winnie

I see nothing wrong is showing affection in public (as long as not risque'). As I said once before, my husband would even have his arm around me every Sunday in church or hold my hand -- that is just the emotion we had. I personally don't think that it is overdone in public as it always gives me a good warm feeling.

Absolutely right, I also love holding my hubbie's hand when we go out for a walk. But I do raise an eyebrow when a couple, whilst in the camera's view preforming a public duty, listening to speeches etc. always suddenly has an urge to "make out" look in each others eyes, suddenly have a very important secret etc.

[donnaK]

Originally Posted by auntie

Absolutely right, I also love holding my hubbie's hand when we go out for a walk. But I do raise an eyebrow when a couple, whilst in the camera's view preforming a public duty, listening to speeches etc. always suddenly has an urge to "make out" look in each others eyes, suddenly have a very important secret etc.

They usually listened to the speeches rather intensely, rarely made any gestures during the speeches. In fact a few posters here or even tabloids (ex. Dinner for the Mexican President) were posting the pictures of Letizia intensely listening to the speeches to declare that she was too serious, sad or even depressed. In between the two speeches, they did often whisper into each other's ears (mostly Felipe initiated the talk) or looked at each other, perhaps that's the way they exchanged their opinions or let each other know their reactions. Those gestures are perfectly normal for a couple who are well connected intellectually. According to the journalists who followed them, they both had good obervations, after each event, they did critical analysis, usually nothing escaped them.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by donnaK

They usually listened to the speeches rather intensely, rarely made any gestures during the speeches. In fact a few posters here or even tabloids (ex. Dinner for the Mexican President) were posting the pictures of Letizia intensely listening to the speeches to declare that she was too serious, sad or even depressed. In between the two speeches, they did often whisper into each other's ears (mostly Felipe initiated the talk) or looked at each other, perhaps that's the way they exchanged their opinions or let each other know their reactions. Those gestures are perfectly normal for a couple who are well connected intellectually. According to the journalists who followed them, they both had good obervations, after each event, they did critical analysis, usually nothing escaped them.

I appreciate your reply, my point though is what people (anyone, not only royals) have a need to do in public, and not whether they listen to the speech or not.

[donnaK]

Originally Posted by auntie

I appreciate your reply, my point though is what people (anyone, not only royals) have a need to do in public, and not whether they listen to the speech or not.

If you read a little carefully, my point was that a couple exchanging opinions in-between the speeches is perfectly normal, royal or not.

In between the two speeches, they did often whisper into each other's ears (mostly Felipe initiated the talk) or looked at each other, perhaps that's the way they exchanged their opinions or let each other know their reactions. Those gestures are perfectly normal for a couple who are well connected intellectually.

[auntie]

Originally Posted by donnaK

If you read a little carefully, my point was that a couple exchanging opinions in-between the speeches is perfectly normal, royal or not.

In between the two speeches, they did often whisper into each other's ears (mostly Felipe initiated the talk) or looked at each other, perhaps that's the way they exchanged their opinions or let each other know their reactions. Those gestures are perfectly normal for a couple who are well connected intellectually.

Yes I did read your post carefully, thank you. I don't follow the Spanish RF comings and goings ardently, but since they were married, (and I have read other people comment it in the forums) I have noticed a tendency to show their affections, in public. This occurs when they are well aware of the fact that their every move is photographed. I beleive, if you are comfortable and assured of your relationship you will not have the need to "prove" it. This is my opinion and I am entitled to it as you are to yours