Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles 2: July - Nov 2003

[kittencrews]

Originally posted by King Christian@Nov 8th, 2003 - 12:48 pm
him?

... William... at least for the most part they sound like it

[Alexandria]

Originally posted by zhontella@Nov 8th, 2003 - 11:21 am
That's possible, and then we'd have King Harry. That wouldn't be so bad. He at least had some good mothering, so that increases his potential for being a worthwhile monarch.

I think there might be some reservations about Harry stepping up and taking Charles and William's place. To me it doesn't seem like such a big deal, but I'm sure some more conservative members of the government and Great Britain in general would have some issues or concerns with frequent reports of Harry's "party boy" reputation, his drinking and pot smoking.

Harry would certainly make for a "fun" and easy going king, but I don't know that he is as quite up for the task. And William, afterall, has been reared from his very birth to be the king and he is seen by many as the one who will "save the monarchy" - whatever that means and entails.

And I think that if - the biggest if possible! - Charles were forced to step aside as a result of the fallout from this scandal, William would not be discouraged to step aside, too. But quite the opposite, he would be encouraged to the sky and back to give up his present life and whatever personal freedoms he might have at the moment and take to the throne and live up to his duties and obligations of birth.

[Dennism]

No, I want Charles as the king.

[Binny]

I don't have a problem with Charles being gay or bisexual - but I think what it does show, is that he continually shows very bad judgement.

[hrhcp]

Dennism  Posted: Nov 8th, 2003 - 5:14 pm
No, I want Charles as the king.

Me too !!!!! :)

[hrhcp]

Binny  Posted: Nov 8th, 2003 - 5:24 pm

.. he continually shows very bad judgement.

I think that's a bit harsh.

The ongoing difficulties illustrate to me, that
- The British RF imo is the one family that by tradition? is having the hardest time evolving into a modern monarchy.
- there is a plot ongoing to discredit Prince Charles.
- that about says it all.

[kittencrews]

I want Charles as king too... I was saying Wills vs. Harry...

[zhontella]

Originally posted by Alexandria@Nov 8th, 2003 - 11:07 am
I'm sure some more conservative members of the government and Great Britain in general would have some issues or concerns with frequent reports of Harry's "party boy" reputation, his drinking and pot smoking.

Considering Harry's age, I don't think these reports carry much weight. Also suspect is that his so-called drinking and pot-smoking were exaggerated so as to "showcase" Prince Charles as a parent.

[hrhcp]

Besides ... Harry's going into the Army. Its reported that the Army is keen to have him.

That tells me, Harry has backbone and plenty of it. Tough too.

[Elliadrill]

Honestly, I don't think this family is having a hard time living in the modern world. I think everyone else is just asking questions that they used to be too polite to ask in public.

Its all about rights and responsibilites. Yes, the people have a RIGHT to know about the Royal family, but they also used to have a responsibility to demand information only when it is vitally important. There is no pressing, legitimate, national interest in Charles' former sexual liasons(if any). He has done his duty and produced two heirs. As he is unlikely to father MORE heirs, his sexual history is irrelevant.

People have a right to know, but it doesn't make it any less tacky to ask...

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 07-11-2003 The Prince of Wales talks to his guide during his tour of the Nakhal Fort in the Arabic state of Oman, Friday November 7 2003, after he was dramatically named as the senior Royal allegedly involved in a compromising incident witnessed by a servant. Sir Michael Peat, Charles’s private secretary, told the media Thursday that he had spoken to the Prince who had told him the claim was untrue. The Prince is on an official visit to Oman after a nine day tour of India.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 07-11-2003 The Prince of Wales touring the Nakhal Fort in the Arabic state of Oman Friday November 7 2003, after he was dramatically named as the senior Royal allegedly involved in a compromising incident witnessed by a servant. Sir Michael Peat, Charles’s private secretary, told the media Thursday that he had spoken to the Prince who had told him the claim was untrue. The Prince is on an official visit to Oman after a nine day tour of India.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 07-11-2003 The Prince of Wales looks at the barrel of a gun during a tour of the Nakhal Fort in the Arabic state of Oman Friday November 7 2003, after he was dramatically named as the senior Royal allegedly involved in a compromising incident witnessed by a servant. Sir Michael Peat, Charles’s private secretary, told the media Thursday that he had spoken to the Prince who had told him the claim was untrue. The Prince is on an official visit to Oman after a nine day tour of India.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales with his entourage tour the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saturday 8 November, 2003. The Prince visited the huge Mosque on the outskirts of the Muscat, the capital of Oman, and will fly back to Britain tomorrow afternoon.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales looks up to the magnificent and gigantic chandelier, with Dr Khalan bin al-Siabia in the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saturday 8 November, 2003. The Prince visited the huge Mosque on the outskirts of the Muscat, the capital of Oman, and will fly back to Britain tomorrow afternoon.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales talks with Omani muslims after he shared Iftar (the breaking of a fast, after sunset) during the holy month of Ramadan, in the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saturday 8 November, 2003. The Prince visited the huge Mosque on the outskirts of the Muscat, the capital of Oman, and will fly back to Britain tomorrow afternoon.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales eats a date, with a group of Omani Muslims who take Iftar (break of fast, after sunset) during the holy month of Ramadan, in the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saturday 8 November, 2003. The Prince visited the huge Mosque on the outskirts of the Muscat, the capital of Oman, and will fly back to Britain tomorrow afternoon.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales talks with muslims after he shared Iftar (the breaking of a fast, after sunset) during the holy month of Ramadan, in the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Saturday 8 November, 2003. The Prince visited the huge Mosque on the outskirts of the Muscat, the capital of Oman, and will fly back to Britain tomorrow afternoon.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales helps a child with her colouring in at the Association of early intervention for children with special needs, Saturday November 8, 2003, in Muscat. This afternoon, the Prince will visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, the main focus of worship in the Sultanate.

[Alexandria]

Polfoto 08-11-2003 The Prince of Wales accepts a flower from a young Omani boy as he arrives at the Association of early intervention for children with special needs, Saturday November 8, 2003. This afternoon, the Prince will visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, the main focus of worship in the Sultanate.