The Duchess of Cornwall Current Events 2: June-September 2006

[Warren]

Welcome to the Duchess of Cornwall Current Events thread part 2: June 2006-

Part 1 covering the period March to June 2006 can be found here.​

 

[compatissant]

I apologize if this has been covered before. In the case of Camilla's father's funeral, other than Charles (I assume), does any of the royals pay their respects so-to-speak?

Diane

 

[AgnesK]

Princes mourn Camilla's father

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=390988&in_page_id=1770&ct=5

 

[fanletizia]

Prince Harry and Prince William, right, leave the funeral of the Duchess of Cornwall's father Major Bruce Shand at Holy Trinity church in Blandford, England Friday June 16, 2006

from yahoo/ap and ukpress

 

[fanletizia]

More from ukpress

 

[fanletizia]

More from ukpress, 1

 

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More from ukpress, 2

 

[Roslyn]

These photographs impress me. When I look at them I see a modern extended family group of decent, dignified people united in grief for a fine gentleman.

 

[Avalon]

Thank you, fanletizia, for those pictures. they are really touching.
I am especially touched by the pictures of Laura Lopez with husband, who comforts her.

 

[WindsorIII]

originally posted by RoslynThese photographs impress me. When I look at them I see a modern extended family group of decent, dignified people united in grief for a fine gentleman.

I agree. It is so nice to see they all have each other to lean on in this time of crisis. They are all genuinely concerned for Camilla.

 

[Adry]

Abaca Press

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[Heidi P.]

I am so happy to see how this family comes together in crisis and grief.
The Bowles and Windsor families have blended so nicely, they are a truly model for step families all over the world. It is amazing to see considering all the conflict in the early years.

 

[Jose]

I am see all photos is fine and Duchess Camilla see out grief his father Bruces funeral. Duchess Camillas children is fine and grief farewell grandfather Bruce Shand. I am see Duchess Camillas sister Mabel with his family. Mabel and Camilla is sister and daughter to father Bruce Shand.

 

[Royal Fan]

My Heart goes out to HRH

 

[Skydragon]

These photo's don't impress me, Camilla and the family asked for privacy to grieve without worrying about this sort of thing. It is a total intrusion into what should have been allowed to remain a family affair!

Camilla may have married into the royal family but, her relatives didn't. Shameful!

 

[christinacg]

Does anyone know who this woman is on the far left next to Laura? A cousin maybe?

corbis

 

[altagrace]

Nice show of unity from a re-composed family.
Camilla and her sister are appropriately dressed for the occasion, however I find Laura's top is too low cut for a funeral.

 

[sara1981]

Camilla supported by family at father's funeral
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/06/16/bruceshandfuneral/

 

[sara1981]

Funeral For Bruce Shand

GETTY IMAGES

 

[vinjan]

Who is the lady walking beside Camilla's son. She has a black two piece dress on and a gold chain with a cross around her neck. I havent seen her before and am wondering is she a relative or a family friend.

 

[Zonk]

Who is the lady walking beside Camilla's son. She has a black two piece dress on and a gold chain with a cross around her neck. I havent seen her before and am wondering is she a relative or a family friend.

That is Lady Annabel Goldsmith. She is the mother of Jemina Kahn (she does have other children), the widow of the Sir James Goldsmith and the moniker for "Anabel's". I believe Camilla's brother, Mark Shand is married to someone she is related to (cousin perhaps?). So she is a cousin of sorts.

 

[wymanda]

Was Tom P-B's wife not there?
Perhaps she didn't own anything appropriate to wear!!

 

[love_cc]

That is Lady Annabel Goldsmith. She is the mother of Jemina Kahn (she does have other children), the widow of the Sir James Goldsmith and the moniker for "Anabel's". I believe Camilla's brother, Mark Shand is married to someone she is related to (cousin perhaps?). So she is a cousin of sorts.

Mark Shand married to Clio Goldsmith, niece of Sir James Goldsmith. Her father is an environment expert and a brother of Sir James Goldsmith.

 

[sara1981]

Goodbye dear dad

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006270989,00.html

 

[cde]

I agree Skydragon. The press obviously didn't respect the family's wish for privacy whatsoever. Unfortunately it was a vain hope on everyone's part that privacy would granted . I would think it was even worse for Camilla with all the press there. She looks so sad.

Tom's wife Sara was there. She had a black dress and there was some gold to her jacket. In the group pictures, she is kinda walking in the same row as Willam, behind I believe Simon.

 

[Iluvbertie]

I don't think that they could ever have expected complete privacy as the funeral did take place in a public church - had it taken place in a private chapel then yes they could have got total privacy.

Given that the event was taking place in public view then I was pleased that the press seemed to be low-key - the photos seem to be from a distance and not in their faces and the clips I have seen on TV are brief just commenting on how much support Charles, William and Harry are giving Camilla at this time.

I was pleased to see William and Harry there as that means that they had to get two days leave from their military commitments (for Harry the two days before the Trooping the Colour at that). It again shows their commitment to supporting their father's decision to marry Camilla and their acceptance of Camilla. Now if only everyone else would do so.

 

[fanletizia]

Camilla, tears and a family secret

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=391079&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490

 

[Avalon]

I am glad to see the support Prince Charles, Princes William and Harry showed to Camilla and the Parker-Bowles, however like Skydragon and cde, I am upset they did not respect her request of privacy. I did hope this funerals would be media-free. But then, as chrissy57 pointed, it could be worse.

 

[purple_platinum]

from corbis & polfoto

 

[Iluvbertie]

Camilla, tears and a family secret

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=391079&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490

How very sad for the late Mr Shand!!!