Originally posted by wymanda@Jul 22nd, 2004 - 8:31 pm
It will in no way affect the succession as CPB is too old to have more children and Charles reign as king will be a short one. He is in much the same position as Edward VII following Queen Victoria. Edward reigned for only 9 years before George V who was king for 26 years.
In no way, Wymanda, does "that woman" deserve even a "flea collar" much less a a choker of pearls or a royal tiara, etc. I congratulate you in finding "something" about Camilla which you like, but I'll express my opinion, also: She played a great part in Diana's unhappiness. I simply cannot forget that ~ no matter how long Diana has been dead and no matter "how disturbed" others paint Diana as being, and no matter "this great love affair" between Camilla and Charles ... The Bible (Christian) continuously preaches "forgiveness", and, I myself, am still "working on" forgiving Camilla and Charles for what they did to Diana ~ who was part of Charles' own family .. which included Wills and Harry, however, I'm not there, yet. She (along with Charles) destroyed two families ~ her own and Charles' who should bare a great deal of responsibility. And, a comeback regarding Andrew Parker-Bowles "having something on the side" during his marriage to Camilla will not erase HER actions with Charles in mho.
Someone in a previous post (maybe you) said she had "class". I disagree vehemently. She should have withdrawn her interest in Charles when he got married. Full stop ... and, Charles should have spent more time in trying to improve his marriage instead of "running off to Camilla, crying for advice and comfort like a little boy". Little kids do stuff like that ~ not grownups, especially heirs to long - established thrones.
In my most recent "Royalty Monthly", the editorial states that either Charles and Camilla are making plans to marry soon OR that he wants to end the relationship. It goes on to say that their relationship was mostly based on the "thrill of secrecy" ~ but, now, that "secrecy" is gone. It also says that Charles is disturbed by the reaction of his own countrymen to the union of himself and his paramour .. and, that it's "weighing heavy" on his mind. It also states that it's weighing heavy on the Queen's mind. (I really feel sorry for the Queen in this situation. I really do. I respect both the Queen and Prince Philip enormously.)
Of course the Church of England is eager for the Prince of Wales to marry and stop living in sin. It doesn't look good, in the Church's eyes OR in the Lord's eyes for the heir to openly live with Camilla as both of them are "single" ~ supporting her financially (which includes endowing her with jewels), creating a place for her to live in Clarence House, paying for her designer outfits, etc. It just doesn't jive with "God's plan" and the Church of England is bending over backwards to pave the way for marriage. Would we expect them to not do this ~ turn a blind eye? Of course not.
My outlook on this is that IF they marry, I hope it's the shortest reign in England's history. She's the total opposite of who should represent England ~ even if she has to "sit behind" the throne, shrouded in a morganatic marriage, and never be seen. I certainly do not want to look at her. I don't care how much money Charles has spent on her ~ clothes, hair, capping teeth, providing her with several places to live, plus probably a great deal of "pocket money". It's my fervent wish never to see her standing beside Charles ~ never. If she does, my respect for the English throne will be diminished forever.
Elizajane
p.s. it is the Koh-i-Noor diamond. :flower:
