Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor and Family News and Events 1: Sep 2009- Sep 2022


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He could be styled as HRH by Prince Charles or Prince William,when they will ascend to the throne.But I doubt they will make any changements to George V's settlements and we do not know if lord Freddie really wants to be titled HRH


This we will never know. I imagine that Freddie loves his freedom but I think he could also manage the challenges that come with a HRH. All I know is that I don't think Prince Charles, who rather seems to like the idea of downsizing the family, will change anything. How different everything could have been had George, the Duke of Kent, been King... I know this is a delicate topic but I, for one, think that Marina & George would have made an extraordinary King and Queen of England, this branch has always been the most interesting for me personally. ;)
 
I believe the same as you. It would be a dream for me if the Kent branch were reigning England! I like the Queen Mum & Queen Elizabeth but Marina would have fit better for the role of Queen. And thank you for mentioning the delicate issue first :flowers: Wishful thinking but who would you prefer as Georgie's successor? I'd like to see Prince Michael on the throne after George. I just think that had Georgie become King, he wouldn't have died in that accident. Thus Prince Michael would have come of age when his father would die. ;)
 
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Prefatory fashions for the Noble Nuptials starring Lady Frederick Windsor

I see that The Telegraph has in-depth coverage of Sophie Winkleman’s preparations for attending the Royal wedding. Somewhat surprisingly, it's actually quite enlightening. It's written by the head fashion editor and displays 5 photographs including the evening dress Sophie wore to the International Royal's dinner. They are accompanied by informative captions. Hmm, more raw material for avatars?
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/hilary-alexander/TMG8480932/Royal-wedding-fashion-dressing-Sophie-Windsor-for-the-big-day.htm


The New York Times has a good picture of the almost iconic Armani suit that incorporates colour-matched gloves missing from many photos.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/04/29/fashion/weddings/royal-hats-11.html?scp=1&sq=sophie%20winkleman&st=cse


http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/guests-dress-to-impress-at-abbey-15148804.html?action=Popup&ino=66

The Fashion News uk said Sophie Winkleman looked 'awesome'.
It seems there's a consensus in the news media that Lord Frederick Windsor's wife was amongst the two or three most alluring presences at the wedding!

Oh yes- Herzliche Gruesse Dierna.
I hope you find La Ville-Lumière agreeable; I'll write you soon.

Nonesuch
 
As some of you may have noted, my previous posting was apparently covered days earlier on a fashion thread by the redoubtable Dierna23 <g> [and too- Lenora].

Well, I don’t believe the following’s been cited…
That Lord Freddie has been recruited as an actor by his wife :D
Indeed, Sophie Winkleman won double first-class honours at Cambridge University for English including playwriting. And she’s taken this in hand by writing a quarter hour film starring (well, featuring) Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor.
It’s described as a comedy/drama directed by Kate Coggins.

Below is an excerpt from the article:
“It is morning in a glamorous hotel room in London. A young man and woman are playing a game. But is Scrabble the only game being played? The two players stake their claim on the board and score points against each other in more ways than one. The power switches hands more often than the letter bag and suddenly there’s a whole lot more at stake than just triple-word scores.
This piece was written and performed by Sophie Winkleman (Peep Show, The Chronicles of Narnia) with newcomer Freddie Windsor, both of whom share a passion for Scrabble.
Sophie Winkleman first began writing with the Cambridge Footlights. The show she co-wrote and performed in garnered the Footlights its first Perrier nomination in twenty years. She wrote her first film with Ben Miller which is in development with the UK Film Council. As an actor, she is a member of the National Youth Theatre, and has performed in numerous stage productions, including George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman and Gallileo’s Daughter, both directed by Peter Hall and Moliere’s Don Juan, directed by Thea Sharrock, and has performed at the RSC directed by Lawrence Boswell.”

Here is a photograph from the “short”:
http://bragproductions.com/who-we-are/ I must add that Sophie manages to look differently in everything she’s appeared in.
 
Wow...Lady Sophie Windsor. That is James and Julia Olgivy as well as Lady Gabriella Windsor. I hate it when they get the captions wrong.
 
Illuminating article on Lady Frederick Windsor

First, let me add that Zonk, you are right, that is Oogly-googly and his wife Julia <g>
And all too often the captions are wrong by omission and/or misnomers.
Despite Sophie Winkleman clasping her husband’s arm, she was unacknowledged by Zimbio :ohmy:

Now on to the illuminating part-
The fashion journal Vogue has meticulous coverage of Lady Frederick Windsor’s Haute couture for the recent royal wedding.
It includes a short bio about Sophie and news about Julian Fellowes new TV series, Titanic which Sophie has a substantial role. By the way, Mr. Fellowes has written two fine books that accent aristocratic niceties with a dry humour. I recommend these novels to members of this forum.

Returning to the primary subject, Vogue has presented a slideshow detailing a close-up examination of Sophie Winkleman’s fitting and accessories AND her diamond wedding ring.
The first of 14 (!) pictures shows Lady Windsor’s remarkable similarity to Samantha Cameron although I prefer photos 6, 7, 13 and 14.
And there is additional history of the Windsor family in this article.
Here’s the hyperlink:
Hamishsphere: Exclusive


Be sure to click on “SEE THE SLIDESHOW”

Whew, time to go
 
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Such a great gallery - Sophie is simply a stunning beauty! To me she was probably the best dressed guest at this recent royal wedding. Thanks for providing all the links and information, Nonesuch! :flowers: The quarter hour film sounds interesting, it must be thrilling and great fun for them to work together. At least I know it from own experience how awesome it can be to work on artistic projects together with people you love. ;) Do you know if that movie is already "out" now or where/when we can watch it? I'm also looking forward to the Titanic series, I'm sure that Sophie will be marvelous in historical adaptions!

Oh, before I forget: die herzlichsten Grüße zurück aus der "Stadt der Liebe", as we say. ;) Take your time, 'pour l'heure' I'm busy with my ill cat anyway. :ermm:
 
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Such a great gallery - Sophie is simply a stunning beauty! To me she was probably the best dressed guest at this recent royal wedding. Thanks for providing all the links and information, Nonesuch! :flowers: The quarter hour film sounds interesting, it must be thrilling and great fun for them to work together. At least I know it from own experience how awesome it can be to work on artistic projects together with people you love. ;) Do you know if that movie is already "out" now or where/when we can watch it? I'm also looking forward to the Titanic series, I'm sure that Sophie will be marvelous in historical adaptions!

Oh, before I forget: die herzlichsten Grüße zurück aus der "Stadt der Liebe", as we say. ;) Take your time, 'pour l'heure' I'm busy with my ill cat anyway. :ermm:

Hi Dierna, I’m glad that you appreciate the information and I concur with your observations regarding Sophie W. I guess I find intellect and pulchritude as riveting especially when embodied in a “kind” person/lady. And I use that adjective freely since I am actually quoting two sources in their description of her character.
I myself am more of a “doesn’t suffer fools gladly type” until I pass by a reflective surface <G>
Seriously, I hope your kitty is feeling better; it’s said that hot chicken soup is salubrious for people and cats that are “under the weather.”:)
Finally, perhaps under the aegis of a film festival (I’m speculating), Sophie and Lord Frederick’s Scrabble short was released in the UK this January fifth.

Must go- more comments anon
 

Finally, perhaps under the aegis of a film festival (I’m speculating), Sophie and Lord Frederick’s Scrabble short was released in the UK this January fifth.

Must go- more comments anon

Sorry,did I miss anything?What kind of Scrabble short?
I only know about Titanic series
 
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Oh, before I forget: die herzlichsten Grüße zurück aus der "Stadt der Liebe", as we say. ;) Take your time, 'pour l'heure' I'm busy with my ill cat anyway. :ermm:

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Well, it hasn’t been exactly ‘anon’ for the ancillary ‘comments’, but as I promised, here goes-
Firstly a tale of slight significance- It revolves around your pertinent comments, Dierna, about Paris being not Stadt der Lichter, aber der Liebe!
How lovely, more Heinrich Heine-ish, but with his own form of illumination ;)
To wit: several years ago I landed in CDG,weary from a restless flight, taking a bus to finally alight at the 12th arrondissement (Gare). Whereupon I dutifully trudged towards my hotel (exercise is good for one!) when I was hailed by a Parisian lady in her late forties who offered to escort me to my lodging. But first, we stopped over at her spacious apartment located above the elementary school where she taught. Kindly she made lunch and allowed me to make reservations using her computer. The next evening she took me on a walking tour of Paris, felafel at Marais and Ice cream in the Latin Quarter (yum). Regretfully, I had to leave the next day, driving my hired car south to join with the Tour de France. Still, about a month later I was returning from the UK via the 300 km/h Eurostar when at the bus station I met a 23 year old Parisian girl who had just spent several months as an au pair in Ireland. She apparently took some fancy to me because she too, volunteered to show me Paris... for the entire day. Alack (as the Tudors would say)! My imminent return flight prevented me from taking up her offer. Yes, Paris IS different from other conurbations.

By the way, Lord Freddie was sent by his parents to Paris to polish his French when he was 12.
Here is a hyperlink that shows him younger still and with further royal company.
http://activphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Prince-William/G0000CO0IOR0fjFw/I0000pL7yM5zZQyw/P00002ljKwGZglsE

Also here is a link to a cover picture of guess who(?) casually poised on the 14th floor patio of one of the nicest gustatory settings in LA. More on it later.
http://www.ioffer.com/i/Town-Country-The-Fall-Home-Edition-October-2010-197397082
Who’s That Girl?

And yes, I trust that your kitty is doing better :)
 
Thank you for the link.Interesting project,no other couple(royal or noble) tried to involve husband/wife in a film.When was it filmed?
I think it will be released on some of British or American channels,but have no idea when.Maybe lord Freddie should have taken the career of actor from the beginning,from his youth,some talents are covered till a specific moment.But it lasts only 18 minutes if I'm not wrong.
 
Also here is a link to a cover picture of guess who(?) casually poised on the 14th floor patio of one of the nicest gustatory settings in LA. More on it later.
http://www.ioffer.com/i/Town-Country-The-Fall-Home-Edition-October-2010-197397082
Who’s That Girl?

And yes, I trust that your kitty is doing better :)


That's a lovely cover, Nonesuch! Does this issue of Town & Country include a photo series or an interview of Sophie?
The picture of the young Lord with his royal companions is also sweet, isn't it? ;)

More via PM. :)
 
1st appearance of Prince and Princess Michael with just Lady Frederick Windsor

From the Trooping the Colour… fashion hats and dash of gallimaufry.

Either Sophie Winkleman finished shooting her Titanic role (well, it was decently sized :) ) in Hungary or she was able to take a short hiatus enabling her to appear NEXT to the new Duchess of Cambridge on the royal balcony.
Her husband, Lord Freddie may be stuck here in L.A. with J.P. Morgan.
A report from gavbark at “Glittering Royal Events” notes that Sophie Winkleman, Lady Frederick was later seen motoring away with Prince Michael and his wife.
Lady Gabriella was not present; perhaps she was concentrating on her examinations in Anthropology at Oxford.

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Et3y4dHTTAB/Trooping+Colour+Queen/C8BLMiyB1yn/Kate+Middleton
Looking this over brings to mind my having read that Kate Middleton sometimes wears 5-inch heels. L K Bennetts fwiw


This shot is immediately after the Royal Flyby-
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Et3y4dHTTAB/Trooping+Colour+Queen/r076Dwn8oBW/Kate+Middleton

The next two pictures show Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall having a jest with Sophie Winkleman.
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Et3y4dHTTAB/Trooping+Colour+Queen/naFpf4j1xgI/Kate+Middleton

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Et3y4dHTTAB/Trooping+Colour+Queen/ZYpOkCPtnGp/Kate+Middleton
I to have to interject, the Duchess of Cambridge presents a nice smile, but Lady Frederick Windsor has a certain je ne sais quoi
It will be interesting to see what role Freddie and Sophie will play in Prince William and Kate’s Hollywood visit. I certainly hope it will help expose Lady Frederick Windsor to more of the upper echelon in Hollywood. It can be so alluring and treacherous too.
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It will be interesting to see what role Freddie and Sophie will play in Prince William and Kate’s Hollywood visit. I certainly hope it will help expose Lady Frederick Windsor to more of the upper echelon in Hollywood. It can be so alluring and treacherous too.

I doubt they will play any role at all, it's Catherine and Williams visit to LA and to see two very minor royals apart of it would be weird.
Lady Frederick moving up due to her connnections? Haha, original.
 
I doubt they will play any role at all, it's Catherine and Williams visit to LA and to see two very minor royals apart of it would be weird.
Lady Frederick moving up due to her connnections? Haha, original.
I totally agree,despite all it's a very short visit,if it was supposed to be a longer visit it could have been more possible to see them involved,we'll have just to wait for it
 
If the Windsor are in Los Angeles during the William and Catherine visit, and since its a short business visit, yes they probably won't get together for tea or a meal. But I can see the Windsors being invited to any dinner or event that William and Catherine will attend. Especially the BAFTA LA awards since 1) they are associated/related to William 2) they are British living in in Los Angeles and 2) Sophie is an actress and I would assume a member of BAFTA.
 
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I agree. Why not? Minors or not - they are cousins and from what I've read they were quite close as kids (Lord Freddie apparently looked a bit after William when he came to Eton). Pity that it's just a short business trip, but I can see them meeting at several events for sure and I'd enjoy it.

I loved how Sophie looked at Trooping, btw. Her hat was perfect and though Kate is pretty and nice, Sophie has more of the IT-factor, IMO. But she's a beautiful actress after all - a certain charisma would be expected. ;) I wondered why Lord Frederick was absent as I'm always looking forward to get a glimpse of Gabriella and him on the balcony, but they might have been busy with their lives and other engagements indeed! Now I wonder if Sophie will stay in England for a bit longer and maybe she attends Ascot? I would think that both Sophie and Freddie will be watching Wimbledon this year?
 
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Especially since the Kents and Diana's apartments at Kensington Palace were next door to each other. So before Diana's divorce and when both boys were not at boarding school, its not hard to imagine them hanging out as children.

I am going to check out Sophie's IMDB profile to see what if anything she is working on at the moment. Freddie works in finance in LA right? This years trooping was a bit weird....looked like spouses of the junior royals (not a fan of minor) were there but not the junior royals. At first there were no pics of Davina, Rose, Alexander, etc. but you saw pics of their spouses. Strange. Of course, they were in the background.
 
Is that about the ship sinking? Gosh.

Is this filming in LA or London..couldn't tell via imdb.com.
 
Especially since the Kents and Diana's apartments at Kensington Palace were next door to each other. So before Diana's divorce and when both boys were not at boarding school, its not hard to imagine them hanging out as children.

Indeed. I remember that in an interview Gabriella told that they and the Wales boys used to play with each other and had a good time back then, so to say.

I am going to check out Sophie's IMDB profile to see what if anything she is working on at the moment. Freddie works in finance in LA right? This years trooping was a bit weird....looked like spouses of the junior royals (not a fan of minor) were there but not the junior royals. At first there were no pics of Davina, Rose, Alexander, etc. but you saw pics of their spouses. Strange. Of course, they were in the background.

Thanks, Zonk. I guess she is/was working on the Titanic series as Nonesuch mentioned above. Yes, Freddie works for a bank in LA. I also agree that this years trooping was a bit weird. ;) I still wonder where Lord Linley was. Maybe some of them decided to stay in the background to let Kate shine.
 
Is that about the ship sinking? Gosh.

Is this filming in LA or London..couldn't tell via imdb.com.

According to Nonesuch she was or is filming in Hungary.
 
Is that about the ship sinking? Gosh.

Is this filming in LA or London..couldn't tell via imdb.com.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_(TV_series)

Interweaving multi-arc action, mystery and romantic plot lines and featuring fictional and historical characters, Titanic will focus on different characters ranging from steerage passengers to upper class guests. Each point of view will culminate in a cliff hanger as the ship begins to founder, building to an explosive conclusion which draws together each of the stories. Viewers will be taken on a heart wrenching journey through Titanic’s last hours, as the drama reveals which of the characters they have come to know so well will survive… and who does not

The series has been billed as an 'epic television' event and is set to be broadcast around the world at the same time. The series will be broadcast to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
 
An Eruption of pique- oh my or AKA Too busy for Noblesse Oblige?

I doubt they will play any role at all, it's Catherine and Williams visit to LA and to see two very minor royals apart of it would be weird.
Lady Frederick moving up due to her connnections? Haha, original.

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Well, as best I apprehend, apparently some people operate with a tacit understanding that amongst the younger Royals, Prince William et al lack Noblesse Oblige- that honourable benevolent behaviour taken in its non-ironical sense.
In fact someone seems to revel in her cynicism of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming Hollywood visit.
Perhaps she’s right, but it seems impolitic to me that Prince William would ignore his childhood playmate and relative Lord Frederick who along with his charismatic wife Sophie have made Hollywood their home since September 2009. During this time they have “flown the flag” at various British business and social gatherings such as the annual “Britweek”festivities held at numerous venues in L.A. such as the British Consul General’s “pile.”
Here is a link to a photo from this year’s event taken about three days before William’s wedding; Freddie must have shortly dashed off to the airport! By the way, the person posing next to him was his former short-term girlfriend, Lady Victoria Hervey, London’s “It girl” (2001) and eldest daughter of the 6th Marquess of Bristol.

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/5bUjjap6_oy/Champagne+Launch+5th+Annual+BritWeek/uKrPVOXd1pC/Lord+Frederick+Windsor

Here, Lord Frederick is devilishly supportive of British Fashion in California- notice his horns?

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/s6WEBg-xVCe/2nd+Annual+Genlux+Britweek+Designer+Year+Fashion/GoDnT0lh1L3/Lord+Frederick+Windsor

2nd Annual Genlux Britweek Designer Of The Year
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/s6WEBg-xVCe/2nd+Annual+Genlux+Britweek+Designer+Year+Fashion/vQjiZDLsWw3/Lord+Frederick+Windsor


I never expected Freddie and Sophie’s role to be large especially due to the time constraints of the Wales’s two and one half days. Someone from the Telegraph opined that one day may be set aside for Yosemite- which would be awesome! The waterfalls haven’t been this large in 25 years! Having hiked all the major trails I can assure you that you would be well drenched before reaching the top ;-)
Whereupon, one just basks in the sun whilst enjoying the magnificent view:flowers:

So, to Zonk and Dierna23, I say your remarks are spot-on and I’ll depart this post with
a link to a group photo of Prince and Princess Michael, their daughter-in-law and a well known young Duchess.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/115916008
 
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Nonesuch Darling, wow! :ohmy: Judging by your always courteous posts one would say you tend to speak on behalf of Lord Frederick. Is Winki your wife or someone else's?! :blink: Because if I were a man, this is how I would talk about my own wife only. ;) One must be madly in love with that semi-ugly, ungifted, d-class actress to find her charismatic, let alone talk about her non-existent pulchritude in each & every post. Weird, I'd say. :hmm: Nevertheless, welcome on board and don't take anything personally or too seriously! :flowers:
 
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Sophie isn't my wife nor do I know her personally, but I find her charismatic as well. :p
You know that the Kent branch has the certain "it" that the rest of the family may lack, dear. :whistling:

Thanks to Nonesuch for the links and information once again. :flowers: I love the horns of the Lord in that picture. :D
 
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