branchg said:As the spare to the throne, William must receive the permission of The Queen and the approval of the Prime Minister to marry, regardless of his age. I highly doubt The Queen is willing to entertain a marriage for quite some time. He's too young.
chrissy57 said:I have also read that the Queen has told her grandchildren that they have to date a partner for at least 5 years before she will even considering her consent - once I read this in the New Idea/Women's Day here in Australia so I do take that comment with a very llllaaarrrgggeee grain of salt but...
Wasn't there something like that that was done some years ago for British tv? I think it was a show, something like "Find a wife" (or "find a bride," whatever) for William. All I remember about this was that Holly Branson apparently won the vote that was held.
branchg said:I cannot imagine a scenario where The Queen would approve a marriage for William before he has completed his military service and taken up public duties. For her, duty to the Crown comes first and William is very close to the throne at this point.
I would think she will want to see a strong commitment to his duties before entertaining marriage.
Roslyn said:William's main duty is to produce children.
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Skydragon said:It will be his wife's duty to provide the children, he will only play a small part!
Wasn't she in The Golden Girls?BeatrixFan said:It was Estelle Getty. William's said to be quite keen.
BeatrixFan said:Didn't we all have a thing for Blanche?
Duchess said:don't you just love her!!
HRH Kimetha said:I know we are getting to far off topic, but I had to give my kudoos to Blanche as well. However, I also loved that Rose Nyland character from Minnesota and all that cheesecake and ice cream those ladies ate!!
Roslyn said:Though I loved Blanche, Rose was my favourite I loved her St Olaf stories
BeatrixFan said:I must be honest, I'd much prefer to see Conrad Gates on the Balcony;
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BeatrixFan said:If William became a Mr Humphries sort, it'll certainly make him more interesting.