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#41
10-30-2007, 09:30 PM
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I understand, a little, the machinations of diplomacy, and the need for co-operation between these two countries, or at least, the need for the West to remain on good terms with Saudi Arabia, with oil, as ever being the bottom line. Yet again, I'm impressed with Her Majesty's dignity and sense of duty. She draws immediate comparisons between her own constitutional monarchical role and the tolerance of countries like England which permits protests and criticisms of her, her family and her government and the dictatorial, intolerant and brutal regime of Saudi Arabia.
Whereas The Queen obliges her government in all things, I dislike seeing her in the company of such rulers. I understand that the visit was difficult and problematic to arrange and very nearly didn't eventuate. I, for one, wished that it hadn't. Last edited by Warren; 11-05-2007 at 02:01 AM. Reason: ed comments relating to UK government and Australia 
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#42
10-30-2007, 10:32 PM
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Dear Polly, Thank you for your accurate analysis of this situation. They also accept large gifts from these people, too.
Last edited by Warren; 10-31-2007 at 03:53 AM. Reason: ed full quote of immediately preceding post
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#43
10-30-2007, 10:40 PM
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Good show on Camilla getting the Family Order. I think she works really well to support the work of the Royal family. they've needed someone like that for a long time.
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#44
10-30-2007, 10:49 PM
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I am so happy to see that Camilla received the Family Order! I was wondering when it would happen, and I looked at the picture and there it was! Well done, Your Majesty!
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#45
10-31-2007, 12:29 AM
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Camilla would have received it at one time or another...it was inevitable
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#46
10-31-2007, 01:14 AM
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It is rather a complex situation.
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#47
10-31-2007, 04:00 AM
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Tiara pics
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#48
10-31-2007, 04:35 AM
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Saudi king visits Britain - Telegraph
Camilla becomes the royal dazzler at controversial banquet | the Daily Mail The Queen could not have looked more delighted to greet the old despot | the Daily Mail The Times Court Circular for the 30 October 2007 events: Order of events, who attended, the King's delegation, etc. Royal Insight Gallery Updated with three pictures from yesterday Royal Insight > Gallery > Saudi Visit (The Royal Collection items on show yesterday for The King and his party)
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#49
10-31-2007, 04:47 AM
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Camilla becomes the royal dazzler at controversial banquet
Camilla becomes the royal dazzler at controversial banquet | the Daily Mail _________ Very good news that Camilla wears the Family Order now! She looks great with the eye catching tiara!  But the most cute thing is the pic in the D.... Mail where you can see Charles and Camilla sitting in the car holding hands. How sweet is that! 
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#50
10-31-2007, 06:15 AM
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A visit long overdue, IMO. Saudi Arabia has been a good friend to the UK! Although there were not 1000's to greet the king, there were only a handful of demonstrators, I think we are all sick to death of hearing how other countries should deal with their criminals. Until this country get's it's own house in order and deals with the violent muggers and terroism that goes on every night on Britains streets, we have to wonder who has the correct approach!
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#51
10-31-2007, 06:40 AM
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I think he colours his beard and moustache, it looks unnaturally black for someone his age, not attractive at all.
Why does he not bring one of his wives, I assume he has several, is there not a wife number 1?
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#52
10-31-2007, 08:03 AM
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Camilla looked wonderful it obvious that she is in the right place or I would say the right order .
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about his wives it seems he have one wive and she is not princess and all his children who are known by the public from her this what I hear from my relative who lives in saudi arabia.
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#53
10-31-2007, 08:27 AM
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I wouldn't say that Camilla looked dazziling but very spohisticated. It was about time anyway that she would recieve a family order. And the Queen was the dazziling at the banquet.
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#54
10-31-2007, 09:48 AM
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L) greets King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia as he visits 10 Downing Street, London, 31 October 2007. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia met British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday to discuss Middle East issues and counter-terrorism, amid a swirl of protests
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#55
10-31-2007, 10:19 AM
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on their way from Clarence House to Buckingham Place to attend the State Banquet for King Abdullah
30th October Fotobanka isifa image service ( )
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#57
10-31-2007, 11:10 AM
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QUENTIN LETTS: The Queen could not have looked more delighted to greet the old despot | the Daily Mail
according to this article the king has been married 30 times. It does not say whether that is one wife at a time or every few years a new bunch of wives Abdullah of Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia .......Abdullah has had over thirty wives during his lifetime, among them Tardi Al-Jorba, Hessa Al Shaalan, Aida, Anud, Malika, and al-Jauhara. ,,,,,,,,, Secretive ruler treasured and tolerated by western allies | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited .....Like his age and wealth, details of the king's personal life are also hazy. He is thought to have more than 30 wives and at least 25 children...... Quote:
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#58
10-31-2007, 11:19 AM
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Similar to tea ceremony, perfection should have an element of chaos to be absolute. Last edited by Al_bina; 10-31-2007 at 11:52 AM.
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10-31-2007, 12:02 PM
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10-31-2007, 12:07 PM
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I think this picture will be on the top of month poll 
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