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No show from the Brits!! Typical!
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No show from the Brits!! Typical!
I have just telephoned the general enquiries number at Buckingham Palace who were unable to give me an answer (it was the switchboard lady who sounded quite nice) and they tried to put me through to the press office, but the rather un-enthusuastic women there said no-one was available to give me an answer.
I must say, I have no idea why no-one from the British Royal Family was able to attend Queen Fabiola's funeral especially seeing that representation from other royal families has been impressive.
It really annoys that when theres an English Royal event the other Royal famies are kinda expected to be represented in force (Queen Elizabeth's 50th and 60th jubilees for ex) but when other monarchies have their own events British presence is 8/10 minor or non existent...... At this rate we can expect a rather local guest list with regards to future British Royal events
It really annoys that when theres an English Royal event the other Royal famies are kinda expected to be represented in force (Queen Elizabeth's 50th and 60th jubilees for ex) but when other monarchies have their own events British presence is 8/10 minor or non existent, I'm mean the Empress flew halfway across the world just to attend ONE event,might I add she's only about 6 years younger than Queen Elizabeth,a short plane ride wouldn't have killed anyone...... At this rate we can expect a rather local guest list with regards to future British Royal events
Duc_et_Pair said:The strange thing is that both Queen Elizabeth and the late King Baudouin are Von Sachsen-Coburg und Gothas by paternal descendance
Queen Elizabeth did attend king Boudewijns funeral, so that's wat makes it strange no-one is here today. And yes, they are family (I guess by king Albert, husband of queen Victoria?)
Oh, Laurent showed up. With sunglasses ...
The girl of Laurent and Claire in English It's the first time we heard her and Gabriël speak in public, no?
well, I don't have the habit of going to funerals of relatives in the 9th degree or so. I imagine that most of us don't.
The Belgian press said that only royals attended with whom the queen had a personal connection. Maybe that is an explanation. It is a national funeral, not a state funeral.
Yes, the direct links are Leopold I (uncle of Queen Victoria) and Albert (spouse of Queen Victoria).
It really annoys that when theres an English Royal event the other Royal famies are kinda expected to be represented in force (Queen Elizabeth's 50th and 60th jubilees for ex) but when other monarchies have their own events British presence is 8/10 minor or non existent, I'm mean the Empress flew halfway across the world just to attend ONE event,might I add she's only about 6 years younger than Queen Elizabeth,a short plane ride wouldn't have killed anyone...... At this rate we can expect a rather local guest list with regards to future British Royal events
I agree with you its time To boycot the british royalsI am appalled by the BRF's decision. I understand they may not have been close to Fabiola, but many royals attending weren't close to her.
If extant houses could send a representative, why not the British?
I understand senior royals not being available, but they have some juniors that could've gone.
For British events all royal houses turn up, I guess it's only fair to boycott them now.
Being a royal there are certain obligations that you are expected to fulfil and maintaining a relation with other royal houses is one of the more important ones.
If the Brits think they are too big for their boots, I think it's time to stop bothering about them!
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I agree with you its time To boycot the british royals