Anniversaries and Birthdays

[BeatrixFan]

Next year will be the worst. 10 years will be played on life made generally difficult for them both.

[hayz64]

Tell me about it Beatrixfan.I think they are going to get a lot of slack next year due to that.Do you think PC will do anything formally to mark the anniversary of her death?I personally don't think he should or has to.His life is now with Camilla.

[BeatrixFan]

I don't feel he should and it would only be awkward for both Charles and Camilla. If William and Harry go to a memorial service as I'm sure they will then that's their affair but personally, I would see a big national commemoration as unnessecary and insulting.

[hayz64]

I really hope they do not have a kind of massive national commemoration next year.Imagine how it would make Charles and Camilla feel?It would just bring back all of the negative remarks and ill feelings towards PC and camilla when the public are finally accepting them.

[Avalon]

I think Diana deserves a commemoration service and I do think she will have place not only in the British history (yes, at least as King's mother) but also in Charles's life. She was his first wife and an important part of his life.
Charles is loads better with Camilla and they are a great couple (one of my favourite couple, actually) but I don't think Diana is crossed out from their lifes, nor do I think think they (Charles, William, Harry) want that.
I would be highly disappointed though if Camilla is not present at the commemoration service along with Prince Charles, if any other member of the RF is there. Camilla is the Duchess of Cornwall and the Princess of Wales. She will not be mother of the King but she will be a Queen herself, so I think her presence is necessary.

[BeatrixFan]

Why on earth does she deserve a commemoration service? What did she actually do to deserve one? What did she leave us that makes her worthy of constant commemoration? If there was such an event, it would only open up old wounds and embarrass the Queen, Charles and Camilla. That woman has caused enough problems. People are finally moving on, now lets just move on and forget about it all. {Derogatory remark deleted - Elspeth}

[Avalon]

I am just voicing my private opinion and of course, you can disagree.
I think Diana deserves a commemoration because she was the Princess of Wales, who died 10 years ago (annuversary). I didn't think any kind of commemoration was necessary. I am not saying a big, national commemoration is the option but I do think a little private one will be ok.
Yes, Diana caused a lot of trouble for the BRF and thanks God, people (most of them) are actually moving on. And still I think that a little family remeberance service would be a nice thing to do (even if it would mean to see Earl of Spencer again).
And I do think we are getting slightly off-topic, since it's British Royal Family current events.
Everyone can have their opinion, so will will just have to wait till 2007. I must add that I will support any decision of the BRF concerning the issue.

[HRH Kimetha]

Originally Posted by hayz64

To be honest i don't really think Charles would have thought too much about what would have been his anniversary.He has Camilla now.

In fact, did he think about it at all? It has been 9 years since the divorce. Only the media brings it up for us to discuss and remember.

Originally Posted by BeatrixFan

Next year will be the worst. 10 years will be played on life made generally difficult for them both.

I think the boys will be just fine. I think they have adjusted quite well and they may toast to her life instead of her death. I think it will be the press who will start any controversies.

[Incas]

Originally Posted by HRH Kimetha

In fact, did he think about it at all? It has been 9 years since the divorce. Only the media brings it up for us to discuss and remember.

I can't imagine how anyone would expect an official statement from Clarence House. Something to the effect: "Ladies and Gentlemen of the public, the Prince of Wales would like everyone to take a moment to remember his first wife, whom he divorced one year prior to her untimely death."??

[sassie]

Originally Posted by Incas

I can't imagine how anyone would expect an official statement from Clarence House. Something to the effect: "Ladies and Gentlemen of the public, the Prince of Wales would like everyone to take a moment to remember his first wife, whom he divorced one year prior to her untimely death."??

Jeez, give the Prince a little credit for being human and having a heart. They had two children together, and they shared some unique experiences-it wasn't ALL bad.

[Elspeth]

I've just deleted several more posts. Please keep this thread on topic and be considerate of other posters' feelings when expressing your opinions about whether Diana should have a memorial service next year and what form, if any, it should take, or we'll have to delete yet more posts.