Charles and Camilla current events 19: November 2007-March 2008

[milla Ca]

From the PoW website:

A look back at 2007

21st December 2007

Here are just some of the highlights of the working year of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Prince Harry:

The Prince of Wales - A look back at 2007

[laduchesse]

I hope in 2008 the Prince and Duchess visit more of the Commonwealth countries. I'm glad they have visited the countries they did in 2007, but I would like to see them raise their profile more in the Commonwealth countries.

[scooter]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Very few race past 6 but some have raced successfully up to 10! Must 'winners' are used for breeding but many more are sold as 3 day eventers or for meat!

Skydragon, that's one of the most terrible things I've ever heard! For meat!! I know they do that kind of thing in France and Japan, but in England, my favorite land of the horse! Say it isnt so! It would break my heart.

[BellaFay]

Originally Posted by laduchesse

I hope in 2008 the Prince and Duchess visit more of the Commonwealth countries. I'm glad they have visited the countries they did in 2007, but I would like to see them raise their profile more in the Commonwealth countries.

I'm sure both Charles & Camilla would love to visit more Commonwealth countries. But the problem is that all trips abroad by members of the Royal Family - especially to Commonwealth countries - are decided on by the Queen & her Private Secretary in consultation with the Prime Minister & the Foreign Office. If the Queen doesn't wish to send them to a country - they don't go.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by scooter

Skydragon, that's one of the most terrible things I've ever heard! For meat!! I know they do that kind of thing in France and Japan, but in England, my favorite land of the horse! Say it isnt so! It would break my heart.

Consider your heart broken! CHAI - Horse Racing - Slaughter of Racehorses

[Trianahope]

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in diner Porcelanosa in Clarence House (photo Hola! Scanning by me)

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[milla Ca]

Royal racehorse to be trained by Ralph Beckett

The first racehorse owned and bred jointly by Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will be trained in Hampshire by Ralph Beckett.

Royal racehorse to be trained by Ralph Beckett - Equestrian news, equine news, horse news - Horse & Hound

[CasiraghiTrio]

^ Well, I don't like that they are involved in horse racing but it's not possible for me to like everything about everyone's personal choices. I don't like horse racing period, but I'm outnumbered, so.......

Trianahope, those pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

[love_cc]

"But the premier guest will be His Royal Highness Prince Charles and wife Camilla who will make Jamaica a stop during their visit to the region in March"

so does this mean Prince Charles and Camilla will visit Jamaica this March? I am still guessing what countries will they visit this year? My top wish is to be their visit to China during the Olympics Games in Beijing.


Jamaica Gleaner News - Something extra - Friday | January 4, 2008

[BeatrixFan]

Well I'd say they're touring the Carribean 'cos it says they're visiting the region. So if Jamaica is one stop I'd say it'll be the Commonwealth countries in that part of the world. Which makes sense.

[wymanda]

Originally Posted by CasiraghiTrio

^ Well, I don't like that they are involved in horse racing but it's not possible for me to like everything about everyone's personal choices. I don't like horse racing period, but I'm outnumbered, so.......

What's your problem with horse racing???? Its a noble sport that keeps thousands of people throughout the world employed!

[milla Ca]

Where did you get that hat? Prince reveals all
January 5

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall returned from a series of overseas vists last year weighed down with expensive and sometimes impractical gifts, ranging from an Arab stallion to a pistol, Clarence House reveals today.

Where did you get that hat? Prince reveals all - Times Online

[Al_bina]

millaCa,
Thanks for the article!
Times Online is a reputable source of information, isn't it? I for one think that the article sounds somewhat rude and ungrateful. It is unacceptable to comment on any gifts in such manner.
I am curious whether the Clarence House has officially authorized this article. If yes, what is the purpose of this article?

[milla Ca]

Here is the official source from the PoW - website:

The Prince of Wales - A list of gifts given to TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on official overseas tours during 2007 is published by Clarence House

( there you can downlaod a list with all gifts)

[Al_bina]

millaCa,
I am grateful for providing additional information.
Once again I am puzzled why the Clarence House has published the list of the gifts given during trips abroad. Although I do understand inconvenience of storing all these impractical gifts, it is still impolite to provide comments on presents and compare them.
Well … perhaps, it is acceptable in Europe though. I have recently read an article stating that Frenchmen sell gifts they consider impractical.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Al_bina

millaCa,
Thanks for the article!
Times Online is a reputable source of information, isn't it? I for one think that the article sounds somewhat rude and ungrateful. Is is unacceptable to comment on any gifts in such manner?
I am curious whether the Clarence House has officially authorized this article. If yes, what is the purpose of this article?

CH publishes a list of the gifts they have received because the law states they must. The comments made by the author are not approved by CH and show, once again, that some authors have a distinct lack of manners.

As you will see from the official disclosure, no comments are made, just a straightforward list.

[BellaFay]

Originally Posted by Al_bina

millaCa,
I am grateful for providing additional information.
Once again I am puzzled why the Clarence House has published the list of the gifts given during trips abroad. Although I do understand inconvenience of storing all these impractical gifts, it is still impolite to provide comments on presents and compare them.
Well … perhaps, it is acceptable in Europe though. I have recently read an article stating that Frenchmen sell gifts they consider impractical.

Ever since 2003 when Prince Charles was falsely accused of selling off official gifts Clarence House has publicised the gifts he receives each year. Strictly speaking the Queen should also publicise a list but doesn't. In the same way that the audit of the gifts she received between 1999-2002, which was supposed to have been made after the Prince Charles gift 'scandal' never got published either.

[CasiraghiTrio]

Originally Posted by BellaFay

Ever since 2003 when Prince Charles was falsely accused of selling off official gifts Clarence House has publicised the gifts he receives each year. Strictly speaking the Queen should also publicise a list but doesn't. In the same way that the audit of the gifts she received between 1999-2002, which was supposed to have been made after the Prince Charles gift 'scandal' never got published either.

I guess Her Majesty figures, hey, if it ain't broke, why fix it? If anyone wants to see her official gifts, they can audit the Royal Collection, whose system is so accountable and flawless, they could produce a list with punching a few buttons on a computer and printing it up for anyone to see.