Charles and Camilla current events 22: September 2008-

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Perhaps she is not terribly keen on Emeralds.

Hmmmm.... except that she has used the cabouchon emerald earrings and a number of emerald brooches from the QM on nuber of occassions. My guess is that perhaps the emeralds she received from the Saudi's were in a setting not to her liking, and she has not had them redone yet.

[QUEENECE29]

Charles is a 'man of zero prejudice' insists Asian polo playing friend
Charles is a 'man of zero prejudice' insists Asian polo playing friend


Charles' official gifts revealed
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle2132717.ece

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by muriel

Hmmmm.... except that she has used the cabouchon emerald earrings and a number of emerald brooches from the QM on nuber of occassions.

It was a tongue in cheek comment.

Tongue-in-cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

It was a tongue in cheek comment.

Tongue-in-cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pardon the sense of humour failure!

[Russophile]

Originally Posted by Warren

In comparison to many of the other items appearing in the list, the brevity of the description and lack of detail in "a set of jewellery" seems deliberately vague.
We may not see whatever it is for some time; Prince Al-Waleed presented Camilla with three "sets" of jewels when she and the POW visited Saudi Arabia: one sapphire, one ruby and one emerald. We've seen the first two (remember the "ruby breastplate necklace"?) but have yet to sight the third.

But Warren, the DOC gets to KEEP these jewels, does she not? As compared to a gift to Condi Rice as Secretary of State?

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Russophile

But Warren, the DOC gets to KEEP these jewels, does she not? As compared to a gift to Condi Rice as Secretary of State?

If I am not mistaken, these will be gifts to the DoC, and not to Camilla per se, so they will become a part of the royal collection permanently. The difference between Condi and Camilla is Condi has now left office (and hence, the gifts!), and Camilla is not expected to leave office in her lifetime.

If they were gifts to Camilla in an individual capacity, they would be taxable.

[Skydragon]

So really we won't know if they were treated as personal gifts or state gifts, until next years tax return is published!

Still, the main thing is Camilla gets to wear them regardless and if her daughters/in law are anything like mine, they wouldn't wear them anyway!

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

So really we won't know if they were treated as personal gifts or state gifts, until next years tax return is published!

Still, the main thing is Camilla gets to wear them regardless and if her daughters/in law are anything like mine, they wouldn't wear them anyway!

If I was in Camilla's shoes, I would let the gifts go to the royal collection, as she can use them as she pleases for life, without having to pay any taxes.

No comments re daughters in law, just in case yours (or mine) are reading!

[giov]

Gallery Zimbio
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit Businesses in London, 23/01/2009.
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/xafdG...sit+Businesses

[muriel]

Originally Posted by giov

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit Businesses in London, 23/01/2009.
Gallery Getty

Funnily, I was in Jermyn St (where Paxton & whitfield, one of the businesses TRH visited) earlier today. I could see some crowds futher down the street, but ignored it all and popped into Waterstones after I finished my work there!!

[milla Ca]

January 30

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are to visit a cathedral to meet those involved in its restoration.

The Press Association: Royals visit historic cathedral

[milla Ca]

some pics from today:

Getty Images - The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Hereford Cathedral

Getty Images - The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Hereford Cathedral

Getty Images - The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Hereford Cathedral

Getty Images - The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Hereford Cathedral

Getty Images - The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Hereford Cathedral

[iceflower]

A few more pics from today with less watermarks

HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles meet locals as
they tour Hereford Cathederal on January 30, 2009 in Hereford, England.
The Prince is Chairman of the Hereford Cathederal Perpetual Trust and
today announced that he would continue his patronage for a further
five years. The royal couple listened to a performance from the
Cathederal Choir as well as meeting staff involved in the restoration
of the building.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 **

[Skydragon]

Thank you all for the pictures and article. They both look so relaxed, with quite a few people there. I do like that brooch, simple but striking.

[ada]

Camilla looks lovely in that blue coat ensemble, but was it warm enough, Charles is wearing a very warm coat.

[sthreats]

Originally Posted by iceflower

A few more pics from today with less watermarks

HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles meet locals as
they tour Hereford Cathederal on January 30, 2009 in Hereford, England.
The Prince is Chairman of the Hereford Cathederal Perpetual Trust and
today announced that he would continue his patronage for a further
five years. The royal couple listened to a performance from the
Cathederal Choir as well as meeting staff involved in the restoration
of the building.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 **

Picture two is very nice. The press always writes how Camilla relaxes P. Charles and makes him laugh but I think that picture is one that shows how she enjoys listening to him.

[Skydragon]

You could explain away the well-worn coats on the grounds of comfort.
But such shabby shoes are an unmistakable sign that the Royals are feeling the credit crunch.
Prince Charles and Camilla seemed to have rummaged deep into their closets for a visit to Hereford Cathedral yesterday.

How one is coping with the credit crunch: Prince Charles recycles shoes | Mail Online

[chaimae]

Originally Posted by iceflower

A few more pics from today with less watermarks

HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles meet locals as
they tour Hereford Cathederal on January 30, 2009 in Hereford, England.
The Prince is Chairman of the Hereford Cathederal Perpetual Trust and
today announced that he would continue his patronage for a further
five years. The royal couple listened to a performance from the
Cathederal Choir as well as meeting staff involved in the restoration
of the building.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 **

nice pictures , but it is a new broche for the duchess ? i didn't see it before ? can someone told me the source ?

Originally Posted by Skydragon

You could explain away the well-worn coats on the grounds of comfort.
But such shabby shoes are an unmistakable sign that the Royals are feeling the credit crunch.
Prince Charles and Camilla seemed to have rummaged deep into their closets for a visit to Hereford Cathedral yesterday.

How one is coping with the credit crunch: Prince Charles recycles shoes | Mail Online

Good for them. It shows they are not worried by such petty things. They are setting an example to all of us. it would be great to see the young royals following his example
Generally speaking old shoes are more comfortable than new ones

[Skydragon]

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in Northern Ireland for a one-day visit.
The couple stopped off at the harbour in Glenarm, County Antrim, where they discussed the re-launch of Glenarm Organic Salmon

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Royal couple on one-day NI visit

One of the UK's most avid supporters of country sports, Prince Charles has thrown his weight behind the re-birth of a troubled Co Antrim salmon fishery

Northern Ireland News - Royal Visitors Back Glenarm Salmon's Relaunch

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by chaimae

Generally speaking old shoes are more comfortable than new ones

Especially on touring a Cathedral....