Charles and Camilla to Marry

[rere]

I'm not exactly surprised, but I don't feel congratulatory about it either. I don't mean to be a kill-joy, but Camilla will always have a negative taste in my mouth. I know that Diana is dead, but it's hard not to look at Camilla and say 'you helped wreak someone else's marriage'.


Congratulations Charles, you finally get to marry your mistress.

My thoughts too. I will hold off on giving my congratulations for now. I thought I was still sleeping when a CNN reporter said they were getting married.

I wonder what Camilla's duties will be? Di was the "people's princess" for the causes and people she championed for. I hope Camilla will represent the family in a good way.

I think Camilla looks as good as she will get. Remember, now, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think she looks so happy and must be thinking finally I good enough to marry.

I remember jokes about this picture and who would marry first. Nobody picked Charles or Albert.

Should we start a wedding page for the couple?

[MoonlightRhapsody]

I doubt that Camilla will get much in the ways of public duties and representation. As long as it's been since Diana died, she still has a pretty esteemed position in the minds of the people in the UK AND the world.

I wonder if Charles picked out this ring or Camilla. It's been said that he didn't pick Diana's engagement ring, so I wonder...

Regardless of whether or not she has her position "legitimized", she will always be associated with helping wreak someone's marriage. No amount of royal marriages would ever make her separate from that. Gotta hand it to her; she achieved what her great-grandmother couldn't do. I think the choice that was presented to QEII's uncle, the former king, should be presented to Charles as well...

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by Moonlightrhapsody

I doubt that Camilla will get much in the ways of public duties and representation. As long as it's been since Diana died, she still has a pretty esteemed position in the minds of the people in the UK AND the world.

Of her own accord, Camilla is already the patron of several charities, including the British chapter of an Osteoperosis organization. I imagine that she will carry on some of those charities but of course now with the royal cachee attached to it. I imagine that she'll help to carry on many of Charles' own pet charities or pick up other charities that were previously supported by other members of the royal family.

I think if she's smart and if the people advising Charles are smart, they'll have her stay away from some of the more popular or major charities Diana supported, such as landmines or whatever to distance themselves. But there won't be a shortage of charities for Camilla to support.

Originally Posted by Moonlightrhapsody

I wonder if Charles picked out this ring or Camilla. It's been said that he didn't pick Diana's engagement ring, so I wonder...

Camilla's ring is a Windsor heirloom -- it wasn't bought at some store. So I think Charles did have some say in the selection of Camilla's ring. The difference between Diana and Camilla's ring, too, is that back then Charles wasn't too keen on marrying Diana and in Camilla's case, he's obviously gone to great leaps and bounds to be with her. Also, I would hope that Charles has learned some lessons from his previous relationship and is making a more concentrated effort, especially since this relationship and engagement is being scruitinzed much more than even his engagement to Diana.

[Alejandra]

The menu for the gala dinner at Windsor Castle was printed on cream card and features the Prince of Wales' crest of three feathered plumes with a crown and the motto Ich Dien. The feast featured smoked salmon rillette, roast beef and lemon and thyme pannacotta.:p

Link: http://miarroba.com/foros/ver.php?fo...=2526792&pag=5

FORO DE REALEZA EN ESPAÑOL (SPANISH FORUM ABOUT ROYALTY)
http://realezaenespanol.foro.st

[Mrs B]

To me Prince Charles is the one to blame not Camilla. He's the one who broke the hearts of 2 women and Camilla's was first. He was the one who wasn't ready to marry years ago when they were young. She went on with her life and can't help she was in love with him. Love is love! Then the lovely Diana also fell in love with this man. He's the one who holds the responsibility for the lack of care toward the love these women have for him. Shame on you Charles.

[sara1981]

im not sure who will intives to watch Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding?

have lists to attend? includes Crown Prince and Crown Princess,King and Queen,Grand and Duchess,Prince and Princess and lots of more to attend or have lavish wedding like Prince Charles and Diana have in 1981 or not have lavish this year?

he will intives include Prime Minister and his wife, and lots of more,president of foreign or whatever

Sara Boyce

[ladybelline]

How can Her Majesty appove for this marriage?

IMO, Her Majesty prefers Charles to marry now, when she is still here and alive, because she has much more control of the events (I mean, she can object to Camilla 's Princess of Wales'style, to her becoming Queen, etc.) If she had always said NO to the wedding, Charles would have married Camilla once King, once his mother died...and then he would be free to make Camilla a "complete"Queen...

[galuhcandrakirana]

Originally Posted by ladybelline

IMO, Her Majesty prefers Charles to marry now, when she is still here and alive, because she has much more control of the events (I mean, she can object to Camilla 's Princess of Wales'style, to her becoming Queen, etc.) If she had always said NO to the wedding, Charles would have married Camilla once King, once his mother died...and then he would be free to make Camilla a "complete"Queen...

I think He needa an approval from the government to change her status, don't he. I think he will not do that because they are aware the bad rection from people will be.

Originally Posted by [b

Reina][/b]
Here is a link from the PHarry thread. If you scroll down you will see that me and kinneret posted the same article. I bolded and underlined some things in the article so it may be easier to see the hot details
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...p?t=4731&page=2

poor harry:(

[monos26]

Does anyone feel that they were just a step above an arranged marriage? They had only met 13 times before their wedding. He never seemed to really be in love with her, she was just "right" for a royal marriage. People loved her, so she made a good princess.

[trinny]

I'm happy for them and wish them every happiness and success.


They all made mistakes - that's what happens in life.
A relationship that is upset / mistake / hurt free is one that exists in a vacuum - royal or not.

I can't believe people are being so rude about Camilla's looks.
It really bothers me that people don't want her because she is "ugly".

She is an older woman and not a model - get some perspective people!!



*eta I changed my avatar in honour of their happiness!!

[cut1me]

From AOL news

http://channels.aolsvc.co.uk/news/ar...10173309990010

CHARLES GOT DOWN ON ONE KNEE

Bride-to-be Camilla Parker Bowles has said she was "just coming down to Earth" after the Prince of Wales went down on one knee to propose.

The newly engaged couple made their first public appearance together since the announcement that they are set to wed.

Flashing her large sparkling diamond engagement ring, she was congratulated on her forthcoming nuptials as the pair attended a glitzy gala dinner at Windsor Castle, where they will wed in two months' time.

Entering the castle's grand reception room through the double doors, Charles and Camilla were greeted with applause by waiting guests.

With a beaming smile and wearing a deep fuchsia pink floor-length evening gown, Camilla posed with Charles for photographs. "Thank you very much," Camilla said as she was congratulated.

Asked how she was doing, she said: "All right, I'm just coming down to Earth."

Quizzed about the heir to the throne's proposal and whether he got down on one knee, she said with a wide grin: "Of course. What else?"

The Prince, who was wearing a bow tie and a Windsor jacket said: "I'm very happy."

There was buzzing excitement in the grand reception room as the 260 guests chatted and sipped Highgrove organic sparkling wine as they waited for the happy couple to arrive.

On the menu was smoked salmon rillette followed by roast fillet of beef and a pudding of lemon and thyme pannacotta with a compote of rhubarb and berries.

The bride- and groom-to-be were met on entering by Julia Cleverdon, chief executive of the Prince's Business in the Community venture, who shook Camilla's hand and offered her warmest congratulations.

[cut1me]

The press in the UK have been going crazy about this news, all you hear on all the shows is what do people think about the wedding of charles and Camilla.

Most of the shows have been doing polls about if charles should be allowed to marry camilla, all the polls so far have been saying that 60% of the british public are against the wedding

[NJRedDevils]

what can the Earl Spencer say to this, he can fake it and congratulate them and be angry inside how Charles treated his sister all those years ago. 1 thing i don't get, his Great uncle Edward VIII, who later became The Duke of Windsor, after he married a divorcee, he lost his title, so he left his Kingship for his Brother Queen Elizabeth II's father, and his Aunt Princess Margaret couldn't marry her true love, cause he was a divorcee , why is Charles allowed to Be King still, he should give up his title for his son, to Marry Camilla.. I don't agree to this whole thing. If Charles wants to marry Camila, then he should follow in his great uncle's path and resign from King and line of succession for his son.

[Elspeth]

Originally Posted by NJRedDevils

what can the Earl Spencer say to this, he can fake it and congratulate them and be angry inside how Charles treated his sister all those years ago. 1 thing i don't get, his Great uncle Edward VIII, who later became The Duke of Windsor, after he married a divorcee, he lost his title, so he left his Kingship for his Brother Queen Elizabeth II's father, and his Aunt Princess Margaret couldn't marry her true love, cause he was a divorcee , why is Charles allowed to Be King still, he should give up his title for his son, to Marry Camilla

Because this is the 2000s, not the 1930s or 1950s, and divorce isn't such a big deal these days. Back in the Duke of Windsor's time, divorced people weren't welcome at Court at all. Back in the 1950s there was a huge stigma attached to divorce. Things became a lot more relaxed from the 1960s and 1970s onward. With half the married couples in the country having gone through divorce and a lot of them remarrying, it really can't be argued that it's that terrible a thing any more.

[Merca]

Well, NJRedDevils, it certainly seems that royal houses, and most importantly the Church have become more relaxed in their views on matrimony. Remember, it was Felipe and Letizia (also a divorcee) who broke that rule first, so there is nothing unusual in Charles´s and Camilla´s marriage. On the contrary, it would be much more to frown upon if they did not get married after all. Isn´t the so called "living in sin" graver sin for the Church than marrying a divorcee? What is that rule anyway that one must not marry the divorcee but the ex-wife or ex-husband of the divorcee can? Camilla´s ex-husband is already married.

[cut1me]

Originally Posted by Merca

Well, NJRedDevils, it certainly seems that royal houses, and most importantly the Church have become more relaxed in their views on matrimony. Remember, it was Felipe and Letizia (also a divorcee) who broke that rule first, so there is nothing unusual in Charles´s and Camilla´s marriage. On the contrary, it would be much more to frown upon if they did not get married after all. Isn´t the so called "living in sin" graver sin for the Church than marrying a divorcee? What is that rule anyway that one must not marry the divorcee but the ex-wife or ex-husband of the divorcee can? Camilla´s ex-husband is already married.

letizia is a divorcee???? i didnt know that

[cute_girl]

Originally Posted by Merca

Well, NJRedDevils, it certainly seems that royal houses, and most importantly the Church have become more relaxed in their views on matrimony. Remember, it was Felipe and Letizia (also a divorcee) who broke that rule first, so there is nothing unusual in Charles´s and Camilla´s marriage. On the contrary, it would be much more to frown upon if they did not get married after all. Isn´t the so called "living in sin" graver sin for the Church than marrying a divorcee? What is that rule anyway that one must not marry the divorcee but the ex-wife or ex-husband of the divorcee can? Camilla´s ex-husband is already married.

Letizia's matter is quiet different,her previous marriage was not a religous one

[NJRedDevils]

I am just stating what was back then and how it has changed for Charles and Camila. I mean If the Ex KIng Edward VIII could see this he would be dissapointed cause He couldn't marry his love cause of DIVORCE and Charles can and still be king and how would Princess Magaret feel knowing she lost her true love over this issue too.. I dunno why Charles is getting so much love and support, for how he treated Poor Diana, it's funny how people change, except i don't..

[Elspeth]

I think Poor Diana did her share of ill treatment too. She was too immature and insecure for the situation she was in, but reacting with jealous possessiveness toward someone like Charles was bound to lead to problems.

[cut1me]

Originally Posted by Elspeth

I think Poor Diana did her share of ill treatment too. She was too immature and insecure for the situation she was in, but reacting with jealous possessiveness toward someone like Charles was bound to lead to problems.

I think Diana was too naive, she was only 19 when she got married, i dont think she was cultured enough in the real world