The Prince of Wales Current Events 8: 1 January 2008-27 April 2008

[milla Ca]

Prince Charles´ Olympic-sized snub to China
January 27

The Prince made his decision known to campaigners for a free Tibet, who had been calling on him to show solidarity with those who believe the Games risk obscuring China's human rights record.

Prince Charles' Olympic-sized snub to China - Telegraph

[Camsterlaird]

Originally Posted by milla Ca

I don´t read in his diary about duties in Cornwall the day you mentioned!
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From the Daily Telegraph Court Circular, 25 January 2008

CLARENCE HOUSE
January 24th
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall visted the Eastern District of the Duchy

[milla Ca]

Originally Posted by Camsterlaird

From the Daily Telegraph Court Circular, 25 January 2008

CLARENCE HOUSE
January 24th
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall visted the Eastern District of the Duchy

Thank you, Camsterlaird! I haven´t read this.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by milla Ca

Prince Charles´ Olympic-sized snub to China

The Prince made his decision known to campaigners for a free Tibet, who had been calling on him to show solidarity with those who believe the Games risk obscuring China's human rights record.

Prince Charles' Olympic-sized snub to China - Telegraph

Look at the headline and then read what it says, why am I surprised, we can't expect the facts to get in the way of a controversy invoking headline!

He gave no reason for his decision, and neither did he say whether he had received a formal invitation.

A spokeswoman for Clarence House said: "Visits abroad are taken on the advice of the Foreign Office. We wouldn't discuss in detail any request that has been made or not made." The Foreign Office said it was unable to comment, and no-one was available for comment at the Chinese embassy in London

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Originally Posted by angela

I read in the Daily Mail yesterday that Charles had an affair with Lady Tryon in the Eighties so it sort of belittles Camilla as his one great love. And before all the, "We hate the Daily Mail", brigade begin to protest, I have read about this affair several times over the years from various sources and believe it to be true.

As milla Ca has told you, nobody denies that Dale was one of Charles' girlfriends who then became just a close friend before he married Diana. Whether I am part of the 'hate the daily Mail brigade' or not, a link to the story would be appreciated.

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales with the President of Sierra Leone Dr Ernest
Bai Koroma, and his wife Mrs Sia Koroma at Clarence House for a
private meeting during their three day visit to the UK, this afternoon.

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[Skydragon]

It has been reported in a British newspaper that The Prince of Wales has “snubbed” China by declining an invitation to attend the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

Clarence House pointed out that The Prince of Wales had not been invited to attend the Games, and also explained that His Royal Highness has only ever attended the Olympics once, which was to Montreal in July 1976 to watch his sister The Princess Royal compete for Great Britain in Olympic Games equestrian events.

The Prince of Wales - The Beijing Olympics

[BeatrixFan]

Not really a snub, he's just not going. And he hasn't been an avid attender so it's understandable. A non issue. If King Constantine didn't go then perhaps one could call it a snub because HM seems to go every year wherever it is but I don't see the significance of Charles not going. Will they say Anne's snubbing the games? And she's an IOC member.

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales, hosts a reception honouring public s
ector workers who have supported his charities, at Clarence
House, central London, 30 Jan 2008

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[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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Thank you for the pictures of our happy smiling Prince, iceflower, it seems he can make most people smile. Thank you for the latest news, milla Ca. I look forward to hearing what he says.

[tinkerbell1948]

Yes thanks iceflower, how good to see him looking so happy and relaxed........it's the best he's looked in years

[Skydragon]

JEBURGH-born MP Ian Davidson has accused the Prince of Wales of political meddling this week over the latter's decision to boycott this summer's Olympics in Beijing, writes Mark Entwistle.

Davidson hits out at Prince Charles over Olympics boycott - Borders Today
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Not much hope for British politics. This person is ranting about Prince Charles not going to the Olympics, despite the fact that Charles has only ever been once, wasn't invited in the first place AND has released a statement saying this was the case!

[iceflower]

You are most welcome as always

Here are some pics from today:

The Prince of Wales delivers a keynote speech during his address at
the 'New Buildings in Old Places' conference inside St James's Palace
in central London ( Pic 1 + 2)

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Prince Charles attends The General Osteopathic Council conference
at Drapers Hall in the City of London today where he addressed delegates:

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[milla Ca]

Prince Charles´ Valentine train
Jan 31

The prince will take a Eurostar train to Brussels, in Belgium, where he will give a speech to the European Parliament on February 14, but has insisted on returning to London in time for a romantic evening with wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince Charles' Valentine train - Royal Watch

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by milla Ca

Prince Charles´ Valentine train
Jan 31

The prince will take a Eurostar train to Brussels, in Belgium, where he will give a speech to the European Parliament on February 14, but has insisted on returning to London in time for a romantic evening with wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince Charles' Valentine train - Royal Watch

I don't believe it - they quote the Daily Express aka "Di Express" and it's favorable for Charles. Okay, he takes an express train to Brussels and back but still... Are times really changing now?

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

I don't believe it - they quote the Daily Express aka "Di Express" and it's favorable for Charles. Okay, he takes an express train to Brussels and back but still... Are times really changing now?

We will have to wait for the turn around, it is as you say the notorious Di Express!

[milla Ca]

Originally Posted by Jo of Palatine

I don't believe it - they quote the Daily Express aka "Di Express" and it's favorable for Charles. Okay, he takes an express train to Brussels and back but still... Are times really changing now?

Jo and Skydragon, i agree when you distrust of any news from the D.... Express, but if it´s true that Charles will return on Valentine´s Day to London to spend the evening with Camilla, i think it would be a very romantically gesture...
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Prince´s plaudits for businesswomen
February 1

The Prince of Wales has praised Britain's high-achieving businesswomen for the "huge impact" they have made on the country's economy.

The Press Association: Prince's plaudits for businesswomen

[iceflower]

More pics from today, including one with Cherie Blair

Prince Charles attends 'Opportunity Now' reception
The Prince of Wales, speaks to high-achieving businesswomen, as
President of Business in the Community at the 'Opportunity Now'
reception at Clarence House, London, where he honoured the
achievements of women leaders in business and society.

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[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by iceflower

More pics from today, including one with Cherie Blair

Prince Charles attends 'Opportunity Now' reception
The Prince of Wales, speaks to high-achieving businesswomen, as President of Business in the Community at the 'Opportunity Now' reception at Clarence House, London, where he honoured the achievements of women leaders in business and society.
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Thank you for the pictures. Now I do like Charles' outfit, but Cherie could do with a little toning down!

[BeatrixFan]

Why was Cherie wearing a furnishing fabric? Let us hope the window didn't look too bare without it.

[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by BeatrixFan

Why was Cherie wearing a furnishing fabric? Let us hope the window didn't look too bare without it.

Seems since she has to pay for her residence, she decided to save a bit at the clothes' front. Or she found that now that her husband is no longer PM she has to do something to amuse the prince in order to be recognized by him. Or she became a fan of Winnie Mandela - let's hope she is not going to have her ownn "football club" (that is a bad one, I know.).