From my distant view, Caroline and Ernst August are as separated as one can possibly get. He is reported (that could be exaggerated, of course) to have behaved abominably in public. It is SO ironic that Princess Grace is said to have wanted him as a son-in-law when Caroline was single. However charming and lovely Grace was, she didn't have discernment in that department, to want this EA as a son-in-law. Maybe he was not as raunchy when he was young, so Grace's very bad discernment can be excused.
In any case, if he's on the list of future consorts, I vote for putting him at the bottom of the list of "good future consorts". When Rainier died, EA was in the hospital with a near fatal liver condition from drinking. What kind of a consort is that? They have a lovely little girl, hope she does better than her father.
I agree that Stephanie is regal and will be a regal grand duchess, not just a pretty little thing.
I think Daniel is a fairybook prince. How much more regal is he, though without descent from royalty, than EA? People say he was not "much" because he was a physical trainer, but his work in PT made him graceful and regal and he helped Victoria to become the same. This shows to me that royal descent is of minor use in making a person royal in looks and behavior.
In any case, if he's on the list of future consorts, I vote for putting him at the bottom of the list of "good future consorts". When Rainier died, EA was in the hospital with a near fatal liver condition from drinking. What kind of a consort is that? They have a lovely little girl, hope she does better than her father.
I agree that Stephanie is regal and will be a regal grand duchess, not just a pretty little thing.
I think Daniel is a fairybook prince. How much more regal is he, though without descent from royalty, than EA? People say he was not "much" because he was a physical trainer, but his work in PT made him graceful and regal and he helped Victoria to become the same. This shows to me that royal descent is of minor use in making a person royal in looks and behavior.