Countessmeout
Imperial Majesty
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The fact is none of us know for sure if this story is true because there is no proof. Just to play devil's advocate - this may be the reason he turned down a title and moved from NYC to London. It may be easier, sans title and the scrutiny that comes with it, for him to stay under the radar. He would bring more attention to his financial situation if he did as you suggested. P Madeleine and her children are financially set for life. This may answer the question of why he and Madeleine accepted titles for their kids. Truthfully Chris' nasty attitude toward the press may easily be explained if his financial woes are in fact true. I am not saying any of it is true, but it would answer a few questions and explain his actions and behaviors. J/S.
Madeleine was set for life whether or not her kids had titles. The kids don't get money from her dad, she does. Moving to Sweden and accepting a title would draw attention away from his money. He wouldn't need to explain housing or work. He would be a royal and be paid for it by his FIL, solve a lot of issues. Why did he move to London? Because he is from there. His mother is there. His sisters are in Europe and often London. London is a major financial hub and he can do the same work from there as NY (where they lived for quite some time after he turned down the title). And likely had a lot to do with Maddie. Maddie feeling pressure to be back in Sweden for events from time to time. With two small children, traveling from NY to Sweden for an event was a huge event. She either had to take the kids with her or fly back for 48 hours. In London she can travel home for a day here or there for events and not uproot her children.
As for the titles of her kids, Leonor was the spare for the generation when she was born. She still is until Vic gives birth. It made sense to give her a title. She may have been given a title either way, CG may have thought it was fair for all his grandkids to gain a title. It doesn't cost any money, the title doesn't come with money or property, simply a title. If Leo had a title, it would be unfair for Nicholas not to be given one.
As for his attitude, Chris is usually quite good for the press when it is an official event. And for things like when his kids are born. Yes , he isn't pleased at times when paps catch him out for a walk or such. He is certainly not alone, I don't think there is a royal alive or dead who hasn't. He is a private citizen, he gets no money, has no duties and has no obligation to pose for the paps.
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