British Royal Family Current Events 1: November 2002-November 2005

[Elspeth]

Why does the duke of york not have an order of garter

Probably because he's a younger son. Charles got it because he's the heir, but other royals generally tend to have to wait a while before getting the Garter. The Duke of Gloucester only got his very recently.

 

[james]

An interesting old Chistmas Day picture of the Royals in 1981.

 

[fanletizia]

The Prince of Wales and Prince William (L) talk to dignitaries and graduate's from The Prince's Trust Personal Development Course during a visit to Merton College in London 28 October 2005

From getty

 

[windsor the troll]

Probably because he's a younger son. Charles got it because he's the heir, but other royals generally tend to have to wait a while before getting the Garter. The Duke of Gloucester only got his very recently.

There is also the fact that other members of the family who have recieved the Order of the Garter are more respected than Prince Andrew and are more deserving.

 

[Ennyllorac]

There is also the fact that other members of the family who have recieved the Order of the Garter are more respected than Prince Andrew and are more deserving.

Why do you think Prince Andrew is not deserving of the honor?

 

[windsor the troll]

Most people have very little time for Prince Andrew.
After all, this is the man who brought us Fergie.

In my opinion, he is not deserving because he cares more about golf than his actually royal duties.

 

[Ennyllorac]

Most people have very little time for Prince Andrew.
After all, this is the man who brought us Fergie.

In my opinion, he is not deserving because he cares more about golf than his actually royal duties.

I guess I have the wrong impression from him because his list of engagements seems lengthy to me.

 

[windsor the troll]

I guess I have the wrong impression from him because his list of engagements seems lengthy to me.

Its not size that counts, but quality.
Yes he may have many engagements but he simply does not have the royal touch. He's caused too much trouble in recent years regarding the words money,helicopter and golf.
However, I did think that his suprise visit to Iraq was under-reported.

 

[Incas]

I think some of the press feel a strange obligation to balance stories on BRF. If they have a positive report on a royal, say Prince William visit Centrepoint, they have to put out a negative story on some other royal, like Princess Michael talking about her in-laws to the fake shiek or Andrew fitting a golf game inbetween engagements. It seems they don't want to appear to be promoting the royals too much. Yet they don't want to be accused of republicanism by the palace. Plus, a story with Prince or Princess in the headline always sells more paper.

 

[ysbel]

Its not size that counts, but quality.
Yes he may have many engagements but he simply does not have the royal touch. He's caused too much trouble in recent years regarding the words money,helicopter and golf.
However, I did think that his suprise visit to Iraq was under-reported.

that's a bunch of hogwash!

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Pictures from the Royalist Website, The Royal Family attended the Remembrance Sunday today, The Duchess of Cornwall attended the event for the first time:

 

[fanletizia]

Images from getty (1,2 and 3) and anp (4 and 5)

 

[fanletizia]

Yesterday

Prince Carlos, accompanied by their wife, the Duchess of Cornualles, attended the national tribute by the fallen ones in war. Other members of the English Royal Family that attended were Reina, the Duke of Edimburgo, the Duke of York, as well as the Duke of Kent.

From www.hola.com

 

[lady_windsor]

its not unusual for camilla and diana to wear the same colour combination..im sure theyve done that plenty of times

 

[GrandDuchess]

Here are some watermark free pictures from today's activities during the annual Remembrance Sunday, 12 nov 2005. Pictures from Yahoo News/Reuters and the last one is from BBC News.

I saw it on tv for the first time today, the Cenotaph ceremony was very moving.

 

[florawindsor]

another remembrance sunday.......i still remember the last one, all people wore the poppy. this year we have a new face ......

 

[mandyy]

Remembrance Sunday Service At The Cenotaph on Nov. 13, 2005.
Photos from Getty images

 

[mandyy]

More photos with no watermarks
#1: AFP
#2-4: AP

 

[Harry's polo shirt]

Camilla looks uncomfortable here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=212833&d=1131887475

 

[Queen Mary I]

Camilla looks uncomfortable here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=212833&d=1131887475

She seems to just be listening to someone in conversation.

 

[Harry's polo shirt]

She seems to just be listening to someone in conversation.

yes, but she must like care much for the conversation or something. She seems like she wants to get out of that conversation.

 

[pollyemma]

Camilla and Alexandra both look wonderful. I love alexandra's pin.

William...hmmm...i dunno. he looks like he is wearing some cheap windbreaker. i'm sure it was actually very expensive but it doesnt look it. I wish he'd wear a coat similar to the one his grandfather is wearing.

 

[fanletizia]

Special reception for New Zealand rugby team at Buckingham Palace in central London, Monday Nov. 14, 2005

From polfoto and getty

 

[Lady Marmalade]

I think it is wonderful and so necessary to see how the Royals take this day to heart.

We must always remember those who sacrificed so many years ago for us during both World Wars.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Other pictures of the Reception from Royal Insight:
Its good to see The Duchess of Gloucester accompanied by her daughter Lady Davina and her husband took part in as well:
Her Majesty and The Duchess of Gloucester and Lady Davina looked really radiant as usual:

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[zeap]

I wonder if The Queen invited Zara to the rugby reception? As I recall, she Zara had a brief affair with All Blacks Caleb Ralph in early 2004.

 

[xicamaluca]

More from the reception (Getty Images)

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[Warren]

Camilla and Alexandra both look wonderful. I love Alexandra's pin.

Camilla is wearing the diamond bow brooch traditionally worn by the Queen Mother at Remembrance Day services. (source: RJOTWMB)

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=212841&d=1131889286

 

[GrandDuchess]

Wonderful to see so many family members together at this occasion!

 

[sara1981]

Rugby fans Wills meets the all Blacks
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/11/15/princewilliam/