A Potential Wife for Prince Harry

[Osipi]

My first thought on Chelsy marrying Harry and remaining in legal practices is that it sure would put the paparazzi into a twist knowing that should they overstep their bounds with Harry or Chelsy and even maybe William and Kate, there's gonna be some right up front legal action taken. Can you see Chelsy's privacy being abused and her taking names?

[PrincessKaimi]

But Hilary was not prohibited from practicing law while she was merely married to an office-holder, that's the point. Is there some kind of rule or law in England that a royal cannot be a lawyer?

BTW, lawyers are rarely/never called Dr. here in the U.S., either, even though they technically have a doctorate. They usually put esquire after their names (Esq.,) if they want to be more...pretentious (and in some firms it's just the custom).

Hilary did continue to do some lawyerly things while Bill was Governor of Arkansas, the role of First Lady calls for complete commitment to it (although remember, she still worked on legal matters as first lady - she tried to draft a healthcare bill).

I'm not sure why Chelsy's job choices would be so limited. She couldn't defend or prosecute anyone simply because she's a royal? If that's the case, how things have changed!

[KittyAtlanta]

That "technical" doctorate is known as a J.D. (Juris Doctor). As for her working while Bill was Governor, she did not. A layperson can "draft" a healthcare bill. Mrs. Clinton was unable to pass the District of Columbia Bar exam in 2005. I don't know if she has done so yet. Since she is now a Federal employee, being licensed in any U.S. state is good enough.

She did sit on several law-related committees (unpaid) while her husband was president, but she could not practice law.

I'm not an English law scholar, but I would imagine that Chelsy would be unable to practice law as a member of the Royal family.

[ladongas]

Not that it matters, but Mrs. Clinton was a partner in the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock, and practiced law for the majority of time that her husband was governor. I believe that she took- and failed- the DC bar exam in the early 70's, not in 2005. At that time she was a US Senator from New York.

[KittyAtlanta]

Although she was a partner in the firm during that time, she really did paralegal work. She was not a litigator and basically operated as the firm's client magnet. Yes, I was wrong about 2005 -- but she did fail the exam. She was admitted through reciprocity to the New York and Mass. Bars. Not that it matters.

If Harry wants to wed Chelsy, I say go for it!

[Iluvbertie]

Originally Posted by Esmerelda

British universities don't offer the Juris Doctor. I think the equivalent is the LLB, which, according to Wikipedia (source of all knowledge) Chelsy has already completed. LLB holders are not addressed as doctors. There could be problems for the Royal family if the firm she works for involved in anything controversial, though.

LLB is a Bachelor's Degree in Law - which Chelsy has done.

She could do further research and study and get an LLD - which is a Doctorate in Law in which case she could be called Dr.

[rmay286]

Originally Posted by Duchess of Darwin

Chelsey and Harry strike me as a good match. Harry just isn't the type to stay with one woman for almost seven years if she isn't right for him. He's just too free spritied I know that they haven't been together for all that time, but William and Catherine weren't together for their whole eight year courtship either, and it's been taken as a sign of how strong their relationship is.

I always think there must be something real between Harry and Chelsy, too, just because of how long they've been together; but can anyone really see Chelsy marrying into the royal family? I think what the papers say is true - she doesn't want to.

[jemagre]

Originally Posted by rmay286

I always think there must be something real between Harry and Chelsy, too, just because of how long they've been together; but can anyone really see Chelsy marrying into the royal family? I think what the papers say is true - she doesn't want to.

I too believe that is true about Chelsy. It would be nice to see if Harry's future wife could have a job and still be a royal.

[princess carmen]

Maybe his wife could own her own business and make her own hours. I think it would be hard to work for someone else and try to do your job and still do your royal appointments especially travel out of the country.

[Osipi]

Originally Posted by princess carmen

Maybe his wife could own her own business and make her own hours. I think it would be hard to work for someone else and try to do your job and still do your royal appointments especially travel out of the country.

If Harry were to continue his military career, I don't think he'd have a full diary of royal appointments which would leave his wife with plenty of time to pursue her own career. I was thinking that if it was Chelsy and she wanted to pursue her legal career while married, perhaps she could even join the team of legal eagles that work for the Firm or even for some of the charities that Harry is patron of.

[jemagre]

Originally Posted by Osipi

If Harry were to continue his military career, I don't think he'd have a full diary of royal appointments which would leave his wife with plenty of time to pursue her own career. I was thinking that if it was Chelsy and she wanted to pursue her legal career while married, perhaps she could even join the team of legal eagles that work for the Firm or even for some of the charities that Harry is patron of.

This sounds like some good ideas. The only problem would be the appearance that she is cashing in on her connections. This was one of the most prominent accusations thrown at Sophie and Edward. The royal family having seen the failing at their attempt at mixing the two worlds might make the family reluctant to endorse the plan.

I do hope that some agreement can be worked out. I think it would be a great way to match what appears to be Harry's career plan as Iluvbertie has said.

[nascarlucy]

If Chelsy pursued a legal career that involved defending people who were unpopular or controversial, she probably would not be suitable to be a royal bride in the minds of some people. Or if she had a passion about a certain issue and defended people relating to that issue, the same would be true. Even in a non-controversial legal issue, someone would make it into a controversial issue. Someone would find something as they always do to complain about or make a issue out of something which is a non-issue.

[jemagre]

Originally Posted by nascarlucy

If Chelsy pursued a legal career that involved defending people who were unpopular or controversial, she probably would not be suitable to be a royal bride in the minds of some people. Or if she had a passion about a certain issue and defended people relating to that issue, the same would be true. Even in a non-controversial legal issue, someone would make it into a controversial issue. Someone would find something as they always do to complain about or make a issue out of something which is a non-issue.

Good point about the catch-22 about life in general. I am certain that no matter what the wife does some people will hate it, even if she does just royal duties. Wonder is the same exception would apply if his wife was in the military. I know some people don't think he would marry someone like that but I am just floating a what if.

[Osipi]

Originally Posted by jemagre

This sounds like some good ideas. The only problem would be the appearance that she is cashing in on her connections. This was one of the most prominent accusations thrown at Sophie and Edward. The royal family having seen the failing at their attempt at mixing the two worlds might make the family reluctant to endorse the plan.

I do hope that some agreement can be worked out. I think it would be a great way to match what appears to be Harry's career plan as Iluvbertie has said.

As a senior member of the royal family (should she marry Harry), she most likely would be expected to get involved in charities and patronages like the rest of the family. If Harry was to continue in his military career, what better way for Chelsy to contribute than by possibly working for the legal departments of say... Sentebale for example... pro bono.

That would be an amazing contribution I think while also putting her chosen profession to good use. As she'd be donating her service, that would eliminate any negativity over using her position for profit etc.

Just an idea.

[notyourgirl]

Originally Posted by jemagre

Good point about the catch-22 about life in general. I am certain that no matter what the wife does some people will hate it, even if she does just royal duties. Wonder is the same exception would apply if his wife was in the military. I know some people don't think he would marry someone like that but I am just floating a what if.

I am afraid that woman would be hated, and people would say she entered military only to meet him and get married to him... just like most people think about Tessy, the wife of Prince Louis of Luxembourg

I like Chelsy, and I would like them to be together... but if they decide that it's time to end the relationship, then well, I want to see him with someone whom he'd love and who'd love him... no more Princess Diana drama please

[Doulton]

I do not like Chelsy Davy and she does not have the elegance, refinement, and serenity of the Duchess of Cambridge. I do hope that Prince Harry finds somebody in the fullness of time.

[PrincessKaimi]

Google News is reporting from some source that she's going back to Zimbabwe, as she doesn't want to experience any more "British winter weather."

Isn't it almost summer in the northern hemisphere? Perhaps an English summer is like an African winter.

At any rate, supposedly, they're cooling the relationship off.

[Duchess of Darwin]

Originally Posted by Osipi

As a senior member of the royal family (should she marry Harry), she most likely would be expected to get involved in charities and patronages like the rest of the family. If Harry was to continue in his military career, what better way for Chelsy to contribute than by possibly working for the legal departments of say... Sentebale for example... pro bono.

That would be an amazing contribution I think while also putting her chosen profession to good use. As she'd be donating her service, that would eliminate any negativity over using her position for profit etc.

Just an idea.

It's a very good idea. She wouldn't be criticised for trading on her connections, because it would be her connections (her Husband's charities) that would benifit, along with a good cause, and she wouldn't be criticised for being a "little Wife" because she would be using her education.

It might not happen, but I hope it does.

[Esmerelda]

Originally Posted by jemagre

Good point about the catch-22 about life in general. I am certain that no matter what the wife does some people will hate it, even if she does just royal duties. Wonder is the same exception would apply if his wife was in the military. I know some people don't think he would marry someone like that but I am just floating a what if.

Or Chelsey could become a military lawyer if she's interested in that sort of thing.

I personally think it far-fetched that anyone would enter the military just to meet Prince Harry. With the risks involved and all units they could be assigned to, I don't think any rational person would accuse them of that.

[Mermaid1962]

I agree with you, Doulton. You've put things quite succinctly.

Originally Posted by Doulton

I do not like Chelsy Davy and she does not have the elegance, refinement, and serenity of the Duchess of Cambridge. I do hope that Prince Harry finds somebody in the fullness of time.