Harry and Meghan: Relationship Musings

[wyevale]

The only thing with poppies is that there is the connotation in Britain and the Commonwealth that they are associated with WW1, Remembrance Day

That connotation really only applies to Red poppies [and a bit] to white pacifist ones. In that respect Orange Poppies wouldn't be a problem.. BUT California poppies WILT badly when cut [I know because I grow them myself], and have a 'vase life' of less than an hour..
CERTAINLY not long enough for a long ceremony under blazing Television lights !

[Anna Catherine]

I have a question. Who was the last foreigner to marry into the BRF? I mean someone marrying a royal in a similar or higher position within the family to Harry? How did they handle that situation?

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Grandma828

When Meghan picks her wedding dress it should be a shade that flatters her skin tone. She has a lot of options because there are so many shades of white. I am looking forward to her choices.

DITTO. I have no doubt that she will be one beautiful bride.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Anna Catherine

I have a question. Who was the last foreigner to marry into the BRF? I mean someone marrying a royal in a similar or higher position within the family to Harry? How did they handle that situation?

I believe it was Queen Alexandra or someone in her generation? Queen Mary was born in the country.

[TLLK]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

I believe it was Queen Alexandra or someone in her generation? Queen Mary was born in the country.

I believe that would be Princess Marina of Greece who married Prince George aka The Duke of Kent in 1934. George was the third son of the then Duke and Duchess of York, later King George V and Queen Mary.

[wyevale]

Who was the last foreigner to marry into the BRF?

Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark [HRH the Duke of Edinburgh] and before him Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark [ HRH the Duchess of Kent].

[JR76]

Originally Posted by Anna Catherine

I have a question. Who was the last foreigner to marry into the BRF? I mean someone marrying a royal in a similar or higher position within the family to Harry? How did they handle that situation?

That'd be the Queen when she married Philip of Greece. Before that The Duke of Kent married Marina of Greece and in the seventies both Richard of Gloucester and Michael of Kent married foreigners.

[Curryong]

Originally Posted by Anna Catherine

I have a question. Who was the last foreigner to marry into the BRF? I mean someone marrying a royal in a similar or higher position within the family to Harry? How did they handle that situation?

Marina, a Princess of Greece and Denmark, married the Duke of Kent (the fourth son of George V) in the mid 1930s. How did she handle it? With aplomb, although she wasn't used to court life. Her family had spent years in exile.

[TLLK]

OMG how could I forget Phillip???

[Missjersey]

This post is probably going to be all over the place........I think NC would be ideal place starting out, incorporating poppies a nice touch. No matter the church or gown color, they’ll receive God’s blessing and I wish them happy as they seem to be now. The unspoken word here is “virgin”. My beautiful engaged 33 year old gal lives with her beau. They have one bedroom. Watching their excitement and joy planning for their day...I can hardly contain my own joy. It never entered my mind to ask what color. No she’s not a princess but in today’s day and age so many things are different. In the end, I believe H and M know what they’re doing and taken the “Royal aspect” into consideration.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by TLLK

I believe that would be Princess Marina of Greece who married Prince George aka The Duke of Kent in 1934. George was the third son of the then Duke and Duchess of York, later King George V and Queen Mary.

Ah, I had forgotten about Princess Marina.

[Anna Catherine]

Originally Posted by TLLK

I believe that would be Princess Marina of Greece who married Prince George aka The Duke of Kent.

I was thinking of women for better correlation though I forgot about Prince Philip. So the last foreign women were royal? I guess with Meghan it's slightly uncharted territory. I'm just wondering how they'll handle the transition for her. I think she should have at least a couple months. Preferably longer I think she should live in the UK for a bit first to get better acquainted with her new home, country, and the people she'll be representing.

[Curryong]

Both Philip and Marina were in quite similar positions though, and very different to Meghan. Both had royal blood, had spent years in exile but had strong family links with members of the extended BRF. (They were also first cousins.)

I suppose Princesx Michael is the nearest to Meghan's future position but she and her husband have never taken up royal duties, so it's quite dissimilar as well.

[Rudolph]

The Duchess of Gloucester is a Danish commoner and working royal although completely out of the spotlight.

Princess Michael of Kent is German I believe and doesn’t work for the Firm.

Meghan is she marries Harry will be in the spotlight as a working royal

[cepe]

Originally Posted by Curryong

Both Philip and Marina were in quite similar positions though, and very different to Meghan. Both had royal blood, had spent years in exile but had strong family links with members of the extended BRF. (They were also first cousins.)

I suppose Princesx Michael is the nearest to Meghan's future position but she and her husband have never taken up royal duties, so it's quite dissimilar as well.

Nearer example is the Duchess of Gloucester who was born in Denmark - she carries out royal duties

[Queen E]

A new article says that Meghan & Harry met the Queen last week Thursday. The Suits cast are currently on a mini break. There have been similar stories in the past about Meghan meeting the Queen so read it with caution!

Harry, Meghan and a VERY discreet tea party with the Queen | Daily Mail Online

[Curryong]

Of course! Thank you cepe. I'd completely forgotten about the Duchess.

[Rudolph]

Originally Posted by Queen E

A new article says that Meghan & Harry met the Queen last week Thursday. The Suits cast are currently on a mini break. There have been similar stories in the past about Meghan meeting the Queen so read it with caution!

Harry, Meghan and a VERY discreet tea party with the Queen | Daily Mail Online

So discreet the DM is telling us about it

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Anna Catherine

I was thinking of women for better correlation though I forgot about Prince Philip. So the last foreign women were royal? I guess with Meghan it's slightly uncharted territory. I'm just wondering how they'll handle the transition for her. I think she should have at least a couple months. Preferably longer I think she should live in the UK for a bit first to get better acquainted with her new home, country, and the people she'll be representing.

Yes. And I'm not certain about Princess Marina, but Prince Phillip moved to UK when he was very young, so there wasn't any cultural issues there. Although, today's world is different as people are more connected and communication is better. I honestly think the royal life might be more different and more complicated than the cultural difference UK has compared to US or Canada.

[scriptgirl]

I thought PRincess Michaeal was did have charity patronges as did Prince Michael.