 |
|
05-10-2013, 11:21 AM
|
 |
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 6,034
|
|
For those of you who have not heard the history of Arlington National Cemetery, where Prince Harry visited today, it has an interesting backstory.
At the time of the US civil war, it was a home owned by Confederate General Lee's wife and they resided there. As it was high ground overlooking Washington DC, it was soon strategically occupied by the North.
By 1863, Northern war dead had filled area cemeteries and Arlington was officially designated a military cemetery. It was an obvious slap to the Lee and Custis Lee family, to have their beautiful home become a place of honor for the North's military.
Also, I thought so but fashionista.com confirmed it. Harry's tie yesterday was covered with little blue rabbits - with an occasional ram or dog (Ican't make the other figure out). http://fashionista.com/uploads/2013/...8.22.47-AM.png
Who wears rabbit ties? LOL
|
05-10-2013, 12:03 PM
|
 |
Courtier
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Nuth, Netherlands
Posts: 837
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdmirerUS
|
I hadn't seen that yet. Cool... Looks like rabbits, the occasional dog, and fish (?) at the top..
|
05-10-2013, 01:00 PM
|
 |
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 6,333
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdmirerUS
|
The British - that's a very classy (and expensive) silk tie.
__________________
This precious stone set in the silver sea,......
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England,
|
05-10-2013, 01:25 PM
|
|
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: City, Kazakhstan
Posts: 8,009
|
|
|
|
05-10-2013, 01:56 PM
|
 |
Aristocracy
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New York, United States
Posts: 191
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdmirerUS
For those of you who have not heard the history of Arlington National Cemetery, where Prince Harry visited today, it has an interesting backstory.
At the time of the US civil war, it was a home owned by Confederate General Lee's wife and they resided there. As it was high ground overlooking Washington DC, it was soon strategically occupied by the North.
By 1863, Northern war dead had filled area cemeteries and Arlington was officially designated a military cemetery. It was an obvious slap to the Lee and Custis Lee family, to have their beautiful home become a place of honor for the North's military.
|
Thanks for the backstory on the Historic Cemetery. I always thought that it was ironic & a Perfect resting place for the soldiers. It is a very Beautiful Spot.  . I was glad to hear that he also went to President Kennedy's Grave also. I don't remember hearing that they were going to visit his grave. However, I was pretty sure that they would being that he too was a Soldier not to mention The Commander - In - Chief. Very well done.
I agree with the board that they need to let Las V. go, It's done & over with ( not, to mention what he does in his off time is his business. No one was hurt). He is here on Official business & will do himself, his family & his Mother PROUD
|
05-10-2013, 06:03 PM
|
 |
Aristocracy
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: toronto, Canada
Posts: 154
|
|
|
that was funny to watch all the female congressional staffers squeal like 14 year old girls when he was in the capitol building today i loled
|
05-10-2013, 06:19 PM
|
 |
Imperial Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 15,827
|
|
|
I'm actually glad Harry got a chance to go to The White House. I was wondering when the younger royals would be invited to the White House by the President. Unfortunately, President Obama was in Texas at the time but at least Harry was welcomed by The First Lady. I'm hoping William & Catherine will make it over to the White House at some point.
Harry is taking the US by storm.
__________________
"WE CANNOT PRAY IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HATE AND STILL THINK WE ARE WORSHIPING GOD."
A.W. TOZER
|
05-10-2013, 07:04 PM
|
|
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 6,333
|
|
DMAN
Is it possible for you to give us some quotes that support the "taking US by storm? - US quotes rather than anything from the UK
Many thanks.
__________________
This precious stone set in the silver sea,......
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England,
|
05-10-2013, 07:10 PM
|
 |
Courtier
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Somewhere, United States
Posts: 918
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cepe
DMAN
Is it possible for you to give us some quotes that support the "taking US by storm? - US quotes rather than anything from the UK
Many thanks.
|
I don't know if these are the types of quote you want.
@PageSix: Gov. Chris Christie: 'I'm spending the entire day with Prince Harry...believe me, nobody's going to get naked'
|
05-10-2013, 08:20 PM
|
|
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: City, Kazakhstan
Posts: 8,009
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BritishRoyalist
... [snipped]
@PageSix: Gov. Chris Christie: 'I'm spending the entire day with Prince Harry...believe me, nobody's going to get naked'
|
Is the comment supposed to be witty? Is it necessary to remind people of Prince Henry's private visit to Las Vegas in such manner?
|
05-10-2013, 08:45 PM
|
 |
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, United States
Posts: 3,625
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al_bina
Is the comment supposed to be witty? Is it necessary to remind people of Prince Henry's private visit to Las Vegas in such manner?
|
It's a quote from Chris Christie. He's not known for grace or tact and no one would take what he said overly seriously.
/He's the governor of New Jersey
|
05-10-2013, 08:53 PM
|
|
Aristocracy
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Williamsville, United States
Posts: 237
|
|
|
Apparently, Chris Christie thinks it is witty. I think it is a cheap shot at Henry's expense. I also think it is Christie's means of making light of his size. The stomach stapling surgery doesn't seem to be working. But, it still is not nice to say that about being naked, although Paul McCartney said the same thing when he sang at the Super Bowl. Take the comment tongue in cheek or with a grain of salt, whichever is more appropriate to you.
|
05-10-2013, 09:21 PM
|
|
Serene Highness
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coastal California, United States
Posts: 1,236
|
|
|
I took gov. Christie's comment to be more directed at himself - self deprecating, rather than a dig @ PH. Not a terribly sensitive or tactful remark, but I doubt Harry's upset about it. Wasn't this remark made several days ago?
|
05-10-2013, 09:29 PM
|
|
Majesty
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 6,034
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al_bina
Is the comment supposed to be witty? Is it necessary to remind people of Prince Henry's private visit to Las Vegas in such manner?
|
Al bina - Gov. Christie is one of the few governors who can get away with saying this kind of thing. He is a big, in your face, New Jersey guy, who always has a quip and frequently says what he is thinking. He is a conservative with a big heart (and even he might agree a big mouth).
He is the kind of uncle that would explain to the hot bridesmaids at a wedding what a doofus you had been as a kid - just as you were trying to get to know those lovely young ladies. And because he also has a big heart - he gets away with it. We all shrug our shoulders at it. It is a US cultural thing that we get but not many other people do. He means no harm. 
|
05-10-2013, 10:09 PM
|
|
Serene Highness
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Alamos, United States
Posts: 1,031
|
|
|
Lengthy coverage on American TV (CNN and Fox) of Harry at the burial site of Afghan veterans. Also coverage of his visit to a charity (I think for injured vets, came in late) hosted by Michelle Obama. He said little either place.
|
05-11-2013, 08:21 AM
|
|
Imperial Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 15,827
|
|
Video:
Prince Harry To Join Action At US Warrior Games:
Prince Harry To Join Action At US Warrior Games
__________________
"WE CANNOT PRAY IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HATE AND STILL THINK WE ARE WORSHIPING GOD."
A.W. TOZER
|
05-11-2013, 02:43 PM
|
|
Imperial Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 15,827
|
|
|
__________________
"WE CANNOT PRAY IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HATE AND STILL THINK WE ARE WORSHIPING GOD."
A.W. TOZER
|
05-11-2013, 03:33 PM
|
|
Imperial Majesty
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Midwest, United States
Posts: 15,827
|
|
|
The Ceremony is Now Live.
__________________
"WE CANNOT PRAY IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HATE AND STILL THINK WE ARE WORSHIPING GOD."
A.W. TOZER
|
05-11-2013, 03:49 PM
|
 |
Heir Presumptive
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: -In some dark place-, Argentina
Posts: 2,045
|
|
|
harry is doing a great work!!! he is capitan of the army, right? The flowers are so sweet
__________________
Today the world has embraced new royal Princesses in the form of Mary of Denmark and Maxima of the Netherlands. But it's questionable whether even these hugely popular, increasingly glamorous future Queens will ever capture the world's imagination in the same way as Diana.
As Mario acknowledges: "She really was a true Princess".
-www.theroyalist.net-
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
