But times change. In the 1960s the idea of a Princess NOT marrying a title was a different proposition than now. In the 1960s I don’t think William and Harry would have been allowed to marry Catherine or Meghan and Charles certainly would not have been allowed to marry Camilla.
I’m sorry if I sounded pressed. You are being kind, I sounded much more bitchy than that. It is the end of a long day, I’m tired and I should have counted to ten before hitting send (not that that’s any excuse). Any irritation comes simply from the fact this same topic was debated when Eugenie married Jack. Beatrice is in the same position as her sister and Zara. Neither Jack nor Mike were offered titles (that we know of). You asked a very civil question and I answered very uncivilly. My apologies to you.
Truth be told I abhor hereditary titles. I don’t think they have place in modern life. I don’t have a problem with the honours list or with life peerages - whether I think they have earned them or not, the people to whom they awarded have done something to earn them. I would also be against a life peerage for Edo, Jack or anyone else simply for getting married.
But on topic, if Edo & Beatrice are in love I hope they do marry. Beatrice seems like a lovely young woman. I would wish her nothing but happiness.