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First let me just say I dont think either prince Philip or the queen should outlive each other. But should it be prince Philip that lives longer, if he were well enough to attend the coronation, I think unless theres a reason why it shouldn't be done he would swear allegiance to the new king at...

I couldn't agree more with the comment's about Picasso. If I had talent I would prefer a thousand times to make something like the DOE, i'd actually put it up on a wall in my house. Picasso, well I appreciate his work as I appreciate all art, but it's not pleasant to my eyes to put it mildly...

My favorite member of the spanish royal family is the queen she always looks welcoming and friendly. Sofia seems to have the so called common touch. I think that she is a great consort. And I agree that we cannot judge what relations between the spanish royals are like based on pictures...

Thanks, she looked wonderful and I love that the queen was in red and white for canada day!

Anyone know if today's events are being streamed on the internet? And I was shocked watching a report and seeing the 89 year old prince philip and 84 year old queen going up a long set of stairs like nothing. Although it did look like the prince is in even better shape than the queen...

that was the word used by her spokesperson, I heavily doubt that she is actually content to not be present at the last march of these men. And also what else is BP supposed to say. I feel sad for these men their last march and the queen will not be there. shame on the french and british govts.

yeah this is ridiculous, what is sad abt this is that the queen is getting on in years as are the veterans of course, it may be the last time many of them march and the last time (god forbid) the queen attends, that is what is to me the ultimate disrespect for the war generation. Those men...

very nice pictures, thanks for posting them.

Rosly and sthreats that's a good take on it, all the more reason for me to like the queen. Michelle is a girl from the south side of chicago, never did she imagine that she would be the first lady of the united states, much less did she imagine she would be meeting the queen. I am certain that...

I think that its unlikely the queen initiated but there are conflicting reports, its possible that she did. obviously the queen doesnt want people to go around hugging her etc but goodness I just dont understand what the big deal is, look at the buckingham palace press release. I dont think...

Russophile: I am sure that michelle was briefed about this but she might have slipped considering that this sort of behavior is second nature to her. The obamas are friendly and warm people that is why they are so well liked. And again the one person that should/might have minded about this...

I think all those people who are saying this was inappropriate etc need to calm down. Yes michelle perhaps should have been a little more reserved but its the obamas, they are used to being friendly and warm to people and when you are that sort of person its hard because its so second nature...

I suppose I would never be able to understand, 1 because I am american and because this whole thing is kind of alien to us, in fact the first amendment to our constitution prohibits establishing a religion and discriminating against any religion, 2 because I am catholic, 3 because i am one of...

I absolute agree as to your opinion about whether there will ever be a Roman Catholic Consort. I just think that this should be changed although in practice i think it wont really have any effect, except that if william's first child is a girl she will be queen instead of a younger brother she...

I dont know enough about the dutch monarchy, but Princess Maxima is catholic and her children are not catholic. I think this is just a storm in a teapot and boy some people sound really bigotted when they start talking about these things. Lets see for starters any catholic willing to marry a...

Legally two different things, its one thing to say the heir to the throne shall be the first-born child of the sovereign and quite another to say the heir or sovereign cant marry a catholic, when he can marry a muslim or atheist. Im a lawyer and the distinction to me is important. I actually...

As an american I can say that it is to me not comprehensible how the UK can have discrimination against catholics written into its laws this way. Its silly to worry about the place of christianity in regards to removing the ban against catholics, but my understanding is that its legally alright...

The sad reality is that charles is going to have to pick up some of the work of the queen more and more. I do hope that Camilla will become more supportive as that begins to happen because frankly for being the wife of the future king of england she doesnt perform as many engagements as she...

More Info: Queen cancels State visit to Dubai - Telegraph I think that perhaps we cant lose sight that these are two people in their 80s, the fact that it wasnt mentioned in the queen's speech is a sign that perhaps even back then they were concerned about the grueling schedule on the queen...

absolutely, not to mention that the palace would have to know that this might bring an avalanche of rumors perhaps that it really is due to his health. At the same time i do think that the queen hasnt looked particularly worried, stressed in her last couple of engagements, so I would think its...

I really do hope that this has nothing to do with the Dukes health. I really dont trust the palace saying its just because of scheduling conflicts or a heavy load. When has the queen canceled a state visit because of that? Yes she's old but its very unlike the queen to cancel a state visit...

It may be because I am american and there is a strong sensitivity to those sorts of things in this country, but I think the palace took the right step in apologizing mainly because the queen has to be sensitive to these sorts of things. Rightly or wrongly, people would interpret this as the...

Does anyone know if he was absent due to his back injury? I love to see these pics of the queen but at the same time its a bit saddening to me in the sense that it is obvious that she is getting on in years, as is obviously natural, but sad to me nonetheless. But goodness I wish her and prince...

Muriel, I would say its not unfair to some but to many, including myself! Such generalizations only denote the ignorance of many europeans who unfortunately hold these views of americans without knowing much about the subject but the stereotypes that continue to be perpetuated. Yes our...

I really hope that you are being sarcastic because I am american and live in America and havent met any such americans. That is ridiculous. I am tired of this image that many europeans have of americans being stupid. Yes there are many stupid americans but there are also many well-educated...