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Post by mrsweasley on Jul 3, 2019 12:18:39 GMT -6
I love her but that is a hunk of lettuce on her shoulder. Maybe she knew she'd be hungry later 😂
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Post by Cheshie6 on Jul 3, 2019 12:41:07 GMT -6
I'm sure you royals experts have already discussed this before. But I'm shocked Maxima is only two years older than Letizia. I can't tell if Maxima is aging extremely poorly, or Letizia has sold her soul to the devil (or had really good work done). I think it’s the latter! Letizia doesn’t even look like herself on her wedding day! (Not in a bad way just obviously work was done) Maxima doesn’t seem to have had much, if any done.
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Post by Taitai on Jul 3, 2019 12:41:22 GMT -6
I'm sure you royals experts have already discussed this before. But I'm shocked Maxima is only two years older than Letizia. I can't tell if Maxima is aging extremely poorly, or Letizia has sold her soul to the devil (or had really good work done). Letizia has absolutely had work done - and it’s very good work (in my opinion). I really do admire Maxima, however, for being in such a public position and deciding to not go the Botox/fillers/plastic surgery route. She looks amazing and always seems happy/confident. Does she have wrinkles on her forehead and around her eyes? Yes, but she always looks fantastic, and I generally appreciate her approach to style and how she presents herself publicly.
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Post by Taitai on Jul 3, 2019 12:56:17 GMT -6
The UAE thing...I really, really have huge problems with the way women are treated in that country (and throughout the gulf/Arab peninsula in general). Their human rights record is ABYSMAL. There is a reason why standing guidance to women travelers in the UAE is that if you get raped, leave the UAE as soon as possible, do not attempt to report the rape/attack to UAE authorities, and seek treatment/healthcare in your home country. I’m not exaggerating.
From what I have personally seen during business trips to that country, I have no doubts that princess Haya is being prudent in taking protections to guard against kidnapping. If they somehow could get her back to Dubai, we’d likely not hear or see much from her in the future - ever. There would be zero chance of her being treated fairly or humanely.
I hope Princess Haya’s attorneys wipe the floor with her crappy Sheikh husband at High Court and that she gets to stay in the UK with her children indefinitely.
Also - I know everyone here loves the Queen, but I have always side-eyed how the Queen (and the BRF for that matter) are close with a number of Sheikhs known for treating women as though they are property and having archaic, medieval views about how marriage works. The RBF is more than just diplomatically cordial to these guys - there is time spent/favors exchanged between these two groups that goes bound just being nice for diplomatic sake. I’ve never liked it.
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Post by drr on Jul 3, 2019 13:31:03 GMT -6
soup I think it's a little of both genetics and really great physicians. Letizia has had a lot of (great) work done, but if you look at their hands, Letizia's hands look younger too. Now, she could have had work done on her hands too, but for the most part I think genetics is a small component. Anecdotally I've noticed that women with Maxima's complexion start to show evidence aging really quickly, especially with sun damage. Add to that the horizontal forehead lines are really hard to deal with without a facelift. On a separate note- don't leave the blinds! there are still reveals, and on July 4 there are mass reveals. The July Blinds will be up on the 5th.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 3, 2019 13:32:33 GMT -6
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Post by bellatrix on Jul 3, 2019 13:33:30 GMT -6
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Post by jaidit on Jul 3, 2019 13:38:57 GMT -6
I would choose Serena and George Clooney. Sound wealth, good people and all that.
Not Jessica because she is the worst.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 3, 2019 13:40:00 GMT -6
There’s a hashtag on Royal Twitter right now, #ImArchiesGodParent
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Post by cdnfroggy on Jul 3, 2019 13:42:23 GMT -6
I have no problem believing Maxima and Letizia are not terribly far apart in age. I, personally, find Maxima to be more beautiful specifically because she looks like she hasn't had a lot of work done. Letizia's work is really good, and she is a beautiful person, but looking at pictures from when they got married it always makes me look twice at how much she's changed.
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Post by thechickencoop on Jul 3, 2019 14:04:43 GMT -6
I'm sure you royals experts have already discussed this before. But I'm shocked Maxima is only two years older than Letizia. I can't tell if Maxima is aging extremely poorly, or Letizia has sold her soul to the devil (or had really good work done). Not so much these two, I can see them as similar in age. But...what's her face helmet hair. THAT is surprising. Someone help me with the name.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Jul 3, 2019 14:06:47 GMT -6
I'm sure you royals experts have already discussed this before. But I'm shocked Maxima is only two years older than Letizia. I can't tell if Maxima is aging extremely poorly, or Letizia has sold her soul to the devil (or had really good work done). Not so much these two, I can see them as similar in age. But...what's her face helmet hair. THAT is surprising. Someone help me with the name. Mathilde I believe
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Post by ktg on Jul 3, 2019 14:11:23 GMT -6
Maxima is aging "extremely poorly"? 🤔
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Post by hardlyluck on Jul 3, 2019 14:18:50 GMT -6
Maxima is aging "extremely poorly"? 🤔 Yeah it was a poor choice of words but I don’t think soup meant it that way.
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Post by beatch on Jul 3, 2019 14:46:38 GMT -6
I have no problem believing Maxima and Letizia are not terribly far apart in age. I, personally, find Maxima to be more beautiful specifically because she looks like she hasn't had a lot of work done. Letizia's work is really good, and she is a beautiful person, but looking at pictures from when they got married it always makes me look twice at how much she's changed. Letizia looks good but she also has that frozen-ish face women that have had a lot of work tend to have. I don't think I've ever seen a laughing image of her. In contrast Maxima looks joyful almost all the time. That probably has a lot to do with personality but I completely appreciate a woman, particularly a public figure, who chooses to age naturally.
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Post by tgrimes on Jul 3, 2019 15:04:55 GMT -6
Letizia has definitely had work done, but she's also improved her eye makeup 1000% since her wedding day. I think that helps a lot.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 3, 2019 16:56:31 GMT -6
Anne was at the garden party today too.
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Post by oliversbear on Jul 3, 2019 17:24:15 GMT -6
I'm sure you royals experts have already discussed this before. But I'm shocked Maxima is only two years older than Letizia. I can't tell if Maxima is aging extremely poorly, or Letizia has sold her soul to the devil (or had really good work done). I think it’s the latter! Letizia doesn’t even look like herself on her wedding day! (Not in a bad way just obviously work was done) Maxima doesn’t seem to have had much, if any done. Unpopular opinion: I think Letizia looked better before all the work.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 3, 2019 17:42:49 GMT -6
Ok so the Godparents will be found out. Sure they aren’t announcing them, but just like Archie’s birth certificate you can pay a fee and find out. Apparently christenings are public record. So now I have to ask, why “keep it secret” when we all know it’s public record?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2019 18:39:50 GMT -6
Anne was at the garden party today too. 😍
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Post by RajahMD on Jul 3, 2019 19:43:01 GMT -6
Ok so the Godparents will be found out. Sure they aren’t announcing them, but just like Archie’s birth certificate you can pay a fee and find out. Apparently christenings are public record. So now I have to ask, why “keep it secret” when we all know it’s public record? Because why give it away. Make them work for it. Plus hopefully people will respect their request for privacy, and not go looking for it.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Jul 3, 2019 19:47:50 GMT -6
Anne always looks like she takes no shit and I live for it.
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Post by beatch on Jul 3, 2019 19:54:29 GMT -6
Ok so the Godparents will be found out. Sure they aren’t announcing them, but just like Archie’s birth certificate you can pay a fee and find out. Apparently christenings are public record. So now I have to ask, why “keep it secret” when we all know it’s public record? Because why give it away. Make them work for it. Plus hopefully people will respect their request for privacy, and not go looking for it. Every major publication will find out the godparents as soon as the information is available. I don't see the point in withholding when the information will be made available. It's an odd look. They have an Instagram account and are actively involved in charities. They know how public their lives are.
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Post by oliversbear on Jul 3, 2019 20:11:40 GMT -6
Because why give it away. Make them work for it. Plus hopefully people will respect their request for privacy, and not go looking for it. Every major publication will find out the godparents as soon as the information is available. I don't see the point in withholding when the information will be made available. It's an odd look. They have an Instagram account and are actively involved in charities. They know how public their lives are. You can't be that naive to believe that the tabloid press will not be at the door with cash in hand to get the information as soon as possible.
It's an odd look, a kind of go-away/don't-leave-me relationship with media. I read an article that the Sussexes can't have both the world's attention AND total privacy, they have to pick one or the other. And the way they are handling things, it certainly looks to me like they want the press.
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Post by snowyowl on Jul 3, 2019 20:19:36 GMT -6
Maxima is aging "extremely poorly"? 🤔 If I look like that at 48, I’ll be very ok with it.
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Post by jaidit on Jul 4, 2019 5:21:15 GMT -6
Letizia today
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 4, 2019 5:36:31 GMT -6
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 4, 2019 5:40:20 GMT -6
The Queen graciously allows this duck to walk in front of her.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 4, 2019 5:42:02 GMT -6
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 4, 2019 5:43:58 GMT -6
The Duke has been the President of The Royal Marsden for 12 years, a position previously held by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. HRH visited the Royal Marsden in Chelsea to learn about the psychological support being offered to staff, patients and their families.
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