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Post by dontstopbelievin on Feb 5, 2023 8:50:42 GMT -6
I just read an article that is suggesting Charles is thinking of canceling the coronation because of Camillas request of a stupid expensive gown and wanting to use the most expensive crown that they own. There is NO WAY that man is not having the coronation he's been waiting for for so many years... Eta- the crown was made for the Queen Mother in 1937. I'm attempting to Google about it but we're also watching Wakanda Forever so I'm distracted That crown uses the Koh-i-Noor diamond as its centerpiece. I’ve seen some people speculate it may not get used because of the controversy around the diamond and the continued calls for it to be returned to India. (But let’s be honest, the BRF doesn’t care. I’m sure Camilla will be wearing that crown.) Noble Blood did a neat podcast on that diamond. It was a good listen.
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Post by angelashly on Feb 6, 2023 7:16:59 GMT -6
I just read an article that is suggesting Charles is thinking of canceling the coronation because of Camillas request of a stupid expensive gown and wanting to use the most expensive crown that they own. There is NO WAY that man is not having the coronation he's been waiting for for so many years... Eta- the crown was made for the Queen Mother in 1937. I'm attempting to Google about it but we're also watching Wakanda Forever so I'm distracted There is no way he isn’t giving camila anything she wants either
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Post by STP on Feb 6, 2023 8:30:14 GMT -6
I just read an article that is suggesting Charles is thinking of canceling the coronation because of Camillas request of a stupid expensive gown and wanting to use the most expensive crown that they own. There is NO WAY that man is not having the coronation he's been waiting for for so many years... Eta- the crown was made for the Queen Mother in 1937. I'm attempting to Google about it but we're also watching Wakanda Forever so I'm distracted There is no way he isn’t giving camila anything she wants either Exactly. He’s frothing at the mouth to put her in all the finery. That’s what he always wanted, Camilla as his Queen.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 6, 2023 8:35:50 GMT -6
There is no way he isn’t giving camila anything she wants either Exactly. He’s frothing at the mouth to put her in all the finery. That’s what he always wanted, Camilla as his Queen. Two brand new thrones and a new gold carriage when millions of people can't afford heat or food. I don't understand why they need a coronation in the 21st century. You're already king, my dude.
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Post by Sweetjane on Feb 6, 2023 8:39:26 GMT -6
Exactly. He’s frothing at the mouth to put her in all the finery. That’s what he always wanted, Camilla as his Queen. Two brand new thrones and a new gold carriage when millions of people can't afford heat or food. I don't understand why they need a coronation in the 21st century. You're already king, my dude. It's truly embarrassing.
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Post by tinyjoys on Feb 6, 2023 8:50:50 GMT -6
My Alexa* told that QEII’s dad passed away however many years ago today.
*part of our morning routine is this day in history.
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Post by pitchslap on Feb 6, 2023 11:37:02 GMT -6
My Alexa* told that QEII’s dad passed away however many years ago today. *part of our morning routine is this day in history. I think 1952. QE's coronation was 1953 and they have to give like a year in between, right?
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Post by Nymeria on Feb 6, 2023 13:44:37 GMT -6
Exactly. He’s frothing at the mouth to put her in all the finery. That’s what he always wanted, Camilla as his Queen. Two brand new thrones and a new gold carriage when millions of people can't afford heat or food. I don't understand why they need a coronation in the 21st century. You're already king, my dude. Um... what??? They have enough gold shit lying around already. Why TF do they need new ones?? (rhetorical question since the answer is "because he can and he sucks")
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Post by mb3 on Feb 6, 2023 13:53:18 GMT -6
My Alexa* told that QEII’s dad passed away however many years ago today. *part of our morning routine is this day in history. I think 1952. QE's coronation was 1953 and they have to give like a year in between, right? Except when the new king is old and worried about dying uncrowned.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 6, 2023 14:36:14 GMT -6
Two brand new thrones and a new gold carriage when millions of people can't afford heat or food. I don't understand why they need a coronation in the 21st century. You're already king, my dude. Um... what??? They have enough gold shit lying around already. Why TF do they need new ones?? (rhetorical question since the answer is "because he can and he sucks") The existing carriage is too lumpy and all the previous monarchs got their own thrones so why shouldn't he?
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Post by Eagles on Feb 6, 2023 14:38:01 GMT -6
For reference, the craftspeople who made Liz's throne went out of business years ago. Because WHY DO WE NEED THRONES IN THE YEAR OF BEYONCÉ 2023
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Post by addymac on Feb 6, 2023 15:14:14 GMT -6
Couldn’t they just like melt the old gold stuff and use it for new so like reusing? Is that a thing? Idk. Stupidly rich royals be royaling.
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Post by sifl on Feb 6, 2023 15:59:06 GMT -6
Wait is he really building a new carriage? Or is this speculation? Like I know Chuck is out of touch but is he this dumb? (I would not be surprised I just want to know how outraged I should be.)
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Post by Eagles on Feb 6, 2023 16:44:18 GMT -6
Couldn’t they just like melt the old gold stuff and use it for new so like reusing? Is that a thing? Idk. Stupidly rich royals be royaling. Or just use the old stuff. Put a pillow under your royal ass, Chuck.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 6, 2023 16:45:35 GMT -6
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Post by teraiin on Feb 6, 2023 17:29:22 GMT -6
To be fair the article says it’s a gift and won’t cost the taxpayers anything. Of course he could you know… turn the gesture down or ask tjay instead the funds be donated 😝
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Post by Sweetjane on Feb 6, 2023 17:41:42 GMT -6
It's being airlifted from Australia to London, someone is paying.
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Post by wildflower on Feb 6, 2023 20:13:13 GMT -6
It's being airlifted from Australia to London, someone is paying. Super environmentally friendly, too.
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Post by sifl on Feb 6, 2023 20:17:15 GMT -6
Ok this is actually pretty cool. It’s being made of wood, not gold (maybe it will be painted gold idk) and the wood carvings are from 300-year-old oak wood from Westminster Abbey and will be full of symbolism for UK service members.
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Post by STP on Feb 6, 2023 21:06:35 GMT -6
I’m sure service members care deeply about a carriage.
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Post by oldmama82 on Feb 6, 2023 22:09:49 GMT -6
A "stunning" portrait of Kate will be displayed at an exhibition at Mall Galleries next month. The painting of the Princess of Wales is under the title “The Joys of Being British." The "breathtaking oil painting was inked by Francis Salvesen." I would call this neither "stunning" or "breathtaking" as this is really terrible. I mean, it could be one of those paintings that's better in person, but...I doubt it. WTF? This is horrific. Why is her face melting off? This has to be a joke or either Kate really pissed off the artist.
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Post by oldmama82 on Feb 6, 2023 22:15:02 GMT -6
I just read an article that is suggesting Charles is thinking of canceling the coronation because of Camillas request of a stupid expensive gown and wanting to use the most expensive crown that they own. There is NO WAY that man is not having the coronation he's been waiting for for so many years... Eta- the crown was made for the Queen Mother in 1937. I'm attempting to Google about it but we're also watching Wakanda Forever so I'm distracted That crown uses the Koh-i-Noor diamond as its centerpiece. I’ve seen some people speculate it may not get used because of the controversy around the diamond and the continued calls for it to be returned to India. (But let’s be honest, the BRF doesn’t care. I’m sure Camilla will be wearing that crown.) I don’t understand why they don’t return the diamond to India where it belongs and use a different stone as the centerpiece for the crown. They certainly have the means. Am I making this too simple for the BRF? Edit to add - I have seen a lot of whining over this diamond and other valuable artifacts stolen from their countries of origin. Everything along the lines of “But how do we return these artifacts and make sure they are properly preserved?!?” IDK, how about you just give the valuable items back to the country you stole them from and let them figure out what to do with what belongs to them? 🤦♀️
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Post by jaidit on Feb 7, 2023 0:49:32 GMT -6
Letizia has arrived in Angola
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Post by jaidit on Feb 7, 2023 0:51:29 GMT -6
In Saint Martin
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Post by jaidit on Feb 7, 2023 0:52:47 GMT -6
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Post by jaidit on Feb 7, 2023 0:56:51 GMT -6
Mary’s 51st birthday photos
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Post by miawallace on Feb 7, 2023 1:23:39 GMT -6
I love that floral dress Amalia is wearing.
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Post by pitchslap on Feb 7, 2023 7:04:49 GMT -6
Letizia has arrived in Angola I could not hate her outfit more
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