Duke and Duchess of Cambridge News thread.

[jet]

https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220224133972/kate-middleton-prince-william-caribbean-tour-confirmed/

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's spring tour has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, will travel to Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas from 19 to 26 March. It comes after much speculation following the couple's representatives being spotted on Belize's largest island, Ambergris Caye, in January.
The Duke carried out a solo visit to Dubai in the UAE earlier this month, while the Duchess has just completed a two-day trip to Copenhagen in Denmark...


....In what will be their joint overseas tour since 2020, the Cambridges' itinerary will focus on themes connected to The Earthshot Prize, mental health and the importance of early childhood to lifelong outcomes. The couple will meet a wide variety of groups, including children, young people and families, frontline workers, service personnel, leaders from government, business and the charity sector as well as inspiring conservationists, and the early years workforce.

[arista]

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article24262831.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Cambridge-visit-Scotland.jpg

[jet]

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/prince-william-kate-middleton-return-23367204


Next Thursday, March 17, marks St Patrick's Day, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be attending the traditional parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot alongside the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, reports The Mirror.
Prince William is Colonel of the Irish Guards and he and Kate have attended the annual event many times together in the past.
Unfortunately, last year's event was scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic while the 2020 parade was unable to go ahead as the majority of the regiment was overseas on deployment.

During Thursday's event, Kate will present sprigs of shamrock to the officers and guardsmen, who in turn will issue it along the ranks - a tradition carried out by royal women since 1901.
She will also present the regimental mascot, an Irish Wolf Hound, with his own sprig of shamrock, while William will take the salute during a march-past.

Following the parade, the couple will meet members of the regiment for an official photo and visit the Junior Ranks dining hall, where they will take a toast - no doubt with a pint of traditional Guinness.

[rusticgal]

Fantastic....I'm sure they will make a great impression and great representation of this country with their style and class.....

[jet]

Fantastic....I'm sure they will make a great impression and great representation of this country with their style and class.....

Absolutely. :love:

[Jordan.]

I wonder if they will be taking up the governments offer to accommodate Ukrainian refugees in one of their many properties, they've been outspokingly concerned on the matter so I can't see why they wouldn't.

[glib]

I wonder if they will be taking up the governments offer to accommodate Ukrainian refugees in one of their many properties, they've been outspokingly concerned on the matter so I can't see why they wouldn't.

Has that grey haired football man taken in any refugees yet , the one who does MOTD , can’t even think of his name

[GoldHeart]

Has that grey haired football man taken in any refugees yet , the one who does MOTD , can’t even think of his name

Are you talking about Gary Linekar?

[glib]

Are you talking about Gary Linekar?

Yes he’s all about housing refugees but hasn’t taken any of the Ukrainians yet

[Toy Soldier]

Yes he’s all about housing refugees but hasn’t taken any of the Ukrainians yet

He won't get his £350/month!

Michael21 will be able to rake in £700/month :fist:

[The Slim Reaper]

Yes he’s all about housing refugees but hasn’t taken any of the Ukrainians yet

He's taken many refugees in the past and is working with refugee groups at the moment to take Ukrainians.

[Crimson Dynamo]

He's taken many refugees in the past and is working with refugee groups at the moment to take Ukrainians.

he took in one for 20 days and was looking to "take in another"

i think your use of "many" is doing Very Heavy lifting

:laugh:

[The Slim Reaper]

he took in one for 20 days and was looking to "take in another"

i think your use of "many" is doing Very Heavy lifting

:laugh:

You've moved from Lineker/bbc/1.3m should take them, to "he's not taking enough".

:laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

You've moved from Lineker/bbc/1.3m should take them, to "he's not taking enough".

:laugh:

no you just exaggerated by miles and are trying to backtrack

we see you

[Jordan.]

Has that grey haired football man taken in any refugees yet , the one who does MOTD , can’t even think of his name

not relevant to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge News thread.

[The Slim Reaper]

no you just exaggerated by miles and are trying to backtrack

we see you

Indeed we do see you.

[jet]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10610535/Did-Prince-William-skip-BAFTA-war-Ukraine.html


[Did Prince William skip BAFTA because of the war in Ukraine? Duke avoided the 'poor optics' of attending a glitzy showbiz event while war rages by sending a video message
Prince William skipped BAFTA ceremony last night and sent a video message
His absence was put down to 'diary constraints precluding him from attending'
It is also possible the royal was wary of going to the event amid war in Ukraine.
The Duke of Cambridge is expected to join Royal Family at a service today.]

[Glenn.]

“ His absence was put down to 'diary constraints precluding him from attending”

[arista]

[sent a video message]


Yes Safer to do for the Packed BAFTA
Royal Albert Hall.

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/14/13/55330825-10610535-The_royal_s_absence_was_reportedly_down_to_diary_c onstraints_tha-a-10_1647264609528.jpg

[jet]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10611327/Kate-Middleton-joins-Prince-William-Commonwealth-Day-service-Westminster-Abbey.html

Regal in royal blue! Kate Middleton dons a new bespoke Catherine Walker coat dress as she joins Prince William at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, looked regal at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
She joined Prince William, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prime Minister Boris Johsnon
The Queen missed the engagement but shared an annual message to the people of the Commonwealth.
.......
Kate looks stunning. :bigsmile:

[glib]

“ His absence was put down to 'diary constraints precluding him from attending”

Aka the polite way to decline

He has respect for Ukranians unlike Lady Gaga, and you it seems
Meanwhile Harry claims he can’t come because he doesn’t have security

Meanwhile a pregnant woman has just died in Ukraine because she didn’t have security.

[arista]

"Meanwhile a pregnant woman has just died"



Russia is Bombing any building
Its a War.

Russia is going to win, sadly

[jet]

https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-attend-2022-commonwealth-day-service-westminster-abbey/

Today Kate Middleton and Prince William have returned to Westminster Abbey for an annual celebration.

The royal couple joined Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Queen Elizabeth's cousin Princess Alexandra at the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday. The service honoring the 54 countries and nations that make up the Commonwealth was held for the first time since being canceled in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and replaced with a smaller event.

For Kate, 40, and Prince William, 39, it also means a return to the place where they exchanged vows during their April 2011 royal wedding. In December, Westminster Abbey also hosted Kate's first Christmas carol concert, where she even played piano for a performance.

[jet]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/everyone-saying-same-thing-kate-163600235.html

Everyone is saying the same thing about Kate Middleton's glamorous new photos
Jennifer Savin
Mon, 14 March 2022, 4:36 pm·2-min read

....Whilst Prince William, Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall all very much looked 10 out of 10, Twitter has been pretty focussed in on Kate Middleton... with one photo in particular really taking centre stage.
Whilst attending the service, the Duchess of Cambridge and future queen consort looked (let's be honest) incredible in a bold azure blue coat dress, complete with matching hat and ringlet curls. The literal picture book image of a princess, if you ask us.

And whilst there are a tonne of amazing snaps of all of the family taken today, one of Kate in particular really stood out to royal fans, who have all been declaring that it looks 'fit to appear on a stamp', which is certainly quite the sentiment...etc.

[AnnieK]

Lol....yes she always looking amazing but what a superficial article which could have actually focused on what today was about....which was the Queens reign and the Commonwealth, not about how Kate looked. Jeez....its as if 70 years means nothing in comparison to a blue hat and coat combo :laugh:

[jet]

Lol....yes she always looking amazing but what a superficial article which could have actually focused on what today was about....which was the Queens reign and the Commonwealth, not about how Kate looked. Jeez....its as if 70 years means nothing in comparison to a blue hat and coat combo :laugh:

There was obviously coverage of the Queen and Commonwealth day in the media and papers...this thread is about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Serious stuff as well as more lighthearted, which we need in these dark times....:shrug:

It is sad that the Queen wasn't able to attend. :sad:

Here is Her Majesty's Commonwealth address today:

https://www.royal.uk/queens-commonwealth-day-message-2022

In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service.
Today, it is rewarding to observe a modem, vibrant and connected Commonwealth that combines a wealth of history and tradition with the great social, cultural and technological advances of our time.
That the Commonwealth stands ever taller is a credit to all who have been involved. We are nourished and sustained by our relationships and, throughout my life, I have enjoyed the privilege of hearing what the relationships built across the great reach and diversity of the Commonwealth have meant to people and communities.

Our family of nations continues to be a point of connection, cooperation and friendship. It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit.
In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.
And on this special day for our family — in a year that will include the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the Commonwealth Games — I hope we can deepen our resolve to support and serve one another, and endeavour to ensure the Commonwealth remains an influential force for good in our world for many generations to come.
ELIZABETH R
:love:

[arista]

https://livecenterimagesnorth.azureedge.net/lc-images-2021/lcimg-5f43f298-fcd2-4744-9aca-e642fe69e4bf.jpg?bypass-service-worker&

[arista]

https://livecenterimagesnorth.azureedge.net/lc-images-2021/lcimg-5a90ea8d-7bc7-4c85-bb51-d4fad4f74671.jpg?bypass-service-worker&

[arista]

Sadly a Village they were going to
has been cancelled.

The Village Folk do not want to meet them.

All media

[Cherie]

Sadly a Village they were going to
has been cancelled.

The Village Folk do not want to meet them.

All media

Mortifying...poor planning

[arista]

Mortifying...poor planning


[A visit planned for the start of the tour
has been cancelled however, after local residents
in Belize reportedly voiced opposition.
The row is linked to a charity William supports as patron.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60805565

[glib]

Sadly a Village they were going to
has been cancelled.

The Village Folk do not want to meet them.

All media

A village in Belize

Cited is they will bring their ‘colonial legacy’

[The Slim Reaper]

Sadly a Village they were going to
has been cancelled.

The Village Folk do not want to meet them.

All media

:laugh:

1505127855281344514

[bots]

one had a lovely time, thanks for inviting us :dance:

interesting, it was just william they objected to, kate could have stayed :laugh:

[jet]

[Indian Creek is in dispute with Flora and Fauna International (FFI), a conservation group which lists Prince William as a patron. FFI has property near the village's communal land, which has caused tensions over ownership rights, according to local residents who spoke with Reuters.]
Daily Mail

This dispute involves a small village of less than 1,000 people. A group of local people don’t want the visit, so Wills and Kate are respecting their wishes and will give it a miss. Hardly a big deal. :shrug:

[jet]

:laugh:

1505127855281344514

The tweet begins 'Very interesting' - that's a bit of a dramatic stretch.....:hee:
You’d think to see this that the protest is a massive deal. It’s a small village which has a right to protest something specific to them.
Belize is an independent country which chooses to have Queen Elizabeth as their monarch and be part of the Commonwealth and by all accounts are proud of it.
If it turns out the majority population of Belize also protest their visit, which I doubt, then they are free to become a Republic. A Commonwealth country is free to leave it at any time, it is totally voluntary.

[arista]

[A protest opposing the trip took place on Friday,
according to reports.
Belize media outlet Channel 7 said there was
a claimed dispute between residents of
Indian Creek village and Fauna and Flora International,
which has William as patron,
over land owned by the conservation organisation.
There were also reported to be concerns
about the landing site earmarked for
the Cambridges' helicopter,
with residents claiming they were not
consulted about the location,
a local football pitch.
Artist Alex Sanker painting a picture
of William and Kate in Belize City]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60805565

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/42AA/production/_123766071_mediaitem123766070.jpg
[Artist Alex Sanker prepares for
William and Kate's arrival in Belize City by painting
a portrait of the couple]

[jet]

[A protest opposing the trip took place on Friday,
according to reports.
Belize media outlet Channel 7 said there was
a claimed dispute between residents of
Indian Creek village and Fauna and Flora International,
which has William as patron,
over land owned by the conservation organisation.
There were also reported to be concerns
about the landing site earmarked for
the Cambridges' helicopter,
with residents claiming they were not
consulted about the location,
a local football pitch.
Artist Alex Sanker painting a picture
of William and Kate in Belize City]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60805565

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/42AA/production/_123766071_mediaitem123766070.jpg
[Artist Alex Sanker prepares for
William and Kate's arrival in Belize City by painting
a portrait of the couple]

Wow! Beautiful. Alex is very talented.

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/20/17/55582105-10633125-image-a-15_1647795629002.jpg
[The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William
in Hopkins, Belize during their Royal visit to Caribbean]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10633125/Prince-William-Kate-visit-Maya-cacao-farm-Belize-second-day-Platinum-Jubilee-tour.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

[Jordan.]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/20/17/55582105-10633125-image-a-15_1647795629002.jpg
[The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William
in Hopkins, Belize during their Royal visit to Caribbean]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10633125/Prince-William-Kate-visit-Maya-cacao-farm-Belize-second-day-Platinum-Jubilee-tour.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

How miserable do they look? Seems that (very justified) protest earlier in the week has bruised their ego a little.

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/20/17/55582105-10633125-image-a-15_1647795629002.jpg
[the duchess of cambridge and prince william
in hopkins, belize during their royal visit to caribbean]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10633125/prince-william-kate-visit-maya-cacao-farm-belize-second-day-platinum-jubilee-tour.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

that is a beautiful picture of kate, looks very exotic

[rusticgal]

How miserable do they look? Seems that (very justified) protest earlier in the week has bruised their ego a little.


Oh dear….it’s clearly apparent that they are listening to someone, paying attention and being respectful.

Keep digging :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/19/22/55560925-10631527-image-m-73_1647729667150.jpg

[Jordan.]

Oh dear….it’s clearly apparent that they are listening to someone, paying attention and being respectful.

Keep digging :laugh:

Does not usually stop their plastered on smiles?

[rusticgal]

Does not usually stop their plastered on smiles?


Everything about them is genuine and natural…..a credit to the Monarchy.

[Cherie]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/20/17/55582105-10633125-image-a-15_1647795629002.jpg
[The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William
in Hopkins, Belize during their Royal visit to Caribbean]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10633125/Prince-William-Kate-visit-Maya-cacao-farm-Belize-second-day-Platinum-Jubilee-tour.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

That dress will sell like hot cakes

[Crimson Dynamo]

Everything about them is genuine and natural…..a credit to the Monarchy.

The queen will have been so proud when she opened her Mail on Sunday this morning

:love:

[bots]

it's not one of their better photos

[arista]

That dress will sell like hot cakes


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/20/18/55584173-10633125-image-a-35_1647802051119.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

class

[jet]

The queen will have been so proud when she opened her Mail on Sunday this morning

:love:

Indeed she will. She will be thankful and happy that the tour is in safe hands and she can rely on Kate and William to represent her with dignity and grace. No silly nonsense with these two. :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Indeed she will. She will be thankful and happy that the tour is in safe hands and she can rely on Kate and William to represent her with dignity and grace. No silly nonsense with these two. :love:

indeed, what a reliable example to us all

[jet]

Cosmopolitan JENNIFER SAVIN
MAR 21, 2022

Due to the pandemic, it's been a good couple of years since royal fans have been treated to a royal tour featuring both Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton - their last trip overseas together saw them visit Ireland in 2020 and prior to that, Pakistan in October 2019. Of course, in that time we have also seen them visit Scotland via train and Kate Middleton fly to Denmark earlier this year for a solo jaunt.
So, the Cambridges current 8-day expedition (19 – 26 March) to the Caribbean, where they've already been keeping busy in Belize, and with Jamaica and The Bahamas next on the list, has certainly been an exciting one to follow along with.

We've so far seen the Duke and Duchess get stuck into dancing with the locals, Kate having a go at shaking her maracas (no, really) and seen the future king and queen consort have a go at creating their own chocolate, after learning more about how important cacao is to the Maya community.
Here, we've rounded up the best, candid photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoying their sunny royal tour:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a39488978/william-kate-caribbean-tour-photos/

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/00/55634687-10636567-image-a-128_1647909993484.jpg

[Jordan.]

A shameless display of privilege. I can't believe they are happy for their free holiday to be side by side in the news with all the suffering in Ukraine.

[arista]

A shameless display of privilege. I can't believe they are happy for their free holiday to be side by side in the news with all the suffering in Ukraine.


They helped Ukraine before this visit.
LT did a thread on it.


Nothing Shameless
to us normal folk

[Jordan.]

They helped Ukraine before this visit.
LT did a thread on it.


Nothing Shameless
to us normal folk

They brought them granola bars. Have they put up any refugees in their empty properties whilst they are away?

[arista]

They brought them granola bars. Have they put up any refugees in their empty properties whilst they are away?


Look, they are not ignoring Ukraine.


This is a great Visit
in our Commonwealth

[The Slim Reaper]

Effortless glam :laugh:

[Glenn.]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21

[GoldHeart]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21

:whistle:

[Oliver_W]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21

What are we meant to be looking at? I guess having to wear a tie in that heat is a bit horrid?

[jet]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21

Awww...their hosts made them specially decorated chairs to sit on; I bet Wills and Kate are a little embarrassed though :hehe: - but what a sweet, thoughful gesture. :love:

[arista]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21



No its great,


They are Good Royals

[Cherie]

Awww...their hosts made them specially decorated chairs to sit on; I bet Wills and Kate are a little embarrassed though :hehe: - but what a sweet, thoughful gesture. :love:

They could hardly refuse...its been laid on by the locals same as the dancing yesterday

As for Ukraine life goes on same as when Aleppo was being targeted, I doubt those griping are sitting at home in the dark in solidarity with Ukraine or will forgo going out until its over

[bots]

i think it's the fact that they are being carried on those chairs, but I'm sure they didn't insist upon that for the visit :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

i think it's the fact that they are being carried on those chairs, but I'm sure they didn't insist upon that for the visit :laugh:

The guy posting that tweet must be 6 kinds of stupid if he does not realise that

what a total plonker :joker:

[Cherie]

The guy posting that tweet must be 6 kinds of stupid if he does not realise that

what a total plonker :joker:

Kate and Wills - we are not getting on those, might be part of your culture on how you treat guests, and you might have gone to great trouble, but what will Glenn off TiBB say, nah we will walk :laugh:

[Oliver_W]

Also, unless Wills had started wearing a toupee or is taking some of those Hollywood pills ... it's a fairly old picture.

But yeah, it was either put on especially for them, or it's a local custom ... whichever, turning it down would have been worse.

[AnnieK]

Yeah that photo is from 2012......

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/photo-gallery/25015522/image/25015777/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-Dance-Tuvalu-Pictures?utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=US:GB&utm_source=lens.google.com

[arista]

Yeah that photo is from 2012......

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/photo-gallery/25015522/image/25015777/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-Dance-Tuvalu-Pictures?utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=US:GB&utm_source=lens.google.com


Typical of Glenn
to not know that

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/15/55631883-10640293-The_couple_were_taught_how_to_survive_live_and_fig ht_in_the_jung-m-183_1647964563213.jpg

[bots]

that guy has a big pen knife :shocked:

[Crimson Dynamo]

that guy has a big pen knife :shocked:

Kate trying so hard not to cop a look at his massive chopper

[Beso]

https://twitter.com/cattler/status/1506054229361938436?s=21

Still a better look than the Pope mobile.

[AnnieK]

More protests expected in Jamaica in regards Kate and William's presence which is a shame.

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/18/55668107-10640903-Prince_William_said_it_had_been_really_fantastic_a nd_hailed_the_-a-22_1647974378423.jpg
[Prince William said it had been 'really fantastic'
and hailed the 'wonderful work' of those helping
to ensure the coral and fish are protected]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10640903/Kate-Prince-William-deep-sea-diving-Belize-Barrier-Reef.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

More protests expected in Jamaica in regards Kate and William's presence which is a shame.

so ungrateful but they will be stirred up by some socialist agitators

real shame people are being manipulated

:sad:

[Jordan.]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/18/55668107-10640903-Prince_William_said_it_had_been_really_fantastic_a nd_hailed_the_-a-22_1647974378423.jpg
[Prince William said it had been 'really fantastic'
and hailed the 'wonderful work' of those helping
to ensure the coral and fish are protected]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10640903/Kate-Prince-William-deep-sea-diving-Belize-Barrier-Reef.html

Omg this tour is getting more obnoxious by the day

[Crimson Dynamo]

Omg this tour is getting more obnoxious by the day

take a day off from hating

jesus

:umm2:

[glib]

take a day off from hating

jesus

:umm2:

To be honest the duo aren’t helping the coral when they’re jetting around everywhere

[Crimson Dynamo]

To be honest the duo aren’t helping the coral when they’re jetting around everywhere

they are working

unlike...

:joker:

[Glenn.]

‘working’

[glib]

they are working

unlike...

:joker:

Not working just a holiday

All the royals are lazy except Her Majesty the Queen

[rusticgal]

They are doing an amazing job….:cheer2:

[Beso]

Poor souls are probably still filling the holes in the must fullfill obligations calendar that have been left by the 2 sops.

[jet]

Not working just a holiday

All the royals are lazy except Her Majesty the Queen

Not just a holiday....

[.In what will be their joint overseas tour since 2020, the Cambridges' itinerary will focus on themes connected to The Earthshot Prize, mental health and the importance of early childhood to lifelong outcomes. The couple will meet a wide variety of groups, including children, young people and families, frontline workers, service personnel, leaders from government, business and the charity sector as well as inspiring conservationists, and the early years workforce.]

....and they have to smile their way through it all; always be 'on'; give speeches and look their very best at all times. I hope they find time for a walk along the beach in the moonlight after a hard day. :love:

[rusticgal]

Not working just a holiday

All the royals are lazy except Her Majesty the Queen



Clearly you have no idea…

[jet]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/00/55634687-10636567-image-a-128_1647909993484.jpg

Beautiful. :love:

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/C105/production/_123831494_times2303.png

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/1806D/production/_123831489_metro2303.png

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/99F5/production/_123831493_mail2303.png

[rusticgal]

Kate just gets stuck in….nothing phases her :cheer2:

[Beso]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/00/55634687-10636567-image-a-128_1647909993484.jpg

Zoom in, she has breast n nipple enhancers down her dress...

Those fat kids have sucked the life out of her.

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/23/55678789-0-image-m-15_1647993318323.jpg

'What an incredible day!':
Kate and Prince William meet Jamaica's
bobsleigh stars and football ace
Raheem Sterling in island's historic Trench Town
where reggae was born
as they continue Caribbean tour despite
anti-royalty protests over slavery
Prince William and Kate have arrived in the
historic Trench Town, the birthplace of reggae music
The couple arrived in Jamaica earlier today to
begin latest leg of Caribbean tour after departing Belize
Kate wore yellow as couple greeted dignitaries
at a windy Norman Manley International Airport
in Kingston
But Coalition of Jamaican leaders called
in an open letter for the British monarchy
to pay slavery reparations
Cambridges' were kept away from protestors
as they arrived at British High Commission building]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10641701/Kate-Prince-William-meet-Jamaicas-bobsleigh-stars-Raheem-Sterling-Trench-Town.html

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/22/23/55678593-10641701-image-a-4_1647993578406.jpg
[Prince William and Kate play music during
a visit to Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
where Bob Marley used to live]



Get Down and Funky
Watch Out For Them Junkies.

[Jordan.]

‘working’

:joker:

[arista]

Tonight
they are going to talk about the Protests
and give it respect.

They are not there to fight.


Many Protestors want Money Paid
for the Empire years

Ref: Royal Reporter in Jamaica on LorrianeHD itv

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/23/06/55671187-10642103-Kate_smiled_as_she_wore_a_dress_in_the_colour_of_J amaican_yellow-a-4_1648017835622.jpg

[The Slim Reaper]

"...News thread" :hehe:

[jet]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1584797/kate-middleton-prince-william-trench-town-bob-marley-jamaica-raheem-sterling

‘We jammin' Kate and William given pop stars' welcome on visit to Bob Marley's hometown
By RICHARD PALMER Wed, Mar 23, 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went to Trench Town, the working-class district of Kingston where the reggae star lived and wrote his most famous song, No Woman No Cry. They toured his former home, now a museum, and played drums with some reggae musicians in the courtyard where Jamaica’s biggest superstar learned to perform.

There was mass hysteria in the neighbourhood, the birthplace of reggae, as the royal couple were mobbed by crowds who chanted: “We love you, we love you” as they walked to Trench Town Culture Yard and Museum in Jamaica’s capital.

Their walk to the museum came after William played football with England star Raheem Sterling, Aston Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey, and some Jamaican league players in front of a cheering crowd on a neighbourhood pitch.

[arista]

"...News thread" :hehe:


Yes stop being so Pompous


Post some News
on this trip.

[The Slim Reaper]

Yes stop being so Pompous


Post some News
on this trip.

You of all people, telling someone else not to be pompous about thread titles is hilarious :joker:

[glib]

Yes stop being so Pompous


Post some News
on this trip.

Ironic considering you

Spread fake news

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOfu_u2XsAMYieZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

[jet]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/23/06/55671187-10642103-Kate_smiled_as_she_wore_a_dress_in_the_colour_of_J amaican_yellow-a-4_1648017835622.jpg

A sight for sore eyes on this lovely spring morning. :)

[The Slim Reaper]

Keeping the natives away from them at all costs.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOhpVVqWUAUTen2?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOhpVbSXMAULQaQ?format=jpg&name=small

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/106/590x/secondary/3980273.webp?r=1647955277861

[Cherie]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOfu_u2XsAMYieZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

:joker:great pic

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/23/07/55689333-10642103-image-a-4_1648019017502.jpg

[arista]

Prince William expresses his 'profound sorrow'
at 'abhorrent' slavery and echoes
Charles saying it 'stains' British history
in emotional speech to lavish dinner
hosted by Jamaica's Governor General
on Jubilee Tour - as Kate dazzles
in the Queen's diamonds]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/02/55729369-10646143-William_and_Kate_re_enacted_a_picture_of_the_Queen _and_the_late_-a-72_1648089599760.jpg
William and Kate also re-enacted the historical moment
the Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh (below)
walked down the grand central steps inside
the house when they first visited Jamaica in 1953


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/02/55730151-10646143-image-m-71_1648089592325.jpg

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10646143/Kate-glitters-jewels-lent-Queen-William-arrive-black-tie-banquet.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

[Glenn.]

Be very interesting to see how this one is handled. His brother has said the same and has been called all sorts.

[arista]

Be very interesting to see how this one is handled. His brother has said the same and has been called all sorts.

GMBHD itv
had a report showing some angry locals
demanding him (Prince William) to say, "I am sorry"

[michael21]

GMBHD itv
had a report showing some angry locals
demanding him (Prince William) to say, "I am sorry"

It's clear to see you have freeview only :smug:

[arista]

1506759365273002007

[jet]

Prince William expresses his 'profound sorrow'
at 'abhorrent' slavery and echoes
Charles saying it 'stains' British history
in emotional speech to lavish dinner
hosted by Jamaica's Governor General
on Jubilee Tour - as Kate dazzles
in the Queen's diamonds]


I just admire William so much; so statesmanlike and respectful of others and will make a great King. He addressed the issue of slavery with dignity and sincerity.
It’s a shame that a very small group of Jamaicans let such a friendly country down by being so hostile and disrespectful to their visitors representing the Queen as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
William and Kate have handled it and the tour magnificently and are the epitome of good manners and class. :love:

[jet]

1506759365273002007

Jeez, just do it, become a republic, why the big whoop de doo! .....No need at all for the rudeness in front of your guests.
Bye bye Jamaica and good riddance. :hehe:

[arista]

Jeez, just do it, become a republic, why the big whoop de doo! .....No need at all for the rudeness in front of your guests.
Bye bye Jamaica and good riddance. :hehe:


Some are saying a Referendum on it

[bots]

nobody is forcing them to be a member :laugh:

[arista]

The 10AM Left Winger on LBC Live
thinks it terrible they want to leave us?


Has he not seen
all the joy these 2 Royals have brought.


Of Course Slaves back 200 years ago
were terrible
No one is saying they won't.

[jet]

nobody is forcing them to be a member :laugh:

Well exactly, just get on with 'we're leaving'.
Prince Harry was also met with protests about reparations, etc in 2012 when he toured Jamaica and the Bahamas for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. More than 10 years later and here we are again…

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/02/55727169-10646149-It_is_not_the_first_time_Kate_has_worn_designs_by_ the_UK_fashion-a-23_1648088328499.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/23/22/55723605-10645823-image-a-41_1648075551826.jpg

[The Slim Reaper]

Well exactly, just get on with 'we're leaving'.
Prince Harry was also met with protests about reparations, etc in 2012 when he toured Jamaica and the Bahamas for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. More than 10 years later and here we are again…

Such insolence from these dirty natives. Why don't they just accept their place :fist:

[jet]

Such insolence from these dirty natives. Why don't they just accept their place :fist:

"Dirty natives"? What a horrible thing to say.
I am saying the opposite of 'just accept their place'; if they don't want the Queen as head of state/be part of the Commonwealth, then they have every right to change that, but stop making a song and dance about it, just get on with it....

[The Slim Reaper]

"Dirty natives"? What a horrible thing to say.
I am saying the opposite of 'just accept their place'; if they don't want the Queen as head of state/be part of the Commonwealth, then they have every right to change that, but stop making a song and dance about it, just get on with it....

They are happy to leave. After the destruction of empire, slavery, and windrush, they have now partnered with China to rebuild their infrastructure. Nice of China to clear up our mess.

[Alf]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/23/22/55723605-10645823-image-a-41_1648075551826.jpgKids ask the most awkward questions.

Those kids are asking Kate, why has a beautiful woman like you married an egg head?

[jet]

They are happy to leave. After the destruction of empire, slavery, and windrush, they have now partnered with China to rebuild their infrastructure. Nice of China to clear up our mess.

Authoritarian, communist China with its bloody history, genocides and mass murders?
What is in it for them then? :think:


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/30/study-chinese-loans-leave-developing-countries-with-385-billion-in-hidden-debts.html

Chinese loans leave developing countries with $385 billion in hidden debts, study says

[Jordan.]

1506759365273002007

Looks like the people of Jamaica have not been impressed by the FLOP tour, humiliating for the Cambridges.

[arista]

Looks like the people of Jamaica have not been impressed by the FLOP tour, humiliating for the Cambridges.


But it was not a Flop Tour
those two royals
joined loads of local people
happy to see them.


Just look at the Smiling Photos

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/01/55727891-10646143-image-a-50_1648085512654.jpg

[arista]

Jordan they can leave the Commonwealth
No one will stop them.

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/11/55745089-10647259-image-a-39_1648121289423.jpg

[jet]

Looks like the people of Jamaica have not been impressed by the FLOP tour, humiliating for the Cambridges.

They were INVITED to go, and it was brave of them to agree, knowing the mood there. :clap1:
There has been a mixed reaction, yes, but pictures and videos of crowds of happy smiling Jamaicans greeting them don't lie. :hee:

[Cherie]

They were INVITED to go, and it was brave of them to agree, knowing the mood there. :clap1:
There has been a mixed reaction, yes, but pictures and videos of crowds of happy smiling Jamaicans greeting them don't lie. :hee:

oh you mean they didn't just insist on going...how strange :laugh:

must have taken a bit of soul searching whether or not to accept, very rude of the PM to come out with moving away from the Commonwealth then if they are invited guests :umm2:

Good luck to Jamaica whatever they decide

[The Slim Reaper]

This should make the thread moist.

Meghan to blame...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOmR0R2XoAUz0AR?format=jpg&name=small

[Alf]

This should make the thread moist.

Meghan to blame...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOmR0R2XoAUz0AR?format=jpg&name=smallThe artist formally known as Princess.

[bots]

wooton is a complete fanny

[AnnieK]

They were INVITED to go, and it was brave of them to agree, knowing the mood there. :clap1:
There has been a mixed reaction, yes, but pictures and videos of crowds of happy smiling Jamaicans greeting them don't lie. :hee:

Who invited them? Just wondering as the Prime Minister is a bit of a **** if he invited them there just to then say they want rid??

I thought the Royal Tours are arranged by the Royals and not on an invite basis but I don't really know how these things work.

[jet]

Who invited them? Just wondering as the Prime Minister is a bit of a **** if he invited them there just to then say they want rid??

I thought the Royal Tours are arranged by the Royals and not on an invite basis but I don't really know how these things work.

The Governor General.

[bots]

Who invited them? Just wondering as the Prime Minister is a bit of a **** if he invited them there just to then say they want rid??

I thought the Royal Tours are arranged by the Royals and not on an invite basis but I don't really know how these things work.

it's usually by mutual consent. There is no way the royals would have gone if Jamaica had basically said "your not welcome" . I think its a bit like that tennis player going to australia. The government have been gauging the population and are basically falling into line with those with the loudest voices

[Crimson Dynamo]

My daughter went there the other month

"Jamaica"?


No she went of her own accord

[jet]

wooton is a complete fanny

He wasn't making it up though:

[Leading the charge is Jamaican attorney and reparations advocate Bert Samuels, who swallowed Meghan’s crocodile tears hook, line and sinker to help advance his political cause for the UK to be forced to pay reparations to compensate for African slaves brought to the island before the practice was made illegal in 1833.

He told Newsweek: ‘Jamaicans were very torn up to hear about Harry and Meghan's issue, and Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey, and that has torn us. That's William's brother, that's his nephew, and for Harry to have been treated the way he was, and worse yet Meghan.

‘The Jamaicans are very hurt by the treatment of an African American woman in that family. William needs to speak to that when he comes and as it were, he should come here with an apology, not only for slavery but for the treatment of a black woman who had to run out of the palace with her husband. That's a
strong issue and that's a fresh wound.’]
The Mail online.

:joker:

That attorney is a even bigger fanny and completely gullible. He obviously believed every word Meghan said without a shred of evidence. :hee:

[The Slim Reaper]

Authoritarian, communist China with its bloody history, genocides and mass murders?
What is in it for them then? :think:


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/30/study-chinese-loans-leave-developing-countries-with-385-billion-in-hidden-debts.html

Chinese loans leave developing countries with $385 billion in hidden debts, study says

China is capitalist, not communist. You're living in the past.

Of course China will make money, but they're present and helping them. We have left these places to rot, and that's my issue - it's not even a monarchy (even though I'd abolish the lot of them in a heartbeat) issue at all. We had a responsibility to try and repair what we've done, so it only diminishes us as a nation, and us as a people when we have other countries clean our mess up.

[jet]

Wootons response to the Jamaican attorney, which is very much in line with what many have said all along and fits with the subsequent discovery of her many lies and maipulations:

[In fact, she was given a huge amount of support from the Queen down but scarpered because, as a pampered actress used to assistants giving into her every whim, she wanted to return to the comfort of Hollywood and make the serious big bucks she thought she deserved.
Meghan soon realised a life of service wasn’t for her.
She had zero interest in supporting the Royal Family and zero interest in the Commonwealth, but cared a whole lot about her bank balance and celebrity status.
So it was convenient for the Sussexes to fashion a narrative behind their exit to make it more politically palatable to their leftie supporters, to hell with the damage it would cause to the Queen’s legacy].

[jet]

China is capitalist, not communist. You're living in the past.

Of course China will make money, but they're present and helping them. We have left these places to rot, and that's my issue - it's not even a monarchy (even though I'd abolish the lot of them in a heartbeat) issue at all. We had a responsibility to try and repair what we've done, so it only diminishes us as a nation, and us as a people when we have other countries clean our mess up.

Yeah, because China is all heart...we'll see what happens when its time to call in the debt....

[jet]

China is capitalist, not communist. You're living in the past.


https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/why-china-continues-to-call-itself-a-communist-state-52947

Why China continues to call itself a Communist state.

[Livia]

Yeah, because China is all heart...we'll see what happens when its time to call in the debt....

China is great if you can overlook their Human Rights abuses like forced labour, torture, arbitrary internment, repression of cultural and religious expression... etc. etc.

[The Slim Reaper]

https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/why-china-continues-to-call-itself-a-communist-state-52947

Why China continues to call itself a Communist state.

And North Korea calls itself the peoples republic of north korea, doesn't make that true, either.


The article itself points out that it's china's interpretation of Marxism, but you can't be anti worker and Marxist at the same time as they're in opposition.

[The Slim Reaper]

China is great if you can overlook their Human Rights abuses like forced labour, torture, arbitrary internment, repression of cultural and religious expression... etc. etc.

You've just described Israel.

[jet]

And North Korea calls itself the peoples republic of north korea, doesn't make that true, either.


The article itself points out that it's china's interpretation of Marxism, but you can't be anti worker and Marxist at the same time as they're in opposition.

You should let China know, they seem very confused. :rolleyes:

[GoldHeart]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/11/55745089-10647259-image-a-39_1648121289423.jpg

All this does is make Kate seem more & more like a Barbie doll image.

Why such emphasis on her skin ,why blow up her face like that .

[jet]

just described Israel.

Of course it does Mr. Winky Corbyn. :pat:

[The Slim Reaper]

Of course it does Mr. Winky Corbyn. :pat:

Thinking you know something, whilst you're proving you know nothing, is the height of misplaced arrogance.

[jet]

All this does is make Kate seem more & more like a Barbie doll image.

Why such emphasis on her skin ,why blow up her face like that .

It's so we can see close up how gorgeous she is.

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/15/55755099-10648349-image-a-261_1648136817561.jpg

[The Slim Reaper]

You should let China know, they seem very confused. :rolleyes:

Not really, they use their history and traditions to keep people subjugated.

Let me spell it out.

Marxism is purely about the workers owning the means of production. When you're forcing people to work under terrible conditions for pennies, then you can't be a Marxist.

[jet]

Thinking you know something, whilst you're proving you know nothing, is the height of misplaced arrogance.

Righty ho. :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today travelled in Jamaica in the same open-top Land Rover that transported the Queen and Prince Philip in the same country in 1953 when they were greeted by thousands of cheering schoolchildren

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/15/55753843-10648349-The_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Cambridge_will_today_trave l_in_the_same_-a-215_1648134838950.jpg

[jet]

Mail Online
‘Thanks for keeping us all safe’: Kate and William pay emotional tribute to the world’s doctors and nurses as they visit Jamaican hospital and maternity ward on their Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean

William and Kate visited Spanish Town Hospital to hear how pandemic impacted Jamaica's healthcare system
They were spotted viewing the newborns wall alongside meeting doctors, nurses and other members of staff
The visit came shortly after their Kate gave her first speech of the tour at Shortwood Teacher Training College

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/16/55758017-0-image-m-28_1648140577757.jpg


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10648349/Caribbean-royal-tour-2022-Prince-William-Kate-dazzle-white.html

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/15/55753449-10648349-image-a-48_1648134068524.jpg


Nice smile

[Crimson Dynamo]

This visit has been a triumph and has put Jamaica back on the map. Think of the tourism PR

I hope they are grateful for the amazing promo?

[Jordan.]

Why are they still there when Jamaica just broke up with them???

0Cnw54jaJRE

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why are they still there when Jamaica just broke up with them???

0Cnw54jaJRE

Why not ask the people who run Jamaica?

:joker::joker::joker:

[Cherie]

This visit has been a triumph and has put Jamaica back on the map. Think of the tourism PR

I hope they are grateful for the amazing promo?

you would hope :fc:

[GoldHeart]

It's so we can see close up how gorgeous she is.

So you think it's relevant that she has red labels all over her face , like some plastic doll ? .

That photo with red stickers is the most shallow thing ever.

[rusticgal]

Why are they still there when Jamaica just broke up with them???

0Cnw54jaJRE


Keeping a good relationship…his brother should take note :laugh:

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/5D45/production/_123877832_sun2503-converted.png

[UserSince2005]

I love them but I wish theyd stop running around the world apologising for **** that happened hundred of years ago. Tell them to build a bridge and get over it.
The only thing these two need to be apologising for is his the rat brother and the dog sister in law.

[arista]

Off to the Bahamas
now they go.

I have been there
Fantastic Islands
you can hire a Motor Bike to go round.
Utter Bliss

Of course, the recent
Hurricane damaged so much there, sadly.

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/08/55786285-10651107-image-a-7_1648196350890.jpg

[Alf]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/08/55786285-10651107-image-a-7_1648196350890.jpgMaybe it's just the shade of light but it looks like Kate is leaking. It looks like she has a damp patch on the right breast.

Has William just had bitty?

[arista]

Bahamas is great.


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/24/23/55773111-0-image-m-10_1648164880843.jpg

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10649593/Duchess-wears-colour-Bahamas-flag-William-step-plane.html

[Cherie]

All this does is make Kate seem more & more like a Barbie doll image.

Why such emphasis on her skin ,why blow up her face like that .

Not a fan of this either, however it is nice to see someone who isn't plastered with makeup, with fake eyelashes and pumped up lips so hopefully young girls will take note

[jet]

Not a fan of this either, however it is nice to see someone who isn't plastered with makeup, with fake eyelashes and pumped up lips so hopefully young girls will take note

Good point Cherie :wavey:

[jet]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10649593/Duchess-wears-colour-Bahamas-flag-William-step-plane.html

No Bahama Drama: Royal pair are welcomed to the final stop on their Jubilee Tour with warm words and gifts from the country's PM

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed to The Bahamas on the final stop of their Caribbean tour to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee after the country's Prime Minister gifted them a portrait and said their visit to the island was 'long overdue'.

Prince William and Kate were met by members of the military and eight-year-old local resident Aniah Moss, who presented the couple with a bouquet of flowers in front of the Royal Air Force Voyager plane, as they touched down at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, New Providence to begin the final leg of their tour.
The royal couple also had an official meeting with the country's Prime Minister, Philip Davis, who passed on his best wishes to The Queen and said 'it's great to have you both here.'

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/15/55800819-10652389-image-a-62_1648221313222.jpg

[michael21]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/15/55800819-10652389-image-a-62_1648221313222.jpg

It's the only time she get wet

[arista]

"No Bahama Drama: Royal pair are welcomed to
the final stop on their Jubilee Tour with
warm words and gifts from the country's PM"

Great News
jet.

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOtSpPDWUAQVptR?format=jpg&name=small

[Liam-]

The media’s fawning over Kate is actually nauseating

[rusticgal]

The media’s fawning over Kate is actually nauseating


Highly deserved....:cheer2:

[Jordan.]

the media’s fawning over kate is actually nauseating

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Hands up if you think hardworking Kate and Wills and brought sunshine and happiness to Jamaica this week?

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/17/55801725-10652389-The_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Cambridge_hold_up_their_ha nd_during_a_vi-a-13_1648229279247.jpg

[jet]

Hands up if you think hardworking Kate and Wills and brought sunshine and happiness to Jamaica this week?

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/17/55801725-10652389-The_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Cambridge_hold_up_their_ha nd_during_a_vi-a-13_1648229279247.jpg

Congratulations William and Kate! - and kudos to you both for having the balls to do the tour knowing that Jamaica in particular have been pushing for reparations and apologies for years and it was always going to be a difficult gig. You two don’t run away from difficulty, you face it head on, with good humour and grace and no whining whatsoever, and that’s why you are admired and respected. :clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

You could not draw a line between them and Harry and that awful woman in terms of class

[Toy Soldier]

You could not draw a line between them and Harry and that awful woman in terms of classThey wouldn't spit on you if you were in fire LT and you know it fine well. Why are you kissing boots.

[arista]

https://livecenterimagesnorth.azureedge.net/lc-images-2021/lcimg-1a3cacd0-2a37-4fde-ba4d-02731f623c9a.jpg?bypass-service-worker&

[jet]

They wouldn't spit on you if you were in fire LT and you know it fine well. Why are you kissing boots.

A more relevant question is, why are you so obviously miffed by who LT likes? :hehe:

[Cherie]

They wouldn't spit on you if you were in fire LT and you know it fine well. Why are you kissing boots.

Opinions are opinions, whether anyone in the public eye would help us out in the unlikely event they were ever around if we were in crises is irrelevant

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://livecenterimagesnorth.azureedge.net/lc-images-2021/lcimg-1a3cacd0-2a37-4fde-ba4d-02731f623c9a.jpg?bypass-service-worker&

I have my copy already

came thru the door at 7.50am

[rusticgal]

Congratulations William and Kate! - and kudos to you both for having the balls to do the tour knowing that Jamaica in particular have been pushing for reparations and apologies for years and it was always going to be a difficult gig. You two don’t run away from difficulty, you face it head on, with good humour and grace and no whining whatsoever, and that’s why you are admired and respected. :clap1:


:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/21/55814587-10653693-image-a-39_1648245473766.jpg

[jet]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/25/21/55814587-10653693-image-a-39_1648245473766.jpg

Heartwarming photo. I bet that little girl felt like a Princess herself in her lovely frock. :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/26/16/55837719-10655121-image-m-111_1648313798481.jpg

Kate picks a flower and hands it to a young boy as she speaks with children during a visit to Great Abaco, Bahamas, to remember the victims of Hurricane Dorian

[Beso]

Any ****er who spits me when I'm on fire, will be going down with me.

[rusticgal]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/26/16/55837719-10655121-image-m-111_1648313798481.jpg

Kate picks a flower and hands it to a young boy as she speaks with children during a visit to Great Abaco, Bahamas, to remember the victims of Hurricane Dorian


She has a great and natural way with children…just like Diana.

[jet]

She has a great and natural way with children…just like Diana.

:wavey:

Kate said that every time they toured William got worried because she got broody and wanted another baby. :hehe:

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/156B2/production/_123903778_mirror-nc.png

[jet]

Extract of Williams end of tour statement.

In his end of tour statement, William said that while he was ‘committed to service’, that involved ‘not telling people what to do’.

‘It is about serving and supporting them in whatever way they think best, by using the platform we are lucky to have.'

The Duke added: ‘Foreign tours are an opportunity to reflect. You learn so much. What is on the minds of Prime Ministers. The hopes and ambitions of school children. The day-to-day challenges faced by families and communities.
‘I know that this tour has brought into even sharper focus questions about the past and the future. ‘In Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, that future is for the people to decide upon.
‘But we have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with communities in all three countries, understanding more about the issues that matter most to them.’

A senior royal insider indicated that William’s statement indicated the 39-year-old Prince was ‘coming of age’.
‘He was showing that he understands that it can’t be taken for granted that he will lead the Commonwealth – you serve as long as the people want you to serve, you listen, accept their choices and change if you need to.
‘This is about a modern Monarchy.’
The Telegraph
........................

If only Diana had been alive to see her boy develop into this very impressive man. :sad:

[arista]

https://livecenterimagesnorth.azureedge.net/lc-images-2021/lcimg-2409864a-a15e-45a5-a59c-fce8b1612e61.jpg?bypass-service-worker&

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/26/23/55846211-0-image-m-5_1648337352114.jpg


[I may never head the Commonwealth,
admits William in dramatic statement saying
he and Kate are 'committed to service'
after 'colonialism' row over their Caribbean
The Duke of Cambridge addressed growing
republican sentiment inside the Caribbean
at the end of his tour
William and Kate spent a week
on the tour which was branded
'tone deaf' and plagued by several PR gaffes
William tacitly acknowledged the
anti-royalist sentiment,
in his extraordinary statement at the tour's end
It is claimed with the ailing Queen,
there are cracks showing in the
70-year-old Commonwealth]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10655913/Wills-never-head-Commonwealth.html

[jet]

Keeping the natives away from them at all costs.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOhpVVqWUAUTen2?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOhpVbSXMAULQaQ?format=jpg&name=small

Slim, I wish you wouldn't refer to the Jamaicans as 'Natives'; at least you didn't preface it with 'dirty' this time.

The journalist Robert Jobson who is travelling with the Cambridges on their 9 day trip said the fence incident was grossly misrepresented.
“There was an fence around the football pitch where hundreds of youngsters had gathered to meet the players, including Raheem Sterling, as well as the Royals.
Of course they went over, if they hadn't, they would have been accused of snubbing them."

[arista]

Its typical of Slim
Inspired by Left wingers
like JOE

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[jet]

You go William! He gave notice of this when he broke the tradition of saying nothing when he made the ‘we are very much not a racist family’ retort to a rude reporter’s question.

"William believes that saying nothing is the right path in less contentious issues; but if he feels it is appropriate he will not let very damaging untruths be left uncontested” says a senior Palace source."

[GoldHeart]

There's awkwardness , and alot of the photo's feel forced.

[jet]

Robert Hardman. Daily Mail
We live in an age where the Twitter-driven battalions of the perpetually offended are constantly seeking their next grievance. And here was a gem. They could actually take offence – at a fence.
Privileged white royal tourists shielded from the black children of Trench Town? ‘Outrageous’/ ‘colonial’ etc.

Except, I have spoken to some of those who were actually on the spot. The scene was nothing of the sort.

The fence has been there for years, helping to keep spectators off the pitch but also keeping balls and children from spilling out on to the adjacent road. A big crowd had gathered to view the celebrity visit and they were yelling at the Cambridges to come across for a chat.
The ‘colonial’ response would actually have been to ignore these uninvited crowds. Instead, the couple went over – and then went round to the other side of the fence on their way out where they were mobbed once again.

This is our world today; lies proven to be so and distortion of facts become widespread ‘accepted dishonesty’ to suit those with an agenda.

[jet]

There's awkwardness , and alot of the photo's feel forced.

I totally disagree.
In the vast majority of the photos they are smiling, laughing and looking very relaxed....and Kate looked radiant. :hee:

[Jordan.]

There's awkwardness , and alot of the photo's feel forced.

Definitely. They really ought to sweep this under the carpet now with all the other PR disasters.

[Beso]

Same as above to jet. It's not meant to be funny, it's true. Rangers fans are Royalists and Loyalists and either 1) are sectarian or 2) don't give a **** that their friends are sectarian. If they did they would step away. :shrug:

From the small town I come from, I know 12 catholic rangers supporters

[Toy Soldier]

What a narrow minded, unsophisticated viewpoint. Maybe those you refer to haven't travelled much and have not gone much further than their own backyard?

I love this forum's ability to argue with straight-up facts :joker:. I don't really feel any need to prove myself, come to Glasgow on Old Firm day... or anywhere in Ayrshire on the 12th of July.

I grew up in a small Ayrshire town heavily embroiled in the Masonic Lodge. I spend half of my teens kicking around Glasgow. My dad is Catholic, his dad was Protestant, my mum's parents were hardcore Church of Scotland and flag-waving Royalists complete with Royal Wedding Collectible Plates on the wall.

My wife is Catholic, her maternal grandparents were all Irish Catholic and her paternal grandad was a masonic lodge protestant - that's in the North of England - it's completely different in Scotland and the Old Firm is heavily, heavily interwoven with loyalists/royalists and sectarianism.

This is just ... stone cold fact. I lived it my entire childhood :shrug:.

[jet]

it's completely different in Scotland and the Old Firm is heavily, heavily interwoven with loyalists/royalists and sectarianism.

This is just ... stone cold fact. I lived it my entire childhood :shrug:.

You didn’t say ‘In Scotland’ in your original post on this subject. However, can you speak for the whole of Scotland, surely you can only speak for certain about the areas that you grew up in and experienced.
In N.ireland, before the Troubles, whole families of not only Protestants, but Catholics too, went to see ‘the bands’ on the 12th of July. Hard to believe nowadays I know.
We always lodged a few guys from a Scottish band when they came over, a lot of people did. The McKeys, a Catholic family did! They used to laugh and say the Scottish ones always had big beer bellies and ‘ate and drank them out of house and home’. :hehe:

During the Troubles, sectarianism mainly existed in and around border areas and the main cities, especially in contentious areas of Derry and Belfast, where I grew up. As I moved away to live in other parts, I found people on the whole couldn’t give a stuff whether you were a ‘Taig’ or a ‘Prod’ or what football team you supported; they lived in the same area’s, socialised together, their kids played together, when they discussed the ‘Troubles’ they were disgusted and horrified at the murders carried out in their names on both sides.

Political alliances and arguments weren’t part of their life; their families, friends, work were their focus. Good, normal, fair people.
No barbed wire fences, no12 feet walls, no provocative graffiti, no flags on the houses or streets.
When the Queen visited N.Ireland (I think it was 2008) a huge crowd of us, from both sides, went out in force to cheer her. I've seen quite a few Royals over the years and my Dad met many of them when they went to Hillsborough Castle. We were always agog to hear about it when he got home - and I myself met the Queen and Philip when I was little. They were wonderful and I've always treasured the moment.

Our own experiences shape us, that much is true.

[bots]

jet, take a look at the rangers fan forum if you need any convincing

[jet]

jet, take a look at the rangers fan forum if you need any convincing

TBH, I'm not even sure of what I'm supposed to be convinced of? :conf: :hee:

[Beso]

jet, take a look at the rangers fan forum if you need any convincing

And the entire rangers support post there do they?

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/forum/1-the-champions-den/


I dont think you will find any mention of the Royal Family in any thread

:conf:

[Toy Soldier]

You didn’t say ‘In Scotland’ in your original post on this subject. However, can you speak for the whole of Scotland, surely you can only speak for certain about the areas that you grew up in and experienced.
In N.ireland, before the Troubles, whole families of not only Protestants, but Catholics too, went to see ‘the bands’ on the 12th of July. Hard to believe nowadays I know.
We always lodged a few guys from a Scottish band when they came over, a lot of people did. The McKeys, a Catholic family did! They used to laugh and say the Scottish ones always had big beer bellies and ‘ate and drank them out of house and home’. :hehe:

During the Troubles, sectarianism mainly existed in and around border areas and the main cities, especially in contentious areas of Derry and Belfast, where I grew up. As I moved away to live in other parts, I found people on the whole couldn’t give a stuff whether you were a ‘Taig’ or a ‘Prod’ or what football team you supported; they lived in the same area’s, socialised together, their kids played together, when they discussed the ‘Troubles’ they were disgusted and horrified at the murders carried out in their names on both sides.

Political alliances and arguments weren’t part of their life; their families, friends, work were their focus. Good, normal, fair people.
No barbed wire fences, no12 feet walls, no provocative graffiti, no flags on the houses or streets.
When the Queen visited N.Ireland (I think it was 2008) a huge crowd of us, from both sides, went out in force to cheer her. I've seen quite a few Royals over the years and my Dad met many of them when they went to Hillsborough Castle. We were always agog to hear about it when he got home - and I myself met the Queen and Philip when I was little. They were wonderful and I've always treasured the moment.

Our own experiences shape us, that much is true.

Ahhhh I think there's been a miscommunication; I (wrongly, my bad) assumed that you knew I was specifically talking about Rangers fans, and have just now realised that I said "Teddy Bear" not Rangers fan, so that's not actually clear.

Yes I'm talking about just sectarianism in Scotland as it related to the Old Firm, and well... yes... that's sort of just relevant to some very specific areas of Scotland. Obvious I know there's much more to sectarianism on the whole. The specific brand of sectarianism that's linked to Rangers FC is heavily intertwined with UK Loyalism and support for the Royal Family / anti-Scottish Republicanism.

Honestly anyone who was raised in or around Central Belt Scotland and is claiming that RFC isn't entangled with British Nationalism, protestant sectarianism and thus, the Royals ... ... ... ... ... well ... they're telling porkies.

[Toy Soldier]

TBH, I'm not even sure of what I'm supposed to be convinced of? :conf: :hee:

The Rangers side of the Scottish "Old Firm" (Rangers/Celtic rivalry) is unquestionably and unfixably intertwined with British Nationalism (and thus Royalty) and sectarianism.

That's all really. It's barely a debate it's well established fact.

[jet]

British Nationalism (and thus Royalty) and sectarianism.

Can you explain what you mean by this?

[Toy Soldier]

Can you explain what you mean by this?

In Scotland, largely, support of the monarchy goes hand-in-hand with being a Unionist and Independence hand-in-hand with rejecting the active monarchy. Technically, you could be a Unionist who wants to abolish the Monarchy, or pro-indy who wants to keep the monarchy active in both countries, but that's not usually the case. Rule of thumb is that Rangers/Protestant/Unionist/Royalty-supporting all goes hand in hand.

Some people will claim that the football fan base has nothing to do with sectarianism.

They're delusional or lying. No two ways about it. Just take a drive near Ibrox on a match day for "proof" (I don't recommend actually doing that, it's ****ing horrible).

Like I said, I'm sure not all Rangers fans are actively sectarian themselves. BUT they certainly don't care about the association with it or that their pals are. Willing to turn a blind eye.

To be clear I'm not even saying that the Celtic fan base is particularly better, sectarianism is a two-way street, but this thread is about Royalty tub-thumping and that only applies to Rangers.

[Beso]

That's the biggest pile of bull**** I've read I a while....

Dont tar the rest of scotland with your west coast bull****.

[jet]

In Scotland, largely, support of the monarchy goes hand-in-hand with being a Unionist and Independence hand-in-hand with rejecting the active monarchy. Technically, you could be a Unionist who wants to abolish the Monarchy, or pro-indy who wants to keep the monarchy active in both countries, but that's not usually the case. Rule of thumb is that Rangers/Protestant/Unionist/Royalty-supporting all goes hand in hand.

Some people will claim that the football fan base has nothing to do with sectarianism.

They're delusional or lying. No two ways about it. Just take a drive near Ibrox on a match day for "proof" (I don't recommend actually doing that, it's ****ing horrible).

Like I said, I'm sure not all Rangers fans are actively sectarian themselves. BUT they certainly don't care about the association with it or that their pals are. Willing to turn a blind eye.

To be clear I'm not even saying that the Celtic fan base is particularly better, sectarianism is a two-way street, but this thread is about Royalty tub-thumping and that only applies to Rangers.

Well it all sounds daft to me. I suppose it would be too much to suggest that football fans could support the Monarchy for reasons other than just being Ranger supporters?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Ridiculous accusations

Next thing you will be saying is that we have a picture of the Queen in our dressing room

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVHZD8zX4AErQrN.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/29/14/55953837-10663455-image-a-28_1648560397536.jpg

[Beso]

You having chicken tonight :hehe:

Try harder nicky..with someone who cares

[Cherie]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/29/14/55953837-10663455-image-a-28_1648560397536.jpg

Charlotte and her icy stare :laugh:

[Beso]

Charlotte and her icy stare :laugh:

10 years time she will be getting pissed out her tits on gin, or complaining about being led to the memorial in front if all those people...or worse.

[Toy Soldier]

https://i.imgur.com/Nt7GlOU.jpg

[jet]

William and Kate invited to Brooklyn Beckham's wedding but Harry snubbed.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/william-kate-invited-brooklyn-beckhams-220000367.html

[Toy Soldier]

William and Kate invited to Brooklyn Beckham's wedding but Harry snubbed.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/william-kate-invited-brooklyn-beckhams-220000367.html

The article specifically points out that it's because the Beckham's have "a long history" and "a strong attachment" with William and Kate - why would they invite Harry and Meghan just because he happens to be another prince? :joker: I mean a nice try Jet but this is like saying my sister was "snubbed" because she wasn't invited to my old school pal's wedding last year.

[Livia]

The article specifically points out that it's because the Beckham's have "a long history" and "a strong attachment" with William and Kate - why would they invite Harry and Meghan just because he happens to be another prince? :joker: I mean a nice try Jet but this is like saying my sister was "snubbed" because she wasn't invited to my old school pal's wedding last year.

Posh and Becks were at Harry and Meghan's wedding.

[Toy Soldier]

Posh and Becks were at Harry and Meghan's wedding.

True, and it was such a small and intimate ceremony with close family and friends so I guess that's a good point.

Lovely to hear that David and Victoria are renewing their vows though.

[Livia]

True, and it was such a small and intimate ceremony with close family and friends so I guess that's a good point.

Lovely to hear that David and Victoria are renewing their vows though.

Oi, don't diss my points.

David and Victoria still have the massive thrones to live down.

[bots]

david B was very involved in england hosting the world cup/euros with william, and that does go back years. I think they were both in the team that won the hosting of the olympics too

[Jordan.]

William and Kate invited to Brooklyn Beckham's wedding but Harry snubbed.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/william-kate-invited-brooklyn-beckhams-220000367.html

Why did the Cambridges snub the invite? Quite rude. Maybe the Beckhams regret not asking Harry instead.

[Jordan.]

A source close to the Beckhams said: “David and Victoria wrote to William and Kate inviting them and the family to their son’s wedding, and William replied wishing them a great deal of joy but they are unable to attend.”

The source claimed Prince William and Kate was always the Beckhams’ choice, as opposed to rumoured guests Harry and Meghan, but cited security as one of the factors in the Cambridges not attending.

Couldn't make it up :skull:

[The Slim Reaper]

Beckham wants a knighthood, so obviously he'd choose W&K.

[arista]

Beckham wants a knighthood, so obviously he'd choose W&K.


Yes sure
Slim.

[arista]

Why did the Cambridges snub the invite? Quite rude. Maybe the Beckhams regret not asking Harry instead.


Not at all


Other booked engagements.


Jordan

[jet]

A source close to the Beckhams said: “David and Victoria wrote to William and Kate inviting them and the family to their son’s wedding, and William replied wishing them a great deal of joy but they are unable to attend.”

The source claimed Prince William and Kate was always the Beckhams’ choice, as opposed to rumoured guests Harry and Meghan, but cited security as one of the factors in the Cambridges not attending.

Couldn't make it up :skull:

If you can't see the difference between security for a celebrity wedding and top notch security for the Royal family plus all the European Royals together in one venue I really can't help you.

[Cherie]

They couldn’t invite Hazza and Megs as Netflix would be trailing around after them :laugh:

[Jordan.]

If you can't see the difference between security for a celebrity wedding and security for the Royal family plus all the European Royals together in one venue I really can't help you.

This wedding of a billionaire heiress* sure I imagine they penny pinched on security.

[jet]

This wedding of a billionaire heiress* sure I imagine they penny pinched on security.

Nobody said they would, but its still a far cry from Metropolitan Special Royalty protection which Harry would have had automatically in the UK while attending his grandfathers memorial service, a lot different from not attending a celebrity wedding, don't you agree?

The Telegraph
Prince William is in the royal line of succession and will one day be King, meaning he requires a certain level of security that could have been frustrating at a beachside wedding.
Additionally, April 10th was the first anniversary of his grandfathers death.

[Glenn.]

A source close to the Beckhams said: “David and Victoria wrote to William and Kate inviting them and the family to their son’s wedding, and William replied wishing them a great deal of joy but they are unable to attend.”

The source claimed Prince William and Kate was always the Beckhams’ choice, as opposed to rumoured guests Harry and Meghan, but cited security as one of the factors in the Cambridges not attending.

Couldn't make it up :skull:

:joker: :joker:

[Cherie]

Nobody said they would, but its still a far cry from Metropolitan Special Royalty protection which Harry would have had automatically in the UK while attending his grandfathers memorial service, a lot different from not attending a celebrity wedding, don't you agree?

Indeed I do

[rusticgal]

I dont thinks Harry and Meghan get invited to much these days....:laugh:

[michael21]

I dont thinks Harry and Meghan get invited to much these days....:laugh:

Last Friday h & m got invited to a Harry and meghen lookalike contest there came 3rd :hehe: