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Royal family needs to evolve, the shit his missus gets I would of legged it ages ago.
Around 52% of the population probably
Another compelling reason to get rid of them too, then.
Meh, was trying to do a Les Dawson pic of old ladies gossiping, cos that's what you're all like.
Maybe the best thing is to plan for a new model for when the Queen dies and that becomes the seminal moment that we make that change.
Something like other royal families in Europe? Again the Dutch may have the model we could follow
Damn, my dastardly plot to finish off the British monarchy has gone up in smoke.
Plan was to off queenie and the next 7 in line to the throne in a mutant corgi rampage so that Andy Pandy as eighth in line got the gig. Even the DM readers would find that too unpalatable and we could sack off the whole anachronistic shit show that (imo of course) makes the UK look like some backwater throwback.
And just whilst I was working on how to get a genetically modified killer corgi into the inner sanctum as a sleeper agent Hewitt's son kicks off so the whole gang are unlikely to ever get together under the same roof again.
Foiled.
Not only have they been rude to the queen (gawd bless'er), they've totally ruined Kate's 38th birthday puff piece in the Mail! TRAITOROUS SCUM!
Andy Pandy as eighth in line got the gig. Even the DM readers would find that too unpalatable
His accuser is foreign, though, so perhaps not.
They probably put the statement out themselves because they were getting fobbed off by Brenda and her flunkies that resist every form of change. I'd love to be rid of the royal family and monarchy as it's desperately out of touch and would force the change of the upper chamber, the honours system etc. Denmark royal family organised succession quite easily, they could do the same but they don't.
As for the royals doing good stuff, it's whitewash; classic example is this prize for environment work, if they were serious about the climate emergency they'd be planting sh1tloads of trees all over the vast tracts of land they own. If they were serious about poverty they should be publically berating the politicians for needing millions of people using foodbanks, and they should be building social housing and having the local councils manage them on their behalf. But they don't.
As for the royals doing good stuff, it’s whitewash; classic example is this prize for environment work, if they were serious about the climate emergency they’d be planting sh1tloads of trees all over the vast tracts of land they own. If they were serious about poverty they should be publically berating the politicians for needing millions of people using foodbanks, and they should be building social housing and having the local councils manage them on their behalf. But they don’t.
This.... Imagine if they were to put their resources and influence into something to improve the country's lot. Their popularity would/could soar and people could stomach them (well perhaps not everyone because lots of ignorant people read the gutter press).
Be the change you want to see....?
the daily fail is in meltdown !!!! 17 pages of crap like this....
It’s almost as though nothing matters to this couple apart from their own immediate happiness and gratification, as though they are incapable of seeing beyond their own little bubble of privilege. It has often been speculated as to whether they might end up walking away from Britain. But the timing of this announcement could hardly be more insensitive, or more indicative of the how little either seems to understand the true nature of their roles as royals.
Perhaps they will move in with his real father(James Hewitt) mentioned above.He must be getting on a bit now and if he needs help they could apply for "Carers allowance" which may help them live in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
Good luck to them.
I don’t care.
I am struggling to deal with my overwhelming indifference.
I may need a cup of tea.
I don't really know what to make of it really.
On one hand bravo to them for taking control of their life, especially as they're hinting they're going to remove themselves from the, whatever they call the money they're given for being Royal, but do they really think the Papers are going think "Well, that's it Lads, we've hounded them into quitting, we'll go back to taking pics of Kerry Katona flashing her under carriage getting out of a Taxi".
On the other, well, they could have done it privately, we've got dozens of Royals of various shapes and sizes, yeah he's the Brother of the Heir after the Heir and he's been in the press a lot, but I'd struggle to name many of the Queens Grandchildren, are they all 'Senior Royals' or more middle-management because they're the wrong kind of Grandkid?
It puts me in mind of my son who makes a huge, over exaggerated "Urgh" when he gets a text as if his Social Life is so busy he just wishes people would leave him alone! I've, of course mentioned he could turn it off, remove the notifications or just silent the bloody thing, but then, he'd had nothing to moan about would he!
They could have told old Queenie, "Sorry, we're quitting, it's not for us, I'm going back to flying Helicopters and the Mrs has booked a Pilot on NBC" and faded into obscurity. It seems to be either they're building a 'brand' to sell to keep them in the lifestyle to which they've become accustomed, and more than a bit of a dig at the other Royals.
Taking off my republican hat for a second, and ignoring Harry's massive inherited wealth and his apparent lack of awareness about the meaning of 'financial independence', I actually quite admire him. Even for us plebs, it takes quite a lot of determination and emotional upheaval to stand up to our families when something is wrong, imagine what it must be like for them at the centre of the most famous family in the world? It takes quite some balls to tell them to go **** themselves. That being said the question now is what they do next. If they disappear into the mountains never to be heard from again then I'll have a lot of respect and admiration. If they milk their celebrity for financial gain then that would be less than ideal, although a warts and all autobiography exposing the entire sh*tshow would be hilarious.
Also how long before Megan is killed in an accident? (sorry, someone had to say it)
Too tasteless to say it's the second family the yanks have blown up this week?
Also how long before Megan is killed in an accident? (sorry, someone had to say it)
Yeah in her Shoes, I'd be driving myself for the foreseeable future.
couldn't give a flying duck.
but I’d struggle to name many of the Queens Grandchildren, are they all ‘Senior Royals’ or more middle-management because they’re the wrong kind of Grandkid?
sort of works for your own life that though, as illustrated by wait but why
from here
https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/01/your-family-past-present-and-future.html
What do we think?
I think I might need a cup of tea, too.
If we get rid of the royals who’s face goes on the money? I’m getting in earlier with Matt Berry
If we get rid of the royals who’s face goes on the money? I’m getting in earlier with Matt Berry
fair dos. It's time for a bloke.
National anthem will have to change. I've said it before, the obvious choice would be the Gap Band's "Oops upside your head".
I thought it was all a cunning plan to divert attention away from Prince Wills having had an affair. (same for the randy Andy story, to distract from this fact/rumour).
I think the Mash might be on to something here
https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/your-country-sucks-by-meghan-markle-20200109192395
I reckon the reason why all the brexity gammons are outraged is that they secretly know the above is true but desperately don’t want it to be.
What do we think ?
That sharkbaits a bit of a dick ?
What do you think ? .......dick
It could be as simple as them putting the future welfare of their children first. They'll grow up as 4th rate royals, but still in the goldfish bowl if they stay here.
Elsewhere they may have a chance for some privacy.
Be even better if Harry renounces his title(s)
Good luck to them, It takes enough time to look after my own family before worrying about theirs. If I see them in Asda i'll give them a friendly nod.
f they milk their celebrity for financial gain then that would be less than ideal
In June they trademarked Sussex Royal to use on all sorts of merchandise (tat) and products and services. It therefore looks likely that they fully intend to milk it.
https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003408516
I love how many people have taken the time to come into this thread and compose a post telling us all how much they don't give a shit. It's hilarious, do you all call into radio phone-ins to go "no comment" too?
Perhaps they will move in with his real father(James Hewitt) mentioned above.
I've often wondered whether Harry would eventually come to this. His mother was "only" Princess by marriage and if the allegations of his paternal heritage are in fact true then he's not actually a royal at all. With Uncle Randy suddenly drawing attention to the hitherto untouchable family, maybe that's been a catalyst for him to get the hell out of dodge before someone takes a magnifying glass to the rest of them? I wouldn't put it past one of our beloved red-tops to undertake a bit of investigative "journalism" some time soon.
And even if that's not the case, as per the meme above his royalty is a bit of an also-ran. I can easily see why he might just think "is it worth it" and flounce.
If they were serious about poverty they should be publically berating the politicians for needing millions of people using foodbanks
That would be meddling in politics. Which historically is a slippery slope to getting your head chopped off.
And if you hypothetically turned Swinley into a housing estate the headlines would be:
"Royals destroy SSSI and ground nesting birds for profit", with a photo of a grumpy mountaibiker, Daily Mail comments would all revolve around jumping red lights and not paying road tax
"Royals make £...million a year in rent from the poorest families in Bracknell" Comments mostly concentrate on how Liz got a nicer council house in Slough.
I don’t get the Hewitt references. Just look at him next to Charles. The ears, nose, even eye spacing are the same. He looks a hell of a lot like him.
As we know – charity serves the founders before the actual identified target recipients.
Do we?
Nope, still not seeing it. Especially if you look at more recent pictures. That photo of Charles is scaring me a little though. It’s like he’s undressing me with his eyes. Especially unnerving as I’m typing this from my very own throne 😱
Now I'm unnerved.
Good luck to them. The British media is vile, it took some nuts to serve on the front line when he didn't have to and she's a hotty.
You know Harry has got another Uncle who (with his missus) has managed to largely stay out of the public eye for the last 20 or so years. The Wessesx sort of prove low media profile royalty can be done. I bet the pair of them could pop down their local costa on a weekday afternoon without being spotted these days.
It was interesting listening to the Radio this lunchtime there was lots of jaw flapping about "Brand building" and what they now associate the "Royal Sussex brand" with, as if it's a given that they're off to california to become 'influencers' or a sort of aristocratic version of the Kardashians... I'm not sure that's actually what they're going to do, and all of the speculation (both supportive or otherwise) isn't really that insightful.
All they've really said is they are opting out of one particularly constraining, vacuous meeja bubble, I don't think it necessarily follows that they're going to go and sign up for more of the same on a different continent.
They're both bound to have some capital, that can be working for them whatever else they do.
Aside from their existing media profile they're just a pair of early 30's investment fund Babies... They already have more financial freedom and/or a better safety net than most couples their age.
Good luck to them, We've still got the Cambridges for the DM to fuss over, yes they're relatively dull, but apparently that's what Brexit-Britain wants...
Good luck to them, It takes enough time to look after my own family before worrying about theirs. If I see them in Asda i’ll give them a friendly nod.
Asda is in Slough. It's Waitrose in Windsor (you have to go outside the town centre for the Tesco).
Don't care for the Royal Family at all, personally, but I lost my father very young, and in his position, I'd want to protect my family too.
Also how long before Megan is killed in an accident? (sorry, someone had to say it)
No @dazh that really is a nasty thing to say.
I agree with Cougar, theyre both looking right and smiling, clealry a link there.
Also, it kinda proves the point, would you keep going to your local pub if whenever you entered the topic of conversation changed to your perantage and comments about your wife "she’s a hotty".
Substitute local pub for country.
I love how many people have taken the time to come into this thread and compose a post telling us all how much they don’t give a shit.
I couldn't give a stuff about the royal family, but I'm very much enjoying the hysterical media reaction. It's almost as if they're annoyed that they'll have to find someone else to slag off in future...
It’s almost as if they’re annoyed that they’ll have to find someone else to slag off in future…
I appreciate the irony of me asking this as someone who recently created a topic about the importance of keeping up with the news but.........have they been given a hard time? My news paper reading is mainly the (were previously) broadsheets. Have the red tops been slagging them off? If so, what for?
Have the red tops been slagging them off? If so, what for?
Well, she's American, divorced, independently wealthy, black and female. Take your pick.
My regular glance at the tabloids (when waiting in the checkout queue at the supermarket) suggests that they get a pretty hard time. The Mail seems to loathe her.
Well, she’s American, divorced, independently wealthy, black and female. Take your pick.
But to be specific - are you saying they have literally slagged her off for being black (as an example from your list)? Or have they slagged off her hair/holiday location choice/nail polish colour etc etc (because they don't like her because she is black). I can't believe the DM slagged of the partner of the male prince for being female specifically - can't imagine they would have like Harry to have married a bloke.
I'm clueless about what specifically they feel they have been given a hard time for (i.e. not the reasons/suggestions behind why they might be hostile to her in general).
They can do whatever they wish so long as my income tax does not increase to feed them.
Mum had been literally hounded to her death by members of the press
She was metaphorically hounded to death, maybe. She was literally the back seat passenger in a car crash, without a seatbelt.
They have been vocal in their criticism of the papers, the papers are giving it back in earnest.
PSA: There s a channel 5 news special on now for all you royal celeb fans
She was literally the back seat passenger in a car crash, without a seatbelt.
whilst being driven by a drunk driver
whilst being driven by a drunk driver
...who was driving at high speed whilst being chased by press photographers , no?
Several of them. In a pack. Like hounds.
They have been vocal in their criticism of the papers, the papers are giving it back in earnest.
You are Rupert Murdoch and I claim my £5.
I agree with Cougar, theyre both looking right and smiling, clealry a link there.
So we're clear, I wasn't saying that I agree with the rumours. Rather, I was replying to the post saying "I can't see it." They're cherry-picked photos of course, but it's hard to deny that there's some resemblance there.
They’re cherry-picked photos of course, but it’s hard to deny that there’s some resemblance there.
See also: Cougar and Tom Savini.
No @dazh that really is a nasty thing to say.
Hardly. I can think of much worse things to say, like the fact they're a bunch of inbred over-priveleged freaks who think they're better than the rest of us because their ancestors rose to the top by persecuting and murdering the people who created all their wealth. Car crashes are too good for them, if there was any justice they'd get the French treatment. That better?
Embarrassing, the coverage this gets.
The empire is gone, Britannia no longer rules the waves, these people are just people, it's cringier than Towie the way people worship them.
The news made one small column in the Herald, over a dozen pages in southern based papers....
dazh - Are you having a bad day?
But to be specific – are you saying they have literally slagged her off for being black (as an example from your list)?
I’d say this headline, from an equally delightful author, tells you all you need to know.
That wording was very deliberately chosen.
As for my opinion, you play the hand you are dealt in life. I’d be scarpering too, in their situation.
Interested in the "Diana was hounded to death by the press". I seem to remember her being killed in a car crash, in a car with a drunk driver at the wheel. yes , they were being followed by paps - but she/ Fayad's hardly hid away from the press, did they.
I have no doubt they could keep the location of where they were secret. Many celebs do.
Harry blames the press for Diana's death - I would blame those who sanctioned the drunk driver to drive the car. And at speed.
And those who chose not to wear a seat belt ....
Drunk driver with a penchant for speed (both varieties).
TBH , they have every right to withdraw and do what they want. But they need to surrender titles and funding. You can't be half royal. If that is their choice , the good luck to them. It is not a constitutional crisis.
But please , lets move away for Meghan being a delicate wallflower who didn't chose this. She is a product of the media industry, and actor , who has achieve fame - and is used to being in the media. She chose it.
Harry didn't - so I feel more sorry for him. But he needs a honest look at the past. I can see why he wants to run away. I don't think that he is intellectually equipped to enjoy playing the game.
TBH, I don't think they needed to make a big announcement ( if the are genuine, just fade away). Looks like a flounce to me.
Biggest flounce ever......
2 over privileged kids give the old folks the finger & it’s front page news?
I couldn’t really GAF but, seriously, it’s about time the Royals did one..
HRH & his wife have a personal net worth in the region of £15m - pay your way Harry & maybe a few of the others will get caught up in the following cull..
I think the daily mail lot are gutted because Harry used to dress up as a nazi at parties and now he's all politically correct
It's the closet racists worst nightmare !
But they need to surrender titles and funding.
The titles are meaningless to anyone with half a brain, whether they have HRH in front of their names is a load irrelevant deferential bollox. Funding on the other hand, to my knowledge they don't get any. Yes the house was done up, but do they own that or are they just squatting?
I'm looking forward to the book deal and fly on the wall documentary. I kind of hope they will turn into fearless campaigners agains the UK press. The whole thing, from the royal family to the sycophantic press needs blowing apart. Think I'll be dissappointed though.
Hypocrisy of the press on this is quite amusing
https://twitter.com/JimMFelton/status/1215206952755716096?s=19
The whole Royal Family thing just seems like so much BS these days.
I don't know that I really get any benefit from the taxes I pay for its upkeep.
"Tourism". For sure.
I don’t know that I really get any benefit from the taxes I pay for its upkeep.
“Tourism”. For sure.
Versailles gets more vistors than Bucks Palace
Jus' sayin'
Should sell a few tickets
(Image post fail but noticed "people often ask: is the guillotine painful?". I'd have thought you might feel a bit sore the next day.)
For commercial reasons it would make sense to off each one in a different location. Maybe by a different method too. Imagine the tourist attraction benefits - reenactments, an open top bus route to all the venues with the grim reaper as a guide. If they truly cared about the nation's welfare they would be offering up their services.
Apparently most of their income comes not from the public purse but from his father - just how many jobs must the poor bloke be holding down to finance that!
What was Sarah Vine's "niggling worry" then?
(Also, whoTF is Sarah Vine, some sort of Poundland Hopkins?)
Oh christ, she's Mrs Gove. Colour me shocked.
"Attention-seeking woman seeks fame on the back of her husband" complains Daily Mail columnist whose Twitter handle is WestminsterWAG.
Apparently most of their income comes not from the public purse but from his father – just how many jobs must the poor bloke be holding down to finance that!
I think that's a pretty vague interpretation. Chaz benefits from a £5m pa income from the Duchy of Cornwall. He is entitled to that as the eldest son of the King/Queen. It's that income that he uses to support his (and Hewitt's) lad. So whilst it is not the public purse as in from taxation, come the revolution I think the state would have a pretty reasonable case for nabbing it back and the profits going into the public purse. Essentially the Duchy is a load of land and a bunch of employed people working hard to make a profit which is snaffled away for Chaz and co to live a privileged lifestyle. I'm sure he turns up once in a while and talks to a few plants but the real management and grat is done by comentent, sentient non-inbreds.
It really annoys me that they have what’s called a “break” a break from what? They are on a holiday. A permanent holiday compared to the rest of us!
It really annoys me that they have what’s called a “break” a break from what? They are on a holiday. A permanent holiday compared to the rest of us!
I love those holidays where everyday I wake up to talk of being beheaded, my parentage and sexist comments about my wife.
Good on them I say. If you understand how he has grown up in the full view of the press and seen it contribute to the death of his mother you would see his reasoning.
The issue will be what happens if it doesn't work for them financially and he tries to go back to being a frontline royal, will he just walk back in or assume a lesser role?
I think that’s a pretty vague interpretation. Chaz benefits from a £5m pa income from the Duchy of Cornwall.
Sorry I thought that they actually meant his father when they they said that rather than the bloke who was given a few million acres to live off and makes biscuits. I had visions of poor old James doing cleaning jobs, working in a bar, putting a couple of shifts in a week in a fast food joint all on zero hour contacts.
What with Brexit looming, Iran USA debacle, Australian bush fires I am really finding it hard to give a sh!t about these 2.
I don’t know that I really get any benefit from the taxes I pay for its upkeep.
I'm no royalist, but it costs you just over £1 a year to fund the royal family. I'm sure this country wastes far more than £1.24 per person on worse crap than the royal family