The British Royal Family

[dominick]

All of the major television networks have carried continuous and ongoing reports of recent events having to do with England's royal family. A prince is to be married, the present prince's spouse may someday be queen, hour-long prime time tv specials and interviews, etc.
Is all the blathering nonsense about the adventures of a completely irrelevant and outdated "royal" family really that newsworthy? Why all the attention? Who cares?

[graciegirl]

A lot of people do.

To me it is really no different than the huge public interest in movie stars for really not much more than their looks.

At least the monarchy is a part of history.

And...I betcha if you asked a lot of us girls we'd admit that we used to dream of marrying a prince.

It's romantic and ....well..romantic.:)

[zcaveman]

I am not sure that the wicked stepmother (Camilla) has finished her intervention yet.

There will be more to come.

[K9-Lovers]

The monarchy is not irrelevant nor outdated. The monarchy has had and continues to have a great influence on the affairs of the world.

[Johnshirts]

I think I prefer Queen Elizabeth to President Obama.

[graciegirl]

I think I prefer Queen Elizabeth to President Obama.

Do you mean politically...or romantically?

[memason]

Do you mean politically...or romantically?

That's priceless! :a20::a20::a20:

[ssmith]

I see it as no different than our form of political princes/princesses....ie the media hype over Chelsea Clintons wedding....we all love a fairy tale....not the reality

[duffysmom]

The monarchy is not irrelevant nor outdated. The monarchy has had and continues to have a great influence on the affairs of the world.

How so?

[2BNTV]

Do you mean politically...or romantically?

Gracie:

You are a HOOT. :a20:

[bkcunningham1]

The British Monarchy and the Royal Family is direct descendants of King David. A man after God's own heart. I have to admit that I love the history associated with her Majesty and her Royal Family.

From the history of the Coronation Stone to the Church of England, it is seeped in knowledge, history, current events and future happenings. Mark me a Royal watcher. It is sad, to me, that so much of this history and respect has been lost.

[2BNTV]

An event of this magnitude happens every 30 to 50 years or so.

Some people are fascinated by the pomp and cicumstance.

The fairly tale of marrying a prince.

Some people will look forward to this event as a cause of celebration.

Some people don't care.

[BritParrothead]

Yesterday, it was announced that the weeding day will be a National Holiday for all. As the BIG day is a Friday, this makes for a nice long weekend for those who work :thumbup:

[graciegirl]

Yesterday, it was announced that the weeding day will be a National Holiday for all. As the BIG day is a Friday, this makes for a nice long weekend for those who work :thumbup:

Not knowing much about British ways, is it called "weeding day" because all of the other girls were "weeded out"?

[Ajack]

Not knowing much about British ways, is it called "weeding day" because all of the other girls were "weeded out"?

:a20: Go go girl!!!

[mulligan]

I would challenge the "royal" couple to quietly elope, and take the obscene amount that will be spent on a wedding and do some real good for the hungry and homeless.

[Ajack]

I would challenge the "royal" couple to quietly elope, and take the obscene amount that will be spent on a wedding and do some real good for the hungry and homeless.

My take on this wedding or any wedding is that it benefits everybody. The caterers will make money and their employees will make a paycheck to feed their families. The same would be for the flower stores, the clothing stores, reporters earn a living, many service companies too numerous to mention will reap the joys of another payday and maybe a little prosperity for themselves and their loved ones.
The money will be spread around for those who want to earn it. Charity begins at home.

[2BNTV]

My take on this wedding or any wedding is that it benefits everybody. The caterers will make money and their employees will make a paycheck to feed their families. The same would be for the flower stores, the clothing stores, reporters earn a living, many service companies too numerous to mention will reap the joys of another payday and maybe a little prosperity for themselves and their loved ones.
The money will be spread around for those who want to earn it. Charity begins at home.

Ajack:

:agree::agree::agree:

Any big event will generate business as many people will attend.

How much does our "Super Bowl" parties benefit other businesses such as the food, drink, gasoline, t-shirts, hats, etc, in addition to the businesses that will benefit the most, in the city where it is held.

A royal wedding takes place every 30, 40 or 50 years. Enjoy the pageantry.

[graciegirl]

Ajack:

:agree::agree::agree:

Any big event will generate business as many people will attend.

How much does our "Super Bowl" parties benefit other businesses such as the food, drink, gasoline, t-shirts, hats, etc, in addition to the businesses that will benefit the most, in the city where it is held.

A royal wedding takes place every 30, 40 or 50 years. Enjoy the pageantry.

Yup.:a040::clap2::)

[Larryandlinda]

I would challenge the "royal" couple to quietly elope, and take the obscene amount that will be spent on a wedding and do some real good for the hungry and homeless.

You've started getting feedback already about the spending and will get even more.
While we are free-enterprising capitalistic business people ourselves, invested in real property, corporate blue chips, and bonds, we don't agree that all spending is the best spending.

L and L

[graciegirl]

Any spending that is not for neccessities is a matter of personal values.

[K9-Lovers]

I would challenge the "royal" couple to quietly elope, and take the obscene amount that will be spent on a wedding and do some real good for the hungry and homeless.

And how much spent on Chelsea Clinton's wedding? $3 to $5 million according to some sources. Politics aside, the United States has its share of expensive weddings, too.

[Ajack]

When the people have the money and spend it, the economy thrives.

When people have the money and decide to "wait and see" instead of spending, the economy stifles.


Our Federal Government tried to imitate (simulate) money spending, and it did not work.

If the Clinton's or the Bush's want to spend mountains of money for their daughter's weddings. God bless them.

[Taltarzac]

The movie The Young Victoria featured some scheming German princes who from as far as I can tell had descendents who renamed the fruits of their family tree the Windsors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha

[graciegirl]

The movie The Young Victoria featured some scheming German princes who from as far as I can tell had descendents who renamed the fruits of their family tree the Windsors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha

Yup. Battenburg became Mountbatten too.

A lot of intermarriage among royalty in history.

[bkcunningham1]

The movie The Young Victoria featured some scheming German princes who from as far as I can tell had descendents who renamed the fruits of their family tree the Windsors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha

If I understand your question correctly, you have to understand that the current Royal Family is called the House of Windsor. Until 1917, the Royal House or Family, was known as the House of Hanover or Saxe-Coberg-Gotta. This was because Queen Victoria married Prince Albert Saxe-Coberg-Gotta in the early 1800s.

The Saxe-Coberg-Gotta name is a combination of two duchies in Germany. At that time in history, Germany was basically the states of Bavaria and Thuringia.

In 1917, the British were at war with then-Germany and the name was changed to the House of Windsor because of the German sounding name used prior to 1917.

[whartonjelly]

I found my prince when we were 16 years old. He started a career when I went off to college. Married at 20. Been together since 1974 !!1 He still brings me coffee in bed.!

[bkcunningham1]

I found my prince when we were 16 years old. He started a career when I went off to college. Married at 20. Been together since 1974 !!1 He still brings me coffee in bed.!

Aww, that is wonderful and sweet. I wish I'd said that!! My husband is a Prince of a man too.

[BritParrothead]

I found my prince when we were 16 years old. He started a career when I went off to college. Married at 20. Been together since 1974 !!1 He still brings me coffee in bed.!

He's a keeper :coolsmiley: