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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 1:38:48 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. Quite a few decades ago....... 81 years to be precise. Believe it or not things around the world have changed since then! There was also far more to the Wallis Simpson saga than the fact that she was American and twice divorced who started her relationship with Edward V111 before she divorced her second husband. Her past was far more " colourful" than the two divorces she went through. |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Sept 26, 2017 1:46:12 GMT
I watch Suits and love Meghan Markle, so I’m happy to see her happy. This! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 2:02:03 GMT
I heard tonight that they broke the monarchy protocol by sitting together today at an event. I wonder what grandma thinks! It wasn't because of protocol that they didn't sit together at the opening ceremony it was because, on this occasion, Prince Harry sat in the VIP seats that were reserved for dignitaries and government officials and their spouses only. As his girlfriend, Meghan Markle doesn't fit into any of those categories. They did sit together at the tennis game later and walked out hand in hand and as such he wasn't there as a representative of the Royals but in a private capacity as the founder of the Games and a supporter in the same way as everyone else that was at that game. |
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Post by imsirius on Sept 26, 2017 2:48:38 GMT
I can't believe she had the audacity to sit with MY (inappropriate) boyfriend!!
They are cute together. I hope they are happy.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 26, 2017 4:22:10 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be a Queen Elizabeth. I think I have that right.  I'm curious, in all the history of the royals has there ever been a marriage with a biracial man or woman? That's probably another first! |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Sept 26, 2017 5:21:20 GMT
I'm not familiar with her as an actress, but she is gorgeous, and they make an adorable couple.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Sept 26, 2017 5:31:56 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. Harry is so far down the pecking order that it won't matter. And, as you rightly observe, times have changed. She is gorgeous. So is he. If they are meant to be together, they will be. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 11:35:07 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be a Queen Elizabeth. I think I have that right. I'm curious, in all the history of the royals has there ever been a marriage with a biracial man or woman? That's probably another first! How far back would you want to go?  You do realize that England has been a kingdom since the 9th century don't you ? and the United Kingdom has had monarchs since the union with Scotland in 1707 previous to that they each had their own monarch. I think it's irrelevant that she's biracial. Prince Harry has obviously fallen in love with the person she is, whatever the colour of her skin and I'm sure he didn't do so to tick any possible boxes. |
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Post by sueg on Sept 26, 2017 12:26:25 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be a Queen Elizabeth. I think I have that right. Well, no and yes. It is true that the current queen's father became king because of the abdication of his brother. But - the Duke of Windsor and Wallis had no children, so the line of succession would have reverted to his brother, and through him his children - including the current queen - anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 12:41:57 GMT
If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be a Queen Elizabeth. I think I have that right. Well, no and yes. It is true that the current queen's father became king because of the abdication of his brother. But - the Duke of Windsor and Wallis had no children, so the line of succession would have reverted to his brother, and through him his children - including the current queen - anyway. ^^^^ that ^^^ she just came to the throne 20 years earlier than planned. As you pointed out she would have been Queen eventually anyhow if he hadn't abdicated as her father died 20 years before the Duke of Windsor. |
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 26, 2017 12:59:45 GMT
How far back would you want to go? ![:grin:]() You do realize that England has been a kingdom since the 9th century don't you ? and the United Kingdom has had monarchs since the union with Scotland in 1707 previous to that they each had their own monarch. I think it's irrelevant that she's biracial. Prince Harry has obviously fallen in love with the person she is, whatever the colour of her skin and I'm sure he didn't do so to tick any possible boxes. You do realize it wasn't until 2011 that a first-born female can succeed the throne. You do realize that England has been a kingdom since the 9th century, so Wallis Simpson's marriage 81 years ago and her husband abdicating the throne is really not that long ago. Especially considering it was in the 1500's The Church of England separated from Rome because the King wanted an annulment. You do realize it is the year 2017 and a grown couple in their 30's are not allowed to sit together according to royal protocol because they are not married or engaged. Of course it doesn't matter the color of her skin, I was just curious about the history of the royals. Was there some obscure rule about marrying people of another race or was it implied it was not allowed? Some protocol at one point? When did it change? That is all. No shit, it doesn't matter now. I didn't think sitting together was a big deal, but.... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 13:25:21 GMT
How far back would you want to go? ![:grin:]() You do realize that England has been a kingdom since the 9th century don't you ? and the United Kingdom has had monarchs since the union with Scotland in 1707 previous to that they each had their own monarch. I think it's irrelevant that she's biracial. Prince Harry has obviously fallen in love with the person she is, whatever the colour of her skin and I'm sure he didn't do so to tick any possible boxes. Of course it doesn't matter the color of her skin, I was just curious about the history of the royals. Was there some obscure rule about marrying people of another race or was it implied it was not allowed? Some protocol at one point? When did it change? That is all. No shit, it doesn't matter now. I didn't think sitting together was a big deal, but.... What is the bolded part about? You asked if there was a history of biracial marriage in the Royal family........I asked how far back did you want to check. As far as I know there has never been any " obscure" rule regarding race but without going back to the 9th century to check I wouldn't know. The only " rule" is that a Catholic can't succeed to the throne, purely because the monarch is also the head of the Church of England and the defender of that faith. Therefore they can't be catholic and defend the be head of a protestant church. No different that expecting the pope to be a protestant. You're slightly wrong about the first born female. The first born female has always had the right to succession provided there was no subsequent males born after her. What was changed in 2011 was that a female still held her place in the line of succession even if there were males born after her. Those male births did not supersede her. If you're going to attempt to correct me on my own country's historical facts, make sure you've got them right including what is and what isn't protocol as far as the Royal family is concerned. It isn't about whether they are allowed to sit with each other until they're married it's about whether they are there in the official capacity as a member of the Royal family or there as a private individual. Which if you took the time to read back in the thread you will find an explanation I gave another poster. |
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Post by oh yvonne on Sept 26, 2017 14:14:32 GMT
I think they are such a nice couple together, he seems happy and ready to settle down and she seems so perfect for him. And she's beautiful..I'm sure he's over the moon for her.
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Post by craftykitten on Sept 26, 2017 15:30:24 GMT
All his previous girlfriends were blonde. If I'd know he was interested in brunettes I would have made more of an effort  |
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Post by wellway on Sept 26, 2017 15:45:10 GMT
All his previous girlfriends were blonde. If I'd know he was interested in brunettes I would have made more of an effort LOL |
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Post by #notLauren on Sept 26, 2017 15:58:14 GMT
I like them. I particularly like Harry. I find William to be very prickly; but Harry's just a sweetheart. You can't help but like him.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 26, 2017 15:59:49 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. Is she divorced? I didn't know that! He was the king... and Harry is now what 4th soon to be 5th in line to the throne.. I think she will be able to continue acting if they stay together.. maybe she'll look for jobs in the UK! |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Sept 26, 2017 16:25:54 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. Is she divorced? I didn't know that! He was the king... and Harry is now what 4th soon to be 5th in line to the throne.. I think she will be able to continue acting if they stay together.. maybe she'll look for jobs in the UK! She is indeed divorced. From a Tv (? I think) producer who has decided to make a Tv movie about a guy whose wife divorces him and marries a prince  I think they are a lovely couple and I shall support them unless and until they whinge about how tough their lives are, including any moans about press coverage. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 26, 2017 17:10:45 GMT
Is she divorced? I didn't know that! He was the king... and Harry is now what 4th soon to be 5th in line to the throne.. I think she will be able to continue acting if they stay together.. maybe she'll look for jobs in the UK! She is indeed divorced. From a Tv (? I think) producer who has decided to make a Tv movie about a guy whose wife divorces him and marries a prince I think they are a lovely couple and I shall support them unless and until they whinge about how tough their lives are, including any moans about press coverage.  |
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Post by sueg on Sept 26, 2017 17:19:10 GMT
She’s American! I can hardly believe that someone so high up would be allowed to date a divorced, American! Remember how much trouble Wallis Simpson caused just a few decades ago? The times they are a’changin. Well, his dad - who will be King one day unless his mother outlives him - is married to a divorcee, so that obviously isn't a huge problem these days. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 19:48:31 GMT
I think they are adorable together and she is gorgeous!
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 26, 2017 21:43:43 GMT
Which if you took the time to read back in the thread you will find an explanation I gave another poster.   |
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You do realize that England has been a kingdom since the 9th century don't you ? and the United Kingdom has had monarchs since the union with Scotland in 1707 previous to that they each had their own monarch.
