Recent content by Countessmeout

She will be queen unless the monarchy abolished. Ready or not, beneficial or not, she will be queen. What kind of queen stands to be seen. Kind of early to judge her at 18. Its not a meritocracy where if she is voted not good enough she will lose out to her sister or a cousin.

Not first as in the first time in history or currently a non-titled person has been in line of succcession. But as in the most senior non-titled/royal person in line of succession. First as in ranked.

Oxford and Harvard very impressive young woman.Congratulations. And fullbright as welll. Her parents must be so proud.

Having 2 family members currently battling cancer, my prayers and thoughts go out. My father is nearly 8 years into 3-5 year prognosis with multiple myeloma (no cure/remission it can only be held at bay by treatment), and my brother in law is battling sinus cancer (after losing his wife, my...

This is nothing new. Bea and Eugenie both have a dozen patronages and have hosted events for them before. The only difference between them and working royals, they do this out of their own volition. They get no recognition from the court, no funding and the public over looks it unless there is...

By her own actions. Big difference to the girls losing their rights because of the actions of their mother. The law requires them to have been born to a parent who was in the line of succession at the time of their birth. Not that their mother has to continue to be in line of succession. They...

Not sure why Maximillien is being brought into the debate. He is not related to the French connected Leuchtenbergs. Maximillien yes was high born, the younger son of the Elector of Bavaria, and his mother was an Austrian Archduchess. But he died childless and his duchy was absorbed once again...

They are not going to call completely private citizens out to work for Charles. Nor would they give them a title for helping a month or two. If the current senior royals were not enough, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie would be the obvious. They both do a number of patronages anyways and they...

I just watched the movie and I didn't realize she was involved until I watched and read an article. I was amazed. I knew of course she has done a lot of work with the ballet. I hadn't realized she had done work with a film. And yes I think getting award for her talent and not just who she is...

They still have a full staff. Nanny, housekeeper, part time housekeeper, driver etc. They just don't live in the same building. Kate isn't going to be managing the house and chores.

Honestly even the UK only needs the king and heir and wives as full time. Royals like Beatrice and Eugenie prove one can handle an actual job and still do patronages and events. If Harry had been born to any continental royal house they would have celebrated him wanting to have a job and only...

Congratulations to Leonor and her team :flowers: Its great seeing her thrive in the military academy.

Privileged in having private hospitals and best health care. Privileged in not having to work for a living and worry about how will pay bills having to take off months off work. Privileged her husband doesn't have to work double shifts to make up for her not working, and can infact be home...

Regal choice for the new queen. Jewelry perfect with it.

Depends. One year program but you can choose to continue into 5th and 6th forms after as non-commissioned officers.