tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post6294679711111170248..comments2024-03-29T00:26:36.776+00:00Comments on Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit to Sweden and NorwayHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953814876408226509noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-19852488754503274972018-01-17T07:28:45.887+00:002018-01-17T07:28:45.887+00:00I'm hoping that with a younger generation thin...I'm hoping that with a younger generation things will start loosening up a bit - Charles is already showing signs he would like to make some changes and hopefully his heirs will continue. Time will tell...Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-6189235384120339102018-01-17T04:46:22.600+00:002018-01-17T04:46:22.600+00:00I think Edward and Sofia have done a good job repr...I think Edward and Sofia have done a good job representing The Queen. They are very good with people and they always look genuine so interested and amiable with Scandinavian royals. I think this feeling is shared with all those persons themselves. Look any pic when they meet or talk.<br /><br />But I think it is also high time W & C start to make their own network.Blondiinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023296581379404384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-67442462238053962942018-01-17T00:11:06.802+00:002018-01-17T00:11:06.802+00:00The tweet was odd. I wish I could go back and find...The tweet was odd. I wish I could go back and find it, but it was just a strange oversight to make. Mistake, yes maybe but the BRF act like they're the only royal family that exist sometimes. <br /> <br />Edward may be the Queens son, but he still isn't that high up on the totem pole and definitely not seen as a "senior royal" but more of a person sent whenever a representative needs to be present at a foreign event. He and Sophie are basically just glorified ribbon cutters. <br /><br />Queen Elizabeth herself did not send condolences but the mayor of London did. King Carl Gustaf although not my favorite either always sends his regards to the UK. Stated before every other European head of state (King or Queen) sent their condolences to Sweden. <br />How hard would it have been for the Queen to have a message sent from her office? She did to other royal countries who also were attacked. <br /><br />Everyone acts like William, Kate, Harry and his fiancee will be the saviors of the BRF. But they're much more of the problem than the solution. I think when that sad day comes and the Queen is gone that family will go into disarray. The older royals are ready to retire and the younger generation aren't ready to step up. <br /><br />I do agree with you though Franny that a lot of the negative opinions about the BRF is because of too much tradition and their unwillingness to change. If they don't stop with their rules and protocol it will soon be too late. <br />No maybe they aren't shunning other countries intentionally, of course they have to invite them to weddings, birthdays, etc.. It's tradition, but I don't think they're trying to be friendly either. Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456803919886987996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-15950956573549367722018-01-16T22:40:32.015+00:002018-01-16T22:40:32.015+00:00Well, it could be the fact that they seem a stable...Well, it could be the fact that they seem a stable couple as Well! 🙂 Also, when they had to give up their "outside" jobs then obviously a role needed to be found for them - and none of the younger royals were ready. I think they do a good job. <br /><br />Anyway, it's really just my perception - I'm in the UK. Don't know where you are based Liza - definitely agree the (English speaking) media are quite singleminded about covering the BRF. Like most people on here I guess I've become quite adept at looking elsewhere to get my other royal families info. The Internet has definitely made it easier. Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-81180710381395982872018-01-16T22:10:28.650+00:002018-01-16T22:10:28.650+00:00Thanks you both for your insight. I appreciate it...Thanks you both for your insight. I appreciate it.I always thought the choice was Edward and Sophie because they are not divorced😯 I might be slightly naive! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384469131322943686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-64587717252107896612018-01-16T21:10:30.727+00:002018-01-16T21:10:30.727+00:00So William stands chatting perfectly amicably to D...So William stands chatting perfectly amicably to Daniel - but the royals snubbed the Swedes? No, the KP machinery cocked up. <br /><br />The British sent condolences- one of the victims was British. <br /><br />Edward is the son of the reigning monarch - hardly a nobody. <br /><br />Charles and Camilla have attended events. <br /><br />An awful lot is said about how the British Royal family thinks they're better than other royal families. It's a perception from onlookers which obviously the BRF must take some responsibility for. <br />But basically, all the other families attend events in the UK - private relationships are fine, some closer than others. I think the real issue is the BRF still operates in an old-fashioned way following the old never complain, never explain adage - so they are their own worst enemies when it comes to correcting outside perceptions. They do things differently but I think other monarchs know that's just how they do things and accept it. Privately Queen Elizabeth is quite close to the Danish Queen, Princess Beatrix and Constantine and Anne-Marie. She was also close to the last Norwegian king. <br />I have no idea what private relations are like with the Swedish royals (personally, I have little time for the King) but I really think this idea of superiority is overstated.<br /> I don't think they sit around saying we're better than those others, let's ignore them - the most senior members of the family are elderly and the younger members have only recently become "full-time". It makes sense to me that Edward and Sophie have done a lot of the work not done by Charles and Camilla. Anne works incredibly hard but it's quite low-key (and she's actually lower down the totem pole than Edward) - and the Duke of York shouldn't be allowed out without a minder. Until relatively recently there wasn't really anybody else available. That said, I think William and Catherine and Harry and Meghan will need to start forging closer links with overseas royals - the blood ties are becoming less binding with each generation. At least the Cambridges have realised how utterly shocking their own linguistic abilities are and are trying to do something about it for their children. <br /><br />And Prince Philip was neither here nor there in royal pecking orders and is closely related to many royals in Europe - with whom he maintains contact. <br /><br />If people want to assume some innate snobbery on the part of the BRF then fine but "shun" is incorrect - that would imply no contact - and no invitations to birthday and anniversary celebrations. <br /><br />Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-15471289496395442442018-01-16T19:55:01.248+00:002018-01-16T19:55:01.248+00:00I actually agree with ATL. The British royals have...I actually agree with ATL. The British royals have snubbed the Swedish for years. A few examples I've noticed. <br />Last year William attended a tech conference in Finland. There was a photo posted on Kensington Palaces twitter page that showed William standing and talking to Prince Daniel who also attended, Al Gore and another male, correct me if I'm wrong but I believe it was Crown Prince Haakon. KP failed to mention Daniel in the tweet. People online noticed it. Also last year when Sweden was attacked, every other royal country sent condolences to King Carl Gustaf except the UK although every time they have an attack King Carl Gustaf is one of the first to send his regards to them. <br />The only reason why they send Sophie and Edward is because they aren't high up on the royal totem pole and it would look rude not to have someone from the UK representing at foreign royal events. But, in general the Brits think they're better than other royal families. I agree that the Swedish royal family will be gracious and hospitable to W&K, because Victoria is a very friendly and nice person but i hope they won't fawn over them like other host countries do when they visit. Like Luxembourg did when Stephanie basically started acting like a clone of Kate's. There's lots of excitement surrounding them wherever they visit but, it's all hype to me. They're the most mainstream royal family but, if people knew more about the others then I honestly believe they wouldn't be as popular. Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456803919886987996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-27398215353518947412018-01-16T18:55:24.693+00:002018-01-16T18:55:24.693+00:00I would be so happy if Madeleine attended these ev...I would be so happy if Madeleine attended these events. It would be great to see all the swedish princesses together with Kate but I have a feeling Madeleine won't be there. Anyway, it would be really cool to see them all together! Larinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409805597796841070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-21663797629794167412018-01-16T18:05:00.228+00:002018-01-16T18:05:00.228+00:00Looking forward to it. Guess it's going to be ...Looking forward to it. Guess it's going to be great.Alienahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915604247689827285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-28260090934251436252018-01-16T13:55:13.711+00:002018-01-16T13:55:13.711+00:00I think these official visits are highly needed, W...I think these official visits are highly needed, William & Catherine need to get closer with the other coming to be kings and queens. It may be very lonely job if you do not have good network wit other couples in same situation. Maybe they go to participate with the group of heir apparent couples of Europe group what is having meetings every year.Blondiinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023296581379404384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-67017790958415470222018-01-16T12:13:10.522+00:002018-01-16T12:13:10.522+00:00On the flip side: Two royals' maternity looks ...On the flip side: Two royals' maternity looks for evening and day wear? Count me in!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384469131322943686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-38522600365752767762018-01-16T12:09:45.110+00:002018-01-16T12:09:45.110+00:00I remember the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Corn...I remember the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visiting soon after Estelle's birth because Victoria wore a lovely green dress. (Sorry fashion in all things, HA!) The Wessex pair have represented the British well in Sweden. I believe this is genuine interest and preparation as we sometimes overlook the 3 generations. The Cambridges are grandchildren of the Queen and her children represent her through their official visits and their attendence to events representing their country on behalf of their mother. Merely my weak observation as I am usually observing what Sophie, Catherine, and Camilla are wearing but aren't we all!?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384469131322943686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-44750022872669697852018-01-16T07:12:02.643+00:002018-01-16T07:12:02.643+00:00No they haven't.No they haven't. Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972050290691585422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-22473761061463167962018-01-16T01:05:16.333+00:002018-01-16T01:05:16.333+00:00that's a whole lotta Thatsthat's a whole lotta Thats1304https://www.blogger.com/profile/00959715978980637752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-43750214891577012802018-01-16T00:25:16.991+00:002018-01-16T00:25:16.991+00:00Looks like a busy schedule.Looks like a busy schedule.Leslie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979455510771439369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-90462144471360060362018-01-15T22:25:02.239+00:002018-01-15T22:25:02.239+00:00Interesting program. I'm sure Madeleine will d...Interesting program. I'm sure Madeleine will decide to grace everyone with her presence. She won't miss a chance to be seen with W&K. No way she's going to pass up such a high publicity event. Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456803919886987996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-58592335264467338032018-01-15T22:17:21.763+00:002018-01-15T22:17:21.763+00:00They should be grateful for the receptions they wi...They should be grateful for the receptions they will be receiving in Sweden as the British Royal Family have shunned the Swedes for a very long time. I guess the Swedes are taking the high road and will be very welcoming hosts.ATLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207369888180680929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-71976525631234750772018-01-15T21:55:21.163+00:002018-01-15T21:55:21.163+00:00Prince Willian is, no doubt, an excelent person, b...Prince Willian is, no doubt, an excelent person, but as to looking wonderful i beg to dissent.Sakurahimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696646902814662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065972902087062391.post-55695100202901668802018-01-15T21:20:00.776+00:002018-01-15T21:20:00.776+00:00They look both wonderful!They look both wonderful!Coraliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110481473035424745noreply@blogger.com