Kate Middleton, The Royal Wedding and general nobility bashing - Page 8

**billybunter** · July 1st, 2011, 05:34 PM

Noticed a headline that said Harry's new bird is a cousin. Really

They have inter-bred for 100s of years. That's why they have big ears and all look the same.

**dohupa** · July 1st, 2011, 06:04 PM

Urban legend or not our unemployed king

it's been said he's got a sixth finger.

**dohupa** · July 3rd, 2011, 06:53 PM

Hey BB,

more weddings this year mate.

Lert me get my cc out - I've knackered my Kate mug and need another one for me coffee.

**billybunter** · July 3rd, 2011, 07:12 PM

And there's no way Wills or Harry came from Charlie's bag

**gwhh** · July 12th, 2011, 02:49 PM

In The USA & Canada July 2010. Check out those shapley legs of her!

madjack · July 22nd, 2011, 09:29 PM

Shapely I've seen more curves on a dead sparrow

dpmanus · July 24th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Two comments from an American.

First, to be of noble descent is to be descended from thieves. The men who became kings, barons, dukes, etc. were the powerful men with warriors following them that stole from the ordinary people. They took their land, labor and lives and rarely gave back anything to justify their taking.

Second, Victoria almost ruined her heir Edward by keeping the throne as long as she did and Elizabeth is doing the same to Charles. Reigning for life made some sense when the lifespan was 40-50 years at the top of society. Today, if you're going to have kings and queens, they should bring their heirs into the job as an apprentice when the heir is in his/her 20s and abdicate when the heir is in his/her 40s. Elizabeth can be expected to live into her 90s. She's got access to the best possible medical care. Hell, my mother is 101, going on to 102, and she's just an ordinary woman. If Elizabeth lives another 10 years, Charles will be in his 70s when takes the throne, and he could live another 20 years after that. In 30 years the bloom will be off William and he'll probably no longer be a media darling.

**knobby109** · July 24th, 2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dpmanus

Two comments from an American.

First, to be of noble descent is to be descended from thieves. The men who became kings, barons, dukes, etc. were the powerful men with warriors following them that stole from the ordinary people. They took their land, labor and lives and rarely gave back anything to justify their taking.

Second, Victoria almost ruined her heir Edward by keeping the throne as long as she did and Elizabeth is doing the same to Charles. Reigning for life made some sense when the lifespan was 40-50 years at the top of society. Today, if you're going to have kings and queens, they should bring their heirs into the job as an apprentice when the heir is in his/her 20s and abdicate when the heir is in his/her 40s. Elizabeth can be expected to live into her 90s. She's got access to the best possible medical care. Hell, my mother is 101, going on to 102, and she's just an ordinary woman. If Elizabeth lives another 10 years, Charles will be in his 70s when takes the throne, and he could live another 20 years after that. In 30 years the bloom will be off William and he'll probably no longer be a media darling.

We are none of us responsible for our ancestors and I'm sure we could all find something we aren't proud of.
Edward VII was a playboy prince but became a highly respected King (Teddy the Peacemaker)
The Royal Family has to take things as they happen.The last King was catapulted into the job and it probably shortened his life , this resulted in the long reign by our present Queen.She would no doubt love to live her own life but has a strong sense of duty and will die in harness.400 engagements a year is a lot at that age.Or any other age for that matter.Charles also has a strong sense of duty and he'll do well as King.
Like it or not the Queen IS our Head of State through legal process (including being chosen and acclaimed by Parliament) and actually benefits the taxpayer in net terms.Anyone doubting the value of what she does should look at the recent Irish visit and also see the effect she has on groups and organisations she visits.This couldn't be done by anyone else.

**Sir Spender** · July 25th, 2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by madjack

Shapely I've seen more curves on a dead sparrow

In recent TV coverage, she does seem to be getting painfully thin.
Media/fashion pressure, or some mad obsession to be stick thin?
Eat some pies luv.

**onelucky1** · March 10th, 2012, 07:33 AM

July 1st, 2011, 05:34 PM	#71
billybunter R.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 14,404 Thanks: 51,687 Thanked 252,383 Times in 14,171 Posts	Noticed a headline that said Harry's new bird is a cousin. Really They have inter-bred for 100s of years. That's why they have big ears and all look the same. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dohupa Beer, porn and whatnot... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 3,643 Thanks: 5,623 Thanked 73,144 Times in 3,245 Posts	Urban legend or not our unemployed king it's been said he's got a sixth finger. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dohupa Beer, porn and whatnot... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 3,643 Thanks: 5,623 Thanked 73,144 Times in 3,245 Posts	Hey BB, more weddings this year mate. Lert me get my cc out - I've knackered my Kate mug and need another one for me coffee. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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July 12th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#75
gwhh Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 3,509 Thanked 29,475 Times in 1,452 Posts	In The USA & Canada July 2010. Check out those shapley legs of her!

July 22nd, 2011, 09:29 PM	#76
madjack Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 519 Thanked 520 Times in 31 Posts	Shapely I've seen more curves on a dead sparrow

July 24th, 2011, 07:16 AM	#77
dpmanus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 273 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,368 Times in 247 Posts	Two comments from an American. First, to be of noble descent is to be descended from thieves. The men who became kings, barons, dukes, etc. were the powerful men with warriors following them that stole from the ordinary people. They took their land, labor and lives and rarely gave back anything to justify their taking. Second, Victoria almost ruined her heir Edward by keeping the throne as long as she did and Elizabeth is doing the same to Charles. Reigning for life made some sense when the lifespan was 40-50 years at the top of society. Today, if you're going to have kings and queens, they should bring their heirs into the job as an apprentice when the heir is in his/her 20s and abdicate when the heir is in his/her 40s. Elizabeth can be expected to live into her 90s. She's got access to the best possible medical care. Hell, my mother is 101, going on to 102, and she's just an ordinary woman. If Elizabeth lives another 10 years, Charles will be in his 70s when takes the throne, and he could live another 20 years after that. In 30 years the bloom will be off William and he'll probably no longer be a media darling.