@Geri@jacqui76 Here’s two pix, from the meeting in Hillsborough Castle before the funeral. I could not find the video. But the body language in these is very telling I think.
@Geri@jacqui76 Charlie, Mary-Lou and Michelle are very comfortable in each others company. Jeff was sweaty and awkward. I was on the bird site at the time, and the video clip is glorious, if you can find it. He was here before his mothers funeral. A reciprocal visit to RoI is on the cards fairly soon. SF are playing this one very well. IIRC they attended the funeral also. I suspect it’s all stage managed and part of the divorce of the six from Britain [don’t tell the DUP!]
The clip of Charles with Michelle, Alex and Jeff has been replayed many times. It was such a stark example of what Charles thinks of Jeff. It must have been tough watch back for Jeff. The King he is loyal too, doesn't know who he is and doesn't like him.
The King's visit to Ireland after the Cornation must be a right kick in the ba**s for DUP.
He is member of the Privy Council, which sees him being invited to the Cornation. He sent out a very quick and shirty denial about that article. Which makes me think it was true.
Now where does Michelle sit and where does Jeff sit?
Jeff will ONLY be in attendance as part of privy council to the king but he hasn't been invited as part of the political parties of NI which includes an invite for Sinn Fein, UUP and other leaders.
@jacqui76@Geri@harriettmb and 3 of them were chosen undemocratically to fly to Balmoraland lie to the Queen. Rees Mogg, Baroness Evans and whoever was Chied Whipfor Tories at the time. Corbyn is a member
I understand that many held the Queen in high regard and don't see Charles in the same light.
However, whether it is Queen or King, I don't see the point of a Monarchy.
Plus I don't see why anyone should be considered better than anyone else. They are an outdated relic of a bygone era. Plus they certainly shouldn't held up as role models for anyone. They are no better than you or me!
@jacqui76@Geri@harriettmb we only know what we are told in the press. Tricky to love all one’s grandchildren when they grow up. Of my lot only one can be considered an adult and she’s brilliant
@harriettmb@jacqui76@Geri No thanks but thanks for the thought. It means you trust Harry to tell the truth, frankly I have no idea and rich kids don’t get much sympathy from me.
I wouldn't say I trust Harry - I don't know him. None of us do! Have the papers done a number of him & his wife. While ignoring his brother...most definitely.
I am minded to lean towards him just because the press hate him so much, not because I am on his side.
Is there always 3 sides to any story - there is mine, yours and the truth!
He comes across more approachable than his brother. I would go for a pint with him quicker than William.
That said he is still a rich man, who has and continues to live a life of luxury. He will not have to struggle with the bills or the mortgage.
They deserved some support when press turned on them. The Queen could have spoken out but she remained silent. How could you do that on a family member?
After all they are quick to remind us that there is a family at the heart of the #Firm!
@jacqui76@Geri@harriettmb I would have had respect for her as a person and bow. She was special. Charles? Not in the same league. Now Anne is a different sort, more like her mother
If I ever met a member of the Royal Family - (it will never happen) I would be polite but there would never be a bow or a curtsey. I am not made like that!
@JohnLoader6@jacqui76@Geri I met the Queen. She was in Belfast several years ago and visited St George’s Market. Mine was one of the stalls she stopped at. I didn’t bow.
I honestly think this goes back to the mistake that #Sinnfein made over not taking part in the late Queen's visit to Ireland in 2011. Which is widely accepted as a re-set in Anglo-Irish relations. They don't want to make that mistake again.
I think this is MON doing exactly what she said would when became #FirstMinister in waiting - a First Minister for all. She is extending the hand of friendship once again.
This will make #Jeff look rather petty once again. He
is incapable of pushing himself out of his comfort zone. He won't even accept the outcome of an election, he won't let a government be formed because he can't share power when an Irish Republican is #FirstMinister.
It will confirm the belief that everyone has to move to suit Jeff but he isn't prepared to move even an inch to help #NI move forward.
Fair play to Michelle and President Higgins, they are both attending the Kings Cornation.
Exactly, the Unionists especially the #DUP probably wanted her to decline the invitation, so they could attack Sinn Féin. Plus accuse MON of not representing the Unionists in #ni
This has the same ring as Marty meeting the Queen & shaking her hand. This is another step in the journey of this place.
For the #DUP - women should stay in the kitchen, make tea and serve the tray bakes. Poots told Foster when she became leader & First Minister that he main role was as a wife & mother.
I can't vote anyone who is a member of the #DUP even if they are nice people. You can't be member of a party like that without agreeing what they stand for.
@Loukas@Geri@jacqui76
They all are - DUP, TUV, Aontu have forced-birth as party policy; UUP & SDLP allow members freedom of choice but the majority are forced-birth; Greens, PBP, APNI are parties with choice. Though there is/was one person [man] in APNI who is a forced-birther. It was Claire Bailey as head of Greens that brought in the safe distance legislation for people attending clinics. It’s passed and all, but no Stormont means it’s not active yet.
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