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oldbluefox wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 22:07
Looking forward to reading Meghan’s ex-husband's memoirs. Now that will make for an interesting read. I wonder if Netflix are interested. He didn't last long with her did he?
You must stop reading theses 'Royal Insider' stories Foxy…it's just the Firm doing what it does best. :thumbdown: :yawn:

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Onelife wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 22:19
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 21:26
Yes I presume all the Grenadiers are irreproachable virgins of impeccable moral standards.
Which begs the question, how highly do you rate Charlie and Camilla’s moral compass in destroying a young women’s life all for an heir to the throne?
"You must stop reading theses 'Royal Insider' stories" Keefy…it's just the Press doing what it does best.
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Onelife wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 22:19
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 21:26
Yes I presume all the Grenadiers are irreproachable virgins of impeccable moral standards.
Which begs the question, how highly do you rate Charlie and Camilla’s moral compass in destroying a young women’s life all for an heir to the throne?
I rated Diana very highly. But I'm not sure how to assign guilt to the tragedy that befell her. I suspect that given the choice Charles and Camilla would have married each other in the first place and we would have never heard of Diana.
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It is as I said it would be a few posts back…. “The Firm feed press new diversionary stories” …Catherine and ---- to take salute at the trooping of the colour… Charlie to issue more loyalty titles…Royal insider (William & Charlie) dish more dirt on Meghan but remain tight lipped about it…Meghan kicked our Corgis…. Oops! Sorry they haven’t leaked that one yet :lol:

So very predictable :yawn:

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 09:09
Onelife wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 22:19
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 22 Dec 2022, 21:26
Yes I presume all the Grenadiers are irreproachable virgins of impeccable moral standards.
Which begs the question, how highly do you rate Charlie and Camilla’s moral compass in destroying a young women’s life all for an heir to the throne?
I rated Diana very highly. But I'm not sure how to assign guilt to the tragedy that befell her. I suspect that given the choice Charles and Camilla would have married each other in the first place and we would have never heard of Diana.
Just a case of duty calls then?..." Do your thing Son, the survival of the Monarchy depends on you". :sick:

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Diane was a bargaining chip at a time when her family were brassick lint. Does that make her a paragon of virtue or a fool entering into a marriage of convenience. Everybody knew that Charles loved Camilla from day 1 but he did his duty and suffered a loveless marriage as a consequence. Now he is a very happy bunny living in a caring selfless relationship.

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Manoverboard wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:01
Diane was a bargaining chip at a time when her family were brassick lint. Does that make her a paragon of virtue or a fool entering into a marriage of convenience. Everybody knew that Charles loved Camilla from day 1 but he did his duty and suffered a loveless marriage as a consequence. Now he is a very happy bunny living in a caring selfless relationship.

Long live the King :clap: :clap: :clap:
For gawd sake Mob, stop it, you’ve got me in tears :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must be getting your inside stories from the same source as Foxy if you think the Spencer family were brassick....link please.

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OL, am I to understand you didn't realise Me again had been married before, just for three years apparently. It's not a news story, it's true. It appears she must also have been in a loveless marriage. It happens.
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Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:21
Manoverboard wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:01
Diane was a bargaining chip at a time when her family were brassick lint. Does that make her a paragon of virtue or a fool entering into a marriage of convenience. Everybody knew that Charles loved Camilla from day 1 but he did his duty and suffered a loveless marriage as a consequence. Now he is a very happy bunny living in a caring selfless relationship.

Long live the King :clap: :clap: :clap:
For gawd sake Mob, stop it, you’ve got me in tears :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must be getting your inside stories from the same source as Foxy if you think the Spencer family were brassick....link please.

P.s Just a reminder...there's only one shopping day left if you are thinking of getting me something for Christmas :thumbup: :wave:

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oldbluefox wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:03
OL, am I to understand you didn't realise Me again had been married before, just for three years apparently. It's not a news story, it's true. It appears she must also have been in a loveless marriage. It happens.
Hi Foxy, I did know she was married, I’m her greatest admirer remember. :D Like you I don’t know what caused her marriage to fail but I have read that work commitments have been sighted as one of the reasons.

True happiness always wins through in the end…long live Harry and Meghan :clap: :clap: :clap: :wave:
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I find all this raking over Princess Diana, Meghan Markle stuff, just a load of tittle tattle, water under the bridge dross to feed click bait. Time to move on, and concentrate on real issues. War, economics, trade, poverty, pandemics, health provision, environment etc., etc.

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Frank Manning wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:50
I find all this raking over Princess Diana, Meghan Markle stuff, just a load of tittle tattle, water under the bridge dross to feed click bait. Time to move on, and concentrate on real issues. War, economics, trade, poverty, pandemics, health provision, environment etc., etc.

Agree :thumbup:

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Over to you Frank....... Where are you starting? :thumbup: :wave:
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Stephen wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:08
Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:21
Manoverboard wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:01
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P.s Just a reminder...there's only one shopping day left if you are thinking of getting me something for Christmas :thumbup: :wave:

Does Amazon sell body bags ;)
The one thing I can say about you Stephen is that you put more thought into your Christmas present ideas than what most do :shock: :lol:
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Frank Manning wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:50
I find all this raking over Princess Diana, Meghan Markle stuff, just a load of tittle tattle, water under the bridge dross to feed click bait. Time to move on, and concentrate on real issues. War, economics, trade, poverty, pandemics, health provision, environment etc., etc.
I would agree with you Frank if it wasn’t for the fact that the things you have mentioned are far too depressing.

I have to say though Frank such things as War (Ukraine) oppression (China/ Iran) are never far from my mind but I think like most of us the reality of what is happening in these countries is very difficult to write about.

I will however contribute if you wish to start off a topic of conversation. :thumbup: :wave:

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Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:30
oldbluefox wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:03
OL, am I to understand you didn't realise Me again had been married before, just for three years apparently. It's not a news story, it's true. It appears she must also have been in a loveless marriage. It happens.
Hi Foxy, I did know she was married, I’m her greatest admirer remember. :D Like you I don’t know what caused her marriage to fail but I have read that work commitments have been sighted as one of the reasons.

True happiness always wins through in the end…long live Harry and Meghan :clap: :clap: :clap: :wave:
So once the Netflix money runs out and they need to find more regular work, then we can expect that work commitments might have the same impact on H&Ms marriage.
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That's how I feel. The situations are so alarming that I would be loathe to contribute apart from agreeing how awful the situation is.

It seems a pity that a bit of light-hearted banter between OL and a few others causes upset so if anyone has something more inspiring to discuss then they should feel free to share. I enjoyed our banter with OL which was always kept civil with no harm being done even if it means OL has the last word!!! :lol:
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Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:21
For gawd sake Mob, stop it, you’ve got me in tears :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must be getting your inside stories from the same source as Foxy if you think the Spencer family were brassick....link please.

P.s Just a reminder...there's only one shopping day left if you are thinking of getting me something for Christmas :thumbup: :wave:
I could give you the name of their local pub and one or two little helpers but I won't.

pps ... I have my eyes pealed for your Chrissy present, it'll be road kill this year :wave:
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Frank Manning wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:50
... Time to move on, and concentrate on real issues. War, economics, trade, poverty, pandemics, health provision, environment etc., etc.
Exactly ... we all need something to cheer us up at Christmas time :lol:
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Time then for all of us to have a bit of the Caribbean.
Death in Paradise Monday 21.00 BBC1
A nice one to unwind to after a hectic two days.
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I thought you were going to treat us to a holiday for a minute Ray.

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towny44 wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 13:16
Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:30
oldbluefox wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 12:03
OL, am I to understand you didn't realise Me again had been married before, just for three years apparently. It's not a news story, it's true. It appears she must also have been in a loveless marriage. It happens.
Hi Foxy, I did know she was married, I’m her greatest admirer remember. :D Like you I don’t know what caused her marriage to fail but I have read that work commitments have been sighted as one of the reasons.

True happiness always wins through in the end…long live Harry and Meghan :clap: :clap: :clap: :wave:
So once the Netflix money runs out and they need to find more regular work, then we can expect that work commitments might have the same impact on H&Ms marriage.
Not necessarily John…when my wife’s money ran out, I didn’t divorce her …although her inheritance could be a contributing factor to our future happy marriage. :angel:

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oldbluefox wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 13:20
That's how I feel. The situations are so alarming that I would be loathe to contribute apart from agreeing how awful the situation is.

It seems a pity that a bit of light-hearted banter between OL and a few others causes upset so if anyone has something more inspiring to discuss then they should feel free to share. I enjoyed our banter with OL which was always kept civil with no harm being done even if it means OL has the last word!!! :lol:
That’s the spirit Foxy, which is exactly the way I approach things…I will however have the last word, even if I have to run to the lovely Shropshire hills with my tail between my legs. :lol: :wave:

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Stephen wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 15:25
I thought you were going to treat us to a holiday for a minute Ray.
😂😂😂 Yes, in your dreams. Merry Christmas Ho. Ho. Ho.
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Manoverboard wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 14:03
Onelife wrote: 23 Dec 2022, 11:21
For gawd sake Mob, stop it, you’ve got me in tears :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must be getting your inside stories from the same source as Foxy if you think the Spencer family were brassick....link please.

P.s Just a reminder...there's only one shopping day left if you are thinking of getting me something for Christmas :thumbup: :wave:
I could give you the name of their local pub and one or two little helpers but I won't.

pps ... I have my eyes pealed for your Chrissy present, it'll be road kill this year :wave:
Skinned, seasoned and you can get stuffed :thumbup: :lol: :wave:

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