Comments on: Prince Harry receives Afghanistan medal http://www.royalanecdotes.com/2008/05/05/prince-harry-presented-with-afghanistan-medal/ Royals, Royalty and British Monarchy by John Evans Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:40:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Gigi http://www.royalanecdotes.com/2008/05/05/prince-harry-presented-with-afghanistan-medal/comment-page-2/#comment-35853 Gigi Wed, 07 May 2008 15:43:59 +0000 http://www.royalanecdotes.com/?p=646#comment-35853 I agree with you, John. The Royal Family must not 'stoop' to behave the way normal people behave in everyday life. They must remain above the fray, apart from the commonplace. Trudie, I understand what you say, but no matter what Princess Anne says, Peter and Zara are Royal. They are grandchildren of the reigning sovereign, and therefore are Royal, albeit without a title. I still cannot believe that Peter would agree to such a scheme regarding his wedding, knowing as he must that such an arrangement would be anathema to the Queen and the senior members of the Royal Family. It also complicates security concerns, which can hardly be what is wanted. I agree with you, John. The Royal Family must not ‘stoop’ to behave the way normal people behave in everyday life. They must remain above the fray, apart from the commonplace. Trudie, I understand what you say, but no matter what Princess Anne says, Peter and Zara are Royal. They are grandchildren of the reigning sovereign, and therefore are Royal, albeit without a title. I still cannot believe that Peter would agree to such a scheme regarding his wedding, knowing as he must that such an arrangement would be anathema to the Queen and the senior members of the Royal Family. It also complicates security concerns, which can hardly be what is wanted.

]]> By: John http://www.royalanecdotes.com/2008/05/05/prince-harry-presented-with-afghanistan-medal/comment-page-2/#comment-35829 John Wed, 07 May 2008 12:03:13 +0000 http://www.royalanecdotes.com/?p=646#comment-35829 Everything about the Monarchy is "outdated" -- that's it's great strength. If the Royal Family start to behave like cheap celebs, the Monarchy will no longer be worth preserving. Everything about the Monarchy is “outdated” — that’s it’s great strength. If the Royal Family start to behave like cheap celebs, the Monarchy will no longer be worth preserving.

]]> By: Trudie http://www.royalanecdotes.com/2008/05/05/prince-harry-presented-with-afghanistan-medal/comment-page-2/#comment-35826 Trudie Wed, 07 May 2008 11:39:19 +0000 http://www.royalanecdotes.com/?p=646#comment-35826 Who really cares what those outdated crusty old courtiers think. Peter is not royal and not under their control. This is probably their way of taking control of their wedding regarding coverage and what may become a free for all with the press. Who really cares what those outdated crusty old courtiers think. Peter is not royal and not under their control. This is probably their way of taking control of their wedding regarding coverage and what may become a free for all with the press.

]]> By: John http://www.royalanecdotes.com/2008/05/05/prince-harry-presented-with-afghanistan-medal/comment-page-2/#comment-35805 John Wed, 07 May 2008 08:07:32 +0000 http://www.royalanecdotes.com/?p=646#comment-35805 It looks like the story is true and the reason is that they have accepted £500,000 ($1m) for a 20-page spread in Hello! magazine. This decision has apparently caused "consternation" among Palace officials. One said, "This has not gone down well." Looks like they have blown it, especially as the wedding is at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. To treat it like some celeb publicity event is inexplicable. Bad move. William and Kate are right to boycott it -- if that indeed is what they're doing. It looks like the story is true and the reason is that they have accepted £500,000 ($1m) for a 20-page spread in Hello! magazine. This decision has apparently caused “consternation” among Palace officials. One said, “This has not gone down well.”

Looks like they have blown it, especially as the wedding is at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. To treat it like some celeb publicity event is inexplicable.

Bad move. William and Kate are right to boycott it — if that indeed is what they’re doing.

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