Shroud of Diana looms over latest Queen statement

[Roch]

I was listening to Talk Radio this week. It was poisonously negative against Meghan and Harry. I do not know whether this is warranted, nor whether they are extremely disliked in the US, as was claimed.

[Roch]

Rosie Roche, second cousin to William and Harry, has committed suicide at her home in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Her grandfather was Diana's uncle, the 5th Baron Fermoy, who killed himself in a similar manner in 1984.

Rosie is a descendant of Lady Georgiana Spencer, the celebrated Duchess of Devonshire, who had an affair with the Prince Regent, later George IV. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/rosie-roche-dead-family-mourn-35594539

Queer kettle of fish Steve?

[Steve_uk]

Queer kettle of fish Steve?

..and we know who used that phrase last. https://www.google.com/search?q=queen+mary+kettle+of+fish&sca_esv=11d9a1f180beb3e9&sxsrf=AE3TifPhVa8pAQ8q3Ma7qrguwt3rr5Yqqg%3A1753197772555&source=hp&ei=zKx_aLW5H9W3hbIP2qWEoAk&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaH-63ANdWnwCMwaREtNTigVtGapR-zkH&ved=0ahUKEwi1z87T4tCOAxXVW0EAHdoSAZQQ4dUDCBk&uact=5&oq=queen+mary+kettle+of+fish&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhlxdWVlbiBtYXJ5IGtldHRsZSBvZiBmaXNoMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAFIojVQAFi0MnAAeACQAQCYAY8BoAGcE6oBBDE3Lji4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhmgAtITwgIEECMYJ8ICChAjGIAEGCcYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAgUQLhiABMICERAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGIMBGMcBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgcQIxjwBRgnwgIIEC4YgAQY1ALCAgUQABiABMICCxAuGIAEGMcBGK8BwgILEC4YgAQYsQMY1ALCAgYQABgWGB7CAgsQABiABBiGAxiKBcICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYogQYiQXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBBAhGBXCAgUQIRifBcICBxAhGKABGAqYAwCSBwUxMi4xM6AHkLACsgcFMTIuMTO4B9ITwgcGNC4yMC4xyAcp&sclient=gws-wiz

[Steve_uk]

The restoration of Fort Belvedere by the Wales' will not be well received in Royal circles, and would certainly have been frowned upon by the late Queen, who remembered all too well the Abdication crisis of 1936: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/kate-and-william-s-potential-new-home-sparks-row-as-king-concerned-over-cost/ar-AA1JFyk6?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=688bac7e347041c9a43abacd468641bb&ei=11

For those interested in the above event this is far and away the best dramatization: https://youtu.be/h0lDLX7KuB0

[Steve_uk]

Having extorted the maximum amount of money from the Royal Family, Netflix and general public alike, the Harkles now wish to rekindle their relationship with the King, again for purely financial gain. Anyone who thinks emotions are involved would be sadly mistaken. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-s-other-motive-for-royal-family-peace-talks/ar-AA1JMcYf?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=84a6d49e433c4fbf9832fe726be30829&ei=11

[Steve_uk]

Lady C and her literary agent Andrew Lownie discuss his new book. A bit gossipy for my taste, but it covers Andrew and Fergie's marriage, Virginia Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein, Diana and more. https://youtu.be/6DduT4yInAs

[Steve_uk]

 Dodi and Diana spent time in this location on his father's yacht Jonikal in the last month of their lives.
 https://youtu.be/CSq1X7eGqJE

From Lady Colin Campbell's book The Real Diana:

Dodi occupied the master stateroom, a large, wood-panelled cabin with an adjoining marble bathroom. Diana was quartered in the primary guest suite.

For the first two nights, Diana slept in her quarters and Dodi in his, according to Debbie Gribble, who noted that "you see these things as a stewardess." Meanwhile, they were building up to a crescendo. To set the mood, as the Jonkial motored towards Sardinia on a sea that was as still as a pond, with a huge moon and the stars out in their thousands, Dodi and Diana ate a dinner consisting of caviar, pâté de foie gras and champagne. Background music consisted of the odd classical CD, the occasional Frank Sinatra song, but mostly the soundtrack from The English Patient or George Michael's album Older. The Anglo-Greek singer was not only a friend of Diana's, but also the songwriter of her absolute favourite song, "You Have Been Loved," which she and Dodi played over and over again.

Debbie Gribble caught Diana and Dodi necking on the sofa in the saloon after dinner. But it was the state of their beds the following morning which told her that they were now openly a couple. Although Diana's bed had been purposely trussed up, it had not been slept in, while Dodi's looked as if a tidal wave had swept through it.

[Steve_uk]

I can't let the Duchess of Kent's funeral pass without paying tribute to the lady: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsmanchester/duchess-of-kent-received-unusual-response-from-queen-after-quitting-royal-life/ar-AA1MCWGy?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=68c929fa33224d96bf0e67d4412ab9f3&ei=10

[Steve_uk]

What the butler saw: https://youtu.be/Bw2SZIApui0

[Steve_uk]

Andrew finally relinquishes his royal titles: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/palace-forces-andrew-to-give-up-his-titles-and-sends-him-into-exile/ar-AA1OGyhA?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=68f2a22e662b4c5a8e6d47e339174c6a&ei=10

[Steve_uk]

Virginia Giuffre speaks from the grave: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/20/nobodys-girl-by-virginia-roberts-giuffre-review-a-devastating-expose-of-power-corruption-and-abuse

[Roch]

Andrew finally relinquishes his royal titles: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/palace-forces-andrew-to-give-up-his-titles-and-sends-him-into-exile/ar-AA1OGyhA?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=68f2a22e662b4c5a8e6d47e339174c6a&ei=10

When we were younger his nickname was 'Randy Andy'.

[Steve_uk]

When we were younger his nickname was 'Randy Andy'.

The truth usually comes out in the end, however hard the Establishment tries to cover up. Look at the animosity between William and Harry. Not a mention until Spare was published.

[Roch]

The truth usually comes out in the end, however hard the Establishment tries to cover up. Look at the animosity between William and Harry. Not a mention until Spare was published.

TBF to Andrew, he did date a few women. Koo Stark was the one everyone mentioned.

[Steve_uk]

TBF to Andrew, he did date a few women. Koo Stark was the one everyone mentioned.

Let's face it: any woman would have been superior to the one he chose.