William & Harry Invited to Climb Iconic Matterhorn to Mark 150th Anniversary

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cinrit

April 19, 2014, 12:18:26 PM
QuoteThe top Alpine resort of Zermatt has invited Prince Harry or Prince William to climb the Matterhorn as part of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the iconic peak.

The Swiss ski and mountaineering village, whose history as a holiday destination is closely linked with Britain, has sent a letter to Buckingham Palace saying how delighted it would be to welcome a member of the royal family to the commemorative events next year.

The 14,692 ft Matterhorn, which dominates the village in Switzerland's Valais canton, was first conquered on July 14, 1865, by British illustrator and engraver Edward Whymper.

More: Prince William and Prince Harry invited to climb the iconic Matterhorn in Switzerland to mark 150th anniversary of the first ascent | Mail Online

Cindy
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Limabeany

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April 19, 2014, 02:28:10 PM
People really do consider royals celebrities for hire...  :hmm:
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

cinrit

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April 19, 2014, 02:42:52 PM
It's a cheap way of getting publicity ... invite a Royal, even though it's pretty certain they will not accept.  But it's also pretty certain your invitation will show up in the papers. :wacko:

Cindy
Always be yourself.  Unless you can be a unicorn.  Then always be a unicorn.

Limabeany

#3
April 19, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
Agreed...  :thumbsup:
"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." Diana Vreeland.

TLLK

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April 19, 2014, 07:22:21 PM
When are they arriving at Disneyland?  :wink:

Lothwen

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April 19, 2014, 11:45:24 PM
^:lol:
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Okay, fine.  Macrobug is now as cool as I am

TLLK

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April 21, 2014, 03:30:51 PM
There is a half basketball court up at the top of the Disneyland Matterhorn and a fairly well marked "path" that leads to the top.  :D
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