Charles and Camilla -General Chat

[Princess Cassandra]

That is indeed sobering...I'm thinking of young roommates who are not even aware of clinical depression and what it can mean. So then they would be held responsible in some way, and I can think of other scenarios as well. Maybe it's time that suicide prevention information is spread by more than just ads, brochures, doctors, etc. A very stressful world we live in, for sure. Let us hope neither Harry nor Meghan nor any other member of the strained royal family are victims of it.

[TLLK]

It's time for  Royal Central's annual "Royal Year in Review" articles. This one is dedicated to the Queen Consort aka Queen Camilla.

YEAR IN REVIEW: A new queen for the UK ? Royal Central

Queen Camilla?s four months as queen consort have gone smoothly, which must be a relief for her?and King Charles?as there was always speculation (and confirmation) that she would never go by the title or be accepted as Queen Camilla.

But leave it to Queen Camilla to prove everybody wrong. In her first four months as consort, she has continued to spotlight the charities and causes she so brilliantly championed as Duchess of Cornwall and took to her elevated role as the King?s biggest supporter.

Perhaps the biggest story (or non-story) was over what to call her: Queen Camilla or Queen Consort Camilla? Most stuck with the latter, taking a truly literal interpretation of Queen Elizabeth II?s earlier message about wanting her to be known as the queen consort with time, but Queen Camilla is a correct form, too. Just ask the historians who know all about Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother), Queen Mary, and Queen Alexandra?all consorts, all referred to as simply queen.

[Princess Cassandra]

Perhaps in a short time people will tire of adding the word "Consort" when referring to her and simply refer to her as Queen Camilla. And in a few years that might be shortened to "The Queen".
In my opinion she is doing very well in her new role.

[TLLK]

Any news and discussion related to the 2023 Annual Honor's list should be done in the thread linked below.

British Royal Orders and the Annual Honors List 2021 to present

[sara8150]

King Charles leads tributes from across the world to 'God's Rottweiler' Pope Benedict XVI | Daily Mail Online

[wannable]

Charles is still at Sandringham, DM pictures of him interacting with the crowds after attending church.  He looks well despite his privacy being invaded by his youngest son.

[TLLK]

And here's an article showing the King at St Mary Magdalene today. Reportedly the King is scheduled for public engagements this week as are the Prince and Princess of Wales.

King Charles is pictured attending Sunday morning church service at Sandringham after days of drama | Daily Mail Online

His Majesty was spotted smiling and appearing to share a joke with a well-wisher after a tumultuous few days which have tested the Royal family.

Wearing a brown overcoat, the King looked relaxed as he was escorted to the service at his Royal estate in Norfolk.

[Princess Cassandra]

I'm glad he is still at Sandringham as it reminds me of the post holiday stay of QEII there. I thought he and the Queen Consort were going up to Scotland, but I guess they changed their minds.

[Curryong]

Just read a couple of articles on this and I think it?s a fabulous idea. Local councils all over Britain are opening properties such as parish halls etc to allow people, especially the elderly who are worried about heating their homes, to join in crafts and activities in a warm place with free cups of tea and coffee and some food per gratis.

Now Charles is doing the same at Highgrove, Dumfries House and Castle of Mey. I think Mey is quite remote and would be difficult for many who aren?t extremely local to get to, but Highgrove?s Orchard Room (restaurant open in the warmer months for tourists and visitors) is opening now for people overwhelmed with heating and other bills. They are served tea and some warm food and have a chat with new people.

King Charles opens Highgrove House with free hot meals for public | Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-64472865

[HistoryGirl2]

Wow, that is great! I like to see the houses being purposed to be useful when empty.

[sara8150]

Climate protesters who squashed cake into King Charles waxwork told to pay damages | Environmental activism | The Guardian

[Curryong]

Climate protesters who squashed cake into King Charles waxwork told to pay damages | Environmental activism | The Guardian

Good. I hope all the other protesters who smeared food and other substances over paintings etc during that period got penalised as well. All it did was got others annoyed, interrupted proceedings at galleries and businesses and did their cause no good whatsoever.

[TLLK]

Wow, that is great! I like to see the houses being purposed to be useful when empty.

This is excellent news. Glad to see this is being done to help those who need a warm space.

[Nightowl]

Just WOW for everyone that is doing that, what a great idea!  Lots of seniors have a tendency to isolate themselves during hard times and winter, this is so welcoming for those that do that, a quiet place with hot tea and a cookie maybe is heaven sent for so many.   

[Princess Cassandra]

Climate protesters who squashed cake into King Charles waxwork told to pay damages | Environmental activism | The Guardian

They still refuse to understand how useless their act of vandalism was - it did nothing for their cause. Just made them look bad and ridiculous. 

[wannable]

Paying no jail time yet. That is not harsh enough.

[TLLK]

Yesterday February 6 was a poignant anniversary for KCIII. It was the 71st anniversary of the death of KGVI and the ascension of QEII. The King reportedly spent the day privately.

The King spend the day in private to remember his mother and grandfather on poignant anniversary ? Royal Central

[TheRealDuchessOfSussex]

Is King Charles seriously ill? What is his health condition?

Is this true? :blank: :( :cry: :no:

If true, Charles could die before he is crowned king! William would be our next king!  :lol: :happycry:

[Macrobug67]

Total bollocks.  That?s a blog that just churns out gossip.  And not well researched or factual gossip at that.   Best to stick to official sources. 

[Amabel2]

Is King Charles seriously ill? What is his health condition?

Is this true? :blank: :( :cry: :no:

If true, Charles could die before he is crowned king! William would be our next king!  :lol: :happycry:

why would he die?

[wannable]

We all die. But the blogger/article is 100% crass.

[Princess Cassandra]

Yesterday February 6 was a poignant anniversary for KCIII. It was the 71st anniversary of the death of KGVI and the ascension of QEII. The King reportedly spent the day privately.

The King spend the day in private to remember his mother and grandfather on poignant anniversary ? Royal Central

With the heavy burden he carries he must feel very "close to" the only two people who truly understand what his position and role is like.

[LouisFerdinand]

King Charles III to appear on stamp without a crown in royal precedent     
King to Appear on Stamp Without a Crown in Royal Precedent - YouTube

[wannable]

Charities and Patronages
Following His Majesty The King's Accession, the Royal Household is conducting a review of Royal Patronage.  The review will cover the organisations of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Patron and those organisations to which The King and The Queen Consort were connected through Patronage or Presidency as Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

https://www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages

^ RR's say this will effectively happen immediately after the Coronation.  The late Queen was patron to more than 500 charities, organizations.

[Princess Cassandra]

Charities and Patronages
Following His Majesty The King's Accession, the Royal Household is conducting a review of Royal Patronage.  The review will cover the organisations of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Patron and those organisations to which The King and The Queen Consort were connected through Patronage or Presidency as Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

https://www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages

^ RR's say this will effectively happen immediately after the Coronation.  The late Queen was patron to more than 500 charities, organizations.

I've thought about this a lot. I know that the King wants to slim down the list of working royals and understand why, but there are so many patronages to cover, and the number of patrons has decreased by three (four if you count Prince Phillip). How can they realistically be spread over the remaining working royals?