Welcome to Part 2 of the thread to discuss the former staff for the members of the British Royal Family
BP and KP both picked up several Sussex staffers after Harry and Meghan left. That doesn?t mean however that Amy loathed working for Meghan. In fact we know she didn?t, as she turned up to the Fashion Pod event hosted by Meghan after her own departure.
And it?s reasonably common for many people to change their minds at short notice about living and working abroad. In fact that happened to me when a girlfriend bailed barely two weeks before we were due to sail to Australia. Also, friends of mine several years ago were all ready to take up a job in LA when the husband, who had been head hunted and newly hired, got cold feet because of leaving his teenage children. In fact I?ve heard of that sort of sudden change of mind a lot.
And it doesn?t say here that Amy was planning to work and live abroad at all, merely that she was going to do some travelling in 2019.
Another Close Aide of Meghan Markle Is Leaving Kensington Palace Role (https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a26771980/meghan-markle-assistant-private-secretary-amy-pickerill-leaving/)
^ Amy never left London to work abroad. She is one of the Jason Knauf of the alleged MM bullying, 'always having someone in her sight' claim
Amy Pickerill CV/Resume Experience
Experience
The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Director of The Earthshot Prize
The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Full-time
Employed Jan 2020 ? Present
Location: London
Mental Health Innovations (maternity cover)
Director Of External Affairs
Mental Health Innovations (maternity cover)
Employed Aug 2019 ? Jan 2020
Employment Duration 6 mos
Location London
The Royal Household
Assistant Private Secretary to The Duchess of Sussex
The Royal Household
Dates Employed Nov 2017 ? May 2019
Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos
Location London
Office of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, The Royal Household
Senior Communications Officer
Office of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, The Royal Household
Dates Employed Sep 2016 ? Oct 2017
Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos
Royal Bank of Scotland
Head of Campaigns and Regional Media, Press Office
Royal Bank of Scotland
Dates Employed Jul 2015 ? Sep 2016
Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos
Location London, United Kingdom
Ogilvy Public Relations
Secondment to Ogilvy Media Influence
Ogilvy Public Relations
Dates Employed Nov 2014 ? Jun 2015
Employment Duration 8 mos
Location Manhattan, New York
RBS
Total Duration3 yrs 10 mos
Title Head of Campaigns, Press Office
Dates Employed Sep 2012 ? Nov 2014
Employment Duration2 yrs 3 mos
TitleM edia Relations Manager
Dates Employed Feb 2011 ? Sep 2012
Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos
HM Treasury
Press Officer
HM Treasury
Dates Employed Jun 2009 ? Feb 2011
Employment Duration1 yr 9 mos
Location Westminster, London
Where in my previous post did I say that I believed that Amy left the post of Maghan?s PS to go abroad for work? In fact I said the opposite, and the article I put as a link stated the same. Neither the article nor myself stated that Amy had left London to work in any other country. If you read the article linked it said she was looking forward to some travel in the future. You can travel and vacation abroad without taking employment there.
No names of persons employed by the Sussexes and supposedly part of the complaint of bullying by Meghan have ever been put out in the public arena, by Valentine Low, Jason Knauf or anyone else.
Would you care to link any such article that has been published naming any names? And it is extremely doubtful indeed that any such people will be named after the Inquiry is over, as the focus and emphasis appears to be to build structures in the Palaces for the future, not rake over alleged incidents that would be about three years old in 2022/23.
I couldn?t care less what Richard M said or didn?t say about Kate?s waist. And the Twitter mob are for ever on the rampage over something. They are almost as bad as Fail commenters, with many probably the same people. If Piers Morgan attacks people that is fine I suppose.
And if you didn?t believe that I said that she worked abroad in my post why then post the woman?s entire employment history in your reply? Not much point as I hadn?t mentioned any of it in my post.
For the record. Although there is a tiny gap from March 2019, when all the Sussex left over employees were severed (payment) from the job to her starting date with MH institution in August 2019.
I am glad though she was rehired by William, Jan 2020. It's his project under the Royal Foundation umbrella. She has posted all the work done via her linkedin, so she seems quite proud of it.
Well the DF?s own RR had a very different take on Amy Pickerell?s leaving, so below is either the truth from Rebecca English, or as usual none of these RRs know what they are talking about.
Why Amy Pickerill, Meghan Markle's Top Royal Aide, Is Quitting (https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a26771488/meghan-markle-top-royal-aide-amy-pickerill-leaving-reason/)
One might ask, if Amy (who was Assistant PS, not a PA) was so traumatised by working for Meghan it?s a wonder she turned up after her employment ended for the fashion pod event. Plus Knauf gave evidence on Meghan?s behalf in her court case against the newspaper group early this year, curious behaviour if he disliked her so much.
Once again, the bullying allegations are just that, unproven. And, once more, nobody has ever been named in the public sphere. .
Incidentally, if you look,at Amy?s employment history there is a consistent pattern of one to two years employment in each job. Hardly long years of sticking to one thing.
Eventually 'some' mysteries are solved. I don't think this one will be, BP Bullying thread, financial end year, some changes or not to the HR Management rules and reg.
Her CV is consistent climbing up the ladder (enter glassdoor, place each position she's had from the beginning to the latest 'director', salary earnings...says the story). This means she is good at work and very likely 99% sure has leadership.
I think Amy is very lucky to work and have face to face access with William Hague/Prince William with this secured 10 year project.
Prince Charles' top aide quits: Pressure of ongoing inquiry leads to shock resignation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10193019/Prince-Charles-aide-quits-Pressure-ongoing-inquiry-leads-shock-resignation.html#comments)
Fawcett the Fence, long time aide to Prince Charles, has resigned all his posts with Prince Charles/Clarence House in the wake of the cash for access scandal, the Inquiry for which has not yet ended. He is described as ?a shadow of his former self?. Like Charles?s other mate Nicholas ?Fatty? Soames, Fawcett prided himself on dressing the same way as Charles and adopting the same gestures. It would be sad if it wasn?t so laughable. Anyway, Charles, who undoubtedly knew what was going on with the scandal, has one potential future troublemaker gone.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/princes-charless-top-aide-michael-fawcett-quits-charity-amid-honours-inquiry-ts0z0s2m9
QuoteThe Prince of Wales?s right-hand man and the head of his charity has resigned amid a ?cash for honours? inquiry, it emerged last night.
Michael Fawcett has resigned as chief executive of The Prince?s Foundation after questions were raised in the autumn about the awarding of a CBE to Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, a Saudi billionaire, in 2016.
It was alleged that Mahfouz had sent thousands of pounds to fixers with links to the Prince of Wales on assurances that he could receive the honour. Mahfouz denies wrongdoing. Fawcett, who had been accused of offering to help secure a knighthood and British citizenship, was said to be ?heartbroken and shattered?.
Fawcett's replacement is to be the woman who has been filling in during his absence Emily Anne Cherrington.
The working mother entrusted with Charles' charity amid donor scandal | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10195239/The-working-mother-entrusted-Charles-charity-amid-donor-scandal.html)
QuoteThe woman standing in for Michael Fawcett at the Prince's Foundation following his resignation is a working mother-of-two described as a 'safe pair of hands'.
Emily Anne Cherrington, 38, has been acting chief executive of the Dumfries House-based organisation since Mr Fawcett temporarily stepped down in early September.
It comes after reports that Charles's ex-valet Mr Fawcett offered to help a billionaire Saudi donor to the prince's charity secure a knighthood and British citizenship.
Mrs Cherrington is married to husband James with whom she has a son and a daughter, and they live in the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough.
She has been with the charity for more than four years, having joined in May 2017 as senior deputy executive director and then being appointed COO in January 2020.
She is said to be a 'safe pair of hands' and sources at the Prince's Foundation told MailOnline she would 'continue' in this role while an investigation is carried out.
The confirmation comes after 59-year-old Mr Fawcett, who was Charles's right-hand man, dramatically quit last night over the 'cash for honours' inquiry.
Part 2 of news and discussion about Current and Former BRF Staff members
Sadly in a hard year, the queen has suffered another loss.
Fortune Fitzroy, Dowager Duchess of Grafton died at 101 on Friday. Fortune was the queen's mistress of the robes since 1967, and lady of the bed chamber before that from 1953. She was appointed mistress of the robes while still a countess, a role usually held by a duchess.
THE FOOTMAN: Fortune?s Good Fortune ? The story of the Queen?s Mistress of the Robes as she celebrates her 101st birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/history-blogs/fortunes-good-fortune-155859/)
The Queen Attending The Maundy Service At Chichester Cathedral. She... News Photo - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.no/detail/news-photo/the-queen-attending-the-maundy-service-at-chichester-news-photo/52105423?fbclid=IwAR3rKtetHfjduvwxI2aNgejEGw2bNQMAUWtJFQ3wlJR_VbghfGes2j2Hy6s)
Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton | The Royal Watcher (https://royalwatcherblog.com/2021/12/04/fortune-fitzroy-duchess-of-grafton/)
She was related to the Queen Mother. The queen mum's paternal grandmother was the Frances Smith, 6th of 7 kids of Oswald and Mildred Smith. Oswald and Mildred's third child Edward was the great-great grandfather of Fortune.
In October 1946 she married Hugh Fitzroy, at the time the Earl of Euston, later 11th Duke of Grafton. Her husband died in 2011.
The couple had five children, but since their eldest son died in 2009, the 12th duke is the couple's grandson.
She is survived by her 4 children as well as 9 grandchildren and at least 3 great-grandchildren (the current Duke has 3).
Don?t know whether this post is OK here or not.
Harry issues a statement about The Times linking him to the Cash for Honours scandal in a recent article.
A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has released a statement following a new report linking him to Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, the Saudi billionaire whom an investigation concluded last week had donated money to Prince Charles' foundation in exchange for a CBE honour.
Prince Harry speaks out as Prince Charles' cash-for-honours scandal grows | Channel (https://www.news24.com/channel/gossip/royal-news/prince-harry-speaks-out-as-prince-charles-cash-for-honours-scandal-grows-20211206)
It is disappointing that The Sunday Times, knowing all the facts, has chosen to encourage speculation by being deliberately vague to try to create a falsified link between The Duke of Sussex and the CBE scandal, of which he had no knowledge or involvement," the statement reads.
"The Duke and his advisors, as well as his nonprofit Sentebale, severed ties with Mr Mahfouz and his associates in 2015, no longer accepting further donations to Sentebale and discontinuing any plans for a fundraising event amid growing concerns over the motives for his support.
"The Duke had one planned meeting with this donor nearly eight years ago, did not introduce him to any members of the Royal Family, and expressed his concerns about the donor."
The Duke of Sussex released a statement in response to The Times article regarding his former association with the wealthy Saudi donor Mr. Mahfouz who was named in the PoW's former director Michael Fawcett's firing. Mahfouz had previously donated in 2013 amounts totaling to 50,000 pounds to Prince Harry's charity Sentebale but he cut ties with him in 2015 over concerns about Mahfouz's suspected motivations for donating to the charity. There has been
no link or suggestion that Prince Harry tried to provide access to Mr. Mahfouz to his father or any other member of the BRF.
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Prince Harry Disappointed at Being Linked to Crisis Engulfing His Father (https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-disappointed-crisis-engulfing-prince-charles-foundation-cash-honors-mahfouz-1656213)
QuotePrince Harry was dragged into the mess after reports in The Sunday Times showed his Sentebale charity also received ?50,000 in 2013.
Harry met Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz at a pub, posed for photographs and was in discussion about holding a charity auction or thank you dinner which ultimately never took place, the newspaper reported.
The Duke of Sussex came out fighting in a statement from his spokesperson suggesting he raised concerns about the donor. There is no suggestion Harry offered help securing a knighthood or citizenship for Mahfouz.
Both the son and father cut ties with a bad person who was giving cash to charities to cover his shady dealings. Ends.
Many bad people do this, hence it's always good to do background checks. The Cambridges used to be involved in ARK charity, the last one they attended W said he wanted to make sure about background checks, he did, since then no more yearly ARK.
Background check practice should always be done for personal and work life.
I wholeheartedly agree
@wannable that anyone choosing to donate to a charity or organization should take the time to do a preliminary background check. While the BRF and other royals do have staff who are vetting the groups that request a royal patronage, it might be different and difficult to do such a check with individuals who offer to donate to their numerous patronages.
The issue with the Saudi billionaire is still news. Not sure why Harry's PR team decided to make a statement that he had 'warned' his father. Clarence House replied back saying they have no communication of the alleged warning from H.
I stand with my previous opinion, background checks. Mistakes are made, famous people charities just have to be more careful with whom they associate.
NEW (official as of today 15/12)
Jean-Christophe Gray
Private Secretary and Head of Household to HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Kensington Palace
Full-time
Dates Employed Feb 2021 Present
ETA: As of today also Director of The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Previous experiences:
Director
Company NameHM Treasury
Dates EmployedJun 2015 ? Mar 2021
Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos
Prime Minister's Official Spokesman
Company NameCabinet Office
Dates EmployedDec 2012 ? Mar 2021
Employment Duration8 yrs 4 mos
Director
Company NameMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full-time
Dates EmployedDec 2020 ? Feb 2021
Employment Duration3 mos
Various, including Deputy Director, General Expenditure Policy
Company NameHM Treasury
Dates EmployedApr 2002 ? Dec 2012
Employment Duration10 yrs 9 mos
Education:
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Degree NameMSc, European Politics and Policy
Dates attended or expected graduation1997 ? 1998
University of Oxford
Degree NameBA, Modern History
Dates attended or expected graduation1994 ? 1997
Kate Middleton's stylist Natasha Archer welcomes baby number 2 and shares a sweet snap on Instagram | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10332915/Kate-Middletons-stylist-Natasha-Archer-welcomes-baby-number-2-shares-sweet-snap-Instagram.html)
QuoteKate Middleton's stylist and close friend Natasha Archer has welcomed her second child.
Royal photographer Chris Jackson, the husband of the 34-year-old royal aide, announced the news by sharing a sweet picture of their newborn baby boy on Instagram.
The snap shows the couple's eldest son Theo, who was born in 2018, looking over his sibling, who is sleeping in a cot by the Christmas tree at the family's home in Barnes, south west London.
The sweet and festive picture was liked by more than 26,000 who sent their good wishes to the happy parents.
Chris took a beautiful and tender photograph of their two sons. :wub:
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Lady Farnham, who had been the Queen's Lady of Bedchamber since 1987 and rode with the Queen on the way to her Diamond Jubilee service in 2012, died four days after Christmas aged 90. It follows the death of the Queen's Mistress of the Robes Ann Fortune FitzRoy, the Duchess of Grafton, aged 101 last month and is another blow after the passing of husband Prince Philip in April
Sadness for The Queen as her close friend and aide, the Lady of the Bedchamber, dies aged 90 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/sadness-for-the-queen-as-her-close-friend-and-aide-the-lady-of-the-bedchamber-dies-aged-90-170569/)
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The Queen?s Lady of the Bedchamber, Diana, Lady Farnham, has died at the age of 90.
Lady Farnham has been Lady of the Bedchamber to the monarch for over three decades, having been appointed to the senior position in 1987.
She was a close friend of The Queen, and accompanied her on many of her Diamond Jubilee engagements in 2012 in place of Prince Philip when he was hospitalised.
Lady Farnham?s death comes less than a month after the monarch lost another of her ladies-in-waiting, the Duchess of Grafton.
As was the case with Lady Farnham, the Duchess of Grafton was one of The Queen?s most trusted confidants, and her death at the age of 101 last month left a huge void in the Royal Household.
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, a royal source said: A royal source said: ?It is very sad for the Queen.
?Everyone loved Lady Farnham, she was always so good humoured. She was also a very glamorous and attractive woman.
?It has not been a good year for the Queen ? losing her husband and then the Duchess of Grafton and now Lady Farnham.
?They were dear friends who supported the Queen on official duties.?
Lady Farnham died on 29th December 2021.
I'm very sorry for QEII as she's lost family and long time friends in the past ten years in addition to her husband. I feel as though her world is shrinking especially with the required isolation from the pandemic.
Yes, it is very sad for the Queen. Here long-time friends were people she could depend on and confide in, a void must be left as a result of so many losses.
The Duchess of Grafton and Lady Farnham were not only friends of the Queen but family. All three ladies descend from the Smiths of Midhurst. The Duchess and Lady Farnham were the Queen's third cousins.
Not too remote. I still see my third cousins.
Thank you for the additional information
@fawbert. Their loss must be keenly felt by HM.
Rebecca Priestley, MVO, [nee Deacon], wife of Adam Priestley, has given birth to a second son, Paddy.
Peerage News: Patrick Michael Walter Priestley [born 2022] (https://peeragenews.blogspot.com/2022/02/patrick-michael-walter-priestley-born.html)
Mrs Priestley, a former secretary to The Duchess of Cambridge, was awarded the MVO in 2017. She married Adam Priestley in 2017. Their first son, Billy, was born in 2019.
Sir Richard Buckley, KCVO, FRGS, has died aged 94. He served as private secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Kent from 1961 to 1989.
Peerage News: Lieutenant Commander Sir Richard Buckley, KCVO, FRGS 1928-2022 (https://peeragenews.blogspot.com/2022/02/lieutenant-commander-sir-richard.html)
A former close aide of the Queen is expected to become Downing Street's new 'gatekeeper' in a bid to bring order to No 10.
Boris Johnson pounces as he signs 'Samantha the Panther' up for new Downing Street 'gatekeeper' role | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10500269/Boris-Johnson-pounces-signs-Samantha-Panther-new-Downing-Street-gatekeeper-role.html)
Queen's most senior bodyguard and now equerry for the King
Who Is Major Jonathan Thompson Of The Royal Regiment Of Scotland And Bodyguard Of Queen Elizabeth II, Age, Biography, Rank, Family, News
Who Is Major Jonathan Thompson Of The Royal Regiment Of Scotland And Bodyguard Of Queen Elizabeth II, Age, Biography, Rank, Family, News - The (https://thesportsgrail.com/who-is-major-jonathan-thompson-of-the-royal-regiment-of-scotland-and-bodyguard-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-age-biography-rank-family-news/)
King Charles hires constitutional lawyer as deputy private secretary. Dr John Sorabji, a lecturer at UCL and a former barrister, has been recruited by Buckingham Palace.
King Charles hires constitutional law expert as deputy private secretary (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/10/18/king-hires-constitutional-law-expert-help-slim-monarchy/)
Trending with many theories.
The article
archive.ph (https://archive.ph/2022.10.18-164649/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/10/18/king-hires-constitutional-law-expert-help-slim-monarchy/)
This man is absolutely brilliant and it?s a coup to have him working for BP even part time. My theory on his joining the BP team is that one of his main passions are human rights abuses, something coming to the fore in many Commonwealth countries regarding their past and present. If Charles is to address some abuses associated with colonialism and past injustices wrought by the British within the Commonwealth during his reign this man?s advice will be invaluable.
Sistah Space
@Sistah_Space
Mixed feelings about yesterday's visit to Buckingham Palace. 10 mins after arriving, a member of staff, Lady SH, approached me, moved my hair to see my name badge. The conversation below took place. The rest of the event is a blur.
Thanks @ManduReid & @SuzanneEJacob for support🙏🏾
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Buckingham Palace confirm that the Queen's former Lady-in-Waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, has stepped aside from her new role as a lady of the royal household "with immediate effect". They add that she "would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused".
STATEMENT:
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Well I am disappointed that LSH actually moved someone's hair to see a name badge. <_< I am pleased to see that BP issued a statement and that LSH has made an apology.
all her questioning is awful... talks so much about her
Prince William condemns 'unacceptable comments' by his own godmother Lady Susan Hussey | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11486513/Prince-William-condemns-unacceptable-comments-godmother-Lady-Susan-Hussey.html)
Prince William and Kate's Office Responds to Racist Incident at Palace (https://people.com/royals/prince-william-kate-middleton-office-responds-to-racist-incident-buckingham-palace/)
Prince William addresses racist incident at Buckingham Palace | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221130158486/prince-william-addresses-racist-incident/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63810468
Prince William's godmother Lady Susan Hussey resigns from palace duties after asking black visitor 'where she came from' | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/buckingham-palace-household-member-resigns-over-unacceptable-comments-made-at-queen-consorts-reception-12758643)
Prince William?s godmother quits palace over comments to black charity boss | Monarchy | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/30/buckingham-palace-aide-resigns-black-guest-traumatised-by-repeated-questioning)
Prince William breaks silence on race storm after his godmother was forced to step down | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1703654/Prince-William-latest-Royal-Family-racism-row-Lady-Susan-Hussey-statement)
Prince William's godmother forced to resign from Buckingham Palace role over racism claims | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1703556/Prince-William-godmother-resign-Buckingham-Palace-role-Lady-Susan-Hussey)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-11-30/palace-staffer-resigns-after-asking-black-guest-where-she-really-came-from
Prince William slams godmother's comments and says 'racism has no place in society' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-prince-williams-spokesperson-slams-28621804)
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/buckingham-palace-statement-full-queens-28619752
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20605406/prince-william-speaks-buckingham-palace-racism/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/lady-susan-hussey-expresses-profound-apologies-as-she-resigns-following-racism-allegations-184094/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/walesfamily/prince-williams-office-condemns-his-godmother-following-racism-storm-184113/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/breaking-senior-buckingham-palace-aide-steps-aside-following-unacceptable-comments-during-queen-camillas-reception-184095/
Prince William really heartbroken on his own godmother?s resignation due racism comments but never asked people where she from Africa part definitely unacceptable but remember rules no comment on R and N on forums on post thread or post ever!!
I am happy Prince William addressed the issue with Lady Hussey. His leadership skills are evident in managing conflict.
What was all that guff that journalists were coming up with only a couple of days ago about the ladies in waiting remaining to teach the rest of the new staff, Camilla?s Companion?s, their job? Let?s hope the rest of these very elderly women don?t impart their racial and colonial attitudes to those women. Or there will be another blunder in the Palace of monumental proportions!
BTW, Is Charles going to be forced to resign as King because he did more or less exactly the same thing! He asked a woman of colour where she was from when she was waiting in line to see him. When she told him ?Manchester? he sniggered and said something like ?You don?t look like it!? Does William consider that unacceptable as well? If he does, is he going to have a word, lol?
Quote from: Blue Clover on November 30, 2022, 06:00:59 PM
I am happy Prince William addressed the issue with Lady Hussey. His leadership skills are evident in managing conflict.
I expect that it was a disappointment to hear about the incident but the responses from BP and KP were the only appropriate ones to offer IMHO. Ultimately Lady Susan made the decision to resign from her position. I've read that Ms Fulnai wishes that LSH hadn't resigned (I believe she used the word dismissed).
I believe all associated with the Crown will be more cautious about such comments in the future, including King Charles.
Quote from: Curryong on November 30, 2022, 06:05:39 PM
What was all that guff that journalists were coming up with only a couple of days ago about the ladies in waiting remaining to teach the rest of the new staff, Camilla?s Companion?s, their job? Let?s hope the rest of these very elderly women don?t impart their racial and colonial attitudes to those women. Or there will be another blunder in the Palace of monumental proportions!
BTW, Is Charles going to be forced to resign as King because he did more or less exactly the same thing! He asked a woman of colour where she was from when she was waiting in line to see him. When she told him ?Manchester? he sniggered and said something like ?You don?t look like it!? Does William consider that unacceptable as well? If he does, is he going to have a word, lol?
King Charles not yet resigned or abdication as King but he currently King since September after Queen Elizabeth?s death September 8 but he reigned for two months till he crowned on may 6,2023 but King Charles will not happened again
Remember when former King Edward they now Duke of Windsor abdication in 1936 for 11 months and 325 days when young Queen Elizabeth was 10 years old but Queen Elizabeth said she will not abdicate till she died in September 8,2022 when Queen Elizabeth was little girl she had example for kingdom in UK follow her father,uncle and grandfather who is King
King Charles?s grandfather the King George VI been reign in 1937 till 1952 because of his cancer for 16 years in his reign short reigns
Quote from: TLLK on November 30, 2022, 06:30:50 PM
I expect that it was a disappointment to hear about the incident but the responses from BP and KP were the only appropriate ones to offer IMHO. Ultimately Lady Susan made the decision to resign from her position. I've read that Ms Fulnai wishes that LSH hadn't resigned (I believe she used the word dismissed).
Yes im agreed with you
Quote from: Blue Clover on November 30, 2022, 07:26:39 PM
I believe all associated with the Crown will be more cautious about such comments in the future, including King Charles.
I?m agreed with you
My remark about King Charles resigning was a joke, sara. I wasn?t making a serious statement with regard to short reigns.
However, my sentiments regarding what Charles said to that lady in the queue weren?t a joke. I?m not laughing now. And in my opinion people like Lady Susan and King Charles, who are of the same generation and undoubtedly grew up with people around them who held racist views, are going to have to mind their mouths in the future. The world no longer tolerates those sorts of unthinking and patronising remarks to anyone, not only people of colour.
And the WOC concerned in the latest incident apparently spoke on radio the next morning and said that she hadn?t heard from the Palace, neither BP or KP, since it happened, so the statement by a spokesperson about ?reaching out to her and wanting to address things with her are just empty words, typical Palace-speak.
Is anyone really surprised by racist remarks at the palace? | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/buckingham-palace-racist-remarks-ngozi-fulani-b2236283.html)
'Racist' comments made by Prince William's godmother are a 'PR disaster for him and Kate' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11486617/Racist-comments-Prince-Williams-godmother-PR-disaster-Kate.html)
Quote from: Curryong on November 30, 2022, 07:47:02 PM
My remark about King Charles resigning was a joke, sara. I wasn?t making a serious statement with regard to short reigns.
However, my sentiments regarding what Charles said to that lady in the queue weren?t a joke. I?m not laughing now. And in my opinion people like Lady Susan and King Charles, who are of the same generation and undoubtedly grew up with people around them who held racist views, are going to have to mind their mouths in the future. The world no longer tolerates those sorts of unthinking and patronising remarks to anyone, not only people of colour.
And the WOC concerned in the latest incident apparently spoke on radio the next morning and said that she hadn?t heard from the Palace, neither BP or KP, since it happened, so the statement by a spokesperson about ?reaching out to her and wanting to address things with her are just empty words, typical Palace-speak.
Is anyone really surprised by racist remarks at the palace? | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/buckingham-palace-racist-remarks-ngozi-fulani-b2236283.html)
Your comment definitely unacceptable for recall like that!!
Buckingham Palace accused of ?institutional racism? as charity boss breaks silence | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1703728/buckingham-palace-racism-scandal-ngozi-fulani-break-silence)
Sistah Space has responded with this message.
https://twitter.com/Sistah_Space/status/1597923504783253505?s=20&t=W6bjzCgDXgzVbcukEfOHPw
QuoteThanks everyone for their support. It is not our wish to reveal the person involved, it is the system that needs to be revised.
Yes the person was offensive, but it serves no purpose to name & shame her, it would make us just as bad. We prefer that this be handled kindly
Handled kindly, yes after 62 years of service to HMQEII for free.
I'm under the impression that Lady Susan Hussey was the one who chose to resign. Most likely because she realized she'd caused enough embarrassment to Ms. Fulani as well as to the Queen Consort as one of her companions. Her daughter,Lady Katherine Brooke, though will continue to remain as one of Camilla's new companions.
Quote from: TLLK on November 30, 2022, 11:16:19 PM
I'm under the impression that Lady Susan Hussey was the one who chose to resign. Most likely because she realized she'd caused enough embarrassment to Ms. Fulani as well as to the Queen Consort as one of her companions. Her daughter,Lady Katherine Brooke, though will continue to remain as one of Camilla's new companions.
She may well have chosen to resign. That doesn?t excuse the fact that Lady Susan considered it appropriate to touch Miss Fulani?s hair in order to peer at her name badge, and then proceed to ask her not one but at least four inappropriate questions about her background. As well as burbling about her own completely irrelevant experience of once living in France. Unless you were deaf and blind to all signs of embarrassment from another person nobody would subject someone else to the barrage she did.
And then more or less accuse her of trying to hide her background. ?There, I knew I would get to it! You?re Caribbean!? said this aristocrat who has probably been at Court for far too long. I think the whole conversation from this ex Lady in Waiting was quite disgusting actually.
Now I have read that part of the role for the ladies in waiting was to be the "advance" party for the monarch/consort especially at large gatherings where there could be hundreds of guests ie: Diplomatic Reception. They would circulate ahead of the monarch to gather some additional information on the guests, so that when the monarch/consort arrived at the groupings that they would have some "conversation starters." This was especially important as very often guests would be overwhelmed and not sure what to say. Then the monarch/consort would come in and ask a relevant question about the guest(s) to help break the ice.
However it is unfortunate that Lady Susan who had years of experience in this role, blundered so badly. She should have never touched Ms. Fulani's hair and should have stopped with her inquiries after Ms. Fulani stated that she was from Hackney. Ms. Fulani's responses certainly [provided enough information for Lady Susan to pass on to the Queen Consort, Countess of Wessex, as well as the other royal ladies in attendance to so they could enter into the conversations with the groups.
IMHO her resignation and apology were the only appropriate actions that could be taken.
REBECCA ENGLISH examines the potential fallout from Lady Hussey's remarks at Buckingham Palace event | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11488083/REBECCA-ENGLISH-examines-potential-fallout-Lady-Husseys-remarks-Buckingham-Palace-event.html)
DAVID WILKES profiles the domestic violence campaigner who backed Meghan Markle in Palace race row | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11487925/DAVID-WILKES-profiles-domestic-violence-campaigner-backed-Meghan-Markle-Palace-race-row.html)
RICHARD KAY: Lady Susan Hussey will be mortified at causing offence with her remarks | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11487997/RICHARD-KAY-Lady-Susan-Hussey-mortified-causing-offence-remarks.html)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63808613
Kate and William in US as Royal Family racism row risks overshadowing trip | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1703746/kate-middleton-prince-william-boston-prince-princess-of-wales-us-trip-pictures)
The Princess of Wales?s most senior aide resigns ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/walesfamily/the-princess-of-waless-most-senior-aide-resigns-184278/)
QuoteThe Princess of Wales has lost her most senior aide just weeks after the 40-year-old transformed from Duchess to Princess.
Hannah Cockburn-Logie, who has been described as Catherine?s ?right hand woman?, has stepped down for personal reasons.
She had been Private Secretary to Her Royal Highness since June 2020 and was in charge of managing her diary.
Before joining the Royal Household, Ms Cockburn-Logie had more than 20 years worth of experience at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
During her tenures, she guided the then Duchess of Cambridge through some turbulent times, including the controversial remarks made by the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, and helped organised the Caribbean tour in March.
Kensington Palace is now advertising for a replacement to Ms Cockburn-Logie.
Late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey meets black charity boss Ngozi Fulani | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11546647/Late-Queens-lady-waiting-Lady-Susan-Hussey-meets-black-charity-boss-Ngozi-Fulani.html)
Former lady in waiting for late Queen Elizabeth she learned lessons
Queen's Lady-in-Waiting Issues Apology for Racist Incident at Palace (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-lady-in-waiting-issues-apology-following-racism-allegations-palace-event/)
Buckingham Palace aide offers 'sincere apologies' following race row - read statement | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159786/lady-susan-hussey-apologises-ngozi-fulani/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64005705
Lady Susan Hussey and Ngozi Fulani have meeting 'filled with warmth and understanding' | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/lady-susan-hussey-and-ngozi-fulani-have-meeting-filled-with-warmth-and-understanding-12769462)
Lady Susan Hussey meets Ngozi Fulani to apologise for her comments and 'distress' caused | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1710430/lady-susan-hussey-apology-ngozi-fulani-buckingham-palace)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-16/lady-susan-hussey-apologises-over-race-row-to-charity-boss-ngozi-fulani
Lady Susan Hussey meets with Ngozi Fulani to apologise after royal racism row - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-lady-susan-hussey-meets-28750312)
Queen?s pal apologises as she meets with black Palace guest for first time since her comments sparked racism row | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20778562/lady-susan-hussey-ngozi-fulani-meeting/)
Uh Oh, quick (by BP standards) damage control! Mustn?t let anything spoil the usual MO of ?Nothing to see here, folks. Move on, move on!? In the interim nothing really changes!
It is nice to see conciliatory moves to the right direction
Yes it is good to see that the ladies had their sit down together and that Lady Susan could deliver her apology in person. This type of person to person interaction was the best way forward IMO.
A black Londoner asking people in the street their heritage.
He uploaded it 3 hours ago.
Asking Londoners where they REALLY come from... - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onYyMrUiQ0s&t=10s)
Quote from: wannable on December 17, 2022, 10:02:55 PM
A black Londoner asking people in the street their heritage.
He uploaded it 3 hours ago.
Asking Londoners where they REALLY come from... - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onYyMrUiQ0s&t=10s)
And the point of that was?.? (A) It was a young black male asking the question. Not an aristocratic elderly white lady. (B) He just asked people ?Where are you from?? He didn?t ask any of them a series of increasingly impertinent questions. He didn?t lift their hair to examine any name badges. (C) He didn?t ask them at a formal but private event such as a reception for charity workers at Buckingham Palace, but in front of a camera for all to see. People are much more inclined to take things good humouredly if it?s a smiling young person with a mic asking them one or two questions than in the BP situation.
It is no good people trying to twist things around so that Lady Hussey?s behaviour or incessant questioning of that guest at the Palace was appropriate in any way. How many questions and comments from Lady SH, was it? At least six as first reported. It wasn?t acceptable. And BP knew it wasn?t. From their point of view it was in fact a PR disaster ready to blow up in the media. Hence the swift response from all concerned.
And hence Lady Susan?s withdrawal from any duties to do with the RF. It was good that she apologised but I do not think IF she is allowed to return to the Palace in the future (doubtful) that she should ever be allowed near any guest who is person of colour at any event there ever again.
I agree she was obnoxiously insistent but after that incident I feel people in general feel a barrier to ask about heritage to anyone.
I understand that Lady Susan was the one who offered resignation, so she might feel this is still the appropriate action to take.
Archewell staff spend the weekend planting flowers at a healthcare center in Los Angeles
Queen Consort's former bodyguard Mark Andrews is made King Charles' head driver | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11668835/Queen-Consorts-former-bodyguard-Mark-Andrews-King-Charles-head-driver.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop)
QuoteThe Queen Consort's former bodyguard has been made King Charles's head driver in a shake-up of Buckingham Palace staff.
Mark Andrews has protected the Royal Family for 20 years and was head of the Queen Consort's police protection team before he retired from the Met last year aged 40.
He will now become King Charles's head driver as Tim Williams, who currently holds the position, is retiring.
Former firearms officer Mr Andrews will give Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, added security in the build up to the coronation on May 6.
The Sussexes' former nanny is speaking in a podcast about her meeting the Sussexes and a little about her time working for the couple.The professional nanny currently works as a neonatal intensive care (NICU) and pediatric nurse the Portland hospital, where Meghan gave birth to Archie in 2019. (Weird DM headline as the Wales long time nanny Maria is not an au pair.)
Archie's ex nanny admits she compared herself to Prince William and Kate Middleton's au pair | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11678771/Archies-ex-nanny-admits-compared-Prince-William-Kate-Middletons-au-pair.html)
QuotePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's former nanny has admitted she compared herself to the Prince and Princess of Wales' au pair.
Lorren Khumalo, from Zimbabwe, was hired by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to care for their son Archie shortly after he was born in May 2019.
Appearing on episode of The Breakfast Club with Zenzele Ndebele, the pediatric nurse explained how nervous she was ahead of her first meeting with the couple, who were still living in Frogmore Cottage in Windsor at the time.
When she was approached by a representative for the new parents, Lorren had accompanied another family for their half term holiday in Germany.
I believe that Lady Susan Hussey remains as a family friend but I don't see her returning as an official companion for the Queen Consort.
Lady Susan Hussey is seen attending same church service as King Charles | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11689391/Lady-Susan-Hussey-seen-attending-church-service-King-Charles.html)
I am glad to see her still in the family and at church with them. I think she was set up and suffered the abuse of what others wanted out of her..just very sad yet I bet those in the family will take very good care of her and make sure she is included within those family events that she can go to. So many people in this world are just users of others to get their point across...telling lies and using people to get whatever really makes is a disgraceful thing to do.
Quote from: Nightowl on January 30, 2023, 06:12:10 AM
I am glad to see her still in the family and at church with them. I think she was set up and suffered the abuse of what others wanted out of her..just very sad yet I bet those in the family will take very good care of her and make sure she is included within those family events that she can go to. So many people in this world are just users of others to get their point across...telling lies and using people to get whatever really makes is a disgraceful thing to do.
Well Prince William very quickly came calling out against racist behaviour, thereby criticising his godmother and he hasn?t apologised for it. So was what he said about Lady Susan abuse and ?using her to get whatever?? He presumably didn?t converse with her beforehand to find out anything before issuing his reproof.
And Lady Susan apologised for her needling questions about Ms Falozi?s background, moving the BP visitor?s hair, peering at her name badge etc. She would hardly be issuing apologies and going to see the woman afterwards for nothing.
I've heard that Prince William and his Godmother had a private meeting after the Wales returned from Boston to the UK. Whatever conversation the pair had will likely remain confidential.
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QuoteThe late Diana, Princess of Wales ' former butler announced the news during an appearance on Monday's edition of Lorraine
Burrell also revealed he will undergo an operation next month to remove the affected prostate gland
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Tributes are paid to the late Queen's most mischievous friend, Micky | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11694051/EDEN-CONFIDENTIAL-Tributes-paid-late-Queens-mischievous-friend-Micky.html)
QuoteDuring her record-breaking 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II was the most famous woman in the world. Yet she still managed to go incognito from time to time.
The woman who helped her do so, Lady Rupert Nevill, died last week aged 97.
Born Camilla Wallop, daughter of the 9th Earl of Portsmouth, she was known as ?Micky? by friends, including the Queen.
She had known Her Majesty since childhood and they were both in a troop of Girl Guides that met in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
How interesting, what a wonderful friend HM had. That is so nice to read about how HM went unnoticed in public, seeing how life is outside the confines of a gold cage must be very enlightening for her. Glad HM had a friend like that in her life.
Quote from: Curryong on January 30, 2023, 09:28:09 AM
Well Prince William very quickly came calling out against racist behaviour, thereby criticising his godmother and he hasn?t apologised for it. So was what he said about Lady Susan abuse and ?using her to get whatever?? He presumably didn?t converse with her beforehand to find out anything before issuing his reproof.
And Lady Susan apologised for her needling questions about Ms Falozi?s background, moving the BP visitor?s hair, peering at her name badge etc. She would hardly be issuing apologies and going to see the woman afterwards for nothing.
I wasn't referring to anything that Prince William might of said or didn't say to Lady Susan. Yes, Lady Susan made some big mistakes and I am glad she came to the conclusion that an apology was indeed the right thing to do, Hopefully that won't happen again. Yet...
Quote from: Nightowl on January 31, 2023, 06:18:04 AM
How interesting, what a wonderful friend HM had. That is so nice to read about how HM went unnoticed in public, seeing how life is outside the confines of a gold cage must be very enlightening for her. Glad HM had a friend like that in her life.
QEQM and her sister-in-law Princess Mary were interested in Girl Guiding and signed up Elizabeth and Margaret and a troop was formed at BP.
I understand that the Queen cherished those early Girl Guide friendships and maintained them all throughout her lifetime. Two of them were bridesmaids at her wedding. I understand that now and then a car would leave BP and show up at a quiet residence where one of her fellow Girl Guides lived so the Queen and her friends could meet up.
Before She Was The Queen of England, Elizabeth Was a Girl Scout (https://www.yahoo.com/news/she-queen-england-elizabeth-girl-195054951.html)
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What I am sure hurt him though, is his family cutting off security before the review period was over and before they have confirmed that you found new security but still having the gal to say you and your family are 'much loved members' when you have growing right-wing threats, equal to that of the Queen, hate being whipped up by the media.
With a worldwide lockdown, tucked away in Tyler Perry's mansion with T's security, any threat of harm or death non C19 was declared by statistics to drop to 5% taking place in strata 1 area, the most deprived. The C19 killer all stratas.
Normally, one loses all the benefits when quitting a organization.
The US Gov just announced today that by May 2023 the C19 vaccine rules will be eliminated to enter the country.
Quote from: TLLK on January 31, 2023, 05:38:55 PM
QEQM and her sister-in-law Princess Mary were interested in Girl Guiding and signed up Elizabeth and Margaret and a troop was formed at BP.
I understand that the Queen cherished those early Girl Guide friendships and maintained them all throughout her lifetime. Two of them were bridesmaids at her wedding. I understand that now and then a car would leave BP and show up at a quiet residence where one of her fellow Girl Guides lived so the Queen and her friends could meet up.
Before She Was The Queen of England, Elizabeth Was a Girl Scout (https://www.yahoo.com/news/she-queen-england-elizabeth-girl-195054951.html)
Thanks for a great article about how HM was a girl scout and so was her sister. I did not know that and yet not surprised at all as I did know that HM was a mechanic for the Army during WW2. I would like to believe that is in keeping with HM's love of wanting part of something of an ordinary life in her life. She was not a perfect person as none of are yet she was someone I very much admired as time went on as she just got on with the life and the job to the best of her ability.
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https://www.itv.com/news/2023-01-30/princess-dianas-ex-butler-paul-burrell-reveals-prostate-cancer-diagnosis
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Prostate cancer incidence statistics | Cancer Research UK (https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/prostate-cancer/incidence)
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Prostate Cancer Survival Rates | Prostate Cancer Foundation (https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/what-is-prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-survival-rates/)
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353087
For men who are over 50 years old to get test if you have family members have prostate cancer history need know
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Angela Kelly, the late Queen?s dresser for decades and her friend, has been forced to vacate her grace and favour home on the Windsor estate. Her work phone was also cut off after her employer?s death, apparently. King Charles not a fan, then?
Queen's former right-hand woman Angela Kelly heads out of Windsor home | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12028283/Queens-former-right-hand-woman-Angela-Kelly-heads-Windsor-home.html)
I think Ms Kelly was an arrogant woman who threw her weight around and was, from all I?ve read, not greatly liked by other members of the Queen?s family and the staff. Nevertheless, what happened to her was a bit of a kick in the posterior after years of loyal service to the sovereign.
King Charles purchased a home in Yorkshire for her, close to her family. When she dies, the home will revert to the Crown estates.
Glad that the King has ensured that she will have a home near relatives for the rest of her life. As
@Curryong pointed out, she might not have been popular with all of the staff but she was QEII's closest confidante.
I agree with Curryong, In my opinion AK47 HAS a mean streak, like to me she seems to be calculatedly looking for fight or with the intention to create a negative for a few hours or days mysterious havoc. Comes out technically 'clean' because she's a strickler for rules, so harshly done....and you know what.
My opinion is based on her Instagram tied to the obvious (I can't blame the media nor the tabloids) news. Her latest tweets are not straightforward, they are half done, the half done mystery will make ANY media think she's angry mixed with sad, after her 15 minutes of fame, she ends up writing that she is happy to 'finally have her own beautiful home'. I mean I can't blame BP either for telling Rebecca English that King Charles is fullfilling his mother's wish with a brand new home. By chance near her family, by chance I hear rumors that a gorgeous cottage close to a top Yorkshire landmark!
Angela told some people she was going to a home in the Peak District, others to a house in a Leeds suburb. These two places are not near each other, and she seems to be emanating this aura of resentment about something at the moment. I don?t blame her. If it?s Leeds she?s going too, with apologies to the citizens of that city, it?s hardly surprising she would prefer Windsor.
No idea, but the dead give away is that after she dies the brand new cottage wherever it is will revert automatically to the ''crown estates''. So it is a crown estate investment, which is not rare.
Major Johnny Thompson :wub:
Major Jonathan Thompson: The handsome equerry who took centre stage at the King's coronation | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12056229/Major-Jonathan-Thompson-handsome-equerry-took-centre-stage-Kings-coronation.html)
QuoteThe King's handsome kilt-clad equerry who first won over admirers at the Queen's funeral has left hearts racing again after he proudly stood by Charles' side during the Coronation.
Major Jonathan Thompson, of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, was front and centre yesterday as he stood between Charles and the Pages of Honour during the historic ceremony.
The Army officer, 39, known to friends as 'Johnny' but dubbed on TikTok as 'Major Eye Candy', was once the Queen?s most senior bodyguard but now serves His Majesty and has been seen constantly at his side.
But outside of his royal duties, Maj Thompson, from Northumberland, is a father-of-one and loving husband to his marketing manager wife Caroline.
He and Caroline, 44, have been happily married since 2010 and welcomed their son in 2018. The couple also has two black Labradors called Odin and Piper ? a nod to Maj Thompson's military time in Scotland.
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
After 19 years of service Sir Edward Young, Queen Elizabeth's long-standing private secretary, is leaving BP today after staying on as Joint Principal Private Secretary to the King. In recognition Sir Edward has been granted a peerage and appointed a Lord in Waiting.
I'm not surprised that Sir Edward Young has opted to retire after nearly two decades of service.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0XDO7BaMAE13CY?format=jpg&name=small)
Who is Lee Thompson?
Lee Thompson
Communications Secretary to The Prince and Princess of Wales
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
^ A very experienced man, he used to work for NBC Universal as a Vice President
Lieutenant-Colonel George Roberts-Alston-West, CVO, who has died aged 85, was a senior member of the Royal Household in the 1980s
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Meet the nannies who raised Princes William and Harry - and the hackles of their mother, Diana! | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12380041/Meet-nannies-raised-Princes-William-Harry-hackles-mother-Diana.html)
There's a new line of merchandise featuring Major Johnny Thompson on it. The line is called "My Kilty Pleasure."
My kilty pleasure! King Charles' dashing equerry Colonel Jonathan Thompson is spotted in Paris alongside King and Queen as new merch featuring his (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12545609/My-kilty-pleasure-King-Charles-dashing-equerry-Major-Jonathan-Thompson-spotted-Paris-alongside-King-Queen-new-merch-featuring-Majors-likeness-goes-sale.html)
No doubt about it, he is one very handsome man with a sparkle in his eyes when he smiles.....hope this does not affect his job with all the attention he gets.
Prince William has hired a valet to take care of his clothing and styling.
Prince William follows King Charles by hiring key royal staff member (https://www.gbnews.com/royal/prince-william-hires-valet-king-charles-royal-family)
I thought that he and Catherine had servants to take care of their homes and personal items like clothes, shoes, boots etc. Seeing how busy Charles is all the time so that did not surprise he had valests over time, so this is new for William? You mean maybe there will be some color besides *blue* in his life........I like a man in a soft pink shirt any day of the week................ :laugh10:
Quote from: Nightowl on September 25, 2023, 11:55:34 PM
I thought that he and Catherine had servants to take care of their homes and personal items like clothes, shoes, boots etc. Seeing how busy Charles is all the time so that did not surprise he had valests over time, so this is new for William? You mean maybe there will be some color besides *blue* in his life........I like a man in a soft pink shirt any day of the week................ :laugh10:
William and Harry used to have one of Charles' staff members come by to assist them with their more expensive clothing (white and black tie, morning suits, and their uniforms) but their allowances didn't provide them with the funding to have a valet on a regular basis. Now that William is the Prince of Wales/Duke of Cornwall, he has the funding to hire someone to care for his own clothing.
Quote from: Nightowl on September 25, 2023, 11:55:34 PM
I thought that he and Catherine had servants to take care of their homes and personal items like clothes, shoes, boots etc. Seeing how busy Charles is all the time so that did not surprise he had valests over time, so this is new for William? You mean maybe there will be some color besides *blue* in his life........I like a man in a soft pink shirt any day of the week................ :laugh10:
Catherine has Natasha Jackson, nee Archer - married to Chris Jackson, royal photographer for Getty Images.
I think William's decision to finally have a valet is due, POW duties are way more far superior than Duke duties. Seconded by his popularity in the UK, but also as the saying goes whatever happens in the USA good bad or ugly it affects worldwide. As Bloomberg said in his introduction speech at the Earthshot Prize summit at NYC
''The prince has clearly won over Americans of all stripes. These days, as we know, that is no small feat," In fact, the poll (GALOP) also showed the prince is viewed positively by 60% of democrats and 60% of republicans. America has not seen that kind of bipartisan consensus since 1776. But this time we're all drinking to the King's health.''
His clothing and appearance - we can woke call it as stylist does help a lot. Just like Charles forever with his clothing and appearance.
I'd love to dream on :hehe: that we will see William at Scotland next year wearing a kilt. Please!
William hasn?t worn a kilt since he was a child, and imo he?s not likely to start as a 40 year old. Maybe an occasional official occasion in Scotland when he is King in another quarter of a century or so. If the monarchy lasts that long of course and if Scotland remains as part of the UK.
Wouldn't the people of GB have to have a say in getting rid of the monarchy first, then Parliament would be the next step? I don't think the monarchy will be abolished as that is the very history of the beginning of England way back before even Alfred the Great. It is the country's heritage, history in all things that make England so great/wonderful/ and a nice place to visit. Just what would we all do here if there was no monarchy or royal family in GB? That is the first country that I want to visit again someday as then Scotland, then Paris, then Egypt.
Quote from: Nightowl on September 27, 2023, 02:26:05 AM
Wouldn't the people of GB have to have a say in getting rid of the monarchy first, then Parliament would be the next step? I don't think the monarchy will be abolished as that is the very history of the beginning of England way back before even Alfred the Great. It is the country's heritage, history in all things that make England so great/wonderful/ and a nice place to visit. Just what would we all do here if there was no monarchy or royal family in GB? That is the first country that I want to visit again someday as then Scotland, then Paris, then Egypt.
Bar a revolution it would be the other way around. There would be days of debate in Parliament, then a bill would be drawn up to declare a referendum would be held in England and Wales (and Scotland and NI if they are still part of the UK. at a certain date. That would be the point at which the will of the people would be known. If a referendum were to pass, then an Act of Parliament would be put in place declaring a republic. At all stages of this process the monarch would be obliged to sign the bill into law.
The monarchy encompasses a whole lot more than the country?s history and tradition. As a Constitutional monarch the sovereign is obliged to follow Parliament?s wishes.
And none of these things exist just for foreign tourists to gawk at and say ?How quaint? and ?How old!?. Britain isnt a tourist park for the benefit of foreign visitors. If the British population doesn?t want the monarchy any more (and more are more young Britons are disinterested) then it will cease to exist. And if it comes to that, plenty of tourists visit republics like France, Italy and Germany to see their ancient buildings.
The King's handsome equerry Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson has been moved to a 'less public-facing role' after he reportedly did not enjoy the public attention he had been receiving. -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13115601/King-Charles-hot-equerry-Jonathan-Thompson-new-role.html