Official Stance on Diana & Charles: Analyzing the facts and dealing with them Family and Personal Backgrounds Lady Diana Spencer was from one of the oldest aristocratic families in Britain. She was raised with luxury and privilege, brought up within the royal circle. The Spencers were known for their royal associations and were the epitome …
The Queen and Her Heritage The anti-monarchists and republicans keep calling the Queen a German, as if that is a bad thing. As far as I can see, the only bad thing here is their attitude towards the Royal Family and Her Majesty. Anti-royalists constantly imply that the Queen’s German heritage is a hindrance. This …
Margaret & Peter: Can You Blame the Royals? Princess Margaret, who died one year ago February 9th, was the first immediate member of the family to divorce. This set in motion the acceptance – albeit reluctant acceptance – of divorce among members of the monarchy. This commentary looks at the situation between Princess Margaret and …
Great Britons:Diana’s Role In History Questionable Diana, whose need for attention was astounding, will forever be remembered only because photographers needed to do their jobs. Without the son of Queen Elizabeth II, Diana would be an unknown. Because Prince Charles married her, she was then able to access great wealth and privilege, even more so …
Washing Off The Muck Why people seem to believe that Queen Elizabeth hampered Burrell’s trial out of deceit and treachery is beyond me. She tried to stop it ‘to avoid embarrassing revelations’, as some have claimed, thinking the embarassment must be about her or Charles personally. The only REALLY embarassing thing I see is Diana’s …
The Prince’s Trust – Betrayed! Prince Charles’ letters to government ministers were leaked to the press recently, revealing the future sovereign’s interest in taking a part in British life. People everywhere have joined in the debate over this; some are against his letter writing, but thankfully there are many in his defense. St. James’ Palace …
Lucian Freud: Great or Grotesque? In American Wasteland: A Commentary, D. Marty Lasley tries to justify the mangled portrait of HM The Queen by Lucian Freud. The controversy of said painting, which arose during the Christmas holidays nearly one year ago, created a stir and much debate over whether it is ‘good’ or ‘bad’. The …
Spencer Speaks:Insults Royal Family and Nephews Earl Spencer’s latest remarks against the Royal Family are quite tasteless. This man has proven time and again that he is merely a limelight hog and one who likes to – how do I say it diplomatically – ‘embellish the truth’. Not only is he making unwelcome comments towards …
‘Fergie’ The band ‘Massive Attack’ apparently embarassed the life out of Our Lady of The Chat at the MTV Europe Awards. Sarah Ferguson, former Duchess of York, presented an award to ‘Massive Attack’ as she blundered her way through her lines. At the end, the band apparently refused point blank to shake her hand, leaving …
A Short Note on The Funeral Well everyone, the funeral is finished, and the Queen Mum has gone to see her dear Bertie and Margaret. The funeral was done wonderfully. No other place in the world can do what England does when it comes to ceremonies, and this was no exception. The fly-past was especially …
