Shelter Cat Update!

She was 18, and she was the one who agitated for it when she came of age in April of 1944. She was commissioned as an honorary second subaltern in the ATS and began training in March of 1945. 

Harry’s already got millions that he inheireted from Diana. as long as they invest and spend wisely they’re set for life, and with any luck Archie will grow up to have a real job.

Not to be cynical, but so far it looks like their idea of “modernising the monarchy” (and leaving when it refused to be modernised) is that they should keep the fun bits (grace-and-favour homes paid for by the taxpayer, security, access to royal estate income, travel to tropical bits of the commonwealth, and making…

It also seems to me that, in the context of modern royals, the Monegasque royals seem to have it well. Small principality; the whiff of traditional and Hollywood glamour (via Grace Kelly); and enormous latitude to live their lives, pursue their careers (or ‘careers’, as it were), and even have children out of wedlock. …

Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall regularly does commercial sponsorships.

I think you’re 100% right.  I also think that she’s now trying to rewrite history--be careful.

Shelter Cat Update!

Well, I’m at my parent’s house for Christmas. So far, I have been body shamed, verbally abused for explaining I would be away Xmas eve to attend my partner’s family’s Christmas party (and pick Mr RU up from the airport first), had to find a way to make a bed, and had to be incredibly grateful for being allowed to stay…

I will probably order just an appetizer tomorrow with a big group because I think it's the only gluten free thing, and it's less awkward than not eating. Just ask them to bring it as a meal (like at the same time).

It sounds like you’re not watching The Crown which explores these questions pretty thoroughly.

I’m sure his mother who has a place in Yad Vashem would not be impressed by this sweeping statement of Philip’s heritage. Philip himself fought against the Nazis. 

The greater problem was what would happen if the Brits were asked to send the ex-king and his family back, so they could stand trial, for instance?

Philip does not come from Nazis. Some of his sisters married Nazis. His mother and at least one sister were heavily involved in resistance work, and he was commended for bravery for his actions in the Royal Navy during WWII.

I think it is easy to blame George V for what happened to the Romanovs. I think it is more complicated though. Nicolas II and Alexandra were related to most of not all of the Royal families in Europe, none of them helped either. And while his family did not deserve what happened to them, Nicolas II was an awful man…

“Edward, a former king stepping down for a woman quite cozy with prominent Nazis”

I was thinking the exact same thing. That was a setup.

That “disagreement and she went for a walk” sounds a bit suspicious to me, aside from everything else.

I’m sorry! That's awful and I hope you have support. Trust me, if you feel like you were assaulted, you were.

Thank God for SNS, I’ve been desperate to talk to people. I’ve had a very bad and hard week Jezzies, and I’m still hurting and confused. It’s pretty unpleasant so consider this warning. Also, this is long. Sorry.