A tidbit:
Yesterday Charles was signed in as King in a traditional ceremony. He had to sign the official document and sat down at the desk to do so. On the desk were two large parchments, an inkwell, and a small tin box of pens and things. He began to sign the documents but the desk was tiny and the tin box was in his way. As he went to sign the second doc, he looked at someone on his right to take the tin box away... with a face that was full of absolute rage and contempt! He even grimaced for a second. It was a bit shocking, especially in front of a room full of dignitaries.
Camilla and William then signed the docs as witnesses and Camilla underlined her signature. Emphasis and self importance.
Charles’ moment of utter rage at being inconvenienced told me everything I needed to know about his kingship: he will be a petulant, pompous ass who can’t control himself. As he’s been for 70 years.
The second link shows the grimace... I can’t find the one I watched that showed his face full of rage close up.
I find Charlie’s “flicking” gesture before he sits down to be more infuriating—a dismissive gesture, not only about the object but the person whose duty it is to remove it.
I’ve known a few people who have this dismissive attitude toward people in service positions, like waiters and waitresses. It totally changed my opinion of them.
Roid rage is confirmation of my steroid theory about his hands.
Another tidbit:
I had the opportunity to meet and chat informally with Prince Charles several years ago. He was touring The Chelsea Garden Show during the show set up. Our friends were exhibitors and my husband I were along to schlep for them. Prince Charles just happened to come strolling by our friends’ entry.
He was accompanied by 2 Bobbies and a couple of other plainclothes security-men. He spent about 10 minutes chatting with our 2 friends, my husband and myself.
He was charming and very friendly. I am sure he has been trained to be that way in these types of situations. But, he was quite welcoming and was interested in us being from the US: The first US exhibitors at Chelsea in quite some time. He was interested to hear from these US citizens and our involvement in the UK Chelsea Garden Show.
On another day at the Garden Show our friends also met the Queen Mother. We did not. They only had 2 tickets for the opening Gala. So, my husband and I were only allowed on the property after the Royals had departed.
I am sure there are many sides to the Royals and many stories to tell. Our experience was a very good one.
We have been to Chelsea schlepping for our friends 3 different years. This was the only year we got to interact with the Royals.
Kingie’s hands don’t look like the pic yesterday showing sausage fingers (edema).