Everyone's eyes are watching Regal Kate!
Posted on 11/27/2022 3:36:59 AM PST by C19fan
The position of lady-in-waiting has been scrapped at Buckingham Palace, bringing to an end a centuries-old tradition.
Combining the roles of companion, adviser and secretary, ladies-in-waiting played a key part in Royal life, accompanying the late Queen and her sister Princess Margaret on official duties and foreign tours.
But in a sign of the new Queen Consort Camilla’s unfussy approach, they will be replaced by six aides styled ‘Queen’s Companions’.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
“Bulldoze Buckingham Palace and build condos?”
Don’t give Chuck any ideas.
The word is that Chuck HATES Buckingham Palace. After seeing a documentary on the place I can’t blame him. The private rooms are small and cramped, the phone service is buggy and the place just hasn’t been kept up. Last estimate I heard was a total refit would cost more than £300,000 and that was a decade ago.
Well, isn't this interesting...
Buckingham Palace is currently in the middle of a renovation right now, and it won’t be complete for several more years. This gives KC III a great excuse not to move in.
https://britishheritage.com/travel/renovated-buckingham-palace
Camilla, you need to do something.
You mean other than wreck a royal marraige?
Yes.
Well, your good at getting rid of things. Perhaps you could get rid of my ex-wife err I mean Ladies in Waiting.
Okay, do I need to do anything?
No, we’ll announce it to the press.
Here, put this hat on.
Oh, I do love hats!
These ladies must have been chosen for their companionship, as it’s certain looks weren’t considered.
Thanks, good to know the old place is getting a makeover. The documentary I watched showed windows barely held in place, sticking doors, a piece of crown molding even fell to the floor while they were filming.
Charles has an office nearby that he plans on using for the day to day work of his office. Not sure what William will do. Maybe he’ll be a traditionalist and use the Palace.
The offices of William and Catherine are supposed to be at Kensington Palace.
I meant when William becomes King himself.
Everyone's eyes are watching Regal Kate!
Same thing...different name.
I hope her husband has more sense than his father.
Camilla Parker-Bowles accused of racism: her very clumsy gesture towards a child does not pass...
Video at the link.
Thanks, I see they’re stripping everything down to the bare bones. It’s a wonder that roof is still there.
Not everything; Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. The core of it was built before the American Revolution. They have to retrofit things like plumbing and electrical upgrades. Can’t just run a 220 volt line from the basement up the back wall for the bedroom window air conditioner, can one?
CPB makes Meghan "What Meghan wants, Meghan gets" Markle look like a piker.
I really hope anyone lining the streets for these two brings plenty of Chuck's favorite feminine hygiene product to twirl as those two roll by...
Oh, and it looks like Dr. Mrs. BiteMe will be attending the coronation of two of the most infamous adulterers in history.
How apropos.
“Last estimate I heard was a total refit would cost more than £300,000 and that was a decade ago.”
I’m guessing you are missing a bunch of zeros. A coat of paint on the inside would probably run 300,000 pounds.
If true, it couldn't really be due to the fact that CPB is so jealous of the PoW that the former can't see straight.
Note to CPB: The PoW could wear one of QE2's old dresses and STILL outshine you, dearie.
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