Obsession over the British Royal Family

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Apr 29, 2011 11:17am
CenterBHSFan;754188 wrote:Just looked up the dress, I think it's ugly:

Agreed. Its plain, baggy and way outdated
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Apr 29, 2011 11:18am
Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pippa_Middleton

Those aren't her kids I don't think 'cause she's not married and reportedly somewhat ho-ish.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:19am
Pippa? Wtf
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Apr 29, 2011 11:22am
He is and will always be Prince (unless he's King someday) and she is the newly created Dutchess of Cambridge.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:23am
gorocks99;754214 wrote:Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pippa_Middleton

Those aren't her kids I don't think 'cause she's not married and reportedly somewhat ho-ish.

I wouldn't mind confirming that report.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:23am
power i;754222 wrote:He is and will always be Prince (unless he's King someday) and she is the newly created Dutchess of Cambridge.

Rumor is that they may skip charles
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Apr 29, 2011 11:29am
gorocks99;754214 wrote:Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pippa_Middleton

Those aren't her kids I don't think 'cause she's not married and reportedly somewhat ho-ish.

You say ho-ish like it's a bad thing. What are you, a gay?
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UANyg
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Apr 29, 2011 11:32am
LJ;754225 wrote:Rumor is that they may skip charles
that would be the right thing for charles to do, but i don't think charles would abdicate the throne. he seems like he wants it too much.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:33am
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Apr 29, 2011 11:38am
UANyg;754236 wrote:that would be the right thing for charles to do, but i don't think charles would abdicate the throne. he seems like he wants it too much.
It might also be due to the fact that Camilla would never be crowned Queen, as the law stands right now. She might get the title, but not be crowned. I think that I read somewhere that she might also be Duchess of Cornwall forever and never get the title.
Just all speculation and gossip, nobody really knows.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:46am
i had a friend on facebook say she was setting her alarm to watch it. instantly unfriended her.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:55am
Only blood lines are crowned. It's why the Queen's husband is not King.

Charles can become King followed by his first born son. Their respective spouses will never be queen.
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Apr 29, 2011 12:04pm
What happens if the blood line ends?
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Apr 29, 2011 12:04pm
Not my cup of tea.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 29, 2011 12:07pm
justincredible;754278 wrote:What happens if the blood line ends?

I don't remember. I think it goes back up and horizontal. There's an explanation out there that you can refer to.

http://www.fact-index.com/l/li/list_of_succession_to_the_british_throne.html

"...The line of succession for the British monarchy is determined by primogeniture, whereby the eldest son of the incumbent inherits the throne, the line of succession then follows the descendants of the person in line before going on to consider their siblings. Sons are always considered before daughters, but daughters are included in the succession.

However, under law, the succession in the United Kingdom is not automatic. The Act of Settlement of (1701) specifies that the throne passes to the Heir of the Body (i.e., natural and not adopted children) of Electress Sophia of Hanover, provided that they are not Catholic and did not marry a Catholic. The latter two provisions have never been invoked to prevent someone from succeeding to the throne, and there is doubt regarding their validity under treaties which the United Kingdom has signed regarding religious discrimination. ..."
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Apr 29, 2011 12:18pm
I found a great link about why Americans should care about the Royal Wedding.

http://www.whyamericansshouldcareabouttheroyalwedding.com/
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Apr 29, 2011 12:26pm
justincredible;754231 wrote:You say ho-ish like it's a bad thing. What are you, a gay?

I'm not gay but my boyfriend is.
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Apr 29, 2011 12:47pm
GOONx19;754300 wrote:I found a great link about why Americans should care about the Royal Wedding.

http://www.whyamericansshouldcareabouttheroyalwedding.com/

awesome
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UANyg
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Apr 29, 2011 1:12pm
Con_Alma;754269 wrote:Only blood lines are crowned. It's why the Queen's husband is not King.

Charles can become King followed by his first born son. Their respective spouses will never be queen.

Technically wives of Kings are queens, they are the queen consort. They do receive the title though, while they do not hold any power. Not sure if Camilla would receive the title though, like bhsfan said, as she is charles' second wife. I would think she would, though.

EDIT: After looking it up, Camilla is legally the Princess of Wales, however does not use that title as it is strongly associated with Diana. Legally when Charles is crowned King, she will be the Queen Consort, however is expected to use the title Princess Consort.
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Apr 29, 2011 1:16pm
GOONx19;754300 wrote:I found a great link about why Americans should care about the Royal Wedding.

http://www.whyamericansshouldcareabouttheroyalwedding.com/

Greatest website since didthecavswinlastnight.com
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Apr 29, 2011 2:51pm
justincredible;754278 wrote:What happens if the blood line ends?

Nuclear holocaust.
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Apr 29, 2011 5:51pm
Looks like a fun ceremony

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Apr 29, 2011 6:03pm
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Apr 29, 2011 6:04pm
osu45804;754616 wrote:
Looks like ho-cess is giving him brain and zombie flower girl is waiting to devour his brain.
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Apr 29, 2011 6:05pm
Also, why are her hands over her ears in every picture? And by every picture I mean the 2 I've actually looked at.