Royalty

there's a good subject.

ftfy. We are not 'citizens' here, we are subjects. Loyal to the crown etc etc.

New York is 17 so not illegal for all three locations. This brings it back to the issue of whether she was forced or is he just a pervy old man?

I stand corrected. Those funny USians and their state laws.

I note that the Buck House statement that "any suggestion of impropriety with underage minors is categorically untrue" still means that he could have boffed her.

I don't think there is doubt about that.

I've been watching a lot of this.

Does having assets in Switzerland put them out of jurisdiction of US law perchance?

Interesting project from LSE, crowd sourcing a new constitution. Getting rid of the monarchy is an increasingly popular idea... https://constitutionuk.com/post/79619

saucing a new constitution

Are they saying the Queen isn't doing a good enough job of that? :)

Very good @Oliver Schick.

I thought this thread had popped up because the Met had swooped on Prince Andrew as part of Operation Yewtree.

Prince Edward visited our office two weeks ago, or so. Got to exchange a few words with royalty! I only realized afterwards I was sitting, and he was standing. I am sure it was a terrible breach of protocol. I am sure to go to hell. I have understood royal blood carries eerie powers.

Well spotted!

I recently received a well worded reply from Jeremy Corbyn MP regarding a query i made about Prince Charles' meddling letters we're not allowed to see.

"I am equally concerned about Prince Charles and his overzealousness when it comes to political matters. This does not bode well for the future, when he might be King. I signed Early Day Motion 608, His Royal Highness Prince Charles’ Letters to Ministers, in protest.

The Guardian applied for access to letters sent by Prince Charles in 2004-5 and it is ridiculous that they have not yet been released. This Freedom of Information request has been met by the full-force of the government, who are eager for these letters not to be released.

It is the 21st Century and an unelected Head of State (albeit to-be Head of State) should not be exerting influence over the democratic process. The role of members of the Royal Family, unless they wish to abdicate, should be – solely – ceremonial.

Unfortunately, I do not think public opinion is in favour of abolishing the Royal Family and Britain becoming a fully-fledged republic, so at present it is important to fight for reform and fairness when it comes to this institution. I will always be active in issues when there has been an abuse of power and of course against undemocratic institutions in our society.

Yours sincerely

Jeremy Corbyn MP"

Sounds like a sound chap.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/23/barbados-plans-to-replace-queen-with-ceremonial-president

This is good news.

Can we have the Barbadan ceremonial president instead of Betty too?

it must be great to be untouchable

http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/07/prince-andrew-under-age-sex-allegations-struck-from-court-record-by-judge-5139101/

nice handy settlement out of court keep the royals squeaky clean AGAIN

The television series The Royals is compelling viewing. Clearly someone has leaked the inner workings of the royal household. Very true to life..

Why the F*CKING F*CK is this on the BBC news front page?

woman chooses hospital

and WHEN do I get to read Charlie's letters? Isn't the government in contmpt of court yet?

lizard grand command appoint hatching area

ftfy

stupid old bag on the campaign trail with UKIP
is she aiming to re patriate phil the greek

documentary on the last days of the peoples princess on london live NOW

Peoples princess? Last days? Is graham Norton dead then (again)?

Pris?

parking sings.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/royal-baby-parking-sings-placed-around-st-marys-hospital-where-duchess-of-cambridge-is-due-to-give-birth-10176051.html