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Prince Charles upset Will and Kate 'overshadowing' other royals
QMI Agency ^ | Saturday, July 16, 2011

Posted on 07/17/2011 5:28:02 AM PDT by rickmichaels

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wowed crowds and made international headlines as they toured Canada and made a quick stop in the U.S. earlier this month, sources say Prince Charles is not happy with the coverage.

The Sunday Mirror reports Charles is worried the media reports of his son and daughter-in-law, Will and Kate, will overshadow good work being done by other royals, such as himself.

Sources close to the 62-year-old heir to the throne said he was happy the royal couple was welcomed in Canada, but he was concerned about the coverage of their stops.

One source said Charles is now looking at a makeover to attract more fans.

Royal author Phil Dampier told the newspaper Charles likely feels "sidelined" by his son.

He said as soon as William got married, "People would be less interested in what (Charles) has to say on issues such as the environment and architecture if, on the same day, Kate is wearing a new dress."

The paper also reported there are concerns by government officials the young couple could also overshadow the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: royals
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To: rickmichaels
One source said Charles is now looking at a makeover to attract more fans.

Sorry, Charlie. There isn't that much airbrush paint in all the British Empire.
21 posted on 07/17/2011 5:56:29 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: rickmichaels

What Charles has to say about the environment and architecture is total rubbish and the people are glad to see at least some of the royals are somewhat normal and not prone to being total idiots.


22 posted on 07/17/2011 5:58:02 AM PDT by The Great RJ ("The problem with socialism is that pretty soon you run out of other people's money" M. Thatcher)
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To: rickmichaels

Not to be cruel, but I believe that the expression is:
“The Royal Princesses is dead. Long live the Royal Princess!”

Charlie, you and Diana had your long running “moment of glory”. Let the kids have theirs. Hopefully, Will is smart though and disciplined enough that he doesn’t have a “Camilla” in the closet.


23 posted on 07/17/2011 5:59:00 AM PDT by BwanaNdege (For those who have fought for it, Life bears a savor the protected will never know.)
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To: rickmichaels

I’m not really a fan of the prince, but this sounds like conjecture to generate web traffic.


24 posted on 07/17/2011 6:00:25 AM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: rickmichaels

Go back to your bag of Cheetos, Chuck.


25 posted on 07/17/2011 6:01:57 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch (*It does not matter how fast you go. It is how slow you can go, and still win. ~ Juan Manuel Fangio)
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To: rickmichaels

It’s time the Royals were given a more human face, maybe that’s what’s worrying Charles.


26 posted on 07/17/2011 6:05:43 AM PDT by greyfox (If I were a Democrat I'd be pushing for the fairness doctrine too.)
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To: BwanaNdege

Charles would likely be in the running for King if he hadn’t treated Diana the way he did. If Diana was still alive and sill married to Charles, Charles’ entire picture would be much brighter. God will not be mocked, Charles.


27 posted on 07/17/2011 6:10:26 AM PDT by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: RaceBannon

Kate is also prettier than Camilla.


28 posted on 07/17/2011 6:10:42 AM PDT by eaglescout1998
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To: scooby321
Mentally Charles is a child.


29 posted on 07/17/2011 6:14:05 AM PDT by Rudder (The Main Stream Media is Our Enemy---get used to it.)
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To: eaglescout1998

I hope so! LOL!


30 posted on 07/17/2011 6:15:38 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: eaglescout1998

I’m prettier than Camilla.

So says an old, tired, overweight, ex-grunt.


31 posted on 07/17/2011 6:16:50 AM PDT by 11Bush
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To: rickmichaels
What training does Charles have in the environment or architecture ?
32 posted on 07/17/2011 6:17:04 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Eh ?)
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To: KevinDavis

Where in the UK ?


33 posted on 07/17/2011 6:18:56 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Eh ?)
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To: rickmichaels
One source said Charles is now looking at a makeover to attract more fans.


34 posted on 07/17/2011 6:19:51 AM PDT by maggief
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To: RaceBannon

Don’t you mean his preferred Camilla? Diana was a pretty woman and luckily Will and Harry inherited more of her looks. And I still think Harry might be James Hewitt’s son, but you know we’ll never learn of that.


35 posted on 07/17/2011 6:22:25 AM PDT by mrspeelwerneeded (Palin 2012)
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To: all the best

This is the same junk he pulled with Diana. I’m old enough to remember his jealousy of her - especially when she was still a young girl and getting all the attention on foreign trips.


36 posted on 07/17/2011 6:23:11 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Casey Anthony is guilty as hell)
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To: yldstrk

Well said!


37 posted on 07/17/2011 6:23:22 AM PDT by BwanaNdege (For those who have fought for it, Life bears a savor the protected will never know.)
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To: rickmichaels; exg; Alberta's Child; albertabound; AntiKev; backhoe; Byron_the_Aussie; ...
Pauvre chien noir.

Or to put it in common English terms: Tough titty, Chucky!

The royal tour has been the best, most positive recognition that the House of Windsor has gotten in decades. William and Kate have earned the respect and admiration of many Canadians.

Now we just have to get Charles out of the line of succession. The best thing that he can do for the monarchy would be an anticipatory abdication so that William becomes next in line.

38 posted on 07/17/2011 6:25:08 AM PDT by Clive
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To: Northern Yankee

Diana was really good in getting her hands dirty with charity work. She seemed quite genuine and good with that. She had horrible problems with the rejection from Charles an the troubles with the marriage when it was always Camilla and suffered depression. But Diana really set the standard with her approachability and seeking to have her sons more grounded with the real world. Kate carries herself well. I’m sure she’s modelled herself on Diana.


39 posted on 07/17/2011 6:26:35 AM PDT by mrspeelwerneeded (Palin 2012)
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To: rickmichaels
What a putz. I hope the royals buy him off and into surrendering the crown to Junior after a nanosecond as king.
40 posted on 07/17/2011 6:28:38 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (If you voted for Obama to prove you are not racist, vote against him to prove you are not an idiot.)
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