300 Days On, Still Going Strong

[Chairman2001]

I trust all the doom-mongers who forecast the monarchy would disintegrate when Charles took over are feeling appropriately foolish.

It appears to me to be as strong as ever.

What do the doom-mongers think now - still hold to your prophesy ?

[Bobbisox1]

I agree Chairman 2001
Long Live The King

[Peter Pedant]

I think they were being doomy just for the sake of argument - I think King Chuck has spun it quite well.

Prince Harry has deffo helped on that one
fairy tale prince turns out to be spoilt brat

[Tilly2]

I'm not quite sure what impact he has had. What's he done that is so great?

[david small]

The end is nigh brigade love a little drama.

[nicebloke1]

Cant say I've come across (all) these doom mongers?

[jno]

he hasn't actually done anything yet. And I posted a link a few days ago of the Prince of Wales's visit to Scotland, where the welcoming crowd seemed to be nil (and William's supposed to the family's biggest attraction). I'm not expecting rebublican insurrection any time soon, particularly because the possible political alternatives for head of state are a dreadful lot (President Blair? President Truss?) but I think the overall prospect is still a slow decline in relevance and interest.

[Barsel]

I don't have very much respect for K. Charles and that won't change until he does something about his youngest son and his dreadful wife.
Also, his dithering on giving Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh title which he was entitled to and trying to turf P. Andrew out of a home he has lived in for many years.

[anneasquith]

What has he done for any of you ?
What did the queen do for you ? We have a fashion show from the ladies.
You have to admire camilla though, mistress to queen .

[douglas9401]

Watch out! He has a new sword.

Really struggling to hold it all in here, surrounded by the creeping insanity that is the House of Windsor.

It's an invention that you're playing along with,

[choux]

Barsel, I am somewhat perplexed by your post at 23:15.

King Charles does seem to want to improve his relationship with Harry, as has been reported often. We will wait and see what happens but I do not believe the King would wish to exclude Megan in his efforts towards a rapprochement with Harry. Following your posts on the Tattoos thread I thought you might have more understanding.

Since Prince Edward married Sophie in 1999, it was understood by the late Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles that in full time the Earl of Wessex would become the Duke of Edinburgh. However, it would be the decision of the title holder (Prince Charles at the time of his father's death). The King has made it clear that the number of working royals in the Royal Family would be reduced. He decided to bestow the title on his younger brother. This was done on the Prince's birthday, in March 2023. It is usual for such bestowals to be arranged at times of marriage or birthdays.

The King retains the title of the Duke of Rothesay, which is senior to the Duke of Edinburgh.

As Andrew no longer has any royal duties I see no reason why he should reside in a large residence.

[choux]

correction ^ Duke of Rothesay is bestowed on the heir apparent

[Chairman2001]

Seems like I spoke too soon ! ! ! !

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/king-charles-booed-scotland-coronation-celebrations-135826155.html

[choux]

...and possibly in the wrong topic?
"ChatterBank is a place for natter and fun. ChatterBank is not to be a place for gloom and doom threads regarding current affairs."

The word "doom" in your OP is a bit of a give-away ;)