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Sep 27, 2022·edited Sep 27, 2022

While I agree with your comment about monarchy's "core characteristics," I wonder if it isn't a good thing that William might turn the monarchy more toward the European model of monarchy--fewer castles and palaces, only a a few glittering occasions a year, but with an emphasis on the kind of "meet the people" events like today. It would make a nice contrast from Meghan & Harry's expensive celebrity events like the upcoming GQ night. And what do you think of Meghan's being nominated for an award from the "GQ Man of the Year" event, Jane? Harry attended via video last year, what IS this event and why are H & M so popular in it? One tabloid said it was due to Enninful's being a "great friend" but I wonder what your take is?

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It looked like a lovely day! Great start to their new role.

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Looked like a wonderful day for the new Prince and Princess of Wales! They both looked happy and relaxed.

I am hoping that William will choose to do a scaled down Investiture once the UK is on the other side of this economic crisis.

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I think it’s reasonable that he skips the investiture, and not just for financial reasons. The last two Princes of Wales had investitures because they came to the role young (the future Duke of Windsor in his teens, the now-King Charles as a child) and single. It made sense to have a ceremony to introduce them to the people. And being young, both had time to go to Wales and study the language etc. It’s a bit different when you come to the role as a 40 year old married father-of-three.

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