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I’m very surprised former US presidents won’t attend. I’m guessing that is all because of Trump.
But they will allow military dress for William and Edward, and not for Andrew and Harry, in a departure from the “morning suits” compromise of Philip’s funeral. |
It means the details will not be released for 100 years. Or after everyone who cares is dead. |
I’d imagine space is at a premium. If they invited past US presidents then they’d have to do the same for other countries too. |
The Abbey seats over 2,000 people. |
That's a pretty small number. For reference, the BBC says the invitees include "members of her family, senior UK politicians and heads of state from across the world, and representatives from the charities she supported." The Queen could easily fill 600 of those seats just with representatives of her charities. Then there are 650 members in the House of Commons and about 760 or so in the House of Lords. That's your 2,000. Obvs, not all of those people will be invited, but you can see why they would minimize the number of international guests when they can only accommodate a small portion of their own dignitaries. This really has nothing to do with Trump, though I'm sure it's a fringe benefit to not have to consider him. And, FYI, the way it would work - had they invited more Americans than Biden - would be that they would have invited Biden and a small delegation of his choosing. You think Biden would have invited Trump to be part of the delegation? |
| I imagine there are also still some Covid concerns. |
It means Phillip had illegitimate heirs that the monarchy wants to keep under wraps. |
Actually, traditionally, royal wills are sealed indefinitely. In limiting his to 90 years, Philip was actually increasing transparency. see: https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2021/11/why-is-prince-philips-will-going-to-be-sealed/ |
than why comment? I said it was funny but should not have been shared to the whole world. They should have had privacy! |
Heirs to what? He wasn't the King. Unless I am missing something. |
This is the part I was referring to not you expressing an opinion. |
DP. His personal fortune. Non-royalty have heirs. The bigger mystery to me is how he went from a pauper prince to having millions of dollars of his own when he was supposedly doing what is essentially charity work for decades. |
The DM is a tabloid and trying to sell papers. Why wouldn’t they have leaked it? |
DP. I can’t believe you’re still commenting about how dumb Harry is and calling it Sandringham. You’ve been at it for years at this point and it’s still Sandhurst. Let the hurt go! |
In the old days papers had morals. We didn't know about the affairs of our Presidents for example. I do think public people should have basic personal freedom and taping someone's private conversation should be concerning to all. |