HARRY SHOWS GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

Ernest Hemingway once said that courage is grace under pressure. If anyone epitomizes that definition, it’s Prince Harry, along with his wife Meghan Markel. In comparison to the current King Charles and his oldest son Willian, Harry has shown more courage in his little pinky than the two of them together. He had to give up all his royal privileges and inherent wealth in order to follow his own moral compass. The media and Tories over in the UK , and here in America have engineered a brutal assault against his chances for happiness, And yet, he goes on. Such is the stuff of nobility that true Kings have demonstrated throughout history, in every continent and island in the world. Harry shows grace under pressure.

What real pressure have King Charles of England and his heir apparent had to face? Both of them have had the monarchy in the bag from the day they were born. Besides, they both have piles of money accumulated over centuries of ruling the English people. Harry’s inheritance from Princess Diana is a pittance compared to what those two have under their belt.

Harry’s radiant and inspiring appearance at the Invictus Games is, in itself, a sign of his true nobility. Having started the game for disabled men and women soon after bravely serving 10 years in the British Air Force. The Brits may have sour grapes, but the rest of the world seems to love Harry and Meghan. The Nigerians see her as a warrior princess: Royal Wife.

Of course the two of them have made some mistakes and done a few cringe-worthy things, but isn’t that what humans do? Former governor of California Jerry Brown recently said that all politicians make mistakes. That’s part of being a real live person, not some stiff robot that never steps out of line, choreographs his every move, and never makes a public gaffe.

Harry has inherited his mother’s empathy, and easily engages with both the young and old. He is truly the people’s Prince, just as Diana was the people’s princess.

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

WHAT DO KINGS DO?

Charles is already the King of England, but they will make it official in a coronation ceremony on May 4. Britons will get a day off to watch the parade and celebrate. After that, Chucky will finish out his royal duties until the day he dies, according to tradition. But as Americans watching from afar, you have to wonder. What, exactly, do kings do nowadays?

In past centuries, Kings had clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Kings were usually warriors who lead their men into battle and conquered territories. If they succeeded, they got to make the laws, wage wars on other tribes or countries, and be in charge of all the money collected. Eventually, they became emperors, chieftians, or whatever they called the top dog in a particular part of the world.

When kings died, it was assumed that their progeny had inherited their same traits. Sons automatically succeeded their fathers. That didn’t always work out so well. Just look at King Tut of Egypt who died at the age of 19 and was buried with all that gold. And in the case of England, the royal DNA has been watered down lately, what with Princes marrying commoners, thus diluting those kingly genes.

It seems strange that there still kings and queens hanging around in Europe. All of whom are in countries governed by elected officials who make the laws, decide how taxes will be spent, and declare war. Which begs the question: What do Royals do in this century? Since Charles is the most visible king, it’s easier to figure out his job description.

It seems to me that another title might be more appropriate. First, Charles might be called the Royal Property Manager, since he owns a lot of rental property in Cornwall. In addition, he’s in charge of numerous castles and their various artifacts and treasures.

However, he’s also involved in Public Relations. Right now, he’s making official visits to places like Germany and France. He can’t negotiate any agreements, so it’s not quite clear what the point of these tours are, except to promote goodwill between the different countries.

Probably the most important role he plays is in Sales. The pomp and pageantry of royalty draws millions of tourists a year from all over the world, which greatly enhances the profitability of hotels, restaurants, tour guides, and whoever else feeds upon tourism.

Putting those three areas together (real estate. public relations, sales), I think I would settle on the title of Royal Marketing Manger rather than King of England. And luckily for Charles, he didn’t have to interview for the job

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

A ROYALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY

As Tolstoy once wrote,” happy families are all alike; unhappy families are unhappy in their own way. ” Witnessing the funeral ceremonies after the death of Queen Elizabeth, we saw many signs of a royally dysfunctional family. For example:

King Charles’ facial redness suggests some type of medical problem. The most common cause of ruddiness is rosacea which can be triggered by sun exposure, heat, stress, alcohol, or medicines prescribed for blood pressure. Hopefully, it’s nothing more serious, but he doesn’t present a picture of vibrant health. .

Queen Consort Camilla’s face is wrinkled as a Slovenian peasant. Most 70 year old women who’ve led a cushy city life have smoother skin. Does she smoke too much? Go to sun tan parlors? It’s a puzzle. Maybe it’s stress. If her husband is a billionaire, seems like she could easily afford some type of facial treatment like dermabrasion or retinol. If she lives as long as Queen Elizabeth, she’s going look like a scary old hag unless she gets some help. Hopefully, by then, she’ll have ditched the brassy yellow hair.

A ROYALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WAS on full display during the Queen's funeral. — A ROYALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WAS ON FULL DISHPLAY DURING THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL.

Princess Anne wearing a military uniform when she’s never actually served in the military. The media raved that she looked like a powerful woman in her uniform.. Personally, I thought she resembled a World War II comic book character . Let’s face it, pulchritude is not her long suit. Dressing like a man didn’t do much for her looks..

Prince Andrew, accused sex addict and friend of notorious sex offender Epstein. His Mom spent 16 million dollars settling a lawsuit claiming he solicited the services of an underage woman. He’s pretty well toast right now as far as the public is concerned, and from the expression on his face, I think he knows it. . Maybe he ought to start his own business, or head off to America..

Prince Harry looking totally disgusted the entire time.. First , he had to wear a morning coat like his disgraced uncle Andrew,. Then, His Dad maybe had a few Scotch whiskies that night and decided, hey, we’ll let Harry wear his uniform after all. Then, the next day, they changed their mind, and once again had him back in a dark suit . And Harry wouldn’t even sing “God Save The King.” He was probably thinking his Mom would be alive today if she hadn’t been messed over by the old man.

The ongoing feud between brothers, William and Harry. They kept their distance from one another, and you didn’t see much eye contact. Doesn’t look like they’ll get together over the holidays.

Young Prince George pinching his royal sister, hard enough to make her cry. Aggressive behavior in a 9 year old calls for some serious counseling. Why is little George so hostile? Kate and William better get this straightened out before he reaches puberty.

The turnout for the Queen’s funeral procession was impressive. You have to give her credit for putting up with a lot over the years, and keeping a stiff upper lip. I guess that’s what the English are known for. Now that she’s gone, you wonder how long the monarchy will last.