fatalist Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 In the latest twist in a royal wedding saga that has been full of flip-flops, the British government revealed Monday that like it or not, Britons will have to get used to Queen Camilla. That's because Camilla Parker Bowles will, by law, automatically become queen when Charles is crowned. While the public has come around to supporting the marriage, opinion polls still show strong opposition to Parker Bowles taking the title of queen. But any attempt to change the rules to bow to popular sentiment would be exceedingly difficult: It would require not only a new law in Britain, but also legislative changes in 15 other nations where the British monarch is head of state. Ever since Prince Charles' office announced the wedding in February, preparations have been riddled with reversals that have prompted many observers to liken the nuptials to a farce. Charles and Parker Bowles were initially to get married at Windsor Castle, but were forced to choose a decidedly more downscale venue - town hall. Then Queen Elizabeth dropped her plans to attend her son's wedding, immediately prompting speculation of a royal snub. On Monday, Constitutional Affairs Minister Christopher Leslie said in a written statement responding to a lawmaker's question that the royal marriage would not be "morganatic" - in which the spouse of inferior status has no claim to the status of the other. "This is absolutely unequivocal that she automatically becomes queen when he becomes king," said Andrew Mackinlay, the lawmaker who raised the question. The Department for Constitutional Affairs confirmed that interpretation, saying legislation would be required to deny Parker Bowles the title of queen. "I'm perfectly happy for the Prince of Wales to marry whoever he likes, but altering the constitution is parliament's business and this does require an alteration to the constitution," Mackinlay said. "It shouldn't be done for one man and one man alone," he added. Prime Minister Tony Blair was in no hurry to deal with the issue. "The position at the moment is limited to what the title would be on her marriage. In terms of any future events, let's wait until future events arise," Blair's official spokesman said. Announcing his wedding plans last month, Charles said his future wife would be known by the lesser title of Princess Consort when and if he becomes king. Immediately after their April 8 wedding she will become Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, and will not be called Princess of Wales - the title used by the late Princess Diana. In making the wedding announcement, the prince subtly left the door open for changing his mind about Parker Bowles' future status, saying "it is intended" that she would use the title HRH the Princess Consort. Some commentators believed that Charles was seeking to buy time to win over public acceptance of his wife as queen. After all, for years he had been saying he had "no plans" to marry Parker Bowles. old news, but i would like to read your comments on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteWisdomOfThePezDisp Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 considering all the other more important world news items, I find it a bit amusing that its getting the press that it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 i liked "princess consort" it really makes her sound whorish hahahaa... especially if you call her princess consort bowles. just sounds gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteWisdomOfThePezDisp Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 P.S. Does anyone consider the Queen mum attractive? I couldn't resist the second one. nature vs. movies? ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 like they say..... love is blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 ...hahah...you guys still have kings and queens...you'll need to get on that elected dictator shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOx Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 she's like 60 now what do you expect ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 funny smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodice_ripper Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I think she's pretty average looking for a woman her age... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 bare bottom canings hahaah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeizm Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Originally posted by porque@Apr 12 2005, 06:09 AM ...hahah...you guys still have kings and queens...you'll need to get on that elected dictator shit... Quoted post What like Bush? hahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalist Posted April 14, 2005 Author Share Posted April 14, 2005 ^^^exactly like Bush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyceas2- Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 damn that bitch is hideous, but on the queen tip, she wasnt all that bad when she was young, i woulda hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekro Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Honestly, who gives a shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Apparently 12 people do so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone gone forever Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 she was probly a little slag in her youth :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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