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Growing Up A Future King

Marp — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:51 GMT

I just read a very interesting (to me), insightful and revealing article about growing up a future king. I learned a lot that I had not heard about before. A very personal article.

It is titled How Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Really Getting Prince George Ready to Be King and can be found at:

eonline.com/news/1058088/how-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-are-really-getting-prince-george-ready-to-be-king

The article deals primarily with Prince Charles and Prince William with discussion about raising Prince George.

Re: Growing Up A Future King

chrystaltree — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:27:14 GMT

Good heavens, that little guy isn't going to be King for 60 or 70 years. The concept of royalty might not exist of it might have changed radically by the time he succeeds William as King in 70 years or so. That family lives a very long time and even William isn't going to be king anytime soon. No, I didn't read the article because 100% certain that it's supposition.

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:41:53 GMT

It could be 60 to 70 years or under 6 to 7 years. No one knows what could happen. William did not ever dream his own Mom would die at 36 but she did. George could be King George easily with a Regent being appointed until he reaches his majority.

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hildarumpole — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:50:20 GMT

In 70 years, William would have lived to be 107. There is longevity in royal family, but I think that's pushing it. The Queen is 93 yrs. old. The Queen Mother lived to 102, so she potentially has 10 more years, but it's not likely. Charles at age 70 isn't looking healthy. I've noticed edema in his hands, with his left hand being particularly bad. Diana always claimed Charles would never be King. That may have been more wishful thinking on her part. William and Catherine appear to be working very hard to insure the future of the monarchy, but no one knows how long the public will continue to support them. In any event, George and his siblings will be prepared for whatever the future holds for them by their parents, just as any responsible parents do for their children.

Re: Growing Up A Future King

chrystaltree — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:52:41 GMT

@beckyb1012 wrote:
It could be 60 to 70 years or under 6 to 7 years. No one knows what could happen. William did not ever dream his own Mom would die at 36 but she did. George could be King George easily with a Regent being appointed until he reaches his majority.

It would only be 6 or 7 years if Charles dies and takes William with him...LOL

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chrystaltree — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:55:15 GMT

Edema in his hands....LOL I hope Charles out lives his mother. Someone should tell Camilla she needs her widow's gear now. LOL

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:06:34 GMT

Queen Victoria's oldest child Princess Victoria is the one who married into the German Kaiser Family. They waited 17 years for her husband to reign. When he did it was for only 99 days before his death. Then that evil son of theirs the first Grandchild of Queen Victoria and cousin to all our English royalty became Kaiser Wilhelm II. So anything may happen.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:49:22 GMT

how do we know he will even WANT to be a king? doesnt he have the right to decline?

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:52:20 GMT

@sunshine45 wishful thinking

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SilleeMee — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:03:26 GMT

When I saw that recent thread here with Prince George's b'day photos, the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw that little boy was that I was looking at a future king.

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mom2four0418 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:05:20 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Edema in his hands....LOL I hope Charles out lives his mother. Someone should tell Camilla she needs her widow's gear now. LOL

Someone needs to alert Charles that his fate has been diagnosed via photo...so silly

Re: Growing Up A Future King

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:47:24 GMT

@Marp

Keep in mind that they are only figureheads; they don't actually run the country. That's the purpose of their parliament.

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:59:02 GMT

When you read the article it discussed how monarchs use to be raised and educated away from the public and the modern ones are choosing a different style. The modern monarchs are much more aware of the worlds problems and achievements, thus allowing them to better bring positive change.

Re: Growing Up A Future King

Marp — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:17:16 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Marp

Keep in mind that they are only figureheads; they don't actually run the country. That's the purpose of their parliament.

Did I miss something I neither said nor indicated?

The article cited deals primarily with how Charles and William and Harry were raised and how that has influenced each generation's parenting. Any reference to actually being King is tangential.

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Nataliesgramma — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:48:54 GMT

I found the article interesting and you can see the love William has of his mother and things she taught him

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Pearlee — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:16:24 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Good heavens, that little guy isn't going to be King for 60 or 70 years. The concept of royalty might not exist of it might have changed radically by the time he succeeds William as King in 70 years or so. That family lives a very long time and even William isn't going to be king anytime soon. No, I didn't read the article because 100% certain that it's supposition.

@chrystaltree But he still needed to be "brought up" for the past six years. And as of now being King is in his destiny so he needs to be brought up to be a future king. Things learned early in life are important for later in life. You can't "bring someone up" later.

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GAQShopr53 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:38:28 GMT

@Marp I thought the article was interesting...especially the part about how Williams states, "He will fight to ensure his children lead a normal life". I believe this is beneficial to whomever is the next/future king. Thanks again for sharing the article!