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@manny2 wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

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@lovesallanimals wrote:

I know this is going to sound insensitive and horrible, but at the end when he mentioned his "momma and pappa" I broke out into hysterical laughter.  It just sounded so strange coming from the mouth of a 74 year old man.  It must be a British thing.

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Interesting reaction to that.  Hysterical laughter. Really?

What does his age have to do with his love for his mother and father?  I don't find it laughable.  He's a grieving son.

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Lighten up @gidgetgh it's OK to laugh. 

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@manny2 - I would, if I'd found it humorous, which I didn't. 

[manny2]

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@Nancy Drew wrote:

I like his speech, thought he did a nice job. Yes it was funny in a cute way he mentioned his mom and dad. Life is absurd at times. The Monarchy has absurd moments even tho it is meant as a guiding light. Queen E had a great sense of humor.

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I just watched it @Nancy Drew and I agree he did a very good job. I could see the grief right below the surface. It was very difficult for him. I think he will mirror his mother's strength, and dedication. 

[new nickname 4]

I have been reading many stories on Daily Mail. I found his speech to be so humble, and sad. He certainly said many things, how much he loved and will miss his mother, he also pledges his lifelong service to England, how he acknowledges his family and loves all of them. I was interested in reading that the Shakespeare's quote “flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest”..was performed at the funeral of Princess Diana. It was a way of honoring everyone.

I also saw many old videos of the death of the Princess. I believe he seemingly cared, even though he had fallen out of love with her.

Sadly, this might be an end to the fairy tale, one that I always enjoyed getting a glimpse into.

[cimeranrose]

I thought King Charles did a wonderful job with his speech. It was heartfelt and his eyes seemed to get a little red at the very end when he said, "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." 

I was glad to hear him say right away that William and Catherine will be the new Prince and Princess of Wales and Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. He will be able to rely on them.

[Oznell]

@beach-mom,  I think I see what you're saying, about being disappointed in Charles' sort of 'doubling down' (for lack of a better phrase) on the Camilla thing.

I do look at that aspect a bit differently.  I see the royals as flawed individuals, who do make major mistakes,  i.e. Charles and Camilla's adultery and  deceptions-- and numerous other royal  poor behaviors-- Andrew, Princess Michael, Edward and Wallis, and so on.

But, from a historical perspective, Charles and Camilla seem now to be a solid unit (and I expect have "paid" in terms of their own consciences and recognition of personal foibles). 

As an American, my first concern is:  

How does the British monarchy help shore up the strategic, ultra-important "special relationship" that America and Great Britain have at their cores? 

Objectively, it looks to me like Charles will be much in his mother's tradition of supporting and liking the U.S.,  and nourishing that relationship.  Of course they're not "rulers" like the real, elected leaders of the U.K. are, but in so many ways they do set a tone, of continuity and reassurance.

So, from that perspective, the signals to me, are pretty good coming from old Blighty.   I'm not swayed by the personalities of individual royals themselves, although the Queen herself was utterly admirable.

I still enjoy hearing yours and others' views of different aspects of the speech--  quite eye-opening.  

[Luvsmyfam]

@Oznell in my eyes,my mother is the queen!a death is always sad.i would want my privacy for sure,but being royalty, this will go on forever

[chrystaltree]

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@lovesallanimals wrote:

I know this is going to sound insensitive and horrible, but at the end when he mentioned his "momma and pappa" I broke out into hysterical laughter.  It just sounded so strange coming from the mouth of a 74 year old man.  It must be a British thing.

I think it might be.  My British friend who is sixtyish calls her mother Mummy even when she's just speaking about her mother.  

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[chrystaltree]

I think the speech was wonderful.  It was warm and heartfelt and was not afraid to show his grief.  In the speech and earlier in the day, when he and Camilla walked out to greet people and to look at the flowers, he displayed warmth, kindness and gratitude for the support the people were giving him.  

[chrystaltree]

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@Oznell wrote:

And did anyone thing Willliam would be declared Prince of Wales right in this first speech?   Interesting.

Yes because it was automatic.  When Charles became King, William became Prince of Wales.  And several other titles were passed to him as next in line.

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[Oznell]

Interestingly, @chrystaltree ,  it is not automatic,  although it's easy to see why one would think that.  But it is left to the reigning monarch to determine when that title will be bestowed.