The Royal Family Discussion Thread

[Anna B 1,414]

11 minutes ago, Waldo said:

What happens if he can’t pay, bankruptcy?

 

Maybe that would work best for the family as a whole; let him go bankrupt, no money for his accuser, and his family pay for his living expenses going forward. Keeps cash in the family etc, that’s how I’d look at it.

 

Of course, with this particular family there are other considerations, public image etc.

If DoY doesn't turn up, won't he automatically be found guilty? 

'Bankrupt' or not, his lifestyle will change very little. 

In which case where is the 'punishment' or are we still talking about one law for us and another for them?

Edited January 14, 2022 by Anna B

[cgksheff 44]

I'm not sure about this one but, in civil cases, don't the litigants have to deposit funds or surety into the court, prior to the case going ahead?

[Waldo 96]

4 hours ago, Anna B said:

If DoY doesn't turn up, won't he automatically be found guilty? 

'Bankrupt' or not, his lifestyle will change very little. 

In which case where is the 'punishment' or are we still talking about one law for us and another for them?

Same for any other crime really, damages are always going to hurt the poor more than the rich.

[poppet2 13]

On 14/01/2022 at 10:01, Cyclecar said:

Here lies  Andrew's problem. He has virtually no personal assets, and any income is from the Royal Purse is entirely discretionary. He can't ask for money to raise his family - they've gone....

 

He doesn't draw a salary from Army/Navy although he will be due a modest pension. He lives in lodgings on the Windsor estate, cars are from the pool. His household expenses - butlers and valets- are in theWindsor bundle.  He can't raffle off that nice Turner painting over the mantlepiece , it doesn't belong to him. 

 

If he wasn't a prince of the realm he would never have been sued for compensation in a US civil court. In US litigation, only sue those with the ability to pay, or at least have an insurer who can cough up.  The plaintiff is relying on his family to cover any settlement. But in the palace statement yesterday detailing the defenestration*, it was made clear that he is defending this action as a private citizen. 

 

He will have had a lonely meal last night. 

(*first usage on SF?)

You forgot to mention this property which is solely his.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has found a buyer for his luxury Swiss ski chalet, after settling a £6.6m debt on the Verbier property to help fund his alleged sex abuse case, i has learned.

It is understood that the buyer has agreed to buy the chalet for roughly £17.5m and is proceeding towards completion.

[crookesey 635]

If this was happening in Victorian times he would simply have died of something or other, as did Prince Eddy, Duke of Clarence, but thinking about it Princess Diana’s ‘accidental’ death came in quite handy for the royals didn’t it?

[hauxwell 243]

Prince Harry wants to hire the Metropolitan Police when he comes to visit the UK. Government says no he can’t hire the Met police even though Harry has offered to pay, so Harry is taking the Government to court.  It makes a change from taking the newspapers to court.  In my opinion he has given up being a royal so he needs to bring his own security with him if he decides to go ahead with his visit or hire security in the UK

Edited January 17, 2022 by hauxwell

[hackey lad 3,972]

4 hours ago, crookesey said:

If this was happening in Victorian times he would simply have died of something or other, as did Prince Eddy, Duke of Clarence, but thinking about it Princess Diana’s ‘accidental’ death came in quite handy for the royals didn’t it?

Oh please no 

[crookesey 635]

1 minute ago, hackey lad said:

Oh please no 

Would that be in respect of Eddy, Diana or both?

[hackey lad 3,972]

19 minutes ago, crookesey said:

Would that be in respect of Eddy, Diana or both?

Diana 

[Rockers rule 673]

36 minutes ago, hauxwell said:

Prince Harry wants to hire the Metropolitan Police when he comes to visit the UK. Government says no he can’t hire the Met police even though Harry has offered to pay, so Harry is taking the Government to court.  It makes a change from taking the newspapers to court.  In my opinion he has given up being a royal so he needs to bring his own security with him if he decides to go ahead with his visit or hire security in the UK

I read it was more to do with his security not having jurisdiction and wanting access to the UK intelligence service.

(Quoted below). 

 

Harry’s legal representative said that while the couple personally fund a private security team for their family, “that security cannot replicate the necessary police protection needed whilst in the UK”.

His argument is that the US team does not have adequate jurisdiction abroad or access to UK intelligence information which is needed to keep the Sussex family safe.

 

Doesn't want to be a 'Royal' but is prepared to sue (typical American reaction & something the 'Mrs' is good at) to obtain access into details held by our intelligence service.

 

Wonder if Putin, the Chinese or Kim Jon Un would like a shufty while the books are open ?  .

 

Keep safe out there 

[PRESLEY 1,229]

5 hours ago, crookesey said:

If this was happening in Victorian times he would simply have died of something or other, as did Prince Eddy, Duke of Clarence, but thinking about it Princess Diana’s ‘accidental’ death came in quite handy for the royals didn’t it?

In Victorian times, one  of Victorias sons was a prime suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, clues were, he was studying to be a Surgeon and was a frequent visitor in the red light area and numerous other clues.  But yes!  How unusual, all covered up and Brushed under the big Royal Axminister.

[crookesey 635]

Just now, PRESLEY said:

In Victorian times, one  of Victorias sons was a prime suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, clues were, he was studying to be a Surgeon and was a frequent visitor in the red light area and numerous other clues.  But yes!  How unusual, all covered up and Brushed under the big Royal Axminister.

This was actually Eddy, her grandson.