Scandalous reverence breach by HRH Mette-Marit

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The forum discussion centers on the controversy surrounding HRH Mette-Marit of Norway, who curtsied to the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker-Bowles, sparking outrage among royalists and critics alike. Participants express shock and humiliation over the perceived breach of royal etiquette, questioning the legitimacy and significance of titles like "Duchess of Cornwall." The conversation also delves into the historical context of royal titles, the financial aspects of the Duchy of Cornwall, and the public's support for monarchy in Norway, with approximately 80% favoring its continuation.

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I believe Queen Beatrix to the Dutch is like the family shame over an idiot child one hides away somewhere, and does not speak of in polite company.
 
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SW VandeCarr said:
EDIT: I'm still waiting to hear if Hobin knows The Netherlands has a reigning Queen. I know the royals keep a lower profile in The Netherlands than in the UK, but c'mon.
Who? :biggrin:

No, seriously, of course I do. I don't live under a rock. I assumed people would take my comment as "talking about all those arbitrary protocols of royalty as if it's something to take seriously? In 2012?" Apparently, you didn't.

arildno said:
I believe Queen Beatrix to the Dutch is like the family shame over an idiot child one hides away somewhere, and does not speak of in polite company.
I have no idea where you get that idea. I'm not particularly fond of the idea of having a queen or a king, that's true, but most people in the Netherlands don't agree with me. Beatrix is - as far as I'm aware - popular among the public.
 
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Hobin said:
I have no idea where you get that idea. I'm not particularly fond of the idea of having a queen or a king, that's true, but most people in the Netherlands don't agree with me. Beatrix is - as far as I'm aware - popular among the public.

In that case, most Dutch are lacking in taste. :smile:
 
  • #34


Don't you people have anything better to do than fret over how one person you don't know greeted another person you don't know?
 
  • #35


On the other hand a month or so ago there was a meeting not of two but of all the Presidents of all the European Republics (except the monarchical one, France). A glittering array of grey suits. You hadn't heard of it? I wonder why.