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As the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today, has Camilla won us all over with her style, substance and support?
Ten years ago 7% of the British public thought Camilla should be queen. In a similar poll 10 years later 50% of those polled said they now think Camilla should be queen when Prince Charles comes to the throne.
The past decade has seen perceptions of the former Camilla Parker Bowles transformed to a valued member of the royal “firm” whom half the nation would accept as queen.
It would appear that Prince Charles would like her to be crowned with him by his side and also that Prince William and Prince Harry have accepted her role.
What are your views? Has Camilla won over your heart?
For my new blog about my life on and off stage please over the past sixty years or so please go to the following link.
The blog should bring a smile to your face. Enjoy! - Rod Pickles www.rmp1944.wordpress.com
Why do childrens Nativity plays and pantomines have to be vetted for political correctness? Why are some of our loved Christmas songs censored in case they offend the narrow minded? Why must company Christmas parties be non-Christian and non-alcoholic? Why not go the whole hog and go vegan? Not sorry for pun.
Seems like some have been reading the world view of Oliver Cromwell, or other "leaders" that I am not allowed to name in case of offence.
Mine are "Body Heat" 1981 with William Hurt and Kathleen Turner.
Have seen it at least 15 times and always ready to watch again. Love the suspense and the "noir " aspect of it.
And for a comedy," Trains, Planes and Automobiles" ( think I got the order correct there ! ). Steve Martin and John Candy. Never fails to make me laugh until I cry!
Since I'm an American, most of you probably have British faves. I do like lots of them as well, but the 2 I mentioned remain my faves!
Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day is always on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually in the second half of March or early April. But does the name of the day matter to you?
The day has long been associated with mothers and family. For centuries it was custom for people to return home to their ‘mother’ church on Laetare Sunday – the middle of Lent. Those who did so were said to have gone ‘a-mothering’. The day often turned into a family reunion and a chance for children working away from home – often young domestic servants - to spend time with their mothers. Many used to pick flowers from the verges along the way to leave in the church or hand to their mothers when they got home.
The day is now seen as a celebration of mothers and the maternal bond and traditionally children give flowers, presents and cards to their mothers, and other maternal figures such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. It is increasingly being called Mother's Day, although that has always been a secular event quite different from the original Mothering Sunday. In the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Mothering Sunday is celebrated in the same way as Mother's Day is celebrated elsewhere.
The day has also become more commercialised too, and some may feel that Mother's Day has lost its sense of original meaning. Does the name matter to you? What are your views?
Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day is always on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually in the second half of March or early April. But does the name of the day matter to you?
The day has long been associated with mothers and family. For centuries it was custom for people to return home to their ‘mother’ church on Laetare Sunday – the middle of Lent. Those who did so were said to have gone ‘a-mothering’. The day often turned into a family reunion and a chance for children working away from home – often young domestic servants - to spend time with their mothers. Many used to pick flowers from the verges along the way to leave in the church or hand to their mothers when they got home.
The day is now seen as a celebration of mothers and the maternal bond and traditionally children give flowers, presents and cards to their mothers, and other maternal figures such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. It is increasingly being called Mother's Day, although that has always been a secular event quite different from the original Mothering Sunday. In the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Mothering Sunday is celebrated in the same way as Mother's Day is celebrated elsewhere.
The day has also become more commercialised too, and some may feel that Mother's Day has lost its sense of original meaning. Does the name matter to you? What are your views?