Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh Current Events 18: May-October 2008

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I don't think so Gill. I have been looking for that too, but unfortunately there are nothing coming up at all. And according to one of the Message Board, HM has already moved up like about a week or so already.

 

[tinkerbell1948]

Prince Philip's PCC complaint following media reports that he has cancer, August 2008

This report has just come through on my email .....Prince Philip has prostate cancer

AdelaideNow... Prince Philip has cancer - report

 

[Amelia]

Here's something about it from the DM: Philip in cancer scare: Prince, 87, is diagnosed with prostate condition after hospital test | Mail Online and Telegraph: Prince Philip in prostate cancer scare - Telegraph

 

[tinkerbell1948]

Thanks for that

 

[RoyalProtocol]

Here's Yahoo's take on the story

Palace quiet on Duke 'cancer' scare - Yahoo! News UK

 

[Jeniann]

I hope he's okay. HM and his life is stressful enough, IMO they really don't need this, though I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

 

[Amelia]

Buckingham Palace said today that it would be complaining to the press watchdog over a report that claimed the Duke of Edinburgh had been diagnosed with prostate cancer...........Buckingham Palace today broke its policy of refusing to comment on the Royal Family's health matters to release a statement denying that he had been diagnosed with the condition.

Palace will complain to press watchdog over claim that Prince Philip has prostate cancer - Times Online

 

[Skydragon]

Here's something about it from the DM: Philip in cancer scare: Prince, 87, is diagnosed with prostate condition after hospital test | Mail Online and Telegraph: Prince Philip in prostate cancer scare - Telegraph

And here is the denial -

"The Duke of Edinburgh has authorised us to confirm that the claim made by the Evening Standard that he has received a 'diagnosis of prostate cancer' is untrue," the statement said

 

[GillW]

I know HM was already staying on the estate, although not in the Castle, when I was there on 27th July, but we were told that she would move into the "big house" on Friday 1st August, with the "usual ceremonies". But maybe the local press just didn't bother to cover it. Shame , as we get a few nice pictures normally. Thanks for looking....

 

[BMC]

And here is the denial -

Is the Evening Standard considered a reputable paper? They could be in serious trouble now that the Palace has issued a denial.

I do hope the Prince isn't ill. HM needs him.

 

[Skydragon]

Is the Evening Standard considered a reputable paper? They could be in serious trouble now that the Palace has issued a denial.

I do hope the Prince isn't ill. HM needs him.

The Evening Standard is the evening edition of the Mail, so not exactly reliable, IMO.

It is a common problem that many older men in particular suffer from and as it is not prostate cancer, apparently it is treatable!

Prostate problems : Directgov - Over 50s

 

[Ella Kay]

This health story (or non-story) could turn out to have some very interesting implications for royal watchers; the Daily Telegraph is now reporting that Prince Philip has filed a complaint with the PCC.

Duke seeks privacy law for the Royal Family - Telegraph

 

[Russophile]

The Evening Standard is the evening edition of the Mail, so not exactly reliable, IMO.

It is a common problem that many older men in particular suffer from and as it is not prostate cancer, apparently it is treatable!

Prostate problems : Directgov - Over 50s

Yes, but it's still terrible to say something like that when it's not true.

 

[Mermaid1962]

I believe that the Royal Family should have more privacy and/or that the media shouldn't be able to make up stories out of thin air.

This health story (or non-story) could turn out to have some very interesting implications for royal watchers; the Daily Telegraph is now reporting that Prince Philip has filed a complaint with the PCC.

Duke seeks privacy law for the Royal Family - Telegraph

 

[Ella Kay]

I actually agree with you, Mermaid. Most of the royal stories that I'm interested in have to do with public events, like royal weddings, Trooping the Colour, Garter Day, and things like that. As long as the family continues to be visible at those kinds of events, I think most of us would be okay with personal information like their health and their sex lives staying private.

Of course, tabloid editors surely wouldn't share that opinion.

 

[milla Ca]

Palace denies Duke cancer story
August 6

A newspaper report that the Duke of Edinburgh has had a diagnosis of prostate cancer has been denied by Buckingham Palace.

BBC NEWS | UK | Palace denies Duke cancer story

 

[Skydragon]

The Duke of Edinburgh's attempt to ban the media from reporting on the private lives of the Royals means that in future, newspapers may be prevented from printing the sort of scoops which have for decades helped define our view of the first family.

Prince Philip gagging row: The Royal stories you would never have read - Telegraph

and

The fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is being kept free for a statue of the Queen riding a horse to be commissioned after her death.

Is the fourth plinth being saved for the Queen? - Telegraph

 

[Russophile]

I actually agree with you, Mermaid. Most of the royal stories that I'm interested in have to do with public events, like royal weddings, Trooping the Colour, Garter Day, and things like that. As long as the family continues to be visible at those kinds of events, I think most of us would be okay with personal information like their health and their sex lives staying private.

Of course, tabloid editors surely wouldn't share that opinion.

To a point, it's a fine line. The people (and freaks like me!) really care about the BRF and would like to pray, wish well, etc. on the health of the BRF. But stories about non-existent illnesses are just wrong.

 

[Odette]

I just hope these stories are false and the DoE is in fine health.

 

[Russophile]

I just hope these stories are false and the DoE is in fine health.

Well not fine health, he has had some wear and tear to the 80 something year old body but he's in jolly spirits and that's good!

 

[wbenson]

The fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is being kept free for a statue of the Queen riding a horse to be commissioned after her death.

Is the fourth plinth being saved for the Queen? - Telegraph

From that article:

The only statue of her in the UK is in Windsor Great Park and was produced by the Crown Estate to mark the Golden Jubilee.

I didn't realize that Canada has more statues of the Queen than the UK. I've seen two of them in Canada (in Regina and Ottawa). I don't know if there are any more.

 

[Skydragon]

Britain's royal family is going green with the queen's Scottish estate being patrolled by police on bicycles rather than in sports utility vehicles.

Queen goes green with bicycle bodyguards

 

[Menarue]

Brae Watch??

 

[kimebear]

A terror cell caught with details of bomb-making and suicide vests may have been plotting to attack the Queen and members of the Royal family, it can be disclosed.


Islamic terror cell 'may have been plotting to attack Queen' - Telegraph

 

[Russophile]

Britain's royal family is going green with the queen's Scottish estate being patrolled by police on bicycles rather than in sports utility vehicles.

Queen goes green with bicycle bodyguards

I would think they would go bio. diesel, Balmoral is vast, is it not? A long way to go on a bike!

A terror cell caught with details of bomb-making and suicide vests may have been plotting to attack the Queen and members of the Royal family, it can be disclosed.


Islamic terror cell 'may have been plotting to attack Queen' - Telegraph

I am very glad they caught them!!

 

[Warren]

Reports on the latest guesstimates of the Queen's wealth have been moved to the Royal Finances thread.

 

[GillW]

I wonder if anyone has told the Queen....sad thing is many people who read this outright daft article will believe it!!

Prince William may be crowned king

 

[Elspeth]

Some people will certainly want to. The sad thing is that if something like that happens, it's more likely to herald then end of the monarchy than if we go on with business as usual.

 

[MARG]

Personally I hope that when the family are relaxing after the next big event, she raises the Gin & Dubonnet to Charles and William, toasts "the future King", sniggers (in a totally regal way as only a Queen can do) downs the lot and asks, nay demands a refill!

I'm sure Prince's Charles and William would happily raise their glasses to her, however, it is a bit of a worry about William . . . . . . . you see the latest polls show that Prince Harry is more popular that William, and you all know what that means. . . .

 

[kimebear]

. . . . . . . you see the latest polls show that Prince Harry is more popular that William, and you all know what that means. . . .

That's right! A royal wedding to boost William's popularity.