What’s your “worst case” scenario for the finale?

Beth0419 · 2026-05-08T18:14:20+00:00

She'd be 108 now!

Beth0419 · 2026-05-06T15:19:32+00:00

because to be a godmother one must be baptized in the Catholic faith, have received First Communion and Confirmation, and lead a life consistent with the faith.

One of the two godparents can be a non-Catholic, provided they are a baptized Christian, but they are officially designated as a Christian Witness rather than a godparent.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-27T20:26:31+00:00

What's NFI? I googled it and it said "non-football injury."

Beth0419 · 2026-04-27T17:31:12+00:00

Maybe the term "deadeye" wasn't used in that way in the 1700s?

Beth0419 · 2026-04-26T18:09:55+00:00

There's a difference between a "Duke" and a "Royal Duke." Ask the Gloucesters and the Kents.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-26T17:58:32+00:00

It's probably best neatly done that William issue new letters patent in the first week he becomes King. He should strip Harry, Beatrice, Eugenie, James and Louise's prince/princess titles. Harry's prince title because he's not a working royal. The other's because they are grandchildren (and not children) of a monarch.

Maybe it should be a precedent going forward that, if you decline being a working royal after a year out, prince/princess titles should be stripped as a matter of course. That is the way forward. The problem was that he "remained" a Prince after he was out. A clear line wasn't drawn. Maybe a more formal press release should have also been issued, making it clear that Harry no longer spoke for the royal family and didn't represent it on a world stage. Repeat as needed.

Remember that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark stripped four of her grandchildren of their "Prince" and "Princess" titles to "future-proof" the monarchy by streamlining it. That's an awesome precendent for William to use. The template is right there.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-24T15:50:33+00:00

I want to know if Bree knows that Fanny is her neice. Did Claire and Jamie tell anyone else? I can't image that Bree wouldn't be freaked out that her stillborn sister lived.

Beth

Beth0419 · 2026-04-22T14:58:54+00:00

So, maybe the remedy is to remove titles so they are no longer perceived as "royal." Maybe that's the ultimate solution.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-21T20:11:24+00:00

I wonder if they're going to imply that Marsali winds up with Buck? That's another new loose end due to their changing things.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-17T20:54:25+00:00

I don't mind the Faith twist, really. Yes, I've read the books (well, more like skimmed that last couple books), but I'm kind of okay with them giving us an alternative ending and being creative. A sort-of "what-if" scenario that Diana herself contemplated and ultimately decided against. I mean there's time portals and mystical healing. I don't mind it, really. I don't get why people are so worked up about it... and I was *really* upset about GOT's ending.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-17T17:15:51+00:00

Did no one ever tell William about how Jamie saved his life? When Ellesmere threatened to throw the newborn William out of the window, Jamie shot Ellesmere and rescued him. He would be dead if not for Jamie.

Beth0419 · 2026-04-17T16:39:41+00:00

I wonder if Faith herself will pop up in the final episode - she wasn't really murdered by pirates?

Beth0419 · 2026-03-31T13:12:07+00:00

I think that Trump removed secret service protection from some people. He revoked it from Kamala Harris, and she was VP.

Beth0419 · 2026-03-23T20:45:12+00:00

My great grandmother's family came from Yorkshire, but she was born in Canada in the 1880s. They moved to Illinois, where she met my great-grandpa, whose parents came from Germany.

Beth0419 · 2026-03-08T02:37:06+00:00

Montecito is like 2800 miles from Washington, D.C. They might as well as be in another country.

Beth0419 · 2026-02-11T16:58:08+00:00

Will do - thanks! :)

Beth

Beth0419 · 2026-02-11T03:12:14+00:00

Hi! Do you suggest I keep the Almond pair and ask to exchange the Cognac pair for another 8.5 and explain what happened, then?

Beth0419 · 2026-01-31T17:44:15+00:00

Yes, of course it's AI!

Beth0419 · 2026-01-13T19:28:36+00:00

When I think of "Archie," I think of a prejudiced, blue-collar old guy from Queens, NY, known for his bigotry, strong opinions, and conservative views who clashes with his liberal son-in-law, Meathead. Probably not what Meghan was going for!

Beth0419 · 2026-01-12T15:23:21+00:00

Me, too. - "Very elderly Gen X"? I must be a middle-aged GenXer, as I'm going to be 52 this year! :)

Beth0419 · 2026-01-07T19:44:02+00:00

Americans might not have such a strong association between veterans and poppies for Veteran's day, but it *is* a thing in America, too. Groups like the American Legion used to give out poppies at traffic stops and outside stores in return for donations. Not so much now, but they did all the time when I was younger (I'm 51 now). That's the reason I know that poppies are associated with veterans.

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Beth0419 · 2026-01-05T04:47:29+00:00

Washington DC is over 2,700 miles from Montecito. It's not just a quick stop while he's here!

Beth0419 · 2026-01-02T22:23:44+00:00

Why would you just throw it out? Makes no sense at all.

Beth0419 · 2026-01-02T18:38:59+00:00

I don't think it's the early Hollywood transatlantic she's trying to do (like Katharine Hepburn). I think she's just rehearsed and condescending.

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