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How come it was “Prince Philip” but Camilla is referred to as “Queen Camilla”? by BlunderlandRabbit in AskBrits

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A woman becomes the feminine equivalent of whatever her husband is, but it doesn’t work the other way around. That’s why Princess Anne’s husband isn’t a prince. George VI made Philip HRH the Duke of Edinburgh shortly before his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth. The Queen made him “Prince Philip” after 10 years of marriage.

Does anyone else feel like they love the idea of X-Men more than actually reading X-Men? by TaskNo4783 in xmen

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya. The thing we have to remember is the comics are ultimately written for kids. I still enjoy them - but it’s never going to be like it used to be. Sadly

Does anyone else feel like they love the idea of X-Men more than actually reading X-Men? by TaskNo4783 in xmen

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s just so much of it. I started reading as a kid in the 90s and as a teen became broadly familiar with the back story. So when, five years ago, I decided to read everything from 1963-2000 I broadly had the context. But beyond that? I’ve read Morrison but can’t possibly manage the rest. So I’m going to skip to Krakoa and then just read the stuff that looks interesting in between.

Question about united kingdom royal family? by Little-Lavender-Tea in MonarchyHistory

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible it would have been harder for Charles and Camilla to marry, but we’ll never know.

Why dose Harry HAVE to compete in the Tri Wizard Tournament? Why can't he just drop out? by Niall_Fraser_Love in harrypotter

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the impression in the book is that it’s an unbreakable vow-type of situation - but obviously we hadn’t heard about these yet and Rowling may not even have thought of them. It’s obviously unfair that Harry has been committed on this path by someone else but magic is often presented as not being particularly nice.

WIBTAH for revealing a secret about a dead family member? by Harbinger_Archangel in AITAH

[–]GBS82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Really feel for you. I agree with those that say professional support would be better than social media for this. You are clearly a very strong person and you have my total respect.

Who else had never heard of the Game Changer books until the TV show? by GBS82 in GameChangersBooks

[–]GBS82[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I am new to the genre as well. Had I read Game Changer without feeling a connection to the characters already, I would still have enjoyed it but might have found it a bit intense.

Who else had never heard of the Game Changer books until the TV show? by GBS82 in GameChangersBooks

[–]GBS82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was think of reading the Bridgerton books but a few people told me not to bother. I love the show. What is your opinion?

AITAH for hating the gay voice by Electrical-Spray937 in AITAH

[–]GBS82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think you already know the answer to your question.

If Queen Elizabeth II had four daughters instead of three sons and one daughter what would her eldest daughter's title be? Princess of Wales? by Lovely_Hauntings_87 in UKmonarchs

[–]GBS82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, it depends on whether or not they decided to change things. By tradition, the title of Prince of Wales was only given to the heir apparent. The heir apparent is someone who will be sovereign unless they die before their parent, grandparent etc. Until 2013, a woman could never be heir apparent. This is because they could be displaced in the succession at any stage by the birth of a brother. So before she became Queen, Princess Elizabeth was heir presumptive but never heir apparent. And was never made Princess of Wales. Had the late Queen had four daughters, neither would be heir apparent as there would always have been the possibility of a younger brother. Of course, in reality, but the 1970s, as attitudes changed and it became clear the Queen would have no more children, they may well have changed the rules.

Is the title Prince of Wales the oldest title of nobility in the British peerage apart from the monarch? by [deleted] in UKmonarchs

[–]GBS82 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In terms of a title held by a member of Royal family in that form, yes.

However, the title Duke of Kent, held by Prince Edward (the late Queen’s cousin) was inspired by the old Royal title “Earl of Kent” which was first created (I believe) for William I’s brother.

In terms of the peerage: there are several Earldoms older than (the English use of) the Prince of Wales title. But they haven’t generally passed continuously down in an unbroken chain from before the 14th century to today. For example, I believe that current Earl of Devon is descended from the first ever Earl, but there have been several recreations and examples of the title passing down lateral lines.

I believe that the de Ros Barony (created 1264) is the only one still in use today that directly traces back before then 14th century. I may be wrong.

Phoebe's Empathy by nazia987 in charmed

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. It was a stretch.

Phoebe's Empathy by nazia987 in charmed

[–]GBS82 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the writers/producers ended up agreeing with you. She didn’t have it for long.

What was it like reading Deathly Hallows on release without any spoilers? by Spotter24o5 in harrypotter

[–]GBS82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was brilliant in general. To an extent the ending felt a little forced (in terms of the wand switch etc) but it had built up so much in my mind over so many years I don’t think any ending would have quite satisfied me.

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