Prince Charles at Irish Embassy

Koloman · 10-11-2010 12:47AM #1

Just thought I'd cheer you all up with this story about Prince Charles having a jolly at our expense in London at the Irish embassy. Sir Bob and Sir Terry where there too!

http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/charles_in_visit_to_irish_embassy_1_2747483

How much did this cost us?

Jesus Wept · 10-11-2010 12:48AM

Nothing. They only fed them cheese.

Koloman · 10-11-2010 12:49AM

The-Rigger wrote: »

Nothing. They only fed them cheese.

I hope that's all that was on the menu!

Fluffybums · 10-11-2010 12:50AM

Koloman wrote: »

Just thought I'd cheer you all up with this story about Prince Charles having a jolly at our expense in London at the Irish embassy. Sir Bob and Sir Terry where there too!

http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/charles_in_visit_to_irish_embassy_1_2747483

How much did this cost us?

A bl**dy sight less than sending Cowen, Lenihan or one of the other Dail luminaries to visit Charlie at Highgrove!!!!

galwayrush · 10-11-2010 12:51AM

Probably cost no more than the average night at the embassy.:rolleyes:

Jesus Wept · 10-11-2010 12:55AM

Koloman wrote: »

I hope that's all that was on the menu!

So I heard.
Cheese sandwiches all night, but instead of bread, they wrapped the cheese in two slices of buttered cheese.

It was a BYOB event was (bring your own butter).

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 10-11-2010 12:57AM

Koloman wrote: »

Just thought I'd cheer you all up with this story about Prince Charles having a jolly at our expense in London at the Irish embassy. Sir Bob and Sir Terry where there too!

http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/charles_in_visit_to_irish_embassy_1_2747483

How much did this cost us?

Are you suggsting that Irish embassies around the world make visiting dignitaries pay their own way or am I missing something?

charlemont · 10-11-2010 12:58AM

Im sure the embassy staff had the begging bowl out..

Fizman · 10-11-2010 12:59AM

I only glanced at that article and funnily enough the bit that caught my eye was this little gem of a quote from no less than 'Sir' Terry Wogan himself:

You've got to understand despite 700 years of oppression, starvation and immigration the Irish still have an enormous affection for the English.

Koloman · 10-11-2010 01:00AM

Fizman wrote: »

I only glanced at that article and funnily enough the bit that caught my eye was this little gem of a quote from no less than 'Sir' Terry Wogan himself:

I hope that was tongue in cheek but with Sir Terry you would never know.

Rented Mule · 10-11-2010 01:01AM

Fizman wrote: »

I only glanced at that article and funnily enough the bit that caught my eye was this little gem of a quote from no less than 'Sir' Terry Wogan himself:

You've got to understand despite 700 years of oppression, starvation and immigration the Irish still have an enormous affection for the English.

He's right .....just can't stop singing about them.

Stained Class · 10-11-2010 01:01AM

So....aul Charlie popped round to our embassy for some cheese 'n nibbles & maybe the odd ferrero rochet thrown in......What's the big deal?

It can't do any more harm than Biffo & Co have done to us.:rolleyes:

Donkey Oaty · 10-11-2010 01:02AM

Wogan seems to be a bit lost without his scriptwriters.

Edit: Fitzman and Mule there first.

policarp · 10-11-2010 01:02AM

Did you hear his speech?
He didn't realise that there were so many Irish people of first, second and third generation living in England. Could he really be that stupid to say such a thing in the Irish embassy?
Of course he could...

Koloman · 10-11-2010 01:02AM

Rented Mule wrote: »

He's right .....just can't stop singing about them.

That's why Val Doonican was there.

Fluffybums · 10-11-2010 01:03AM

"You've got to understand despite 700 years of oppression, starvation and immigration the Irish still have an enormous affection for the English.

"This is an historic thing, the Queen will undoubtedly get a fantastic reception in Ireland."

A real Love-Hate relationship:D

bonerm · 10-11-2010 01:03AM

Beastiality aside, Charles seems like a thoroughly decent chap.

Coriolanus · 10-11-2010 01:04AM

Most people, if they don't already, will have blood relatives who consider themselves English within a generation anyway, I don't understand what all the fuss is about anymore.

And sure with the amount of money we've mooched off the English over the years via the EU, I think the least we owe to Charlie is a slap up meal and a feel of one of the secretarys tits.

Fluffybums · 10-11-2010 01:04AM

bonerm wrote: »

Beastiality aside, Charles seems like a thoroughly decent chap.

What was that Harry Enfield character...........nice but dim:D

northern lights · 10-11-2010 01:06AM

Just read that article and what really made me chuckle was the way that the text directly beneath the picture of Charles and Camilla reads 'Val Doonican and comic Patrick Keilty'!
Wonder which one's which

bonerm · 10-11-2010 01:08AM

Fluffybums wrote: »

What was that Harry Enfield character...........nice but dim:D

tim.

Bloody nice bloke!

Koloman · 10-11-2010 01:12AM

northern lights wrote: »

Just read that article and what really made me chuckle was the way that the text directly beneath the picture of Charles and Camilla reads 'Val Doonican and comic Patrick Keilty'!
Wonder which one's which

Very eagle eyed of you. The years haven't been kind to Patrick and as for poor Val....! He seems to have undergone some sort of gender reassignment!

On second thoughts maybe he hasn't. Val is just wearing a skirt.

Terry · 10-11-2010 01:16AM

Leave Charlie alone.
He left a good looking chick to be with the bird from sex and the city. Then the CT forum had an orgasm about the circumstances relating to Di's death.
He also has to deal with the fact that he'll never be king.

Also, does anyone really give a flying fúck?

Donkey Oaty · 10-11-2010 01:46AM

Terry wrote: »

He also has to deal with the fact that he'll never be king.

It's a hard one to deal with.

I'm just about coping myself.

bonerm · 10-11-2010 01:54AM

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

It's a hard one to deal with.

I'm just about coping myself.

Same here. I usually cope by taking one step forward and then two sidesteps before telling myself I'll get to see more of the world this way.

Donkey Oaty · 10-11-2010 02:01AM

bonerm wrote: »

Same here. I usually cope by taking one step forward and then two sidesteps before telling myself I'll get to see more of the world this way.

That won't work for me. I'm a bishop and I'm trapped in a kitchen.

Einhard · 10-11-2010 02:07AM

Fizman wrote: »

I only glanced at that article and funnily enough the bit that caught my eye was this little gem of a quote from no less than 'Sir' Terry Wogan himself:

Ummm, I like the English.

/runs away before the torches are lit.

Dudess · 10-11-2010 02:12AM

Why no fuss over a session at the Irish embassy in e.g. Paris? And yeah, there is a huge Irish population in Britain.

Koloman wrote: »

I hope that was tongue in cheek but with Sir Terry you would never know.

Of course it was.

Sonnenblumen · 10-11-2010 02:16AM

Terry wrote: »

Leave Charlie alone.
He left a good looking chick to be with the bird from sex and the city. Then the CT forum had an orgasm about the circumstances relating to Di's death.
He also has to deal with the fact that he'll never be king.

Also, does anyone really give a flying fúck?

He's much happier, less hassle, and a great fan of the environment which is why he decided not to be king a long long time ago.

PeterIanStaker · 10-11-2010 02:16AM

I imagine this event was cost - neutral. Cheese for Charles and hay for Camilla. Maybe oats if she's good.

Dudess · 10-11-2010 02:17AM

And maybe a salt lick later?

Prince Charles at Irish Embassy

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