So, I suppose the answer to my question

Posted by TMN Raugravine on July 18, 2012, 6:12 pm

about the various royal families declining expensive jewelry from other countries potentates in favor of contributing to needy charities is : NO WAY ? "Without social history, economic history is barren and political history is intelligible" G.M. Trevelyan

Re: So, I suppose the answer to my question

Posted by SarahN on July 18, 2012, 8:24 pm, in reply to "So, I suppose the answer to my question"
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Somehow I can't see the givers agreeing to this. A gift is a gift - it must be protocol. Besides, can you imagine the diplomatic negotiations to choose an "acceptable" charity? --Previous Message-- : about the various royal families declining : expensive jewelry from other countries : potentates in favor of contributing to needy : charities is : NO WAY : : ? :

Re: So, I suppose the answer to my question

Posted by Nellie on July 18, 2012, 8:27 pm, in reply to "So, I suppose the answer to my question"
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My belief is that, these days for any planned visit, inward or outward, their minders consult and take soundings about acceptable gifts. Sometimes a token like a framed and autographed portrait will do plus a quiet donation to some cause which we don't get to hear about.. Also, those pieces of jewellery are mere trinkets to some guests and hosts. --Previous Message-- : about the various royal families declining : expensive jewelry from other countries : potentates in favor of contributing to needy : charities is : NO WAY : : ? :

Re: So, I suppose the answer to my question

Posted by TMN Raugravine on July 18, 2012, 8:40 pm, in reply to "Re: So, I suppose the answer to my question"

True. Valid thoughts. Thanks for your response. --Previous Message-- : Somehow I can't see the givers agreeing to : this. A gift is a gift - it must be : protocol. Besides, can you imagine the : diplomatic negotiations to choose an : "acceptable" charity? : : --Previous Message-- : about the various royal families declining : expensive jewelry from other countries : potentates in favor of contributing to needy : charities is : NO WAY : : ? : : : "Without social history, economic history is barren and political history is intelligible" G.M. Trevelyan

Gifts from Potentates!

Posted by Wymanda on July 18, 2012, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: So, I suppose the answer to my question"
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I just wish one of them would give Queen Elizabeth a truly stunning Sapphire Tiara! --Previous Message-- : Somehow I can't see the givers agreeing to : this. A gift is a gift - it must be : protocol. Besides, can you imagine the : diplomatic negotiations to choose an : "acceptable" charity? : : --Previous Message-- : about the various royal families declining : expensive jewelry from other countries : potentates in favor of contributing to needy : charities is : NO WAY : : ? : : :