Monday, August 29, 2011

RWEK Discussion: August 29 - September 2, 2011



Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia and his new wife, Princess Sophie of Isenburg, pose for their official wedding portrait in Potsdam, Germany.  Had the German monarchy not ended in 1918, Georg Friedrich and Sophie would be the emperor and empress of Germany.  (August 27, 2011 - Photo by Paul Schirnhofer/Pool/Getty Images)

Posted by Ella Kay at 7:41 PM

107 comments:

  1. Hi, everyone: for some reason, multiple comments were caught in the spam filter this weekend. If your comment does not appear promptly, please e-mail me. This blogging platform doesn't automatically notify me that posts are in the spam filter. All comments on the last post should be restored now.

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  2. Well I'm glad to see everything is back on track, Ella.

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  3. I see The Duke of Cambridge has granted his first interview with author, Robert Hardman. The interview took place after the wedding and William talks about the Queen and the Monarchy. It will be part of Hardman's book 'Our Queen' wich is due to be published in October. It's all part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Richard Kay mentions that some announcements for the Jubilee celebrations next summer will be made in the coming weeks.

    I would post the link to Kay's DM article "Prince William steps into the spotlight" but I'm unable to at this time. Perhaps someone can post it.

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  5. On the previous thread Kathryn said...

    "I actually watched all of that Hallmark William and Catherine movie. I'm going to miss those two hours of my life."

    Same! It was worse than the other one. I would advise anyone who hasn't seen it to leave it be and keep your two hours. Seriously.

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  6. Regarding the German royal wedding that took place over the weekend...I cannot get over Prince Georg Friedrich's resemblance to his great-great grandfather, Kaiser Wilhelm. Wow! Also, he has the same smile as Queen Victoria his great-great-great grandmother. It's uncanny! The power of genetics folks.

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  7. Do anyone know if there will be a service for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in London? Just wondering about that.

    Annie, I haven't seen the movie. I would like to see a well made movie about the royal family, instead of the ones that just seem to be thrown together at the last minute.

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  8. Didn't watch the Hallmark movie, and glad to hear I'm not missing anything.

    Harry: totally hilarious dancing video. Got to love him! He's clearly enjoying the single life. After 2 holidays with friends this summer, I'm now convinced he is indeed single.

    Will + Kate: Wonderful if the Middletons indeed spent the weekend at Birkhall. But does that mean W+K won't be at the Braemar Gathering this coming weekend? Perhaps not. A private get together with family at Birkhall is more like their style.

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  9. @Rman: It was so bad that it seemed like they were completely improvising on the spot and made major jumps in time forgetting important things that happened along the way. Like you, I would love to see more quality films about my favorite British Royal Clan such as "The King's Speech"...now that was brilliant.

    Regarding your question about a 9/11 service in London, I haven't heard or read anything myself.

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  10. Annie, I now see there will be services at St Paul's and Abbey for 9/11. Don't know if any other royals will be attending though.

    I found Harry's video funny but someone has to teach that kid how to dance. I don't know what he was doing, lol.

    Dash, it was nice that the Middletons spent some time at Birkhall with William & Catherine and Charles. I'm still wondering though if they will spend some time with the Queen now? That's my kinda of style, spending sometime in the highlands and participating in country pursuits.

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  11. I don't see what's so bad about Harry's dancing, it's just like mine :-D

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  12. "Dance as if no one's watching, sing as if no one's listening, and live every day as if it were your last."

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  17. Could someone post a link to the video of Harry dancing in Croatia that everyone is talking about? Thanks!

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  22. Will try this post again. NY & Co. has drawn up a limited number of Catherine-inspired clothing and accessories titled "The Princess Diaries" The trench (complete with ruffled hem) is sold out in khaki but black is still available. Nice stuff.

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  23. ^^^ That reminds me - on the cover of this week's people magazine's "Style Watch" magazine is Kate - apparently the whole issue is devoted to getting her style.

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  24. good morning everyone guys prince harry dancing like their no one see .. thanks dash for giving me the countdown this weekend the duke and duchess i hope they have a great time with the duchess family any pictures of that any pictures of them well i see chelsy davy mysterious man im daily mail ... and i think zara and sister had a great time together i watch the hallmark william and kate the actress played by lady diana was her looklike and its good thing rather than the lifetime productions

    meanwhile spotted chelsy davy in mysterious guy

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  30. I can't believe she's been gone for fourteen years..still truly missed.

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  31. I agree, Lise. I can't even imagine all good things she would have continued doing and bringing attention to. It's all so tragic to think that she was on the cusp of a complete transformation leaving behind the confines of the Royal Family allowing her more freedom to pick and choose those areas that she wanted to champion. I often think oh what could have been.

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  33. Annie, that also make me sad. The late Princess of Wales was really on her way turning her life around just before her passing. She was in the beginning of establishing a good relationship with Charles, she was getting ready to work on an aids project with President Clinton and President Nelson Mandela. She was about to go on and do some great things and things just took a turn for the worst. I guess God needed her more though.

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  34. BBC Video:
    Queen and Cameron at Highland Games
    I see Vice Admiral Tim Laurence also attended.

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  35. Video:
    Prince Harry Dances "Billie Jean" in Croatia
    I mean God help him with the dancing (lol) but the guy was having some fun and that's a good thing.

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  36. ^^^ Oh, I think his dancing was cute. He was having a good time at any rate - the DM had up an article that said he was "Dr. Jekylle and Mr. Hyde" because he went from a party to the WellChild awards. He can't go to a party and to an awards ceremony for children?

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  37. @RegalEyes-
    Although the Duke & #DuchessofCambridge did not attend the wedding of Andrew Charlton & Edwina Palmer many of the Royal Couple friends did
    19 hours ago

    Amongst Wills and Kate's friends at the Charlton Palmer wedding were Guy Pelly, J Meade, T Van Straubenzee, Amelia J P and Sam W Cohen
    19 hours ago

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  38. There's a rumor floating around twitter that Kate is returning to the US without PW for some sort of a private visit - anyone heard anything about that? It's New York she's supposedly going to.

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  40. AJ, no I haven't heard about that. Is this rumor being made by any royal reporters?

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  41. No - just by people. One of them was a photographer for a magazine, but I'd never heard of the magazine. Another was a girl who said there was a rumor that Kate was going to stay at the hotel she worked at at the end of the month. She didn't say what hotel. Does Kate know anyone in New York she might be visiting?

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  42. I hope this link works...in case anyone was curious about the recent wedding Kate and William missed and many of their friends attended, here are pictures. I noticed Kate's friend Trinny Lough is pregnant. Anyone know who she is married to?

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  43. Fashion Week is coming up in NY, but I doubt Kate would be attending that...

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  44. Donated Land Rover creates a ripple effect
    Back in April, Land Rover presented an MRT vehicle as a wedding present to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who then passed it on to MREW. That vehicle is currently being kitted out at the North Wales Police Commissioning Centre on Deeside and will soon be on its way to the Patterdale team in the Lake District, winners of a draw by Prince Harry at Clarence House, no less.

    SkyNewsRoyal-
    royal #william #kate Prince #Harry picked the Patterdale mountain rescue team in the Lake District out of a hat at a Clarence House!
    1 hour ago

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  45. BethBG, I don't know who she's married to but Trinny looks like she's about to pop. Congrats to her.

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  46. Documentary on 'The Queen's Palaces' to be broadcast on BBC One
    Starting on Monday, 12 September, BBC One will broadcast a three-part landmark television series presented by BBC News reader Fiona Bruce.

    The series tells the stories behind the creation of Her Majesty’s official residences – Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse – of the Kings and Queens whose vision and taste left their mark on these great buildings. Throughout each programme Fiona meets curators from the Royal Collection and discovers how the works of art housed within the Palaces shed light on both the history of the royal residences and the artistic development of the nation.

    Series schedule on BBC One as follows:
    Buckingham Palace: 9pm on Monday, 12 September
    Windsor Castle: 9pm on Monday, 19 September
    Palace of Holyroodhouse: 9pm on Monday, 26 September

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  48. No need to worry for those who can't watch it on BBC ONE, I'm sure it will be up on YouTube for us to see. I can't wait to see this series.

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  49. Thanks for pointing out Trinny Lough's pregnancy. I knew she's been married for a while (not sure to who) but didn't know she was pregnant. She seems to be one of Kate's oldest and dearest friends... and I'm sure her pregnancy would stimulate baby thoughts.

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  50. In that recent article about Beatrice and her boyfriend they mentioned that they were still discussing taking away her bodyguards. But I thought it had already been done. Does anyone know one way or the other? I don't pay much attention to Beatrice pics, has it been obvious?

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  51. @Lilypad: It is my understanding that Bea and Eug still have their bodyguards. Not very sure though.

    Kate was papped out shopping in John Lewis yesterday (5 September). Only pictures of her back, though.

    And HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY to PIPPA!

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  52. I'm still wondering if any of the royals will be attending a service for the 10th anniversary of 9/11? I don't see anything on the royal websites and haven't heard anything in the press so far.

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  55. I doubt we will see HM or Phillip at the 9/11 memorial service. Once see's up in Scotland, there she stays until October. The only time I remember her leaving Balmoral to come back to London was when Diana died. If Charles & Cams are still in town, they may represent. But, as you said Rman, it isn't listed on their websites.

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  56. Thank you for the link to The Queen's Palaces, I'll be looking for that on YouTube in the coming weeks.

    Maybe one of the younger royals will do 9/11 commemorations?

    Not related at all but I'm quite enjoying all the podcasts at the The Royal Collection I'm getting quite a lot of ironing done, watching the photos scroll and listening. There's quite a lot of history and information in there! For instance, did you know that engineers looked at how Henry VIII's armor was built in order to figure out how to make the first spacesuits?

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  57. good morning guys well belated happy birthday to pippa middleton yes maybe the younger royals like prince harry to commarate the sept 11 teror attact im looking forward to bbc one the queen

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  59. is pippa and alex are ready to get married but in pictures that dash post in twitter there no ring im not wonder that the duchess wardrobe are in NYC runways is been hailed as fashion icon of the year is the duchess is pregnant is great news its a twins but the palace said no the reports us magazine as published the article

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  60. @Bluefire: I'm inclined to believe that the Pippa-Alex engagement talk was merely speculation (no one ever confirmed it). As noted, Pippa remains ringless in the latest pictures.

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  61. Monday 12th September 2011

    Prince Harry co-founder and Patron of Sentebale, will attend BGC Partners’ Charity Day, which is held each year to commemorate the company’s 658 employees who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Prince Harry will help raise money for Sentebale and other charities by supporting BGC brokers in deals on the trading floor, BGC Partners, One Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5RD.

    Prince Harry's Official Engagement

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  62. Pippa's engagement will remain just a rumor until something is confirmed. This rumor reminds me of the one where William & Catherine's engagement was going to be announced on Catherine's 25th birthday.

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  63. I'm not one to push random rumors, and I'm certainly not holding my breath for this one to be true, but can I admit to hoping that the one on twitter that Kate's coming to NY has something to do with 9/11?

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  64. @RegalEyes/Mark Stewart-
    A proud day for the York family as Princess Beatrice graduated from Goldsmiths University. Mum & dad both there at the Congregation
    18 minutes ago

    Congratulations to Princess Beatrice. I'm sure her whole family and Dave is proud of her.

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  65. AJ, I would be surprised if the royals didn't do something for the 10th anniversary.

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  69. PRINCESS BEATRICE GRADUATES AS PROUD ANDREW AND FERGIE LOOK ON

    The Yorks looks great and proud. Buckingham palace Statement: "Princess Beatrice will over the coming months broaden her knowledge and experience to complement her position as a member of the Royal Family. This will involve undertaking a number of internships to develop her experience, particularly in business and philanthropy. She will also continue to be involved with her existing charitable interests and look to progress this work into other relevant areas.”

    Andrew & Sarah's joint statement: “We are both incredibly proud of Beatrice and the hard work she has put in to achieve this excellent result. We would also like to thank all of the staff at Goldsmiths for their support of Beatrice.”

    I'm looking forward to seeing the great things Beatice will do.

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  70. It looks like Chelsy has been rummaging through Kate's closet. Lol. But I hope she's moved on and found someone who wants the same things in life that she does. Btw, did she start her job yet?

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  71. Royal tour documentary to feature P.E.I. visit

    Lol, I remember hearing the joke about the lobster during the coverage. The mic picked up the conversation and I laughed when Catherine laughed. You can see her laughing at the joke in the picture. I thought that was just too funny.

    Lilypad5, I don't know much about Chelsy's job status at the moment.

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  72. More great pics from Beatrice's graduation-
    graduation ceremony

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  73. Very happy to hear that Beatrice plans to have a job in the future. Congratulations to her.

    My oh my, Chelsy looks really good in these latest pictures. Definitely one of her classiest looks. Her and Taylor seem officially a couple. I guess it's truly over for her and Harry (but hey, that's what we thought last time, too)... Still unsure about her job status with Allen & Overy.

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  74. Congratulations to Princess Beatrice! I hope whatever she chooses to do in the future will be a success.

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  76. More info on the Collection:
    COLLECTION PRINCESSE GRACE DE MONACO

    I like the idea of this partnership. I wish there was a foundation set up in Diana's name. Sad to hear about her memorial fund going down the drain. I wonder if there's any plan to create a founadtion in her name now that the memorial fund is closing?

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  77. good morning everyone its nice to see princess beatrice graduation pictures see the York's are happy really friendly type as sarah and andrew look together for some many years seen i see them last week at the funeral i think family comes first to them its nice too see chelsy davy happy and really moving on ...
    love her slim figure.. and the dress is nice and see her happy what is chelsy davy job right now.. looking forward seeing good and happy makes me satisfy

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  78. @RegalEyes-
    #PrinceCharles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the wedding of Camilla's nephew Ben Elliot to Mary Clare Winwood
    1 hour ago

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  81. The key part of the wedding article posted above (for me)...

    "But Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge were unable to attend either wedding as they were holidaying in Scotland. It is understood that they are staying with the Queen at Balmoral."

    I wonder if that's true? It is a Katie Nicholl article after all in the Wail&Fail. But I hope so. I figure if we don't hear any more about it, it didn't happen.

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  83. I recently purchased a book titled "Diana, Her Life in Fashion" by Georgina Howell in which the auction of her dresses (and the auction amount) is clearly stated. The "Travolta" dress originally brought $210.00 USD at Christie's in NY in which the late Princess attended. To make monies off of her is a travesty to her memory. This Florida woman should be brought to justice.

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  84. Sorry, missed a few zeros. It brought 210,000.00 in USD

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  85. Also, in pictures from wedding that Prince of Wales and Camilla attended, why did it appear that they were wearing some sort of tag on left lapel? PS-she really should retire that hat, he even made a comment LOL

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  86. I want to read the new book that PW gave the interview for - does anyone know when that one comes out?

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  87. AJ, 'Our Queen' by Robert Hardman will be launched in October.

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  89. Prince William's mission to the Falkands is in jeopardy

    I don't know how accurate this is. This same story emerges every time the issue of William going to the Falklands is raised, but then William is still on to go. So....?

    Argentina will never be happy about it. The question is how much does the UK care? Will they try to send him in secret? Will he go this autumn when everyone is reporting he is going next year? Is this downtime to cover his trip? Who knows. The UK media cooperated with Harry's trip. Maybe they'll cooperate this time around and keep it quiet.

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  90. I was kind of hoping PW, Kate or PH would be at one of the services - did anyone see them there?

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  91. @Lise-I think that was a brooch on Camilla-I don't see anything except the flower on Charles' left lapel.

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  92. @AJ They weren't present but PH does have that event tomorrow night. :)

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  93. Ah AJ, here you go...all of them!

    @RoyalReporter

    The Queen prayed for 9/11 victims in a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral. Prince Philip, William, Kate, and Harry joined her.

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  94. Thanks Cece, they look like oval discs on his lapel and her suit.

    On another note, I really examined the photos of Princess Charlene of Monaco; she looks so miserable. Also, are the objets' for sale for Princess Graces' Foundation?

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  95. good morning ... i was unable to get in touch with yesterday busy doing housework being left for awhile that good they are william and kate participate in 9/11 attack well princess charlene is not so good with her outfit she look awful in her dress i agree with lise

    dash aj and rman did you know where can i get pictures of chelsy davy shopping with mom

    i know that prince william falklands mission is talked articles before prince william is married to princess kate

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  98. Good Morning,

    It's good to hear the Cambridges and Prince Harry had joined the Queen and Duke of Edinbrugh for a service at Balmoral.

    Lise, I guess the collection are for sale. I'm not sure and will have to check the info again.

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  100. @Lise: she is wearing a silver or white-gold oval brooch, and he is wearing a cornflower in his buttonhole-it looks like a dark blue oval. He wears a cornflower often, I think it must be a favorite flower of his.

    I don't think Charlene looks unhappy at all-she looks like she is becoming more confident with all the cameras. She has never been a grinner-and I remember the QM being quoted saying that it is exhausting when in public trying to never allow your face to fall into repose, because that can photograph as bored or cranky-even when just allowing the smile muscles to relax for a minute.

    The Princess Grace-inspired collection was created and is for sale by MontBlanc, with some proceeds going to charity. It must be a pretty hefty promised amount to get Royal permission, presence and approval.

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  102. A lot of great things are done for The Princess Grace Foundation. I'm sure the Foundation will benefit a great deal from the collection.

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  103. Good to see Harry & the York girls at BGC. Bea is wearing her butterfly belt again! Not that I'm a fan of it or anything...

    And oh to be a fly on the wall at Balmoral! We've all heard that William & Kate were expected there, but pleasantly surprised that Harry was there, too! He was never as much a Birkhall/Balmoral goer as William & Kate

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  105. @Dash I've gotten the impression the past few weeks that the Yorks have ditched their stylist. Things will be interesting again.

    I like how Harry is doing the rounds before he leaves for the US. Anyone know when he leaves?

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  107. ^^^ I don't know - though there was an article awhile back in the DM where he was going to do his training in Vegas. Don't know how true that is.

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