Settle down people.

I think that those of you who accuse Pericles of being untruthful here are overstepping the mark somewhat. While we only have Pericles' word for the veracity of his claim, over the years I have come to respect the intelligence and internal consistency of his posts to OLO. Indeed, he and I share a predilection for showing up other people's porkies, so it'd be pretty silly for him to start telling lies, wouldn't it?

While some newer members may be unaware of Pericles' worthy contributions to this forum over quite some time, they might be well advised to check out his posting history before making false and insulting imputations about him.

Like the rest of the royal family, Prince Charles has made a career of sucking at the teat of the UK while achieveing very little else. If Pericles is an ex-Pom, it's very understandable that he holds the attitude he does about the hapless royal buffoon.

Thanks CJ.

To me, nothing more is required than normal, cocktail party politeness. "Oh, really, you know someone who spoke to HRH, how interesting. Do tell"

Or even pub banter makes the grade. "Garn, bullsh!t, yer kidding, right?"

But the knee-jerk "you're a liar" speaks volumes about the speaker, doesn't it?

They want so bad for it to not be true, it's a form of cultural cringe.

CJMorgan, your descriptions of the prince are not equitable to those appealing to his "public image". No one is talking about his appearance and manner, which your descriptions are laden with, they are talking about the fact that he holds a respected position in the monarchy that usually bites it's tongue on public matters of debate. That's why it's so interesting and impressive. They care enough about this to speak out on it, when they usually say nothing publicly.

CJMorgan>"Like the rest of the royal family, Prince Charles has made a career of ...achieveing very little else."

Politically? That is by design. You can't blame the royal family for ceding their power.

It seems to me that the subject at hand does not really interest people on this board that much as bickering does, how unfortunate.

Yes, Pericles, I am a goose and an organic one at that!

I've often wondered...

>>Yes, Pericles, I am a goose and an organic one at that!<<

...what would an inorganic goose look like?