#royal mail ship

[somethingusefulfromflorida]

The White Star Line built three Olympics-class ocean liners; the lead ship RMS Olympic, the famous RMS Titanic, and the oft forgetten RMS Britannic. With a naming convention like that, there was a plethora of possibilities for sister ships

RMS Fanfic was way ahead of her time.

RMS Carcinogenic and RMS Septic never could attract as many guests as their sisters...

RMS Basic was the world's only third-class exclusive ocean liner. Nothing but the dregs allowed on this boat! Every deck is packed with steerage, and if they make eye contact with any of the officers they get thrown overboard.

[histrorybygosh]

RMS Titanic

[vox-anglosphere]

Luxury liner and troop ship, RMS Queen Elizabeth served us well.

The RMS Queen Elizabeth being photographed while passing the Isle of Wight in 1962

[lunarharp]

you can now buy my little orufrey zine i made!

a 36 page, b&w a5 amateur zine made up of orufrey art i've drawn this year so far. alone is £6 + shipping and they can also come with a mini print add-on, a 4x6 photo print for £8.50 total.

the first 6 orders will come with a free official bromide :)

[princessanneftw]

Princess Anne and Tim Laurence’s Christmas card from 2002

[ezekiel13]

“Shipping culture” always gets me for a moment because I read it, think like “what is the Royal Mail up to???“

Then I remember that it is not that kind of shipping. And that thing of the Royal Mail is very british of me

[somelazyassartist]

I still wish that there was a larger amount of subjectively "recent" Titanic footage to look through. I know it's really expensive and I know Oceangate Expeditions is trying to keep documenting it but like. I'm genuinely so fucking heartbroken knowing the Titanic will probably erode completely within my lifetime. Seeing the total collapse of the Captain's Cabin felt like a sledgehammer to the chest. I totally love projects dedicated to what the Titanic was like in her prime, but none of that compares to the absolute beauty of her current rusticles and bamboo coral and sea life and Halomonas Titanicae, life where there should be none. I just can't stand the thought of it being gone before we can- if nothing else- properly document her final resting place before we lose our chance at seeing her ever again

[houseofbrat]

30 AUGUST 2024: Richard Kay, Daily Mail, "The inside story of Harry's 'greatly significant' trip home revealed by RICHARD KAY... and why it proves where his REAL loyalties lie" [archive link]

Each year, since Diana’s passing in 1997, Harry and William have made a pilgrimage to their mother’s grave close to the anniversary of her death. They used to do so together, but in recent years have done so apart. That this year they were together again over the week of their mother’s anniversary is deeply symbolic. Harry would have known this before choosing to attend the memorial. It appears crystal clear to me that he is finally ready for rapprochement.

31 AUGUST 2024: Charlotte Griffiths & Ian Gallagher, Daily Mail, "Duke of Sussex asks former aides to help plot RETURN from his US exile in first stage of 'rehabilitation' strategy: Prince's friends vow to help smooth path back and dub it 'Operation Bring Harry In From The Cold'" [archive link]

At least one of the advisers approached by Harry is a trusted figure 'from the old school' known for loyalty and discretion. One friend has already devised a strategy for how Harry might begin moving in UK circles again – even carrying out 'very low-key royal duties' – although the Duke is said to be open to ideas from many sources. A source said the friend 'believes if Harry comes back to the UK with zero fuss, and does zero publicity and attends very mundane events, he could prove himself and win over the British public again.

03 SEPTEMBER 2024: Isabelle Casey, Hello!, "Exclusive: Princess Kate issues heartfelt letter to fellow mum amid cancer treatment" [archive link]

The Princess of Wales has taken a step back from her royal duties since news of her cancer diagnosis, so one can only imagine Kirsty Kerr's amazement when she received a special letter on behalf of the future Queen just two weeks ago. Kirsty, whose six-year-old daughter Isla has coeliac disease, reached out to Her Royal Highness back in December after reading a statement from the Princess's Shaping Us campaign, focusing on children's mental health. [...] Following her letter, Kirsty received a thoughtful response from Kate's office.

People magazine (US), "Prince William's Next Solo Visit to Wales Revealed — and It's Happening Soon" [archive link]

05 SEPTEMBER 2024: William visits the Saatchi Gallery to see the Homelessness: reframed exhibition.

06 SEPTEMBER 2024: Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Prince Harry Just Made a Pilgrimage to Princess Diana’s Grave" [archive link]

Prince Harry visited his mother Princess Diana’s grave when he was staying at her ancestral home in the U.K. last week, The Daily Beast has been told by a friend and neighbor of Diana’s brother, the 9th Earl, Charles Spencer. [...] The Spencer friend told The Daily Beast: “Harry visited the grave when he was in Althorp. It’s a very special place for all the family but especially Harry. It was a significant part of his motivation for staying there.”

Kate tweets:

GB News issues a serious news story:

07 SEPTEMBER 2024: Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times

"Will Kate return to public life soon? Hopes for an autumn comeback" [archive link]

However, after a restful summer spent with the Prince of Wales and their three children at Anmer Hall, their home in Norfolk, the princess is beginning to think about the months ahead. There is no set date for her return to public life, nor any engagements inked into her diary, and Kate will not accompany William to Cape Town in early November for this year’s Earthshot Prize awards. But if she continues to have more “good days”, it is understood she has set her sights on “potentially” joining the King and the royal family at the Cenotaph for the National Service of Remembrance on November 10.

The Telegraph, "Taxpayers fund study of monarchy in Caribbean that will be ‘valuable for agitators’" [archive link]

British taxpayers have footed an £800,000 bill for a study on the monarchy’s future in the Caribbean that claims to be of “immense value” to activists “agitating” for its abolition. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has given The Visible Crown, which is examining the legacy of the late Queen in the West Indies, £825,417 in taxpayer funding. The research project’s website claims it will be “of immense value to academics, but also to all those engaged with, advising on or agitating for constitutional reform in the Caribbean, and in the Commonwealth realms more generally”. The principal investigator of the study claimed last year that Britain’s monarchy “sustains white inherited privilege”.

08 SEPTEMBER 2024: Hello! magazine, "Prince William and Princess Kate hire additional support as the Princess of Wales' return details revealed" [archive link]

As posting on their website notes that the royal couple is hiring a senior communications officer. The description reads: "The successful candidate will lead on communications plans for Their Royal Highnesses' engagements and support on the delivery of communications strategies to promote their key projects.  The role will also involve responding to media enquiries on matters related to The Prince and Princess and their family."  Travel between royal residences in the UK and travel abroad is required for the full-time role, although it will usually be based at Kensington Palace. The candidate must also be able to "handle sensitive information with tact and discretion at all times". 

Newsweek, James-Crawford Smith, "Princess Kate's 6-Month Cancer Journey, So Far" [archive link]

The royal mother of three, stepped out of the public eye in January to undergo abdominal surgery which was later linked to a cancer diagnosis, necessitating a course of "preventive chemotherapy." During this time, Kate has remained mainly behind palace walls, making positive progress, but still undergoing the challenging treatment. Here, Newsweek takes a look at Kate's cancer journey so far, six months after her chemotherapy treatment began.

NY Post, "Kate Middleton is plotting her return to public life amid cancer battle — but still has ‘a long journey to recovery’" [archive link]

But The Times reported that Middleton and her advisors are planning possible public engagements on her “good days” over the next few months. Specifically, Middleton “potentially” may join her father-in-law, King Charles III, who also has cancer, and the royal family at the Cenotaph for the National Service of Remembrance on November 10.

Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Kate Middleton Plans Fall Return to Public Life—on ‘Good Days’" [archive link]

09 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate releases a video statement.

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.

I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.

William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.

Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, "The films that inspired the royal home movie" [archive link]

Many of us remember when important statements from the Royal family were faxed direct to Fleet Street’s newsrooms – or, in exceptional circumstances, read aloud at the end of palace driveways for the cameras. This week, however, bore witness to a new mode of delivery: an impressionistic short film harking back to the glory days of Merchant Ivory. Howards End, The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View: three elegant literary adaptations from the late 1980s and early 90s, whose refined surfaces masked the deep currents of feeling underneath. Well, to announce the news that the Princess of Wales had completed her chemotherapy, we essentially got a three-minute revival of the style in home movie form.

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Tom Sykes, The Daily Beast, "Kate Middleton’s Cancer Recovery Video Is ‘Reset to End All Resets’: Source"

One friend of William and Kate told The Daily Beast: “It’s the reset to end all resets. This is Kate and William as they mean to go on. It’s family first and f--- the haters, f--- the press, f--- Harry and Meghan.

10 SEPTEMBER 2024: The videographer from Kate's announcement

Critique of Kate's announcement video:

Polly Hudson, The Mirror, "Kate Middleton's cancer airbrushing doesn't reflect brutality of ordinary people's chemotherapy"

But it feels important to take a moment to consider those who may feel differently. Those for whom this deeply unrealistic view of cancer treatment will be incredibly jarring, to say the least. Unlike that infamous Mother's Day photo, this really matters. Airbrushing out the dark and only showing the light is digitally altering the truth. As anyone who has ever witnessed someone going through chemo will know, it's the polar opposite of frolicking in a sunlit meadow. An oncologist treating a family member of mine once described it as something that “nearly kills them, to try and save their life.” Kate hasn’t set herself up as a poster child for all cancer patients, and to some extent she can’t win no matter what she does – but there is a real disconnect between the glossy, perfect aesthetic portrayed in the three minute film, and the brutal reality for the thousands of British people currently being treated for cancer.

11 SEPTEMBER 2024: Hannah Furness, The Telegraph, "Why the Princess of Wales’s public role may never be the same again" [archive link]

This was not a video filmed by committee, workshopped by Kensington Palace aides and edited with the help of focus groups. It was, sources said, a “creative outlet” for the Princess, who has chosen to take control of her own message in a public life which has seen her cede so much. “This is her,” says a friend. The Princess is now, they say, working out what is right for her future, and that of her family. [...] Other questions, seasoned royal observers point out, remain - in particular, the role the Princess envisages playing in public life in the future. “My path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” the Princess says. “I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” What that will look like is uncertain. Save for two key appearances – Remembrance Sunday and her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey, which will take place unless her health changes – the rest of her diary over the coming months is unconfirmed for obvious reasons, to allow for cancellations without causing alarm.

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12 SEPTEMBER 2024: William attends The Sovereign's Parade at RAF College in Cranwell.

On Sarah McCorquodale's attendance:

Chris Ship, ITV, says, "We may see Kate as early as next week."

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13 SEPTEMBER 2024: Public confirmation of a private donation by Will & Kate.

14 SEPTEMBER 2024: William makes a private visit to an Airbus facility while the press is there.

15 SEPTEMBER 2024: William wishes Harry a Happy Birthday.

17 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate attended a meeting at Windsor Castle.

Joseph Wilkes & Rebecca Russell, The Mirror, "Kate Middleton's days of one thing taking 'precedence' are over and William won't 'exert any pressure'"

Jennie (Bond) also noted, "This doesn't mean she intends to be only part-time forever because these days there are other ways to be visible... Video messages and social media posts are all ways she could still be in touch and give her support to her causes, while still being there for her children. "In 12 or so years, when Catherine's full recovery will hopefully be well-established, the children will probably all be off into further education, and then she can concentrate more on her work... But until she feels comfortable taking on more, we must be patient. "We should spare a thought for those children. Yes, I know they have been born into huge privilege, but they have a grandfather with cancer, a grandmother who was killed before they were born, a mother the centre of their world who has been made vulnerable by this sledgehammer of a disease, and a dad who is battling all sorts of emotions while trying to do the best for his family and his country. Those children deserve to have their mum with them for as long as they need her.

22 SEPTEMBER 2024: William gets a new equerry.

Kensington Palace lists a job opening for a second Finance Manager.

Will & Kate attend church in Balmoral, Scotland, with the King and Queen.

26 SEPTEMBER 2024: Kate "privately" attends a ballet performance of Akram Khan’s Giselle.

GB News understands that she enjoyed the performance so much, that she wanted to write a public message about it. It is believed a key part of the princess’s recovery is doing things that bring her joy.

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04 OCTOBER 2024: Kate congratulates those who qualified for The America's Cup.

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[thrilling-oneway]

WHERE is the sanrio emu standee it was meant to arrive before yesterday

[royalmailsteamertitanic]

RMS Olympic in her wartime look.

[thinkhappythxughts]

i have an etsy store now!! CraftsByLochlan

for now it's just pride flag bracelets, which have an adjustable knot and I can make them bigger/smaller to order. I'm adding the pansexual and genderfluid flags soon, and if there's any flags i don't have that you think should be there, please let me know! hopefully adding some little sewing projects like drawstring bags soon too.

feel free to give it a visit!

[ruairy]

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[littlehen]

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[fingertipsmp3]

Whyyyy have I JUST found out that you can disable delivery options on Vinted. I’ve been running all over town like a douche because I thought everyone had all the options enabled and you couldn’t change it, and you’re just now telling me I could’ve chosen to only go to the post office or the inpost locker all along 😭

[namchyoon]

my keychains finally made it after 2 months i can finally relax 😭