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hamsterjill

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5. I tend to agree, but I think it may be more symbolic than anything else.

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 02:03 PM

Feb 20

Another way to "get" to him. Regardless of the likelihood that he could ever be in line to the throne, I give the British credit for going after the asshole in any way that they can!!!

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Only because Edward VIII had no children. dickthegrouch Feb 20 #14

He is still 8th in line Wicked Blue Feb 20 #13

on nose. Javaman Feb 20 #2

It would never happen anyway FakeNoose Feb 20 #3

I tend to agree, but I think it may be more symbolic than anything else. hamsterjill Feb 20 #5

Agreed FakeNoose Feb 20 #15

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