It shows a more human side to the Prince than is generally reported
Inquest continues with their correspondence
Full Version: Diana's Letters To And From Prince Philip
and Diana's stepmother adds more to the pot
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She called Philip "Pa". Isn't that sweet?
QUOTE (rasputin @ Dec 14 2007, 03:28 AM) 
She called Philip "Pa". Isn't that sweet?
It is such a lovely surprise to find the tenderness and nobility of these letters. Under the media blare were two kindhearted people, struggling to live good lives and help each other. Thank you for posting this. It's really so different from all the gossip surrounding those people.
QUOTE (rasputin @ Dec 14 2007, 12:28 AM)
She called Philip "Pa". Isn't that sweet?
Her inlaws were Ma and Pa Teapot (only diehard movie fans will get this!)
QUOTE (PerfumeMe @ Dec 14 2007, 11:18 AM)
Her inlaws were Ma and Pa Teapot (only diehard movie fans will get this!)
Marjorie Main and ? (Pa Kettle)
omg soft spoken Franklin Kettle , Percy Kilbride
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Yep, the royal version of Ma and Pa Kettle. I loved those films!
Upper class Brits don't call their fathers Dad. The first time I heard that was years ago when I dated my first Brit. When he referred to Pa, I said, "Where did you grow up? Little House on the Prairie?" It sounded silly with that accent. If anything, I expected him to say Pater! By the way, whoever says Mater and Pater? Was that only in the movies?
Upper class Brits don't call their fathers Dad. The first time I heard that was years ago when I dated my first Brit. When he referred to Pa, I said, "Where did you grow up? Little House on the Prairie?" It sounded silly with that accent. If anything, I expected him to say Pater! By the way, whoever says Mater and Pater? Was that only in the movies?
QUOTE (PerfumeMe @ Dec 14 2007, 07:07 PM)
Yep, the royal version of Ma and Pa Kettle. I loved those films!
Upper class Brits don't call their fathers Dad. The first time I heard that was years ago when I dated my first Brit. When he referred to Pa, I said, "Where did you grow up? Little House on the Prairie?" It sounded silly with that accent. If anything, I expected him to say Pater! By the way, whoever says Mater and Pater? Was that only in the movies?
Upper class Brits don't call their fathers Dad. The first time I heard that was years ago when I dated my first Brit. When he referred to Pa, I said, "Where did you grow up? Little House on the Prairie?" It sounded silly with that accent. If anything, I expected him to say Pater! By the way, whoever says Mater and Pater? Was that only in the movies?
Public school boys who studied classics
QUOTE (Sofiadurango @ Dec 14 2007, 08:28 PM)
Public school boys who studied classics
I know British public school boys, including an Etonian, but no classical scholars. Just as well. I'd probably have choked on my tea if one had come out with a "Mater" or "Pater."
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