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George bars divorcee from White House
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02/21/05 07:42 PM
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Separation of church and state...separation of church and state... CAMILLA BANNED FROM WHITE HOUSE
Feb 20 2005
Dubya bars Camilla from White House ..because she is a divorcee
By Paul Gilfeather Political Editor
GEORGE Bush has banned Camilla Parker Bowles from the White House - because she is a divorcee.
The unprecedented snub has effectively sabotaged Charles's plan to take his bride on a Royal tour of America later this year.
The trip would have been the pair's first official tour as a married couple.
But the US President - a notoriously right-wing Christian and reformed alcoholic - told aides it was "inappropriate" for him to be playing host to the newly-weds, who are both divorcees.
The decision was made even though the late President Ronald Reagan was divorced.
A Government insider said: "It was relayed to us from Washington that Mrs Parker Bowles would not be welcome at the White House.
"The Americans are aware that the visit will be subject to a lot of media attent ion and did not want the President drawn into what they view to be a public relations exercise.
"It's now uncertain if the visit will even go ahead."
Insiders point out that hosting a lavish Royal dinner for Charles and Camilla would be bad PR for President Bush because while Princess Diana is still much loved by many Americans, her ex-husband is seen and dull and aloof - and bothhe and Camilla are widely blamed for the break-up of his marriage.
The trip, which has been planned for three years, was being portrayed as a "trade mission" and Charles and Camilla were expected to dine with Mr Bush and his wife Laura at the White House.
Mr Bush's shock decision is the latest in a sting of crises to hit the couple. Charles was forced to abandon plans for a Windsor Castle wedding on April 8 after he discovered the Royal Family would have to let other couples get married there too.
The blunder saw the couple hastily switch the venue to the register office at Windsor Guildhall, sending the Queen into a rage. She summoned Charles to Buckingham Palace and torpedoed his plans for a swanky reception at Windsor Castle.
Charles's trip to the US would have been his first State visit to America since Princess Diana's death seven years ago.
The prince wants to win acceptance for Camilla and believed the US public might have taken her to their hearts if the visit was planned properly. The source said: "The potential fall-out from this decision could be massive."
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Re: George bars divorcee from White House
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02/22/05 12:07 PM
02/22/05 12:07 PM
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Turi Giuliano
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Firstly I'll refrain from the anti monarchy debate, though it is something I'm strongly passionate about, I just don't have the energy for it right now. And this thread isn't about that anyway. Secondly, Pat, I don't know if you came across the Sunday Mirror by chance or you a regular reader but for futures reference it is one of our papers that veers to the left. I'm definitely not a fan but it may interest you. Thirdly, I am one of the rare English supporters of Bush and I hate anything the monarchy does to improve their public relations, but Bush not allowing them into their home based on Camilla's divorce is just stupid. I hate people judgemental just because of religion. I bet Bush has had much worse people in the eyes of the church at the Whitehouse than a divorcee. Finally I think Camilla's first marriage was annulled and not ending in divorce. Small technicality I know, but if the Pope blesses it I think Bush has a problem. Update on the third point: Check out another of Pat's threads Gangbanger honoured at White House
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Re: George bars divorcee from White House
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02/22/05 05:07 PM
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Turi, Thanks for the input. I'm surprised more people aren't finding this outrageous. I never heard of this paper. You say it leans "left", however, I assume this "is" a true story???? I wasn't sure at first if it was like our National Enquirer or on the level.  How do people in the UK feel about this? TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
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Oh well i wont lose any sleep over it and im sure you guys in the US won't 
