William Hague

[wadey]

This is not the first time that William Hague’s choice of Special Adviser has raised questions. Back in December 1995, when Hague was a Minister in the Welsh Office, eyebrows were raised about the appointment of another young Special Adviser with no experience of policy in relation to Wales. Although in the case of Barnaby Towns he at least had some policy development expertise having worked in a Westminster think-tank.

Even so, the appointment of a young, openly gay, relatively unknown figure led to pointed questions being asked by the opposition in the House:

Ministerial Adviser
Mr. Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what were the requirements for candidates for the recent appointment for a political adviser to the Secretary of State; what factors determined whether this post was advertised; and if he will list the previous experience, the current pay and length of contract of the successful candidate.

Mr. Hague: With the approval of the Prime Minister and after interviewing a number of candidates I appointed Mr. Barnaby Towns personally as my special adviser. His salary has been negotiated individually and in relation to previous earnings and is confidential. It is on a salary spine of 34 points ranging from £19,503 to £67,609; appointments are non-pensionable and the salary reflects this.

Flashback: Hague’s Gay Special Adviser - Guy Fawkes' blog

[garinda]

Still, it's a nice way for a bonny young lad to earn a living, and at least they aren't employing a relative, funded from the public purse.

[Tealeaf]

Was it only last week that another Tory minister emerged as a botty bandit? Surely it would now be sensible for the half dozen members of the cabinet who are straight to come out and say so and then there would be no need for the tabloids to go rooting round, naming and shaming the nine-bob note jobs?

[MargaretR]

It just happens - even in the 'top notch' levels of society
USATODAY.com - Charles embroiled in rapidly growing gay-sex scandal

I say let them get on with it, as long as I don't have to pay for it.

[Tealeaf]

Lovely story. Just a shame it's seven years old and a load of old bollocks.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Lovely story. Just a shame it's seven years old and a load of old bollocks.

The more you shout that he isn't, the more likely I conclude the opposite.
There are more reported instances . This is just another
Palace Admission
The 'Palace' has great expertise (and money) so is capable of shutting up whoever they deem a threat to their public image.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

It just happens - even in the 'top notch' levels of society
USATODAY.com - Charles embroiled in rapidly growing gay-sex scandal

I say let them get on with it, as long as I don't have to pay for it.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by garinda

You just can't trust servants nowadays.

Forget Burrell.

Charle's late valet, Stephen Barry, was a right old motor mouth.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I always get a bit worried when a story like this hits the media. It makes me ownder what kind of bad news is being buried while the media whip up a frenzy about some notable person/politician/statesman.

When all is said and done it is tomorrows fish and chip wrapper.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by garinda

You just can't trust servants nowadays.

Forget Burrell.

Charle's late valet, Stephen Barry, was a right old motor mouth.

George Smith (royal servant) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is the person who made the allegations and he died 'of an unknown illness' at age 44


PS How about this for a 'juicy story'
http://www.planetization.org/rothschildqueen.htm
Child abuse big style?

[wadey]

English common law presumes every child legitimate if his or her mother is married at the time he or she was conceived. Presumption of legitimacy can be overthrown only by clear proof.

Even if the late Lord Porchester was proven to be Prince Andrew's father, he is a linear heir of Elizabeth II, and the Legitimacy Act of 1926 along with the Family Law Act of 1969 allow an illegitimate child to inherit on the intestacy of his/her parents, presumably even if that inheritance includes a place in line to succeed to the throne.
In other words, if the situation isn't broke, don't fix it. Otherwise, England would have a retired rice farmer from Australia as its king because Edward IV couldn't possibly be the rightful heir of Richard, Duke of York, since the Duke was in France at the time Edward was conceived.

Of course, with the passing of time, the British public may know conclusively just who Andrew's father is, but since Census records are only available 100 years after they were taken, it seems logical not to expect these secrets to be revealed while some of the participants or the child involved are still alive. Since 42 percent of all births in the United Kingdom are currently out of wedlock, the public shouldn't be too shocked.

Yahoo Answers

[wadey]

It was rumored that Prince Andrew is the lovechild of The Queen and Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert, Earl of Carnarvon (Lord Porchester). She became romantically involved with him after she discovered that her husband, Prince Philip was carrying on a secret affair with her cousin Princess Alexandra.

Prince Andrew bears an uncanny resemblance to Lord Pochester, and that similarity goes beyond the facial. Unlike the other males in the royal family who are slender like Prince Philip, Prince Andrew is chunky like Lord Porchester and the two sons born to his marriage.

When Prince Andrew was born, he was kept under wraps as no other royal baby has been before or since. The world received no glimpse of hum, not even when he was christened, for there were no official photographers present to record what is normally a happy semi-official occasion shared by the royal family and the public alike.