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Offline Blue Clover

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James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
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Offline Trudie

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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2012, 12:34:02 AM »
A great royal reporter James was the first to identify Diana as Charles new girlfriend. May he RIP.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2012, 07:27:46 AM »
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 10:35:05 PM »
It is so sad when someone passes who you seem to know through their work over the years. I always agreed that the public (especially the British taxpayers) have a right to know more about the Royal Family than what the PR machine puts out. He was very good at what he did.  :thanks: for the memories James.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2012, 02:26:06 PM »
Quote from: Trudie on February 16, 2012, 12:34:02 AM
A great royal reporter James was the first to identify Diana as Charles new girlfriend. May he RIP.

I remember that as if it were yesterday.

I know he was a bit of a snob, but I did love his commentaries.  I for one feel his death marks an end of an era.  Don't know why.....just do.  I for one shall miss him.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2012, 02:33:43 PM »
An end for royal reports who gave commentary that was at least credible. Not like today's reporters who just may up anything to sell papers  <_<
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2012, 02:42:20 PM »
May he RIP.  He was a snob, even his colleagues stated it so.  His reporting's and opinions are like any of the old and new school, non are perfect.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2012, 03:20:29 PM »
Quote from: WOW on February 19, 2012, 02:33:43 PM
An end for royal reports who gave commentary that was at least credible. Not like today's reporters who just may up anything to sell papers  <_<

 :thumbsup:  WOW you've hit the nail on the head.  I continue to be exasperated by other reporters especially Katie Nicholls.  Although I do like Richard Palmer very much.  You get the feeling he really tries.

 I never knew until I read the article on which this topic is based that Diana's sister was the source behind the story of Diana's bulimia.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 03:02:59 PM »
Quote from: snokitty on February 18, 2012, 10:35:05 PM
It is so sad when someone passes who you seem to know through their work over the years. I always agreed that the public (especially the British taxpayers) have a right to know more about the Royal Family than what the PR machine puts out. He was very good at what he did.  :thanks: for the memories James.

Thoroughly agree with your sentiments, snokitty.
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Re: James Whitaker, the Royal Reporter, Dies at 71
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 03:09:40 PM »
So sad.  RIP.

He will be missed.
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