Oct21
Pink Wants a Royal Flush of Animal Cruelty
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Attempt 1: Five years ago, the longtime PETA supporter turned down an invitation from Prince William to perform at his 21st birthday party. She declined because of his hunting habits, and then posed a question of her own to the future king, asking him why he hunted animals at all. And … she's still waiting. Maybe he is too busy, or maybe he hasn't figured out why. You choose.
Even with her brand-new album, Funhouse, scheduled for release October 28 and an insanely hectic schedule, the singer has not forgotten about Prince William's lack of response, recently saying, "It's a bit rude, isn't it?"
Attempt 2: This time, Pink challenged The Queen. The star asked Queen Elizabeth II why the bear fur on The Queen's Guards' caps hasn't been replaced with a synthetic, cruelty-free material, as PETA Europe has suggested repeatedly.
Perhaps the Royal family needs to pass more Royal edicts, like this one from Prince Charles, who kicked foie gras off all Royal menus this year.
And seriously, respond to Pink's letter. She's waiting, PETA's waiting, and the bears are waiting. This rock star means business … have you seen that billboard in Times Square?!
Posted by Jennifer Cierlitsky
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You know the royals get so many letters from so many sources that they have staff handle it all. I doubt William even personally asked for Pink to perform or ever saw her response. He likes to hunt, and someone with that much money and privilege in unlikely to stop doing something he enjoys based on what Pink thinks about it.
Posted by: Abby | October 21, 2008 03:27 PM
Makes me ashamed to be english.
Posted by: jono | October 21, 2008 04:42 PM
PINK ~ Kudos for taking the time out of your extremely busy schedule to help animals!
Posted by: David Kennedy Polanco | October 21, 2008 04:43 PM
many of the 'royal household' hunt.. the queen herself wears fur.. what were they to respond with? they are 'royalty' they possibly feel they have every right to do as and what they please.. ehr.. not so. many of hteir habits are antiquated.. and outdated.. as were women of old who walked around with a full fox's skin and fur.. head, tail and all draped around their shoulders.. they need a modern revamp.. and change their antiquated old and not very nice habits..and show a more humane side esp. towards the treatment of animals.. having said that thumbs up to Prince Charles for not permitting sales of foie gras in his 'Dutchy' store.. now.. if only his mum would banish her furry wearing habit esp on her so-called 'state occasions' ..and by the way.. those black bearskin hats the guards wear .. another issue here Peta has pursued as well..
Posted by: gemc | October 21, 2008 05:34 PM
Pink ROCKS!
Posted by: Maria | October 21, 2008 05:59 PM
Pink rocks in more ways then one. I don't care too much for the British royal family, all they have to do is stand around and look good and they can't even do that right :/
Posted by: Jess | October 21, 2008 07:05 PM
I think the royal family only keeps things like that because they think that's what rich people should do, as a matter of tradition. We live in the 21st century. Guards shouldn't have to wear real fur to prove who they're protecting. It's disgusting.
Posted by: PJ Irish | October 21, 2008 08:21 PM
How many people would turn down an invitation from a prince to take a stand for animals?
Rock on, Pink. I love your style.
Posted by: lynda downie | October 22, 2008 01:55 AM
I think pink is doing a wonderful job....i think whoever in the royal family who eat exotic meat, hunt defenceless birds, are cruel! There is no need to shoot birds for so called sport, and i think pink did the right thing by turning down the invitation! No matter how royal they may-be...they are still cruel people, and that's all they are....people!
Posted by: Abbz | October 22, 2008 04:16 AM
There's no reason the Royals can't adopt a more compassionate and progressive mindset. Most of my favourite people are of the compassionate bent, Pink certainly being one.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | October 22, 2008 09:56 AM
I love Pink - because she has more courage than many men together - and because she loves rats - Yeaaaaaah!
Posted by: ratking | October 22, 2008 10:24 AM
maybe we could go on a royal hunt...for the queen! but in all seriousness the royal family really needs to take a step back and consider their barbaric ways
Posted by: poolpo | October 22, 2008 01:18 PM
Maybe you should send Ingrid to give him a spanking he sounds like a brat that could use one.. Thanks Pink, & thanks Peta!
Posted by: Crystal | October 22, 2008 03:21 PM
I agree with one comment. It is highly unlikely that someone of that stature, regard, and wealth will stop doing something based on PETA and at the very least a musician. Whether it be right or wrong according to whomever. And who is to know if he ever saw the letter(s) anyway.
Posted by: bbr | October 22, 2008 04:35 PM
Even if he didn't see the letters I highly doubt that he hasn't heard any of the questions or followings through the past 5 years about the topic. Also, many "rock stars" used to wear fur coats and have animal rugs and what not and Pink isn't. If Princey boy wants to take a stand and do something not just because mummy told him to he is a grown man that can make that choice.
Posted by: WolfBlade | October 22, 2008 08:04 PM
Go Pink!
Posted by: NT | October 22, 2008 10:49 PM
P!nk is amazing, finally a celebrity that isn't scared to speak what she thinks!!!!
Posted by: Matt Dyer | October 24, 2008 12:18 AM
You know the royals popularity is at a all time low. Maybe its about time that we don't have a monarch anymore. They have contempt for everyone and everything. They have media coverage showing charles, william and kate on a shoot thinking that the world wants to see that. Maybe they should get a different PR company as its not doing them very good in the popularity stakes. You know what a better idea for a PR stunt would be, is to announce that they were locking away the guns and leading their nations to a no hunt and cruelty policy. That would make their position in the world much stronger. STOP SHOOTING THE POOR DEFENSELESS PHEASANTS AND GEESE FOR THE PLEASURE OF THEIR OWN SICK GRATIFICATION.
Posted by: JANE HANSON | October 24, 2008 09:56 AM
Amen Jane!!
Posted by: poolpo | October 24, 2008 01:08 PM
Snaps to Pink for standing up for animals like that :) (Not just on this subject, but on the subject of the foul treatment of sheep - check it out on savethesheep.com). Quite frankly, the royal family actually don't have any point to exist do they? They don't actually make any positive changes do they? They just sort of sit around and get treated better than an everyday person. Maybe they actually think that they're above treating animals with respect because they are royal? Eh, just a theory. KUDOS AGAIN PINK!!
Posted by: MissMelish | October 24, 2008 08:57 PM
hi my bf and me have just has a thought ....isint the duke of edinburgh invold with the wwf ?? surly if he is educated on all this with the qween still slaughtring bears for some silly hats can he not do something about it make a stand on it becuase hes high up and im sure hes invold with wwf and that must cover the protection of bears surly ?????
Posted by: cassy | October 25, 2008 05:30 AM
The royal are a bunch of stuck up PIGS!!, who should be told straight that they are doing the most horrible thing you could think of upon this earth!! I hate people that hunt, and i hate the royal even more cause they are English. I have nothing against the English because im Scotish but because none of them care about their animals! Well not all of them but most of them, Pink you rock and dont you ever stop and everyone should be so happy that their is someone like you to speak for us people who care about animals!!! (L) xx
Posted by: Lauren Dignan | October 26, 2008 09:53 AM
do the royal family think that they are above every one else? that they can just ignore the desperate plea of defensless animals? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?!!!
Posted by: Isi | November 11, 2008 06:18 AM