We have heard a lot from Julie what it's like to marry into the British aristocracy. I'd love to flip the coin and I'd love Julie to ask Luke what is it like to marry an American. That would be my first question My second question would be what did he feel was the biggest culture shock when he came across the pond to meet Julie's parents or to learn about Julie's life or has he ever learned about Julie's life in America let's see that takes up question two and three. I'm sure I could think of something else but I think that would cover it and I'm sure you could break that down into five different questions.
To Luke, Julie is relaxed, funny, sweet, dignified, and welcoming. Not to mention she has the determination to revive a family estate as well as raise a family and be a wife. Luke, you chose well.
Hi there from Chicagoland!! Luke has often wondered why the channel had so many views but not nearly as much ‘likes’ or subscribers - well here is one reason: I watch UA-cam on my 55 inch screen tv (so much better seeing such fabulous sites on a big screen). Watching on tv you cannot hit the like button. I have to go back to my computer, IPad or IPhone and hit the like button and as a human I forget sometimes!! Then I go back and practically hit days and weeks of ‘likes’ for the channels I subscribe to. It probably screws up your algorithm but I think - better late than never!!!!!
Julie calling the family bonkers is why they get along, because she is also completely bonkers, but that’s what works. Luke and Julie and Nestor and the Earl and Countess. Just wonderful!
Just wanted to go on record for anyone else who gets their tooth extracted - don’t watch these guys immediately after. Laughter hurts like hell! You two are so funny together! 😂😩😂
I agree with Julie.Pajamas at breakfast is the correct way to eat breakfast! Luke asked terrific questions! I really enjoyed the video!! Love from Vermont
Love it. After 26 years of living in the UK I still sometimes, secretly, wonder "How come I didn't get married into nobility here, why, why, why". Now that Julie mentioned not being able to have breakfast in your pyjamas sums it up! Snap! I would have started a riot. Saying this, love you guys. Much love.
I am enjoying this series so much. Questions: What do you do for fun? Are you related? I thought if you were royals you had to marry distant cousins? Are any of your children interested in the restoration of your homestead? Taking over when you pass it on? You both work really well together. So nice see. 😊
Yay! Luke's UA-cam channel has now surpassed 100K subscribers! I hope you get your Silver honorary plaque next month for this achievement. Love the UA-cam channels you two created!
Wearing PJ's to breakfast is the best way to start the day, with a cup of coffee. LOL! Luke would be horrified to know our guests (usually family) do the same thing!! LOL! Enjoyed this video, especially in making 100K! Congratulations!
Oh my goodness I loved this!! YESSS do a series on this please! An insight of the both of you on each others cultures, families etc. Because of the dynamics of your relationship on here, it's so interesting (hilarious tbh in a nice way) to watch the back and forth, over talking way of communicating. It's a joy to watch both of you.
I am american, from New England, and we pronounce it the way Luke does, "en root". I guess it is dependent on where you live in America. You two are the greatest couple.
We say it that way here in Pittsburgh, too. Or at least the people I know and grew up with do. Many of us also studied French from kindergarten through 12th grade, so it’s only natural.
Yes the East Coast has a greater influence of British/English/European than any other part of the country. We also learned French in school from 4th grade on. I moved to Southern California & it took me a very long time to pick up Spanish pronunciations of street names, towns, etc. I still get made fun of for the way I pronounce certain words or names. Apparently many of them I say like the English. Like orange. I say Ah- ringe & they say OR-ange. Lol who knew?
During the latest video, watching Luke’s dad and his sister walk through their old home/castle, I was blown away by how much Luke looks like his dad! I guess I had never realized it before. Are they alike in personality too? And yes, I would also love to hear about Luke’s reactions to your hometown in America! Love your channels!
The first video of July I saw was , when she was showing the house in Italy. I thought it was an American woman in Italy! Then I noticed the title " viscountess" and that challenged my curiosity to find out more about her! Afterwards I was amazed by her personality and finally the whole family looked fascinating to me. Now I follow both of you constantly
I don't want to be the spoiler, but it shows that you have achieved the 100k subscriber goal! Congrats! Well deserved too! Love your relationship! You both are a joy to watch! And yes I am a subscriber!😁
1. Where and how did you two meet?; 2. When did Vicountess Hichingbrook find out that Luke is a Viscount? Was it before her first visit to Mapperton? Did she find out the first time she arrived at Mapperton (as in, "Guess what, darling? I have a surprise for you!")?; 3. Do your children have titles?; 4. How many children do you have? What are their names and ages?; and 5. Are the boys attending fancy "public" schools such as Eaton or Harrow? If not, do they attend nearby comprehensives? xxx ooo --Writing from the Viscountess's hometown of Chicago!!! (Keep up the great work! I love the onscreen chemistry you both have!!)
Congratulations Luke on 102k! I can't wait to see your plaque. I love both of your channels. Your relationship is absolutely adorable and I love seeing Julie stumbling upon all of these fantastic old things (like a 300 year old chair in storage) and Luke just like "oh yes, that's a chair." It's a 300 year old chair! My country isn't even that old. Hello, and much love from Arizona!
Hello from Victoria, B.C Canada. Love both your channels. Discovered Julie’s tour of Floors Castle on TV. Had done a tour three in 1977 and met that duke she interviewed . I was not impressed with him when we accidentally wandered into his private garden. He was so young. Very brisk in his request to exit. Loved your tour.
Omgoodness, you 2 are hilarious together. You remind me so much of my husband and myself with the good-hearted bickering and teasing, back and forth. We have been married for 41 years and still enjoy the fun side of life as I see you two do the same. Love the stories and history of your beautiful home and hope to one day travel from Windsor, Ontario Canada and experience Mapperton for ourselves. Thank you
Having breakfast in your pajamas is just divine. Poor Brits...always so formal and standing on ceremony (said in a nice way--don't be cross). In your house, you should be able to do whatever you wish, when you wish. To Americans, having breakfast in our pajamas and such represents intimacy, and family connection--in America, if you have been invited to our home, it stands to reason that you are already close to us as a family and that eating together in the morning before we get dressed and such is a good way to wake up, get nourishment, start our day together. Also, it makes so much more sense to wash up and brush your teeth AFTER breakfast than before. If you have been cooking, showering and dressing afterward takes the cooking smells from you and your clothing. You are nourished, cleaned, refreshed and ready for the day. Makes so much more sense to me!
Great episode! You asked for additional questions for a future episode. Here they are: have you ever worn your tiara again after your wedding?, have either of you met any of the Royal Family, and how do you communicate with each other when you are in different areas of the house-do you call each other on the phone or text or have a walkie talkie or........ Thank you for considering these future questions!
I think it would be very British to place the youtube award on the wall in the guest loo of the wine cellar. Perhaps do a lavatory remodel to receive all the youtube awards!
You both look so happy, I can feel the energy of making history with these videos.. you are both so youthful and brilliant!! Subscribing brings amazing good luck....its true!!!
What make believe games did you both play when you were young? Did you go camping? What holidays did you have? What are things you both like in common? What royal events do you go to?
LOL I love how he "recoils" & finds things "ghastly" that Americans do or say!!! That being said I'm an American that actually has always pronounced words like pajamas & route the English way. If I was a visiting guest in someone's home I'd be embarrassed to come to breakfast in my pajamas. No offense! LOL I realized I was raised with more European sensibilities being from the East Coast & mother's father being English & my father's parents both born in Sicily. I find it all very interesting! Thanks for sharing on all your channels.
Same here on all counts. I certainly eat breakfast in my pa-jaw-mas at home, but never in a million years would I even begin to *dream* of showing up that way in anyone else’s home unless they had explicitly told me in advance that that’s what they do. Even then I would at least have a robe on.
Julie, you should start a yoga/ health channel, then you would have 2 channels of your own. The yoga would have beautiful backdrops for many months of the year.
I just wanted to say hi to you guys. I very much enjoy your content. You have given me a great passion for my family history. I am in Chattanooga Tennessee and thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I hope to make it There one day. You are absolutely inspiring.
You guys are so bonded together....it is beautiful! Having breakfast in my PJs in winter is one of life,s delights. When I opened front door to the postman, the neighbours saw me in my PJs....not a problem! But, this is Ireland....💚💙💜
I am an American married to an Englishman from Stoke on Trent, where we now reside. I really understand what Julie means when she talks about adjustments. I am so glad not to have married into the aristocracy.....marrying a Stokie is enough to deal with, lol. But I will say that on the other side of the coin....when I took my husband to Texas to meet the family he just flat out did not want to come back...he loved it, just as I love living in England.
"Don't change authentically, who you are" 👏Wear 👏 those 👏 pajamas! Sometimes, the advice we give to others, is the best advice for ourselves. Autonomy, priorities, toleration. The bases of boundaries. Wear the pajamas at breakfast. Luke can have his feelings. Thats his right. But you can stay you 🤗 Loved the questions! Very thoughtful answers. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤
I cant wait to watch this. I am wondering how often you and your family return to America and/or Chicago. Do you and/or kids have dual citizenship? For your clueless American fans who want to understand your world correctly, can you explain a) Is the Earl of Sandwich a royal title or nobility and what is the difference? B) does the title allow your father in law to participate in governing? I have heard of the House of Lords but I am not sure if the Earl of a sandwich is one of those Lords and c) I believe I read that all nobility titles, except one, pass only through to the males and the females are never eligible. Is this still true after The UK changed the rules of Succession to allow females and males to be on an equal footing for succession to be the monarch? In America, we have the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments which guarantee women and men are to be treated equally under the law. the Fifth Amendment applies to the federal government and the Fourteenth Amendment makes the 5th binding on every state in the Union. Those amendments would prohibit restrictions in representation based on race, gender, or religion. Is there any Constitutional protection, or similar law, in the Uk that would allow a woman to challenge the nobility lineage rules as violating a similar equal protection right? It is my understanding that the UK Constitution is very different than America’s and I am very curious about Julie’s thoughts on these things as an American living in the UK for two decades. One last, unrelated question. When do we reference location as London, Britain, England, and United Kingdom? If you are in Northern Ireland. (The part I believe is in the UK), do you say you are in Ireland or is that reserved for the separate Republic of Ireland. There are so many ways to get these things wrong and make a major OOPS, without so intending.
I couldn't say for sure, but there are some things lawyers won't touch. The lineage stuff might be among them. What I'm thinking of are stipulations re. certain, (former) ruling European houses when it comes to marriage. The current would-be king of Prussia/Emperor of Germany is in his (solely on paper) position because his uncles, who were in line before him, married commoners. He himself is married to a princess. The uncles challenged and got turned down. The Prince of Liechtenstein is not married to his long-term partner, because that lady does not fulfill the requirements (noble birth, and of Protestant faith - she is a Catholic commoner) either. They do not have children together anyway, but even if, the oldest son of his oldest sister will inherit the title. Had this prince married Ms Carina Axelson, he would have lost title and inheritance. Lawyers say if they start with things like that, there would be no end to challenging wills over what was normal and accepted way back when, but is deemed offensive or, "offensive" nowadays. The Queen made it so that the birth order stands- Princess Charlotte was not bumped down when her little brother was born, unlike Princess Anne back in the day. This does not work backwards but only forward from the day of the ruling. I thought that was for all lineage inheritances, but maybe only for the royal family.
@@thekingsdaughter4233thank you for your reply. I am sorry I didn’t notice it originally and I came across it when I rewatched this video and added a new question.
Would love a Q&A! And maybe a Q&A with the people that work on the gardens/grounds. Lol. Would love to know how that stuff gets planned out, who makes decisions, etc. I am not in a place to have any rewilding going on, but interested in how that works. And always looking for ideas/tips to plan and structure my smaller scale gardening efforts.
I think I know the answer to that one. I visited Mapperton recently and I think The Countess herself is still very involved with the planning of the garden. I presume it has been her baby for quite a long time. So I would very much like a video of her in action in the garden.
It’s so fun to watch you two. I think if my husband and I tried to do a video people would fall asleep. I am an American, and I think it’s charming that people bother to get dressed for breakfast, it makes it seem like you care about the people you are eating with. Americans can’t be bothered to dress nice for anything. But why do British aristocrats have so many names? It seems overly complicated. Btw… I did subscribe. I actually didn’t realize your sites were different! I thought I was already subscribed. Thank you for that extremely subtle reminder.
Greetings from Australia I think you two are the Best.l love your bantar with each other. You two will differentlly make a success of your adventures..regards John
The next one should be about Julie asking Luke questions.. like why did he choose to go out with Julie? What does he think about Julie and her projects? How does he feel about turning around the property, inviting guests to their home? What is his favorite part about the UA-cam Channels and what is his favorite subjects to talk/share with the public?
100K CONGRATS Luke and Julie. Also, what a wonderful way to meet your future in-laws- out in the woods, carrying a heavy log and answering questions about yourself; so much less intimidating than having a proper tea with the Earl and Countess of Sandwich upon first meeting. How do the folks in the local village address the Earl and Countess? From one of your lockdown videos of you visiting the local village, the folks call you Julie, right? Fun video. Thanks.
I am in Canada, a Canadian. My granddaughter is visiting a town in France this summer. The town is “Montague”; there is a Castle there. I am wondering if your family is connected to the town, or the Castle.
Calling hotels using one's doctoral degree title does suddenly and miraculously free up room space during high season, from experience. Make of it what you will.
One of my sisters lived in England for 9 years. She said what it was she missed from the stores there was American toilet paper, American laundry detergent and popcorn.
I lived in Norway for years, and didn't miss anything. There's an American grocery store in the town I lived in; however, I mostly used Norwegian products. I'm sure Julie can get pretty much everything she wants, that there's an American grocery store in London.
My sister living in England misses the pink container of Knudsen cottage cheese! And other things of course. But I have to agree with her cottage cheese preference! 😂
@@Holidaygal Since there was an episode dedicated to loos in Mapperton I don’t feel too weird about wondering what the difference is between American toilet paper and the toilet paper available in England. 😳
I think my advice to my daughter, if she was marrying into a position such as yours, would be to major in the building sciences with emphasis on roofing and plumbing!😊
Enjoyed this and the 5 tough questions for Luke...both videos were charming. Appreciate the sharing, smiles and affectionate battering...so cute. More Q & A's please.
After watching this for a third time since it came out, I have a suggestion. Luke and your kids should try coming down for breakfast in your pajamas for every Sunday in a month, in an effort to acknowledge Julie’s heritage and to give them a sense of her history. Julie does SOOoo much to preserve Mapperton. It would be nice to see the family give some nods to her heritage as well. Julie is right, Americans are big in enjoying breakfast in warm and comfy pajamas. One wouldn’t come downstairs in sexy lingerie, with kids or company, but they would come down in warm socks and fluffy PJs. On Sundays, it is common to have a brunch (I am not sure if the Brits have brunches, but it is a combo meal of breakfast and lunch that is usually served around 10 or 10:30 am). You could enjoy a hearty brunch with pancakes or waffles, eggs, bacon, etc. in America, this tradition is often observed on holidays like Christmas morning (where the children race to the Christmas tree upon waking so they can check out the stockings and wrapped gifts). How often do you guys visit America and do the kids travel with you and stay with family or do you usually stay in hotels? I ask because I can imagine Luke and boys getting a better understanding of the “bonkers breakfast PJ” appeal when participating in it with family members.
One day ago I found your channel ... now totally obcessed! You are genuine, funny interesting people with whom I feel comfortable while learning new things.
Love the Q&A’s! We learn so much about you both and it’s so enjoyable 😊 My question would be, have you ever brought your family to the states for a “vacation”? Have they seen the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or the giant Redwoods, etc. Congratulations on 100K!👏👍🏼 Blessings 🙏
You two title or not are just incredible. You both are treasures. Best of luck on 100K. You both are just the best of Britain (and America) stay well and stay real.
We have heard a lot from Julie what it's like to marry into the British aristocracy. I'd love to flip the coin and I'd love Julie to ask Luke what is it like to marry an American. That would be my first question My second question would be what did he feel was the biggest culture shock when he came across the pond to meet Julie's parents or to learn about Julie's life or has he ever learned about Julie's life in America let's see that takes up question two and three. I'm sure I could think of something else but I think that would cover it and I'm sure you could break that down into five different questions.
I was going to ask the same! It would so fun to see how Luke handled the Midwest 😅
Yes!
Oh, these are great ideas!
Love the idea. Yes please!
@@ladysparkymartin Yes 🙌!
To Luke, Julie is relaxed, funny, sweet, dignified, and welcoming. Not to mention she has the determination to revive a family estate as well as raise a family and be a wife. Luke, you chose well.
The reason your channels are successful, is I believe down to charisma. Buckets of it. Poor Julie, not being able to go down to breakfast in her PJs!
I guess sweatpants and a ratty t-shirt won't work either- lol.
That is something we never do
These two seem like they have a lot of fun together. It's great to see.
Hi there from Chicagoland!! Luke has often wondered why the channel had so many views but not nearly as much ‘likes’ or subscribers - well here is one reason: I watch UA-cam on my 55 inch screen tv (so much better seeing such fabulous sites on a big screen). Watching on tv you cannot hit the like button. I have to go back to my computer, IPad or IPhone and hit the like button and as a human I forget sometimes!! Then I go back and practically hit days and weeks of ‘likes’ for the channels I subscribe to. It probably screws up your algorithm but I think - better late than never!!!!!
Hi 👋how are you doing?
I do love how Julie sounds and is very American still, after 20 years of living in the UK. Love you Julie ❣️
Julie calling the family bonkers is why they get along, because she is also completely bonkers, but that’s what works. Luke and Julie and Nestor and the Earl and Countess. Just wonderful!
Just wanted to go on record for anyone else who gets their tooth extracted - don’t watch these guys immediately after. Laughter hurts like hell! You two are so funny together! 😂😩😂
You two are so hilarious. Thank you for that 15 minutes long laugh!
I agree with Julie.Pajamas at breakfast is the correct way to eat breakfast! Luke asked terrific questions! I really enjoyed the video!! Love from Vermont
I'm Luke's team 😉 Pajamas in the bedroom only
Love pj's at breakfast!!
Wearing pyjamas to breakfast in your own home is one thing but when you are a guest in someone’s house, that would be really bad manners!
Nooooo ... Shower and get to the breakfast table clean and fresh for everyone's sake!
I'm American. i don't want to have breakfast with people in their pajamas. Too intimate for me. Let's come down ready to start the day.
Love it. After 26 years of living in the UK I still sometimes, secretly, wonder "How come I didn't get married into nobility here, why, why, why". Now that Julie mentioned not being able to have breakfast in your pyjamas sums it up! Snap! I would have started a riot. Saying this, love you guys. Much love.
Hello My name is Julie And I am from Michigan. I love that you have kept your American self!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
I am enjoying this series so much.
Questions:
What do you do for fun?
Are you related? I thought if you were royals you had to marry distant cousins?
Are any of your children interested in the restoration of your homestead? Taking over when you pass it on?
You both work really well together. So nice see. 😊
My question 🙋🏻♀️: Is Luke’s family acquainted with any distant relatives from Alberta’s family in Chicago or NY?
Yay! Luke's UA-cam channel has now surpassed 100K subscribers! I hope you get your Silver honorary plaque next month for this achievement. Love the UA-cam channels you two created!
What is his channel called?
Mapperton live
From SC. We apparently pronounce pajamas the English way.
Wearing PJ's to breakfast is the best way to start the day, with a cup of coffee. LOL! Luke would be horrified to know our guests (usually family) do the same thing!! LOL! Enjoyed this video, especially in making 100K! Congratulations!
You guys are to funny!!! Love the banter. Congratulations 100K!!!!
Oh my goodness I loved this!! YESSS do a series on this please! An insight of the both of you on each others cultures, families etc. Because of the dynamics of your relationship on here, it's so interesting (hilarious tbh in a nice way) to watch the back and forth, over talking way of communicating. It's a joy to watch both of you.
I am american, from New England, and we pronounce it the way Luke does, "en root". I guess it is dependent on where you live in America. You two are the greatest couple.
We say it that way here in Pittsburgh, too. Or at least the people I know and grew up with do. Many of us also studied French from kindergarten through 12th grade, so it’s only natural.
Yes the East Coast has a greater influence of British/English/European than any other part of the country. We also learned French in school from 4th grade on. I moved to Southern California & it took me a very long time to pick up Spanish pronunciations of street names, towns, etc. I still get made fun of for the way I pronounce certain words or names. Apparently many of them I say like the English. Like orange. I say Ah- ringe & they say OR-ange. Lol who knew?
During the latest video, watching Luke’s dad and his sister walk through their old home/castle, I was blown away by how much Luke looks like his dad! I guess I had never realized it before. Are they alike in personality too?
And yes, I would also love to hear about Luke’s reactions to your hometown in America! Love your channels!
The first video of July I saw was , when she was showing the house in Italy. I thought it was an American woman in Italy! Then I noticed the title " viscountess" and that challenged my curiosity to find out more about her! Afterwards I was amazed by her personality and finally the whole family looked fascinating to me. Now I follow both of you constantly
That’s how Julie and then her whole family came to my attention as well.
I love the energy between Luke and Julie! The banter is hilarious 🤣 Hello, Britain 🇬🇧 from Salt Lake City, Utah! Great 👍 channel
Nice interview. I’ve enjoyed the two of you talking and being very respectful to each other. I appreciate you two . Brilliant!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
I don't want to be the spoiler, but it shows that you have achieved the 100k subscriber goal! Congrats! Well deserved too! Love your relationship! You both are a joy to watch! And yes I am a subscriber!😁
1. Where and how did you two meet?; 2. When did Vicountess Hichingbrook find out that Luke is a Viscount? Was it before her first visit to Mapperton? Did she find out the first time she arrived at Mapperton (as in, "Guess what, darling? I have a surprise for you!")?; 3. Do your children have titles?; 4. How many children do you have? What are their names and ages?; and 5. Are the boys attending fancy "public" schools such as Eaton or Harrow? If not, do they attend nearby comprehensives? xxx ooo --Writing from the Viscountess's hometown of Chicago!!! (Keep up the great work! I love the onscreen chemistry you both have!!)
they do have a video about where and when they met
Congratulations Luke on 102k! I can't wait to see your plaque. I love both of your channels. Your relationship is absolutely adorable and I love seeing Julie stumbling upon all of these fantastic old things (like a 300 year old chair in storage) and Luke just like "oh yes, that's a chair." It's a 300 year old chair! My country isn't even that old. Hello, and much love from Arizona!
No channel works harder and provides as beautiful content as yours .🇺🇸🇺🇸
You two need to be in some kind of "Thin Man" type detective/ comedy movie. Such chemistry.
I just love your relationship! Not many couples can spar, be honest like this in a positive way! You’re both awesome! Keri💜
My husband and I are like this after 58 years. People think we are arguing but we are not
@@cockneydoll we’ve been married 38 years! Congrats on 58 years! You’re my hero!
Hello from Victoria, B.C Canada. Love both your channels. Discovered Julie’s tour of Floors Castle on TV. Had done a tour three in 1977 and met that duke she interviewed . I was not impressed with him when we accidentally wandered into his private garden. He was so young. Very brisk in his request to exit. Loved your tour.
Omgoodness, you 2 are hilarious together. You remind me so much of my husband and myself with the good-hearted bickering and teasing, back and forth. We have been married for 41 years and still enjoy the fun side of life as I see you two do the same. Love the stories and history of your beautiful home and hope to one day travel from Windsor, Ontario Canada and experience Mapperton for ourselves. Thank you
Having breakfast in your pajamas is just divine. Poor Brits...always so formal and standing on ceremony (said in a nice way--don't be cross). In your house, you should be able to do whatever you wish, when you wish. To Americans, having breakfast in our pajamas and such represents intimacy, and family connection--in America, if you have been invited to our home, it stands to reason that you are already close to us as a family and that eating together in the morning before we get dressed and such is a good way to wake up, get nourishment, start our day together. Also, it makes so much more sense to wash up and brush your teeth AFTER breakfast than before. If you have been cooking, showering and dressing afterward takes the cooking smells from you and your clothing. You are nourished, cleaned, refreshed and ready for the day. Makes so much more sense to me!
Not formal....traditionalist.
Great episode! You asked for additional questions for a future episode. Here they are: have you ever worn your tiara again after your wedding?, have either of you met any of the Royal Family, and how do you communicate with each other when you are in different areas of the house-do you call each other on the phone or text or have a walkie talkie or........ Thank you for considering these future questions!
You two are fun !!! Thanks for the entertainment.
I think it would be very British to place the youtube award on the wall in the guest loo of the wine cellar. Perhaps do a lavatory remodel to receive all the youtube awards!
Hi how are you doing?
You two are really adorable! I am up far too late watching your lovely videos. Cheers from NZ
138k as of 7/17/23. Congratulations on the subscribers!
You both look so happy, I can feel the energy of making history with these videos.. you are both so youthful and brilliant!! Subscribing brings amazing good luck....its true!!!
This is iso much fun! Julie, when you said Lucky Charms I almost fell off my chair.
Lucky charms for the win.
❤ God Bless you and your family , I really enjoy listening ❤️
What make believe games did you both play when you were young?
Did you go camping?
What holidays did you have?
What are things you both like in common?
What royal events do you go to?
LOL I love how he "recoils" & finds things "ghastly" that Americans do or say!!! That being said I'm an American that actually has always pronounced words like pajamas & route the English way. If I was a visiting guest in someone's home I'd be embarrassed to come to breakfast in my pajamas. No offense! LOL I realized I was raised with more European sensibilities being from the East Coast & mother's father being English & my father's parents both born in Sicily. I find it all very interesting! Thanks for sharing on all your channels.
Same here on all counts. I certainly eat breakfast in my pa-jaw-mas at home, but never in a million years would I even begin to *dream* of showing up that way in anyone else’s home unless they had explicitly told me in advance that that’s what they do. Even then I would at least have a robe on.
I'm from the American South and have always said pa-jah-mas. I think pa-jam-as is a Northern US thing.
I agree.
In Texas and Oklahoma, they are called puh-jah-maz. But here in the Dakotas, puh-jam-uz.
As I watch this, shortly after it premiered, you are at 100K subscribers! I've been subscribed for several months already.
Hi how are you doing?
Julie! Your outfit is gorgeous today!
Julie, you should start a yoga/ health channel, then you would have 2 channels of your own. The yoga would have beautiful backdrops for many months of the year.
I just wanted to say hi to you guys. I very much enjoy your content. You have given me a great passion for my family history. I am in Chattanooga Tennessee and thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I hope to make it There one day. You are absolutely inspiring.
You guys are so bonded together....it is beautiful! Having breakfast in my PJs in winter is one of life,s delights. When I opened front door to the postman, the neighbours saw me in my PJs....not a problem! But, this is Ireland....💚💙💜
Congratulations on reaching 100k. You will receive the silver play button plaque....
I am an American married to an Englishman from Stoke on Trent, where we now reside. I really understand what Julie means when she talks about adjustments. I am so glad not to have married into the aristocracy.....marrying a Stokie is enough to deal with, lol. But I will say that on the other side of the coin....when I took my husband to Texas to meet the family he just flat out did not want to come back...he loved it, just as I love living in England.
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Looks like u like spending time with each other. Congratulations.
Love these little get together’s Julie. Luke love your humor. You two are fabulous.😂🤣
"Don't change authentically, who you are" 👏Wear 👏 those 👏 pajamas!
Sometimes, the advice we give to others, is the best advice for ourselves. Autonomy, priorities, toleration. The bases of boundaries. Wear the pajamas at breakfast. Luke can have his feelings. Thats his right. But you can stay you 🤗
Loved the questions! Very thoughtful answers. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤
We don’t even get dressed until noon on Saturday! There are times we eat breakfast and lunch in our PJ’s! 😂
I cant wait to watch this. I am wondering how often you and your family return to America and/or Chicago. Do you and/or kids have dual citizenship? For your clueless American fans who want to understand your world correctly, can you explain a) Is the Earl of Sandwich a royal title or nobility and what is the difference? B) does the title allow your father in law to participate in governing? I have heard of the House of Lords but I am not sure if the Earl of a sandwich is one of those Lords and c) I believe I read that all nobility titles, except one, pass only through to the males and the females are never eligible. Is this still true after The UK changed the rules of Succession to allow females and males to be on an equal footing for succession to be the monarch?
In America, we have the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments which guarantee women and men are to be treated equally under the law. the Fifth Amendment applies to the federal government and the Fourteenth Amendment makes the 5th binding on every state in the Union. Those amendments would prohibit restrictions in representation based on race, gender, or religion. Is there any Constitutional protection, or similar law, in the Uk that would allow a woman to challenge the nobility lineage rules as violating a similar equal protection right? It is my understanding that the UK Constitution is very different than America’s and I am very curious about Julie’s thoughts on these things as an American living in the UK for two decades.
One last, unrelated question. When do we reference location as London, Britain, England, and United Kingdom? If you are in Northern Ireland. (The part I believe is in the UK), do you say you are in Ireland or is that reserved for the separate Republic of Ireland. There are so many ways to get these things wrong and make a major OOPS, without so intending.
I couldn't say for sure, but there are some things lawyers won't touch. The lineage stuff might be among them. What I'm thinking of are stipulations re. certain, (former) ruling European houses when it comes to marriage. The current would-be king of Prussia/Emperor of Germany is in his (solely on paper) position because his uncles, who were in line before him, married commoners. He himself is married to a princess. The uncles challenged and got turned down. The Prince of Liechtenstein is not married to his long-term partner, because that lady does not fulfill the requirements (noble birth, and of Protestant faith - she is a Catholic commoner) either. They do not have children together anyway, but even if, the oldest son of his oldest sister will inherit the title. Had this prince married Ms Carina Axelson, he would have lost title and inheritance. Lawyers say if they start with things like that, there would be no end to challenging wills over what was normal and accepted way back when, but is deemed offensive or, "offensive" nowadays.
The Queen made it so that the birth order stands- Princess Charlotte was not bumped down when her little brother was born, unlike Princess Anne back in the day. This does not work backwards but only forward from the day of the ruling. I thought that was for all lineage inheritances, but maybe only for the royal family.
@@thekingsdaughter4233thank you for your reply. I am sorry I didn’t notice it originally and I came across it when I rewatched this video and added a new question.
Would love a Q&A! And maybe a Q&A with the people that work on the gardens/grounds. Lol. Would love to know how that stuff gets planned out, who makes decisions, etc. I am not in a place to have any rewilding going on, but interested in how that works. And always looking for ideas/tips to plan and structure my smaller scale gardening efforts.
I think I know the answer to that one. I visited Mapperton recently and I think The Countess herself is still very involved with the planning of the garden. I presume it has been her baby for quite a long time. So I would very much like a video of her in action in the garden.
@@Digeroo123 But are they as involved with the rest of it? I know she was giving input on the pool too.
awwww, Julie's laugh at 0:18 ..i've never seen that before
It’s so fun to watch you two. I think if my husband and I tried to do a video people would fall asleep. I am an American, and I think it’s charming that people bother to get dressed for breakfast, it makes it seem like you care about the people you are eating with. Americans can’t be bothered to dress nice for anything. But why do British aristocrats have so many names? It seems overly complicated. Btw… I did subscribe. I actually didn’t realize your sites were different! I thought I was already subscribed. Thank you for that extremely subtle reminder.
Greetings from Australia I think you two are the Best.l love your bantar with each other. You two will differentlly make a success of your adventures..regards John
Im newly introduced to the Mapperton channels. I wonder how they met. Guess i should start feom the beginning. Enjoying your vids Very Much!
The next one should be about Julie asking Luke questions.. like why did he choose to go out with Julie? What does he think about Julie and her projects? How does he feel about turning around the property, inviting guests to their home? What is his favorite part about the UA-cam Channels and what is his favorite subjects to talk/share with the public?
Julie you are a wonderful person! It is very nice where you are living . My daughter and son have visited England. Everyone doing extremely well.
100K CONGRATS Luke and Julie. Also, what a wonderful way to meet your future in-laws- out in the woods, carrying a heavy log and answering questions about yourself; so much less intimidating than having a proper tea with the Earl and Countess of Sandwich upon first meeting. How do the folks in the local village address the Earl and Countess? From one of your lockdown videos of you visiting the local village, the folks call you Julie, right? Fun video. Thanks.
congrats on 100,000 subscribers !
Could the countess give a Q&A on the Mapperton china? I’m a collector and interested. Thank you 😊
😘LOVE YOU BOTH!!🥰
Middle class Canadian hear. My Dad never let us come to breakfast in our pyjamas, we lived on a cattle ranch!
I am in Canada, a Canadian. My granddaughter is visiting a town in France this summer. The town is “Montague”; there is a Castle there. I am wondering if your family is connected to the town, or the Castle.
Calling hotels using one's doctoral degree title does suddenly and miraculously free up room space during high season, from experience.
Make of it what you will.
Because of her accent, Julie would have to have her social secretary make that phone call. 😉😆
The funny thing about America, depending where you live, we have different ways of pronouncing words. It is a big crazy country.
Neat to have an historical book of all the castles, stately homes etc., the pictures of all the ancestors, etc.
I have a question: Julie, what common US grocery store items do you miss seeing in the grocery stores in the UK?
One of my sisters lived in England for 9 years. She said what it was she missed from the stores there was American toilet paper, American laundry detergent and popcorn.
I lived in Norway for years, and didn't miss anything. There's an American grocery store in the town I lived in; however, I mostly used Norwegian products. I'm sure Julie can get pretty much everything she wants, that there's an American grocery store in London.
My sister living in England misses the pink container of Knudsen cottage cheese! And other things of course. But I have to agree with her cottage cheese preference! 😂
@@Holidaygal Since there was an episode dedicated to loos in Mapperton I don’t feel too weird about wondering what the difference is between American toilet paper and the toilet paper available in England. 😳
@@bhansen5551 Didn't one of the American presidents insist on bringing their own toilet paper when they visited Buckingham Palace?
And wishing you many more fun filled years together. Xx
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
I think my advice to my daughter, if she was marrying into a position such as yours, would be to major in the building sciences with emphasis on roofing and plumbing!😊
It’s the Queens Birthday today 21st
Question for both of you: What 2 characteristics did you discover of your spouse that you admire and hope to inculcate in your children?
I would love more Q&A episodes. I'm with you Julie about the pyjamas! I live in Canada and we do breakfast in pyjamas as the norm!
No pyjamas for breakfast ok. i could do it but not on Christmas morning! You should try this at Mapperton ;)
Enjoyed this and the 5 tough questions for Luke...both videos were charming. Appreciate the sharing, smiles and affectionate battering...so cute. More Q & A's please.
I love watching you 2 interact! You are perfect for each other and it shows ❤❤❤ and I think I’m going to start saying “ghastly.” 😊
🥳looks like a 100k reached. Love your relationship/interaction💕😁
I really love this series! Keep ‘‘em up please!
You guys are so delightful!!
You guys are the best!! Thank you for the signed photo! I enjoy supporting your efforts. Luke flirts with you so much, it's so sweet❤
Thanks again!
You are now at 109k! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Congratulations, it looks like you hit the 100k!!! Always have breakfast in PJ s!
After watching this for a third time since it came out, I have a suggestion. Luke and your kids should try coming down for breakfast in your pajamas for every Sunday in a month, in an effort to acknowledge Julie’s heritage and to give them a sense of her history. Julie does SOOoo much to preserve Mapperton. It would be nice to see the family give some nods to her heritage as well. Julie is right, Americans are big in enjoying breakfast in warm and comfy pajamas. One wouldn’t come downstairs in sexy lingerie, with kids or company, but they would come down in warm socks and fluffy PJs. On Sundays, it is common to have a brunch (I am not sure if the Brits have brunches, but it is a combo meal of breakfast and lunch that is usually served around 10 or 10:30 am). You could enjoy a hearty brunch with pancakes or waffles, eggs, bacon, etc. in America, this tradition is often observed on holidays like Christmas morning (where the children race to the Christmas tree upon waking so they can check out the stockings and wrapped gifts).
How often do you guys visit America and do the kids travel with you and stay with family or do you usually stay in hotels? I ask because I can imagine Luke and boys getting a better understanding of the “bonkers breakfast PJ” appeal when participating in it with family members.
100K! Hip hip hooray 🎉 I see that you met your goal!
Do you still get homesick, if so, how do you cope? You're doing an amazing job and you're a blessing to so many!
Love your funny, loving little arguments!
One day ago I found your channel ... now totally obcessed! You are genuine, funny interesting people with whom I feel comfortable while learning new things.
Love the Q&A’s!
We learn so much about you both and it’s so enjoyable 😊
My question would be, have you ever brought your family to the states for a “vacation”? Have they seen the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or the giant Redwoods, etc.
Congratulations on 100K!👏👍🏼
Blessings 🙏
Absolutely love you both.
You two title or not are just incredible. You both are treasures. Best of luck on 100K. You both are just the best of Britain (and America) stay well and stay real.
The log story was so funny 😂
I love your channel. You are both so genuine and warm- hearted. God bless you.
Adore you both!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Marvelous repartee! You two are priceless! I have enjoyed watching you (two) from the first. Have a marvelous day!!!
I love watching you guys much love from Michigan thanks for the video great job 👏🏻