typed thusly:
> The New York Times has a story on the plans of Britain's Prince Charles
> to marry. The reports quotes a statement by the queen in which she
> says: "The Duke of Edinburgh and I are very happy that the Prince of
> Wales and Mrs. Parker Bowles are to marry."
>
> Has "Mrs." lost its association with marriage completely?
I don't understand the question. Camilla is Mrs Parker Bowles
because she married Mr Parker Bowles (he's probably got a military
title, but Mr will do).
> Is there any alternative way of saying this?
Saying what? That Camilla has been married before but is now single?
Rather too much to cram into three characters, I reckon. She could
be Miss if she wished - presumably she doesn't.
> Is "Ms." objectionably unBritish?
It's reasonably common, but in some circles it is probably too, too
modern. The majority of UK women still adopt their husband's surname
and become Mrs on marrying, although most of us no longer use titles
in daily life.
> Just curious, honest.
--
David
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