God bless you M’am

[GogLais]

Yeah, I don’t see what value it adds if we just replace her maj with another politician, who’ll vie for votes.

Symbolically I get it - but I’ve a fear we’d be more likely to follow the American politicking presidents.

I can’t say I’ve thought it through that deeply but I’d want an apolitical head of state.

Yeah, the most apolitical option is a hereditary monarchy. Unless we got fully nuts and do a ‘head of state is a lottery’.

Otherwise, a democratically elected person will, necessarily, be political.

Nobody including royals can be totally devoid of political opinions, it depends more what powers my hypothetical president has.

[Hal Jordan]

Some Royal Correspondent was on the radio informing us about the fun of the "People's Pageant" tomorrow, flagging up a highlight as "Dames in Jags".

Because nothing says ordinary folk like the nobility (even "earned" ones) parading past in a car brand associated with wealth and luxury.

[troglodiet]

Wife watched a bit of the show on YouTube afterwards, skipping 30 minutes, watching 2 minutes then skipping 30 minutes....


The canons shooting Harry and Megan was rather genius i must admit.



Brits, when Lizzy kicks the bucket, please vote for Kate to replace her. Would be a much better choice than Charles or even Will.

[sturginho]

Wife watched a bit of the show on YouTube afterwards, skipping 30 minutes, watching 2 minutes then skipping 30 minutes....


The canons shooting Harry and Megan was rather genius i must admit.



Brits, when Lizzy kicks the bucket, please vote for Kate to replace her. Would be a much better choice than Charles or even Will.

We don't get a vote, that's the point

[Enzedder]

You need to copy us and make the head of state a complete figurehead with no power.

What's the point?

[troglodiet]

Wife watched a bit of the show on YouTube afterwards, skipping 30 minutes, watching 2 minutes then skipping 30 minutes....


The canons shooting Harry and Megan was rather genius i must admit.



Brits, when Lizzy kicks the bucket, please vote for Kate to replace her. Would be a much better choice than Charles or even Will.

We don't get a vote, that's the point

Whoosh...

[Lady P]

A good innings. We have a street party Sunday, good chance to meet the neighbours at least.

You kept that quiet!

[Guy Smiley]

The sandwich in the handbag is awesome stuff.

[Insane_Homer]

What unexpectedly fun day. Had a ton of fun, a bit wind, a shower of rain and then sunshine. Got a little sunburnt on my left arm, introduced the neighbours to Springboks.
Braai duties were good, music was decent.
A bit worse for wear today and off to a mate's for his birthday. Tomorrow is going to tough.

[I like neeps]

A good innings. We have a street party Sunday, good chance to meet the neighbours at least.

You kept that quiet!

Sadly, shortly after this, undocumented immigrant Paddington Bear who arrived stowed away on a boat was handcuffed and put on the next flight to Kigali.

[Paddington Bear]

A good innings. We have a street party Sunday, good chance to meet the neighbours at least.

You kept that quiet!

'One has heard significant concerns from the country about Ben Youngs' distribution...'



Not a bad Jubilee all told, our street party was actually a lot of fun with just about the whole road turning out. Was up in Northumberland earlier in the week and they'd gone all out with the bunting up there in quite a tasteful way.

[Niegs]

Saw this and thought Tins is starting to look like the stuffy general in a war flick who's a bit behind the times and doesn't believe in commando forces.

[JM2K6]

A good innings. We have a street party Sunday, good chance to meet the neighbours at least.

You kept that quiet!

As an aside, it's incredible how good the CGI is there. Lifelike, fully "present" and convincingly existing in the real world.

The bear's a bit shit though.

[Random1]

I can’t say I’ve thought it through that deeply but I’d want an apolitical head of state.

Yeah, the most apolitical option is a hereditary monarchy. Unless we got fully nuts and do a ‘head of state is a lottery’.

Otherwise, a democratically elected person will, necessarily, be political.

Nobody including royals can be totally devoid of political opinions, it depends more what powers my hypothetical president has.

Absolutely, it’s a spectrum. There’s no way a democratically elected politician can be apolitical. Maybe if they were allowed one term, but then you’d have the pre and post presidency politics.

Monarchy has its ups on that front.

[Enzedder]

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[sturginho]

Yeah, the most apolitical option is a hereditary monarchy. Unless we got fully nuts and do a ‘head of state is a lottery’.

Otherwise, a democratically elected person will, necessarily, be political.

Nobody including royals can be totally devoid of political opinions, it depends more what powers my hypothetical president has.

Absolutely, it’s a spectrum. There’s no way a democratically elected politician can be apolitical. Maybe if they were allowed one term, but then you’d have the pre and post presidency politics.

Monarchy has its ups on that front.

Here's Prince Charles being apolitical
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... me-reports

[ASMO]

As soon as she falls off the perch they should take the opportunity to abolish the whole Royal thing. It has no place in the 21st century.

[GogLais]

As soon as she falls off the perch they should take the opportunity to abolish the whole Royal thing. It has no place in the 21st century.

It’ll be “ The Queen is dead, Gad save the King”.

[Insane_Homer]

As soon as she falls off the perch they should take the opportunity to abolish the whole Royal thing. It has no place in the 21st century.

Asmo is Kermitler!?

[Uncle fester]

Nobody including royals can be totally devoid of political opinions, it depends more what powers my hypothetical president has.

Absolutely, it’s a spectrum. There’s no way a democratically elected politician can be apolitical. Maybe if they were allowed one term, but then you’d have the pre and post presidency politics.

Monarchy has its ups on that front.

Here's Prince Charles being apolitical
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... me-reports

In fairness, that was a behind closed doors thing.

[inactionman]

Her Maj not sounding too rosy

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/liv ... ve-updates

[Hal Jordan]

Truss playing the long game?

[inactionman]

Going from statements in the press and from general third hand rumours and hearsay, it sounds like this could be it.

The other Royals are apparently heading up to Balmoral.



It appears no-one survives more than 5 minutes in the company of Liz Truss.

[Paddington Bear]

Churchill to Truss, 70 years of sad decline

[tabascoboy]

Going from statements in the press and from general third hand rumours and hearsay, it sounds like this could be it.

The other Royals are apparently heading up to Balmoral.


It appears no-one survives more than 5 minutes in the company of Liz Truss.

As someone who has lost both parents, though I'm anti-monarchist it's sad and worrying times for the family so let's hope for a recovery. If the worst happens I'm sure we can trust our government not to milk public grief to the max for their own benefit...

[tc27]

I think by the standards of the careful language used for the Queens health its obviously very serious with 'expectations being managed' about what the next few hours may bring.

Watched a bit of the BBC - the rolling news really does itself no favours in these situations - endless speculation by reporters standing outside Windsor - I mean what's the point?

Edit: Friend of a friend relatively high up in the CS says parts of 'London Bridge' already in motion, really does not sound good.

[Thor Sedan]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

[fishfoodie]

I think by the standards of the careful language used for the Queens health its obviously very serious with 'expectations being managed' about what the next few hours may bring.

Watched a bit of the BBC - the rolling news really does itself no favours in these situations - endless speculation by reporters standing outside Windsor - I mean what's the point?

Edit: Friend of a friend relatively high up in the CS says parts of 'London Bridge' already in motion, really does not sound good.

It has the air of one of those announcements, that is designed as part of process, & this one is letting everyone know, it's now a matter of hours.

[tabascoboy]

Speculation rampant now on Twatter because the Beeb news team are wearing black, and claims of an announcement at 6pm

[Paddington Bear]

Starts to seem inevitable. Very sad.

[Crash669]

Totally unofficially - officially, she's dead.

It's because of Liz Truss, it's like Highlander, there can be only one.

[redderneck]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

As an Irishman I have no dog in this fight so to speak, but bar the royalist element, I'd echo your post completely.

[Biffer]

Looks like they're waiting for the family all to arrive before making the announcement, then Operation London Bridge will be full on. Lie in state at Holyrood House then a service at Canongate before being moved to Buckingham Palace.

[Biffer]

Totally unofficially - officially, she's dead.

It's because of Liz Truss, it's like Highlander, there can be only one.

If either Johnson or Truss test positive for covid in the next few days we won't hear about it.

[Guy Smiley]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

Well said.

[sefton]

So when are our bank holidays, I mean mourning days?

[troglodiet]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

This ^^^


(Except I'm probably a bit more of a Royalist),.




Is Charles definitely going to become King? Or will common sense prevail and William be the new KoE?


How long will the Poms keep screwing up the national anthem at sporting events by singing GSTQ instead of GSTK?

[And 1 guest]

Fuck. Bought some stamps yesterday. Will they be invalid?

[Paddington Bear]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

This ^^^


(Except I'm probably a bit more of a Royalist),.




Is Charles definitely going to become King? Or will common sense prevail and William be the new KoE?


How long will the Poms keep screwing up the national anthem at sporting events by singing GSTQ instead of GSTK?

It's funny to think - everyone in my family who would have sung GSTK is dead, most have been for quite some time. Will take some getting used to.

[Biffer]

I mean she is 96 so obviously this was not unexpected - but holy bejesus - the UK without this Monarch.

I'm not a hardcore royalist - but the respect I have for that lady is pretty high. Regardless of all the wealth and privilege etc - her work ethic, energy and belief in her role is something to behold.

2022 possibly about to become even more rubbish.

This ^^^


(Except I'm probably a bit more of a Royalist),.




Is Charles definitely going to become King? Or will common sense prevail and William be the new KoE?


How long will the Poms keep screwing up the national anthem at sporting events by singing GSTQ instead of GSTK?

It's funny to think - everyone in my family who would have sung GSTK is dead, most have been for quite some time. Will take some getting used to.

To be followed by all sorts of loons claiming money won't be valid with the Queen's head on it etc. I remember being a kid in the seventies and there will still coins with George VI on them in circulation.