badgerx16 Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 (edited) Who is going to join their voices to the public pronouncement of their allegiance to King Charles IIi during the coronation ? ( Might come as a surprise to some, but I most certainly will not. A pointless gesture of subservience to an anachronistic institution ). Edited 30 April, 2023 by badgerx16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 Am I fuck. Fucking ridiculous carry on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 I will wait for the full transcript and then get it tattooed across my back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 3 hours ago, badgerx16 said: allegiance to King Charles IIi Charles Two Eye? Whodafuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 Who comes up with this rubbish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 There will be loads of dopey Royal fans, camping out from the next few days, who will be all over this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 30 April, 2023 Share Posted 30 April, 2023 What is it we're all to do? Bang some saucepans? And if it is that, could someone be clearer about the steps, as the police wanred me last time. 🙂 Looks it up... Oh dear. I politely decline his majesty's kind offer of having "an active role in the ceremony" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 4 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2023 (edited) Genuine question; are there as many flags and strings of bunting out for the Coronation compared to Queen Elizabeth's 70th Jubilee ? Having just driven down to the village to vote, there are very few public decorations on display. Is there more apathy for this weekend ? Edited 4 May, 2023 by badgerx16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 7 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Genuine question; are there as many flags and strings of bunting out for the Coronation compared to Quenn Elizabeth's 70th Jubilee ? Having just driven down to the village to vote, there are very few public decorations on display. Is there more apathy for this weekend ? Only place I have seen anything is M&S Food Hall. Grateful for Monday off though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 15:13, AlexLaw76 said: There will be loads of dopey Royal fans, camping out from the next few days, who will be all over this The republican guy on GMB this morning Was funny, his whole reason for protesting seemed to be that a head of state shouldn’t obtain a position due to inheritance. A valid point I guess but every other point he made got shot down, like the one about Lego land getting more visitors than Windsor castle therefore no economic benefit to the royal family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 1 hour ago, Turkish said: The republican guy on GMB this morning Was funny, his whole reason for protesting seemed to be that a head of state shouldn’t obtain a position due to inheritance. A valid point I guess but every other point he made got shot down, like the one about Lego land getting more visitors than Windsor castle therefore no economic benefit to the royal family. That's my sole reason for objecting to monarchy. Everything else is a distraction and detracts from the argument. If you believe that the head of state shouldn't have that job simply through the hereditary principle then you don't believe in a monarchy. We can have the debate over what replaces it once we agree that it's a stupid decision to appoint someone based entirely on who their parents were (or in Harry's case who they weren't). How much money they bring in/cost, what they're like as individuals is entirely irrelevant to the argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 29 minutes ago, revolution saint said: That's my sole reason for objecting to monarchy. Everything else is a distraction and detracts from the argument. If you believe that the head of state shouldn't have that job simply through the hereditary principle then you don't believe in a monarchy. We can have the debate over what replaces it once we agree that it's a stupid decision to appoint someone based entirely on who their parents were (or in Harry's case who they weren't). How much money they bring in/cost, what they're like as individuals is entirely irrelevant to the argument. What 'job' does the titular Head of State actually do though? Wave at people nicely, open parliament sessions, meet with the PM for a briefing and sign off laws, but only once they have gone through both houses (and I'm not sure they've ever refused to sign one in modern history). As a 'head of state' I can't think of a single thing regarding the Royal Family that has any effect on my life, literally everything they do I can completely ignore if I choose to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Turkish said: The republican guy on GMB this morning Was funny, his whole reason for protesting seemed to be that a head of state shouldn’t obtain a position due to inheritance. A valid point I guess but every other point he made got shot down, like the one about Lego land getting more visitors than Windsor castle therefore no economic benefit to the royal family. President Boris Johnson - has a nice ring to it. I am sure that would be fine for so many 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 7 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: What 'job' does the titular Head of State actually do though? Wave at people nicely, open parliament sessions, meet with the PM for a briefing and sign off laws, but only once they have gone through both houses (and I'm not sure they've ever refused to sign one in modern history). As a 'head of state' I can't think of a single thing regarding the Royal Family that has any effect on my life, literally everything they do I can completely ignore if I choose to. And that's entirely fair. If it's not important to you then don't worry about it. Personally it does bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 1 minute ago, revolution saint said: And that's entirely fair. If it's not important to you then don't worry about it. Personally it does bother me. Which, by extrapolation, means it is important to you. Not sure how you can place any importance on something that literally does not affect your life in any way. But to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 Just now, Weston Super Saint said: Which, by extrapolation, means it is important to you. Not sure how you can place any importance on something that literally does not affect your life in any way. But to each their own. Of course it's important to me - I pretty much said that. You're very good on spotting the blindingly obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 3 minutes ago, revolution saint said: Of course it's important to me - I pretty much said that. You're very good on spotting the blindingly obvious Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 1 hour ago, revolution saint said: If you believe that the head of state shouldn't have that job simply through the hereditary principle then you don't believe in a monarchy. We can have the debate over what replaces it once we agree that it's a stupid decision to appoint someone based entirely on who their parents were (or in Harry's case who they weren't). If you're thinking James Hewitt, I used to think the same, until I saw Harry interviewed. His face-pulling mannerisms are completely Charles'. Like a clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 4 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 4 May, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, revolution saint said: If you believe that the head of state shouldn't have that job simply through the hereditary principle then you don't believe in a monarchy. Isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury going to announce that Charles has been chosen by God ? There are plenty of examples through British history where the hereditary link jumps the rails: William 3rd succeeding James 2nd, George 1st following Queen Anne despite being somewhere around #57 in the line of succession, even Victoria following William 4th. Edited 4 May, 2023 by badgerx16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 5 minutes ago, Manuel said: If you're thinking James Hewitt, I used to think the same, until I saw Harry interviewed. His face-pulling mannerisms are completely Charles'. Like a clone. Wouldn't mannerisms fall under the nurture side of the nature vs nurture argument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 2 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury going to announce that Charles has been chosen by God ? Fuck knows but probably. Seems very convenient but further evidence that God moves in mysterious and yet entirely predictable ways..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 23 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury going to announce that Charles has been chosen by God ? There are plenty of examples through British history where the hereditary link jumps the rails: William 3rd succeeding James 2nd, George 1st following Queen Anne despite being somewhere around #57 in the line of succession, even Victoria following William 4th. Slightly better choice than David Icke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 23 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury going to announce that Charles has been chosen by God ? I think there's a little stick thing (or some other artifact) that tells the Arch Bish whether the person in the chair is the real successor (like a sorting hat I guess), which is probably God's representative on earth, so it's really just god telling everyone who was chosen. The Arch Bish is just the mouthpiece. Probably explains why those others managed to skip the line of succession if the little stick thing gave them the nod... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 4 May, 2023 Share Posted 4 May, 2023 3 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: I think there's a little stick thing (or some other artifact) that tells the Arch Bish whether the person in the chair is the real successor (like a sorting hat I guess), which is probably God's representative on earth, so it's really just god telling everyone who was chosen. The Arch Bish is just the mouthpiece. Probably explains why those others managed to skip the line of succession if the little stick thing gave them the nod... Do they test out the little stick thing on him before hand?! It would be a bit awkward in front of the watching billions if, on the day, the little stick thing told the archbishop that Chuck wasn't the chosen one by a god. Mind you, there would definitely be a TV show to find the actual chosen one. And once found, they'd have to ascend to the throne in the traditional way, by slaughtering all their opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 5 May, 2023 Share Posted 5 May, 2023 Apparently the king finds the idea abhorrent https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65493188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golactico Posted 5 May, 2023 Share Posted 5 May, 2023 I'm not the first to point this out, but those who go along with the cult-like oath will also be swearing alligence to the Kings heirs. This includes Prince Andrew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 5 May, 2023 Share Posted 5 May, 2023 (edited) I don't have a huge issue with the royal family as an institution. If its a choice between a largely politically independent monarchy and President Tony Blaire / Dave Cameron / Boris Johnson / Nick Clegg etc then its an absolute non starter... But as for treating them as anything other than a token head of state that represents Britain internationally and brings in some tourism.... such as swearing allegiance - No bloody chance. If its not something Charles wants and has come out of some hair brained plan from the Archbishop (as that Dimbleby implies above) then fair enough... but i still think anyone who does it is mad... Edited 5 May, 2023 by Saint86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 5 May, 2023 Share Posted 5 May, 2023 40 minutes ago, Golactico said: I'm not the first to point this out, but those who go along with the cult-like oath will also be swearing alligence to the Kings heirs. This includes Prince Andrew.... Pretty sure Andrew is not in the line of succession, so William is Chuck's heir. Although it's probably only going to be the mongs on the mall swearing allegiance anyway, so pretty irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 May, 2023 Share Posted 5 May, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 15:13, AlexLaw76 said: There will be loads of dopey Royal fans, camping out from the next few days, who will be all over this Hello from outside Buckingham palace. If you see a load of Union Jack foam hand on tv that’s me and the boyz down here. So proud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Turkish said: Hello from outside Buckingham palace. If you see a load of Union Jack foam hand on tv that’s me and the boyz down here. So proud. Rough night sleeping on the pavement on The Mall but we've made friends with a lovely family from Kettering and some absolute reprobates from Canada kept us laughing through the night. What a Blitz spirit down here and we've got a great spot so excited my facepaint keeps running Edited 6 May, 2023 by CB Fry 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 2 hours ago, CB Fry said: Rough night sleeping on the pavement on The Mall but we've made friends with a lovely family from Kettering and some absolute reprobates from Canada kept us laughing through the night. What a Blitz spirit down here and we've got a great spot so excited my facepaint keeps running I can see why your face painting colours have run 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 The very definition of absolute fucking idiots. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Fuck me! Camilla looks like a fucking drag queen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 11 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Fuck me! Camilla looks like a fucking drag queen. That’s mean. I worry I am getting quite a thing for Penny Mordaunt though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 (edited) .. Edited 6 May, 2023 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 6 minutes ago, whelk said: That’s mean. I worry I am getting quite a thing for Penny Mordaunt though Keep me up like you did that sword Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 23 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Fuck me! Camilla looks like a fucking drag queen. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 1 hour ago, The Kraken said: The very definition of absolute fucking idiots. You could say the same about people watching football in the pissing rain. Each to their own, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 11 minutes ago, Tamesaint said: No thanks Meh. Your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 7 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: You could say the same about people watching football in the pissing rain. Each to their own, eh? Only if they're watching us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Never realised the Champions League Anthem has God save the King in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Penny still going. Seriously that must take some doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Did Penny insist on wearing blue rather than red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 What a load of fucking shit, I haven’t camped out for two nights for this. Just stick the crown on his canister and let’s get pissed, that’s British tradition not this bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Oh the Jewish lads are on the podium, calm down soggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 6 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 6 May, 2023 "Bracelets of sincerity and wisdom", sounds like something from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 13 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: "Bracelets of sincerity and wisdom", sounds like something from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They'll be breaking out the holy hand grenade any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 6 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 6 May, 2023 The shade of Princess Diana standing at Camilla's shoulder singing "It should have been me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 Someone, somewhere has decided we’re going with the Christmas TV schedule this weekend. Mrs Doubtfire, Escape to Victory, The Dam busters, Pride and Prejudice, The Italian Job, Con Air, Jungle Book, Wallace and Gromit, From Russia with Love and Shawshank Redemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 May, 2023 Share Posted 6 May, 2023 1 minute ago, Lighthouse said: Someone, somewhere has decided we’re going with the Christmas TV schedule this weekend. Mrs Doubtfire, Escape to Victory, The Dam busters, Pride and Prejudice, The Italian Job, Con Air, Jungle Book, Wallace and Gromit, From Russia with Love and Shawshank Redemption. It better be the original Italian job. The remake is a crock of shit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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