Getting Coranated

[KenL]

If not happy, you could always go and live in a country you are happy with.

 

[IanM]

We're getting like North Korea eh?

Ok. You win

 

[TigerTime]

If not happy, you could always go and live in a country you are happy with.

I will remember that argument when the independence debate arises again

 

[KenL]

I will remember that argument when the independence debate arises again

Mods - quick - a political post.

 

[D-S]

A bit of pomp and ceremony on a Saturday being broadcast on 3 of the many, many hundred channels available and suddenly people compare us to North Korea and use words like dystopian - a bit of a reality check is needed.

 

[rulefan]

Such a crying shame public funds are being wasted on this charade during a cost of living crisis where foodbanks are very much a real thing and homelessness is on the rise.

The Centre for Economics and Business Research estimates a £337 million ($420 million) boost from extra tourism and spending in pubs over the three-day weekend, which includes an extra public holiday on May 8.

 

[chrisd]

A bit of pomp and ceremony on a Saturday being broadcast on 3 of the many, many hundred channels available and suddenly people compare us to North Korea and use words like dystopian - a bit of a reality check is needed.

I think it was Gary Lineker in disguise

 

[IanM]

The man in uniform with the rifle in my living room, is making me type how much I'm in favour of the the Monarchy!

And how scrummy does Anita Rani look?

 

[Voyager EMH]

The man in uniform with the rifle in my living room, is making me type how much I'm in favour of the the Monarchy!

And how scrumy does Anita Rani look?

Forgot to take your tablets today, did ya?

(Hmm, don't disagree, however)

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Particularly in the suppression of protest today, quite dystopian really.

Perhaps the money spent on this could be spent on feeding the poor and homeless, providing homes for the homeless, increasing salaries so those job vacancies you mention are more attractive etc etc.

Imagine bowing to a king in 2023. Britain has a serious collective mental illness to think this crap is normal. This island is very much heading towards peak North Korea territory.

BIB - I doubt very much that anyone thinks that this is in any way even vaguely normal. It’s a once in a generation thing - by definition.

 

[KenL]

BIB - I doubt very much that anyone thinks that this is in any way even vaguely normal. It’s a once in a generation thing - by definition.

And has been happening for 1000 years apparently. Nothing wrong with celebrating traditions.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I will remember that argument when the independence debate arises again

In what way can any of it be compared to North Korea

Do you know how much money the whole thing will bring into the economy.


It’s going to be a massive boost

 

[Deleted member 27823]

A bit of pomp and ceremony on a Saturday being broadcast on 3 of the many, many hundred channels available and suddenly people compare us to North Korea and use words like dystopian - a bit of a reality check is needed.

What else do you call people being arrested for nothing more than carrying dissenting placards?

 

[KenL]

What else do you call people being arrested for nothing more than carrying dissenting placards?

I call it the right thing to do.
Don't want anybody spoiling a good party.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What else do you call people being arrested for nothing more than carrying dissenting placards?

Anti-monarchy group chief arrested at protest - BBC News

Graham Smith, the head of anti-monarchy group Republic, was detained in Trafalgar Square.

www.bbc.co.uk

Is that all they were doing ? Just carrying a placard

 

[DPapas1982]

In what way can any of it be compared to North Korea

Do you know how much money the whole thing will bring into the economy.


It’s going to be a massive boost

whi not really fissed either way in regards to the monarch. Do they actually make us money?

yes their tourism generates revenue, but I’ve only ever seen that they cost us money. Albeit last time I saw it was something like 75p each.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

whi not really fissed either way in regards to the monarch. Do they actually make us money?

yes their tourism generates revenue, but I’ve only ever seen that they cost us money. Albeit last time I saw it was something like 75p each.

Today alone they are talking about adding £1bn into the economy through multiple revenues.

Millions each year come to see the royals or at least try and get a sight of one.

I’m not a huge royalist by any stretch and there are far too many hangers on but they imo are a clear attraction to billions around the world.

 

[Steve Wilkes]

Perhaps the money spent on this could be spent on feeding the poor and homeless, providing homes for the homeless, increasing salaries so those job vacancies you mention are more attractive etc etc.

Imagine bowing to a king in 2023. Britain has a serious collective mental illness to think this crap is normal. This island is very much heading towards peak North Korea territory.

I agree, it's about the same as the money spent by the top 4 teams in the Premiership every week, That could be spent on the poor & homeless as well

 

[PJ87]

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Today alone they are talking about adding £1bn into the economy through multiple revenues.

Millions each year come to see the royals or at least try and get a sight of one.

I’m not a huge royalist by any stretch and there are far too many hangers on but they imo are a clear attraction to billions around the world.

Without the royals tourists wouldn't come in their sheer numbers. Most of the UK doesn't overly appeal to tourists to actually visit unless it's to take something royal in

Everyone bangs on how France people go to even tho their royals are gone and they go visit it

Newsflash France is a beautiful country

England whilst lovely to live in is actually not the nicest / cheapest place for tourists to come

The royals more than pay for themselves

A president would add another level of corruption, let's leave the royals as they are bringing billions a year in

 

[DPapas1982]

Without the royals tourists wouldn't come in their sheer numbers. Most of the UK doesn't overly appeal to tourists to actually visit unless it's to take something royal in

Everyone bangs on how France people go to even tho their royals are gone and they go visit it

Newsflash France is a beautiful country

England whilst lovely to live in is actually not the nicest / cheapest place for tourists to come

The royals more than pay for themselves

A president would add another level of corruption, let's leave the royals as they are bringing billions a year in

There's plenty of France that is a hovel!

People tend to visit London predominantly to see the sights. Days like today are the exception. How many tourists visit when the royals aren't about.

Today may well generate us plenty, and I agree re a president. But if we are gonna have ko more royal weddings or funerals for let's say 20 years. I'd say we would be better off financially without em.

The crown estate if government owned would be fully funding the ecomny. Nit just the tax they pay instead.

Personally I'd like to see us streamline. If you aren't in the line to throne. Get off the gravy train.