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The Queen

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pauldj42 said:
I'm one of The Queen's Body Guard of The Yeomen of The Guard, ceremonial duties etc
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I had to google that to see what it was earlier , fair play im sure thats an interesting job, forgive my ignorance is it you are in the military & get posted to these occasions or what ?

When i googled it , it looks like you in one of the pics that come up also .. no sash so a different occasion
 
I've lived through a timeline of many royal events.
I have a photograph of me at a Coronation street party, age 3, the earliest memory I have.
Not a staunch royalist but sensible enough to know that the tradition and the pageantry are a massive asset, not a cost, to Britain.
She also still identifies us, for what we are, or should be - calm, gracious, principled, long serving and disciplined.

She has stood, for years, as a pinnacle above every other 'celebrity' on this planet.
 
I think she's good for business for UKPLC as the whole concept of royalty brings in lots of tourists. Plus she/they have a tremendous amount of respect overseas. Also the royal family seems to have slimmed themselves down a bit from the excesses of the 80s which has helped. I think it's also a good job Diana/Kate/Harry have come in as they have modernised it a bit as people like Edward and Andrew weren't really the best advert for it. Not sure where I stand on Charles, I like the fact he is outspoken on environmental and architectural topics, but think when he eventually becomes king it will only be for a short time.
 
Hacker Khan said:
I think she's good for business for UKPLC as the whole concept of royalty brings in lots of tourists. Plus she/they have a tremendous amount of respect overseas. Also the royal family seems to have slimmed themselves down a bit from the excesses of the 80s which has helped. I think it's also a good job Diana/Kate/Harry have come in as they have modernised it a bit as people like Edward and Andrew weren't really the best advert for it. Not sure where I stand on Charles, I like the fact he is outspoken on environmental and architectural topics, but think when he eventually becomes king it will only be for a short time.
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I wonder whether Charles would be King. I think for Royalty to kick on it might not be a bad idea for him to step aside and let William be king. I think Charles is still a bit 80's Ish. William would "keep it modern".
 
Tashyboy said:
I wonder whether Charles would be King. I think for Royalty to kick on it might not be a bad idea for him to step aside and let William be king. I think Charles is still a bit 80's Ish. William would "keep it modern".
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I'd vote for letting it proceed until QE2 abdicates/passes away and do away with the monarchy at that time.

I feel a bit sorry for Wills and Harry, especially Wills since he's "it". Only as sorry as you can feel for people born into a life of wealth and privilege, mind you, but there are definite down sides to it sometimes.
 
Tashyboy said:
I wonder whether Charles would be King. I think for Royalty to kick on it might not be a bad idea for him to step aside and let William be king. I think Charles is still a bit 80's Ish. William would "keep it modern".
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hopefully they take on born this plan and skip that nitwit Charles, leave talking to his plants!
 
Hacker Khan said:
I think she's good for business for UKPLC as the whole concept of royalty brings in lots of tourists. Plus she/they have a tremendous amount of respect overseas. Also the royal family seems to have slimmed themselves down a bit from the excesses of the 80s which has helped. I think it's also a good job Diana/Kate/Harry have come in as they have modernised it a bit as people like Edward and Andrew weren't really the best advert for it. Not sure where I stand on Charles, I like the fact he is outspoken on environmental and architectural topics, but think when he eventually becomes king it will only be for a short time.
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I quite like Charles. He seems a decent enough type and does seem to care about what goes on. I don't think they will change the constitution to "skip a generation" and with all the medical care they get they will be pretty long lived.

And while she now has the longest reign, she's been a far better Monarch than Victoria ever was as she spent most of her later years hidden away from the people. I thought it was great when the Queen photo-bombed those two girls.

Funnily enough, I'm not really a royalist but I respect them more now than I did 20-30 years ago. I think they have realised they have to be more modern and "of the people".

As for the National Anthem, it's a Dirge. Have you read the lyrics? Awful. We should be getting something more uplifting like Rule Britannia or Land of Hope and Glory.

Billy Connolly does a great set on the National Anthem but I can't post it here as my works system won't allow me access to YouTube.
 
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FairwayDodger said:
I'd vote for letting it proceed until QE2 abdicates/passes away and do away with the monarchy at that time.

I feel a bit sorry for Wills and Harry, especially Wills since he's "it". Only as sorry as you can feel for people born into a life of wealth and privilege, mind you, but there are definite down sides to it sometimes.
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The monarchy and its pageantry is 'our' national branding - and should remain for the reasons given.

You do not dismantle an asset, just because it does not suit a minority. I guess this is what you are talking here.

I think that 'the vote' to which you refer, would be overwhelmingly in favour of its retention.
 
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The Green Fairy said:
The monarchy and its pageantry is 'our' national branding - and should remain for the reasons given.

You do not dismantle an asset, just because it does not suit a minority. I guess this is what you are talking here.

I think that 'the vote' to which you refer, would be overwhelmingly in favour of its retention.
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Not sure what minority you think I'm representing here....? Just stating a personal opinion.

Suspect you may be right about that vote, I'm often on the wrong side of popular opinion.
 
I think Charles will be a good King when his time does come. William, likewise.
 
Robster59 said:
Not just Americans. They are a tourist draw globally and do travel as ambassadors for the UK.
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Yep, not just Americans but yes, they should be paid by the tourist board, they are just an advert for something that does not really exist... but dont tell those considering a holiday in the UK...
 
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