My main point related to me not being welcome in my own country because of my views Barry. If most feel they still want or need a head of state born into it, then that’s fine by me, but I don’t. And I happen to believe many feel the way I do. If Annie had not stated that I should live elsewhere, I doubt if I would have contributed to this thread. And for the record I don’t agree with the question wording, I may not believe in having a monarchy, but I don’t dislike Charles, or indeed his deceased mother.Whilst I still (just about) agree with having a monarchy Bill I totally agree with your post. What happened today in London with the arrests of people who just might offend people was a step too far to me. We live in a democracy or at least I thought we did. Whilst I support the monarchy I respect the rights of those who do not and their right to air their views as long as it's not violent or abusive which last time I looked was pretty much the red line for arresting people for protesting until today.
We USED to have a head of state who was above politicsI rather think that the freedom to say what you feel is partly to do with the fact that we have a head of state who is above politics and I don’t imagine a president or an elected head of state could contribute as much as the late Queen and now King Charles did and will do. I think the monarchy is relevant especially in their ability to bring the people together. You only need look at the crowds at her late Majesty’s funeral and todays coronation to see it in action. We need a glue to keep us together in bad times and to help us celebrate the good times, they are that glue.
No need to hold back Wully your amongst friends here mateGood business plan marry and inbreed with your wealthy cousins for 500 years keep the mega wealth hidden from the plebs. I see them as a business and they are a business the old queen gave good value for the nation charles I think wants to do right but can’t because off his tosser of a brother and the red headed orphan he calls his son. But my honest opinion a bunch of spoiled outdated misfits. Must admit I’ll back William to the hilt King Billy sound good to me.
I heard he goes to Parkhead every chance and wears a jimmy bunnet as a disguise Wullie.Good business plan marry and inbreed with your wealthy cousins for 500 years keep the mega wealth hidden from the plebs. I see them as a business and they are a business the old queen gave good value for the nation charles I think wants to do right but can’t because off his tosser of a brother and the red headed orphan he calls his son. But my honest opinion a bunch of spoiled outdated misfits. Must admit I’ll back William to the hilt King Billy sound good to me.
That’s your opinion, and that’s fine no problem with you holding that opinion. But that’s not what is shameful. What was shameful was to accuse people who don’t think like you as being negative, and stating they could go live elsewhere.Nothing shameful about it what would be shameful would be to become a republic imagine the damage some of the PMs could have done as presidents judging by the damage they did as PMs.
I totally agree. Not a royalist but tradition is very important and something to be proud of. No one is forced to be part of it but the majority do as it’s a very special day for this country.I caught a bit of the coronation this morning before I went out .. I am not an ardent royalist neither am I anti-royal but I am proud of this country, its heritage and traditions are pretty unique. There's me saying these things and I am a Canadian
Could not agree more there, and I genuinely hope all who believe in the monarchy enjoyed the coronation. No one should feel forced to be part of it, and no one should feel alienated because they don't believe in it. My wife sat and watched it all day, whilst I got on cleaning the slabs in the back garden. It took me 9 hours, and my back was aching. But I look out at my back garden this morning, and think job well done, and my wife will never forget the coronation. Now for me that’s really what this country should be all about.I totally agree. Not a royalist but tradition is very important and something to be proud of. No one is forced to be part of it but the majority do as it’s a very special day for this country.
I heard it was 9000 from the armed forces and 11000 police.I was amazed when I heard one of the announcers say they had deployed 7000 troops for the day, the transport alone must have cost a fortune.
Predictions say he will be knocked of and william will end up king in a short time.I'm sure there are all sorts of numbers out there, I'm almost shocked but happy that there were no serious incidents (Not heard of any) hard to put a value on the enjoyment of it, and it will be long remembered as a British spectacle around the world.
You got your crystal balls out again Trev?Predictions say he will be knocked of and william will end up king in a short time.
Thought I could smell summat.You got your crystal balls out again Trev?