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 Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 30 May 22 9.21am |
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Originally posted by BlueJay
Look stateside at Trump and Biden. Do these elected 70 somethings really conduct themselves with more dignity or care more about their people or country than our Queen? If anything they only got to this position due to the influence and corruption that is rife in politics. I get peoples annoyance that the royals, but she has a decency and concern that's detached from all of that nonsense and so holds a valuable place in public life in my view. Good post. I for one am not particularly concerned with the 'Royals' either way. I have always seen them as existing ceremonially and as an almost real life soap opera for those with nothing better to do with their minds or time. Personally, I have a real fondness for auntie Betty. To an extent her life has not really been her own. Nonetheless, her decorum, conduct, attitude and presence have not only been impeccable but you do hear the oft story that makes her very relatable, even drove an ambulance during the war did she not? Or have I imagined that? If not for the institution I think for the person a lot of respect has been earned, from my perspective anyways.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 31 May 22 11.12am |
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I'd rather a monarchy than our current system. Not with Charles though. I presume he won't be King Charles III anyway, the others were not exactly auspicious.
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 Hrolf The Ganger  31 May 22 11.40am |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
It's been a great act. And its time for the final curtain with her passing. It's not the loss of Royalty that would be my concern but what woul fill the vacuum. I'll take Charles over super rich Arabs or Americans buying up our heritage.
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Forest Hillbilly  in a hidey-hole 31 May 22 2.42pm |
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
It's not the loss of Royalty that would be my concern but what woul fill the vacuum. I'll take Charles over super rich Arabs or Americans buying up our heritage. I was also thinking of the Royal Land they steward. Vast swathes of it, much of it open to the public. Lose the Royal Family and is the land sold to speculators, or developers ? Access to the public denied and entrance fees charged ?
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| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 31 May 22 3.02pm |
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I feel total indifference to her and to the day - I have to say I find some of the adoration very hard to understand.
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 02 Jun 22 2.47pm |
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A royal visit to Wales, with perhaps a slight lack of dignity shown by the locals in the village.
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Other local displays include,...but wait,.....I see a carriage/mobility scooter coming this way
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 02 Jun 22 2.50pm |
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Yes, she's actually here in Wales,...Gawd bless her. Having a nice sit down after a long journey from Bucks Palace
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 02 Jun 22 2.51pm |
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Also takes time to visit the local Post Office. No doubt sending a few postcards
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 02 Jun 22 2.53pm |
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One of the Trooping the Colour guards acted as armed escort. All very PC and Woke. Is that Meghan in that Busby ?
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 02 Jun 22 2.54pm |
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And finally a small tea party for the locals
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BlueJay  UK 02 Jun 22 4.42pm |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
Good post. I for one am not particularly concerned with the 'Royals' either way. I have always seen them as existing ceremonially and as an almost real life soap opera for those with nothing better to do with their minds or time. Personally, I have a real fondness for auntie Betty. To an extent her life has not really been her own. Nonetheless, her decorum, conduct, attitude and presence have not only been impeccable but you do hear the oft story that makes her very relatable, even drove an ambulance during the war did she not? Or have I imagined that? If not for the institution I think for the person a lot of respect has been earned, from my perspective anyways. Exactly. In this 'Tw@tter' and 'Dork Web' age of instant reactions, weirdness and extremes, it's quite reassuring to have a steadying influence who acts with dignity and decency despite the challenges around her. In my view she's rarely put a foot wrong, and you certainly don;t have to be a royalist to think that.
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