The Jubilee
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:58 am
Anything happening in Pompey?
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Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:17 pm
There's a street party in Clanfield!! Tomorrow in the rain...
Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:00 pm
Love to see The Pistols redo the barge up the Thames....but I think Jon's a little peeved at the rest right now.
They did re-release God Save the Queen though.
They did re-release God Save the Queen though.
Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:12 pm
I see the Spinnaker Tower was one of just a handful of iconic British buildings to be projected onto Buck Palace 
Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:27 am
I have been away in Wales last week but there doesn't seem to be much in the way of Jubilee celebrations around where I live. I have got my flags up as I do for all national events such as Trafalgar day, St Georges day, D Day commemorations, sporting events that involve our country and etcetera.
However, I am not a Royalist and I find these celebrations an over dose of sycophantic deliberations. If I had the power I would not get rid of the Monarchy as head of state and install a Republic. I would like to see it modernised along with the removal of the House of Lords in its present state. Having a monarch as head of state removes the existence of a body having overall power, in my opinion. I think that there is too much emphasis on what the Royal family do and think. In the main they are no different to the rest of us with all the 'warts and all'. I think the present Queen is an admirable person with a deep sense of duty but that is not represented throughout her family and certainly not throughout the Royal line in her predecessors.
Having said all of that I think it has been wonderful to see people coming together and see how much joy that has brought around the country. Just not round here it seems.
However, I am not a Royalist and I find these celebrations an over dose of sycophantic deliberations. If I had the power I would not get rid of the Monarchy as head of state and install a Republic. I would like to see it modernised along with the removal of the House of Lords in its present state. Having a monarch as head of state removes the existence of a body having overall power, in my opinion. I think that there is too much emphasis on what the Royal family do and think. In the main they are no different to the rest of us with all the 'warts and all'. I think the present Queen is an admirable person with a deep sense of duty but that is not represented throughout her family and certainly not throughout the Royal line in her predecessors.
Having said all of that I think it has been wonderful to see people coming together and see how much joy that has brought around the country. Just not round here it seems.
Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:05 pm
It has at least pushed other depressing subjects into the background for a few days. Back to normal this week.
Well done England, Wales and Rafa today.
Well done England, Wales and Rafa today.
Re: The Jubilee
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:31 pm
As an ex-pat, I did enjoy all the Pomp and Ceremony. Laura watched as much as she could but we did spend more time watching the videos on You Tube.
The Royal family still produces so much income for GB - it used to be the third or fourth generator of income and I'm sure tourism got a major boost this week (as it does for Royal weddings and such). the US loves our ceremony and the Royals did a great job (even the snub on the former Royal Harry and Megan, was done in a classy way).
The Royal family still produces so much income for GB - it used to be the third or fourth generator of income and I'm sure tourism got a major boost this week (as it does for Royal weddings and such). the US loves our ceremony and the Royals did a great job (even the snub on the former Royal Harry and Megan, was done in a classy way).