hang fire if you're about to get a new passport

I can't stand the King or his wife but it wouldn't stop me getting a new passport no matter whose name was on the front. I wouldn't let that ruin my enjoyment of travelling.

Hardly news. He is the King, and if you want to cut your nose off to spite your faces that's your prerogative, let him without sin, cast the first stone, as the saying goes.
Personally I shall look forward to getting my new passport after my next visit to Europe. Queen or King on the front, as long as its valid, I don't care.

infoman

the passports to be issued will have his majesity as opposed to her majesity
Nothing like keeping up with the Jones's

Have the Joneses applied for new passports then?

This reminds me of my late father, who wasn't a great fan of Prince Charles (to put it mildly). When he reached his mid 90s, he bought sufficient postage stamps with the Queen's head on to last for the rest of his life so he would never have to 'lick the back of Charles' head'. He succeeded - and, the way postage has increased, it turned out to be quite a good investment! He died just before the queen, so I was quite pleased in a way that he didn't have to see the new King being crowned as he would have hated it. I'll probably be arrested for treason now!

Except that they are going to use up all the olde stock first, as the King doesn’t want anything wasted

Does it matter? I would get it when you need it.

It’s hardly a surprise ? Like the bank notes and stamps ?

infoman

the passports to be issued will have his majesity as opposed to her majesity
Nothing like keeping up with the Jones's

Well that’s it then, no more travel for me.

Thanks for the heads up! Mine expires in September and I was about to apply for one given the 3 month wait. Only need it for ID as I dont drive.