Prince Harry’s engagement

not the cheapest by a long chalk !!Not even the most sensible or the most efficient .But as I said before the cap doffing ,curtsying people who THINK they are still easants wont see sense .Lets hope the monarchy is gone soon...very soon

Well, djen doesn't seem bothered, sure she can rise above it all!

Most of us are neither critical of the monarchy to the point of vitriol or adoring them to the point of being sycophantic.

Most people accept that they are the most pragmatic choice - and the cheapest.

Brilliant idea merlotgran - she would steal the show!!

Let's start planning, shall we?

NanKate I can let you know how to make bunting if you like, having never made any until now I found it great fun to do (I've gone off dressmaking, it's boring).

I would just love Mia Tindall to be a bridesmaid. She's such a little character.

Having seen pictures of her larking around at three day events, the thought of her clutching a posy rather than a ginormous Mr Whippy makes me chuckle.

I don't see why dignitaries need attend the wedding, the couple are lesser royals - probably royal cousins around their own age will be invited, and some show biz and charity people. Kate will have hardly recovered from having baby no 3 and she and William will havectheir hands full with an excited George. If they are chosen as bridesmaids, Mia and Charlotte might steal the day!

Nankate, you could ask about your bunting on one of The archers discussions. PC Harrison aka Carpet Burns is still searching for the missing Ambridge bunting, maybe he could look for yours as well

Bring a republican and criticising the concept of monarchy doesn’t make me a moaning Minnie anymore than it makes royalists sycophantic, gushing and stupid. Why be so bloody rude Nankate just because you don’t agree with the republican point of view?

Because what she posted was incorrect and accused dj of something that not only had she not done but in fact on the thread had said something opposite. Vitriol is a matter of opinion but an incorrect statement about what someone posted is not an opinion but a fact. If you are going to criticise someone about what they’d posted, check your facts. It’s easy enough.

Of course there will be a Coronation for SOME OF US to look forward to in a few years. Now that will bring out all the Republican moaning minis, they will have a field day.

Now where have I put my bunting, and please don't any of you tell me where to put my bunting :-)

That's what I meant, *Chewbacca. A chance to get her own back.

They all wear ridiculous attention seeking hats merlotgran! Remember the pretzel hat that Beatrice wore to a royal wedding? And the blue ensemble that Eugenie wore? Someone apparently paid £81,000 for the pretzel, at auction.

I'll bet Beatrice and Eugenie will want 'royal'weddings.

I do hope so, if only to give Kate the chance to turn up in a ridiculous attention seeking hat!

Security costs are always going to be incurred by the state whether it's royalty or heads of state.
Considering the vitriol that annie has endured over the months without any semblance of an apology, why on earth should she apologise over something completely trivial by comparison.

Maryeliza some posters are not as robust as others and disappear rather than retaliate.

As it's going to be the last royal wedding probably in our lifetimes (George being only 4) and there's nothing we can do about the cost of the security, I really can't get worked up about it.
Oh dear, never thought of that MaizieD
Although we can live in hope (that we live that long, I mean!)

Right, last chance saloon, am making bunting and planning my recipes for the Big Day now!

I'll bet Beatrice and Eugenie will want 'royal'weddings.

Jal that’s a rich post coming from you given how you are quite willing to speak up for other posters. Dj did speak up for herself but ab hasn’t corrected her post - if dJ said anything more she’d probably be accused of bullying

Of course security has to be provided and paid for - I just wanted to point out that the wedding is not cost free to the public purse just because the families are doing what many other families do and are paying for the wedding. I hadn’t thought of it being the last royal wedding in our lifetime - well that’s something

Many dignitaries from other countries will be attending the wedding, they will need protecting. Lots of people will be lining the streets to watch and in the present climate they could be in danger without a large police presence - or do you think we should risk an attack on the crowds or foreign diplomats being killed? The security isn't just for the RF it is for everyone attending who could be at risk from terrorists who would look upon this occasion as an opportunity to kill as many people as possible.

The costs of security paid by us for the wedding will absolutely dwarf any money the families pay

As it's going to be the last royal wedding probably in our lifetimes (George being only 4) and there's nothing we can do about the cost of the security, I really can't get worked up about it.

Maybe people can just console themselves with the fact the the wedding security will be far cheaper than the security for Trump's now cancelled visit.

I didn't think that djen needed a bodyguard and always thought she was very good at speaking up for herself.

Any chance of dj having an apology from you ab re the TM dress thread?

The costs of security paid by us for the wedding will absolutely dwarf any money the families pay

I understand that the families are paying for this wedding not the tax payer, so I don't think anyone can beef about the cost!!

Baggs

Ofcourse you can but if your post is in answer to mine I have no interest in what clothing somebody wears but equally I have made no reference to other posts / posters regarding the wearing of clothes , other than I find it interesting to see what others have to say as is their want.

I mean what I say I just wish them well , no other thought beyond that .