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Keeping Royal Secrets

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Alegrias1 Sun 21-Nov-21 09:57:51

We are often told on here that despite the financial or democratic problems with the system, having a Royal Family provides continuity and something to fall back in in times of crisis, such as pandemics. So what do we think of this quote from the Sunday Herald this morning, regarding whether certain Royal papers should be released. In this case it should be noted that the papers already belong to belong to the tax payer but we’re not allowed to see the content.

Protecting the dignity of the Queen and working members of the royal family by protecting their privacy in truly private matters preserves their ability to discharge their duties in their fundamental and central constitutional role, not least of unifying the nations (as was seen during the depths of the current pandemic). Roger Smethurst, head of knowledge and information at the Cabinet Office.

On other words, if we know what they were really like in private, we’d never be taken in by their idealised images. They need to keep some things secret because they don’t fit with the image they want to portray.

Thoughts?

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 01-Dec-21 14:26:22

That’s a good thought Chestnut!

Or maybe other more gruesome methods may be brought back from medieval times Annie? Crushing, anyone? Stoning?

Anniebach Wed 01-Dec-21 14:00:10

We will have to vote ? - hang, behead, shoot

Chestnut Wed 01-Dec-21 13:43:09

Germanshepherdsmum

Or actually carry out the executions by whatever method the revolutionaries democratically decide upon.

But if the Royals are as powerful and untouchable as you think then maybe they will send the traitors to the tower. Watch out Grany!

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 01-Dec-21 13:35:00

Or actually carry out the executions by whatever method the revolutionaries democratically decide upon.

Anniebach Wed 01-Dec-21 13:19:14

Grany when your much longed for Revolution starts I do
Hope you will be allowed to fire the gun when they take the
royals to the tower

Grany Wed 01-Dec-21 11:13:26

Drop everything & watch the whole clip: Tess Murray speaks honestly during a Tortise Media debate abt “slim down monarchyDown pointing backhand index

“We know that there’s a whole side of that story that has not been reported by the British media, we know that there are rumors of alleged infidelity”

twitter.com/SarahData_/status/1448394431799963648?s=20

The PROBLEM is the royals in Britain WANT it ALL
Protection of Institution
Perks of being a Brand
Lack of accountability of a private family

aka- having their cake and eating it too
EVERY thing the media ACCUSES H&M of DOING IS what the royal family IS guilty of

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 26-Nov-21 09:25:23

Very good Calistemon!?

maddyone Thu 25-Nov-21 23:29:02

Haha, that’s very helpful Calistemon. I can’t promise I’ll remember it though grin

Calistemon Thu 25-Nov-21 23:07:39

maddyone

I know very little about King Arthur, was it him who burnt the cakes? Or was that Albert? I’m really not very good at history. I know a bit more about the last century, if that’s helpful.

Alfred burnt the cakes
Arthur had a Round Table.
Aethelred was Unready
Albert became George.

Hope that helps, maddyone

MaizieD Thu 25-Nov-21 22:49:37

According to Rosemary Sutcliffe, King Arthur was half Roman.

And the Welsh are the original Britons... (British?)

She is, of course, The Oracle, being the best ever writer of children's historical fiction grin

Anniebach Thu 25-Nov-21 22:00:44

King Arthur , Camelot, Merlin, Gwenhwyfar / Guinevere
maddy ?

paddyann54 Thu 25-Nov-21 21:54:40

There is a school of thought that Camelon near Falkirk was Camelot and Arthur roamed the land from Stirling to the west coast .Some nice wee stories about him and the area you can find online .

maddyone Thu 25-Nov-21 21:51:30

I’ve occasionally burnt cakes myself, but I don’t suppose it’ll go down in history. It’s probably best forgotten anyway.

maddyone Thu 25-Nov-21 21:49:29

You could very well be right Josianne.

Josianne Thu 25-Nov-21 21:48:06

Alfred?

maddyone Thu 25-Nov-21 21:44:57

I know very little about King Arthur, was it him who burnt the cakes? Or was that Albert? I’m really not very good at history. I know a bit more about the last century, if that’s helpful.

Calistemon Thu 25-Nov-21 20:06:27

We could start a right Royal row about King Arthur, Anniebach!!
?

I've been to Tintagel ......

Anniebach Thu 25-Nov-21 18:15:46

Do read The Mabinogion, I had too ! King Arthur was buried on Bardsey Island , Llyn Peninsula.

Bluebellwould Thu 25-Nov-21 18:15:16

None of this matters as we are all living in a locker at Grand Central Terminal ?

Anniebach Thu 25-Nov-21 18:09:23

King Arthur was Welsh, ???????

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 25-Nov-21 18:06:00

My daughter in law is half Welsh, so if it were to mention King Arthur she would be thrilled.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 25-Nov-21 18:03:29

We won’t know until Grany gives us her usual helpful link to where we can buy it. I so hope it’s out in time for Christmas, I’m in need of inspiration…

Calistemon Thu 25-Nov-21 17:59:09

Being a bit extreme aren't you, Calistemon?

I've never been called extreme before. How thrilling!
Compared to some on here, I'm normally so middle-of-the-road.

Quite exciting!
???

Calistemon Thu 25-Nov-21 17:55:20

And mentioning a new book about royal myths could be of interest to royalists too.

Is this about King Arthur?
I think he was Welsh.

Lucca Thu 25-Nov-21 17:42:02

Exactly. It is quite clear to whom you were referring when mentioning misspelling……