Queens Speech

I would like to see her in a mobility scooter !
But I bet, like many of her age, that she will hold out not to have one for as long as possible !

Grantanow

Yet another dead cat. People need to focus on things that matter - the cost of living, inflation, energy bills, the economic downside of Brexit, funding the NHS, etc., and the failure of Johnson's government to act. Monarchy v Republic and who reads the Speech has little bearing on those matters.

People need to focus on whatever they think is important for the future of the country.

Monarchy vs. Republic and an appreciation of how our system of government should work is right up there for me.

Let's face it, with HM's apparent mobility problems, and the amount of walking involved, even as there is a lift that she used last year, it was quite certain that she wouldn't be able to attend.
Watching it now, Prince Charles is doing a fine job of reading out the government's statement.
Nice to see Prince William involved as well.

Yet another dead cat. People need to focus on things that matter - the cost of living, inflation, energy bills, the economic downside of Brexit, funding the NHS, etc., and the failure of Johnson's government to act. Monarchy v Republic and who reads the Speech has little bearing on those matters.

Nice crown. I like a bit of purple velvet and sparkly jewels.

She’s HM.

She's HRM not HRH !!

I'm a sentimental monarchist. I had a bit of a gulp moment when I saw the crown being brought in in procession.

Parsley3

Come on, Charles. Put a bit of oomph into it. You are reading it as of you can’t be bothered.

Well given the content are you surprised?

Does Charles sound as if his voice may give out? Surely he’s not nervous.

Bol we
It’s hardly a post, it’s a life long calling and she has mobility issues and does not want to be seen in a wheelchair plus with Charles standing in on this and other occasions ,it could be seen as a transition

Come on, Charles. Put a bit of oomph into it. You are reading it as of you can’t be bothered.

25Avalon

Tammy I don’t think it’s right to make veiled threats against other posters, no matter how annoying you think they are.

I agree. No valuable contribution to the discussion either.

Interesting to see a masked door opener.

Tammy I don’t think it’s right to make veiled threats against other posters, no matter how annoying you think they are.

I am watching the State Opening ... “Hats off, strangers!”
Oh, the sovereign’s throne has been taken out. That’s good.

Yammy if you persist in targeting me on different threads and making comments about the way I post, I will report you. I won't be making any more comments about that on this thread.

25Avalon

Volver, the constitution permits her to stay and hand over the parts of the job she is no longer able to do. It is all provided for. She is not hanging on as you so eloquently phrase it. She is continuing as reigning monarch within the rules. In any case it is not a job as such. It is being. If you don’t like it then the monarchy has to be abolished. Until then the Queen is acting perfectly correctly.

I know all that 25Avalon.

The fact that you think its not a job is the problem. If it's not a job what is it? There are a set of responsibilities that come with being monarch and nobody should be expected to retire just because of their age. But they should be expected to step down if they are no longer able to do the job.

I have no doubt the Queen is behaving correcting and I have never said she is not. But she is not behaving very responsibly or putting the country first.

I don't like it and I hope the monarchy is abolished. But it would be a start to have a monarch who does not think that handing over to another, more capable person, is a bad thing to do.

A reminder that the police still have to conclude an investigation into Prince Charles allegedly selling honours. Perhaps he can promise to quit if they prosecute?

'Healthist'... !
I have just put the tv on and am going to watch this unusual state opening of parliament.

volver

Morning Yammy.

Its not everyone else.

Morning Volver, what have you got up your sleeve for all our delights today? Looking forward to reading your thoughts on other threads. .
Have a good day.

She will be represented by the empty throne today as Charles has to deliver the speech from elsewhere. It wouldn’t matter how old the Queen is if she could do what is required of her. She can’t, because of her health issues. What would you call that? Healthist?

I suggested that maybe she should retire, not because of her age, but because of her physical problems which are making it difficult/impossible for her to carry out most of her duties.
I think she deserves a rest, although I don't suppose she would agree with me. At 84, I fervently support the rights of the elderly to do whatever they want. Including the Queen for whom I have the greatest respect.

It's a job. If she can't do the job she should step down. If she won't step down she should be designated incapable and a regent appointed. That would be Charles. I wonder how many confirmed monarchists would still remain? It's obvious why she's clinging on.

Volver, the constitution permits her to stay and hand over the parts of the job she is no longer able to do. It is all provided for. She is not hanging on as you so eloquently phrase it. She is continuing as reigning monarch within the rules. In any case it is not a job as such. It is being. If you don’t like it then the monarchy has to be abolished. Until then the Queen is acting perfectly correctly.