The Jubilee is definitely growing on me

SueDonim

I did watch the service yesterday and didn’t see any ‘bobbing’. Though tbf, I’m in temporary accommodation and the tv is minute so I could have missed the bobbing for apples

In any case, if people want to bob, I don’t believe there’s a law against it and it’s not for anyone here to tell anyone else what to do.

I was sure I'd seen it on the news, I didn't watch the whole thing. So I found the BBC coverage and there were about 3 bobs. I wonder if the BBC had chosen that bit specially!

About 36 minutes in.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017z7t/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-a-service-of-thanksgiving-no-commentary

Lovely wee story from a Royal protection officer.

twitter.com/skynews/status/1532708007263477763?s=12&t=hi4JRfPdcFS0KaswoPTy7w

I did watch the service yesterday and didn’t see any ‘bobbing’. Though tbf, I’m in temporary accommodation and the tv is minute so I could have missed the bobbing for apples

In any case, if people want to bob, I don’t believe there’s a law against it and it’s not for anyone here to tell anyone else what to do.

Whitewavemark2

Nice photo?

Perhaps they'll issue a photo of the birthday girl ?
If not and they want to keep her out of the limelight, then fair enough.

Joseanne

Well seeing as I caused the uproar here, I think it unfair that some choose to mock my exuberant post. If you thought I was eating in the street and wearing a cut out mask or wearing a mohican, you were entirely wrong, as shown. Most of us behave with dignified decorum. It's only the few who take it too far and tarnish the image.
And yes Great Britain at its best because every child, farmer, granny etc could contribute not just olympians and scientists.

I wasn't mocking. I was pointing out that the street celebrations reported in the press were far from dignified.

And yes Great Britain at its best because every child, farmer, granny etc could contribute not just olympians and scientists.

Well people in France, Peru or Outer Mongolia could have a party in the street. Them doing that isn't France, Peru or Outer Mongolia at their best

SueDonim

I don’t know anyone who has bowed or curtsied to anyone else in the UK. Maybe you all live in higher echelons of society than me. ?

Watch the procession of Charles, Camilla etc into St Pauls yesterday, Bobbing about like nobody's business they were.

Well seeing as I caused the uproar here, I think it unfair that some choose to mock my exuberant post. If you thought I was eating in the street and wearing a cut out mask or wearing a mohican, you were entirely wrong, as shown. Most of us behave with dignified decorum. It's only the few who take it too far and tarnish the image.
And yes Great Britain at its best because every child, farmer, granny etc could contribute not just olympians and scientists.

I don’t know anyone who has bowed or curtsied to anyone else in the UK. Maybe you all live in higher echelons of society than me. ?

maddyone

Respect isn’t deference, I agree. But deference is what people/society show towards the royals. It’s built into the fabric of our society. Bowing heads and curtsying. And believing that the monarch has the right to decide to stay as H of S even when they cannot perform the duties of H of S. No one has the right to challenge that because deference to her position does not allow anyone that right.

Great post maddyone

I’ve rethought. Mohicans of any type is cultural appropriation so should be banned forthwith.

Respect isn’t deference, I agree. But deference is what people/society show towards the royals. It’s built into the fabric of our society. Bowing heads and curtsying. And believing that the monarch has the right to decide to stay as H of S even when they cannot perform the duties of H of S. No one has the right to challenge that because deference to her position does not allow anyone that right.

GrannyGravy13

volver we are all different, enjoy different things, different foods and are allowed different opinions.

As for Britain at its most deferential, undignified and easily led I disagree with this description of the Jubilee Events.

What is your idea of U.K. at its best?

U.K. at its best?

The Olympics, Commonwealth Games etc.

Agreeing to help Ukrainians (let's ignore how successful we've been at that)

Supporting and delivering on scientific research.

The NHS and the Welfare State

Not in any order, just as I thought of them

maddyone

GrannyGravy
Showing deference to one family, who have simply been born into that family, is absolutely undignified in my opinion. If we believe in an egalitarian society, showing deference to a particular family, holding them in high esteem because of an accident of birth is not dignified in my opinion.

But you would happily elect a Head of State who presumably would have enough wealth to run an effective campaign for the position?

Respect isn’t an indication of deference

volver we are all different, enjoy different things, different foods and are allowed different opinions.

As for Britain at its most deferential, undignified and easily led I disagree with this description of the Jubilee Events.

What is your idea of U.K. at its best?

I was brought up not to eat in the street. I was told it was bad manners.?

GrannyGravy
Showing deference to one family, who have simply been born into that family, is absolutely undignified in my opinion. If we believe in an egalitarian society, showing deference to a particular family, holding them in high esteem because of an accident of birth is not dignified in my opinion.

Comment at 7:48 this morning: Happy faces, community spirit, all ages, beautiful decorations, good food etc etc. Britain at its greatest.

My response I don't think this is Britain at its greatest, not in the slightest.

I think its Britain at its most deferential, undignified and easily led.

Which is what Maddyone agreed with .

Nothing to do with the official celebrations, lots to do with people eating in the street in Union Jack hats.

volver

OK, Confused here.

We've been told this morning that the celebrations are to bring people together, but now we're told the Queen doesn't care what we do.

Trooping of the colour is a good thing, and a nice church service, very good.

Eating in the street with your neighbours, and whatever the parade has in store for us tomorrow..? Not convinced. You can't have it both ways....

The general public can celebrate how they wish, whether it’s a street party, BBQ, afternoon tea party or fireworks. It’s called personal choice.

The official celebrations organised by the state have so far been dignified and I hope the concert this evening and the pageant tomorrow are fun and appropriate for the event they are celebrating.

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Is that you, Mum? ?

OK, Confused here.

We've been told this morning that the celebrations are to bring people together, but now we're told the Queen doesn't care what we do.

Trooping of the colour is a good thing, and a nice church service, very good.

Eating in the street with your neighbours, and whatever the parade has in store for us tomorrow..? Not convinced. You can't have it both ways....

I don’t suppose the queen cares whether people celebrate the jubilee or not and I don’t suppose she cares how it’s celebrated, so long as no one comes to any harm.

As for me, I’m off to Halfords this afternoon. Exciting times beckon!

I was referring to the Trooping of the Colour and the service of Thanksgiving at St.Paul’s Cathedral as being dignified what members of the public do is down to them and not representative of the official celebrations

SueDonim. ?????

Not my idea of fun.