King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert

Thank you Varian Well said Volver

Anyone want to sign the petition for a vote on the monarchy? 😂

It’s really down to do you like the monarchy or not.
I’ve read so many posts about this, and those who are ‘happy’ for the monarchy to exist and those who aren’t ‘happy’ post the same stuff each time.

Imagine a referendum about retaining the monarchy or becoming a republic.

Questions to consider:

Will there be an age limit in case one age group might be more inclined to vote for a republic or a monarchy?
Would the outcome also be analysed by education, locality, earnings, sex (or even gender!)

Would the dwindling members of the Commonwealth countries be allowed to vote?

Would expat Brits be allowed to vote?

Would the different parts of the UK have the right to vote about whether they want a republic or retain the monarchy in their part of the UK?

Would they have the right to vote about whether other parts of the UK should be allowed to be a republic or retain the monarchy?

Who should be allowed the right to vote on the head of state? Politicians? GNs? Under18s? Over 80s? Or some Quango?
How many referenda would we have to have before the result was considered fair?

We could equal the number of H&M threads on that. And by the way, have you read that many in the US are fed up of H&M and think they should go home ? (By home they meant the UK, not M’s home.)

Will there be an age limit in case one age group might be more inclined to vote for a republic or a monarchy?
Over 18s. Same as in UK Parliamentary elections

Would the outcome also be analysed by education, locality, earnings, sex (or even gender!) Probably. That's what analysts do.

Would the dwindling members of the Commonwealth countries be allowed to vote? They can vote on who they want as HoS in their own country in their own referendum if they like. The one we are talking about is the UK Referendum. If another country is happy having an inherited monarch, they have no action to take.

Would expat Brits be allowed to vote? Do they vote for MPs? Same as that then.

Would the different parts of the UK have the right to vote about whether they want a republic or retain the monarchy in their part of the UK? It would be a UK vote.

Would they have the right to vote about whether other parts of the UK should be allowed to be a republic or retain the monarchy? You mean should the Welsh decide for the Scots? No.

Who should be allowed the right to vote on the head of state? Politicians? GNs? Under18s? Over 80s? Or some Quango? Its a democracy we want. Have a guess who would be allowed to vote....

How many referenda would we have to have before the result was considered fair? Just the one. Or we could have a coup. That would be fun.

Anything else I can help you with?

chris8888

It is hard to get excited about a new king when you can`t get an ambulance, see a doctor or register with an NHS dentist. Food prices are rising and putting the heating on for many is causing anxiety and fear. Wonder how much the security for that lot will be.

That is how I feel too.

Plus, he has been King for 4 months already. 7 by the time he is crowned.
Will he have any more powers, say or clout, after the coronation, compared to what he has now?

I am for the institution for now.
But will see what if anything he changes.
I was glad his Kings speech could have been what the Queen would have said. But not convinced he wont try and make lots of changes after the coronation?

I am a Republican but those who support the monarchy would win any vote on the issue. It may change of course.

Would the different parts of the UK have the right to vote about whether they want a republic or retain the monarchy in their part of the UK? It would be a UK vote.
So those who are adamant that the monarchy is nothing to do with their part of the UK would like to vote on the rights of other parts -I see what you mean.

How many referenda would we have to have before the result was considered fair? Just the one.
Oh I thought some parts of the UK like more than one.

varian

Perhaps Charles and Camilla should dress up in smart clothes (nothing new - they both have lots of smart clothes) and go along to Westminster Abbey alone, to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury, and perhaps a couple of other witnesses or whatever is required by law.

If they need two witnesses William and Kate might do the witnessing, then they should go through the required rigmarole, crowning etc, and have the whole ceremony televised by the BBC for worldwide distribution (at a cost) to other broadcasters and we might even make a profit!

They could just get the A of C to come along and do it all in the garden, privately, the same as he did for H&M’s ‘original’ wedding.

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I don't necessarily think that there should be a concert in these times of severe poverty, but if there is one, I would like some folk music/song to be included, from all the Celtic UK countries and regions, i.e. Scotland, Wales, Ireland, The Isle of Man and Cornwall as well as English folk. There is a huge amount of talent in these places!

Not a bad idea choughdancer they could represent all the countries and many areas that way, I like folk music too.
Just hope all the old acts who can’t sing a note now aren’t invited.