King Charles’ Coronation: Yay, Nay or Meh? 👑

Mollygo

^Why do people always pick disgraced politicians forward when they think of possible presidents?^
Because there’s a 50/50 chance that that’s what we’d get, same as we do with prime ministers or first ministers or finance ministers etc. Somebody, somewhere would disapprove. Their murky pasts would be dragged into the limelight and rumours would fly around and be used as reasons why they are unsuitable.
Or, the public would vote by a majority for something those in charge would not accept-like the Boaty McBoatface débâcle.

We already vote for a government. Our votes decide on who will actually run the country.

Do you think we're not capable of deciding who hands out money on Maundy Thursday and shakes hands with Macron?

Should we just shelve this democracy lark altogether?

I shall be in rural Tuscany with no UK TV - ah well ...

Why do people always pick disgraced politicians forward when they think of possible presidents?
Because there’s a 50/50 chance that that’s what we’d get, same as we do with prime ministers or first ministers or finance ministers etc. Somebody, somewhere would disapprove. Their murky pasts would be dragged into the limelight and rumours would fly around and be used as reasons why they are unsuitable.
Or, the public would vote by a majority for something those in charge would not accept-like the Boaty McBoatface débâcle.

vegansrock

Why do people always pick disgraced politicians forward when they think of possible presidents? They wouldn’t be the only choices. Charles or William could stand as head of state if they really wanted the job and may even get elected if that’s who people actually wanted. There is more chance of getting someone genuinely popular or worthy as the current system which depends on an accident of birth - why not someone like David Attenborough or (bless him) Paul O Grady, or someone like President Zelenskyy? They’d get max of a 8 year stint then someone else worthy can do the job.

I've tried saying exactly that before vegansrock. It won't get you anywhere.

A loud NAY whilst assembling the guillotine.

it’s a Nay and Meh from me.

Why do people always pick disgraced politicians forward when they think of possible presidents? They wouldn’t be the only choices. Charles or William could stand as head of state if they really wanted the job and may even get elected if that’s who people actually wanted. There is more chance of getting someone genuinely popular or worthy as the current system which depends on an accident of birth - why not someone like David Attenborough or (bless him) Paul O Grady, or someone like President Zelenskyy? They’d get max of a 8 year stint then someone else worthy can do the job.

Definitely yay and good luck to the King and Queen. The thought of a Republic with a President has no appeal. At least we know who we are getting and don't have to go through elections, with prospects like Boris or Tony Blair putting themselves forward.

Meh with yeh tendencies. Will probably watch at least some of it live.

Meh

I’ll still watch it, but I’m feeling very disillusioned

Yay. I'm a monarchist. And I like Charles. I'll watch every bit of it.
(Just to cheer up my miserable life of course, my only activity being to tug my forelock every five minutes and
practically breaking my hip with all the curtsying I do. )

Yes for me. He is a good man I think and has already achieved a great many things. I shall be watching on TV and wishing I lived n London again. We shall toast Good King Charles in champagne and enjoy the whole event.

Well yay. But wont take that much to make me a Nay.

Nay; will be busy washing my hair that weekend.

Yes, most definitely. My sister even flying in to watch and celebrate. 1000 years of history will not be decimated by the few bleating republicans. Its been tried once, Olli Cromwell, look how well that ended. Be carefull what you wish for.

Yay with meh tendencies. We are visiting my sister in law who lives in a village which is big on celebrations.
I like watching the pomp, ceremony, tradition and history.

meh

Yay!! History in the making!!

Yay from me .🤴

Nay, but I'll watch it 😁.

Nat, but I'll watch it 😁.

@guardiannews
Royals made almost £2m from sale of horses received as gifts from prominent figures dlvr.it/Sm6tzd

India. A lot of colonial loot in Royal jewels

Guardian
How much do royals get and what work, behind the secrecy

Deedaa

I was just old enough to remember some of the Queen' coronation - Queen Salote in her open carriage in the rain for instance. It will be interesting to see how this one compares.

Wasn't she just wonderful!!
🙂

I was just old enough to remember some of the Queen' coronation - Queen Salote in her open carriage in the rain for instance. It will be interesting to see how this one compares.

Watching it!