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

Ah, c'est ennuyant, je suis desolee. Quel domage. (Accents not working, sorry)

Let's not bother with democracy, somebody will just sulk.

But V3, you always get so grumpy when your result isn’t the one chosen. Quel dommage!

It’s ok to get grumpy when your choice doesn’t win, with a monarchy we don’t get a choice.

Far more important things to worry about than the Coronation - the cost of living and the abysmal state of the NHS, just two out of many UK failings. As far as I can see it's bread and circuses to keep the plebs diverted from all the problems. Meh!

vegansrock

It’s ok to get grumpy when your choice doesn’t win, with a monarchy we don’t get a choice.

But would everyone vote for a republic? Would you accept the outcome if the majority voted for the monarchy?

I like a good show so I will definitely be watching and thinking of all those historical Kings and Queens and how nothing much changes even though we think it does. As far as I’m concerned he is a foreign monarch ,nothing much to do with us but I like all the pomp and ceremony.

Meh. Not very many Canadians interested to be honest. I'm sure the highlights will be on the news, but no holiday here.

While I enjoy a good pomp and ceremony, I really don't believe that some are chosen to rule over others by a higher power and bloodline. I did respect the Queen though, for her dedication and good works.

A question was asked on tv last night about whether other royal families, primarily European, have similar flamboyant coronations (and other similar occasions), as we do and the answer was no. Yes despite huge cost to us we ‘do’ a good show but are not in competition with anyone but ourselves.
European royals lead more normal lives with some scandi royalty even cycling or using the buses 🚌 . Good for them.

I’m no monarchist but we do do ceremony well don’t we? Just wish Charles would put his hand into (his apparently very deep) pocket and pay for it all himself!

To me it has nothing to do with "we do these things so well" or "it will bring in more money than it costs" . It just not a good look in my opinion. Many people are really struggling to get by. Is the thinking that putting on this "show" will
help them?

silverlining48

A question was asked on tv last night about whether other royal families, primarily European, have similar flamboyant coronations (and other similar occasions), as we do and the answer was no. Yes despite huge cost to us we ‘do’ a good show but are not in competition with anyone but ourselves.
European royals lead more normal lives with some scandi royalty even cycling or using the buses 🚌 . Good for them.

Could it be because you have an Established Church in England? Therefore the monarch traditionally has a religious ceremony to confirm their position as Head of State and of Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

I really would love some who say they are "huge royal fans" to tell me why? I can understand being a fan of an actor or singer who has massive talent and WORKS to show that talent off and earn his/her fortune ,
A fan of people who have never done a hard days work in their lives and spend the countries money as if its their own piggy bank ,while expecting "respect" for doing it...AND lining up the next generations to be treated the same?
I say wheres a guillotine when you need one? JOKE !! Honestly though the French had the right idea getting rid of parasites centuries ago.might not go as far as chopping off their heads but I'm sure there are humane ways of getting rid of them and letting them fund their own extravagant lifestyles

I don't get that 'huge royal fans' either paddyann. Why? As for camping out on the streets - bizarre. However, each to their own

Paddyann and Kate
I imagine (I don’t know) that it’s more of a camaraderie, getting out, dressing up and having fun thing.
A bit like those Cliff and Daniel O’Donnell super fans.
Just a break from the monotony, a hobby really.
I doubt if those flag wavers really do worship at the feet of the RF.

Yay with meh tendancies. Will watch the coronation itself. I was aged one last time and I don't suppose there will be another in my lifetime. A. historic occasion. But meh to spending the whole long weekend tuning in and meh to street parties ext.

RF not elected we don't have a proper democracy Spend a fortune on them. They don't work hard lazy, lets elect a Head if State who will

I can understand that Fanny. We're all different.

Yes, it would be my idea of hell too Kate
And what about toilet facilities? 🙀

Which programme was this please

2020convert

Which programme was this please

Sorry, this was re the tv programme on last night that someone commented on

FannyCornforth

Yes, it would be my idea of hell too Kate
And what about toilet facilities? 🙀

Portaloos everywhere, I would think, as for the queue to see the Queen lying in state.

It was on the news not sure which channel.

Meh.

I have no idea what day/date it is going to happen.( not doubt someone will fill me in) will save me googling it lol.

If it is a Monday I shall be at work serving the customers with all the beer n wine they can muster.

"The more I learn, the more I think this whole institution needs to be done away with."

@MarinaPurkiss slams the monarchy: "It perpetuates elitism, inequality," adding that "it belongs to the story books."
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