Will You Pledge Allegiance?

absolutely NO

This idea is not going down well

A more dignified and principled alternative to the monarchy is a parliamentary republic. It’s tried and tested and allows us to choose our own head of state. Not someone running the country, but representing us all and guarding the constitution. It’s time to #AbolishTheMonarchy

Putin would agree with you *Grany"

No apparent enthusiasm on here for taking the oath even amongst the Monarchists it seems 😮

At least this grand occasion is giving a boost to the economy, the Chinese economy that is! Has anyone bought any decorations not made in China?

I haven’t bought any decorations at all. I have bought a Coronation jug (Spode) which was made in England.

We won't be here, but as it's optional I can't see what the fuss is about.

I didn't promise to obey my lovely DH of nearly 50 years and I certainly will not be pledging allegiance to anyone one who spends billions on pomp and circumstance for themselves and their former mistress in today's current economic climate.
Let those that want to do it.

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Family lunch today - no-one was in favour of this across all four generations! So I guess that's a 'no' from us.

Oh, and I don't believe in any god so GSTK is irrelevant to me.

No, I won’t be standing (or sitting) and pledging my allegiance to the King. Absolutely not!
I will be preparing a coronation lunch for the family though, on the Sunday. I want my grandson to understand that this is a historic occasion. Whether we agree with the monarchy or not, it is part of history. I’d be happy if this was the last coronation though, but I doubt it will be.

"May he live forever"
That sound more like a curse than a blessing.

First I've heard about it and doubt it's true, I mean whose going to know?

It gets better... at least in terms of what a bizarre concept it is. Can you believe that it's actually being officially referred to as "the homage of the people". Homage? Positively mediaeval. What are we? Serfs? And this is an example of Charles and Co. modernising the monarchy. I think not. What a horrendous own goal.

Exactly my thoughts, NanaDana.

Hmm, very interesting and telling response from GNHQ.....

A very loud NO from me.

Smileless2012

First I've heard about it and doubt it's true, I mean whose going to know?

Precisely!

Urban myth probably

Grany

This idea is not going down well

A more dignified and principled alternative to the monarchy is a parliamentary republic. It’s tried and tested and allows us to choose our own head of state. Not someone running the country, but representing us all and guarding the constitution. It’s time to #AbolishTheMonarchy

I'm trying to think of someone who is dignified who might want the job

Um...........

Did anyone watch the spoof coronation programme ch 4 tonight?

Aveline

Putin would agree with you *Grany"

Doesn't mean Grany is wrong.

Yes, we enjoyed it. Quite funny. Loved Beatrice and Eugenie.
Frankie Boyle was more interesting though.

No.

Greyduster

I will not. I swore an oath to the late Queen when I joined the Services, and was proud to honour that oath, but it died with her. I have to wonder how much the King is letting himself be led through the nose in all this, especially by Lambeth Palace who must be rubbing their hands with glee.

Are you sure? I had to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the Queen AND her descendants- that was very clear.

I'd feel a wee bit happier if Charles was going to do what he originally said - swear to protect all faiths, full on, in the ceremony, but he's dropped that no doubt under pressure from powers that be.

I really wish it were all more simple and the money spent go to food banks.

I was originally a 100% republican but came to respect the Queen greatly, a genuine life of service, and the role of the monarchy -providing you have a decent monarch - in the balance of powers: I still hope that in matters like climate change Charles will use his convictions to the good.