Trooping of the Colour

Mollygo

Quite funny really, the not my king group turning up. Normal people avoid things they don’t like or aren’t interested in, but at least they weren’t throwing paint or milk shakes or vandalising things.

Saying "not my king" is a bit like saying "not my Mother".

They are, you might not like it, but they still are.

Some people did try and change the monarchy a few hundred years back, but that didn't work out too well. They still landed up with a King, just a different one

Quite funny really, the not my king group turning up. Normal people avoid things they don’t like or aren’t interested in, but at least they weren’t throwing paint or milk shakes or vandalising things.

There was a short interview with one of the Commanding Officers who briefly explained how they had to prepare the troops to be ceremonial soldiers after they've been combat soldiers. Particularly those who have only recently returned from overseas duty.

When we watch these ceremonial occasions we get lost in the pageantry and theatre and tend to forget that these are fighting soldiers. Fighting or parade ground, they make a pretty good job of it.

Anniebach

I doubt they do same all day every day

Of course not!
They are all fighting soldiers as at least one of the Army spokesmen was at pains to point out.

Was it his hair that put you off Callistemon?

I couldn’t take my eyes off his mop.

I don't mind Clare Balding but the problem is, if the BBC have someone on contract, they seem to roll them out as commentators for every conceivable occasion until we are fed up with hearing them.

As for that young man interviewing people outside the Palace! Is he the best person they could find? Really? Where were any Royal reporters?

NoraBone

V3ra

dogsmother

What are the crowds chanting….?

I wondered that.
It was "God Save the King" 👑

I saw a large group with yellow flags and banners as the TV cameras scanned the crowd in front of Buckingham Palace and knew immediately it was the "Not My King" people. That's what they were chanting, in front of the palace, as the planes flew over. Not My King. There's highlights of today's parade this afternoon, it might be edited somehow, but it was very clear on the TV when I knew what it was.

So go home.
This occasion was nothing to do with them.

I can't stand Claire Balding either and get sick of her doing everything. I have to admit, though, that there have been times when she's clearly done her research.

I've never been keen on Gyles Brandreth but he has grown on me, as he spins a good yarn.

Awful woman, can’t bear her.

GrannyGravy13 just because Ms Balding "knows the family very well" does not enable her to report the in depth historical information about Royal traditions dating back many centuries, including the music history, the names and ranks of the military personnel, what is going to occur next, the details of the preparations leading up to the event etc. etc., as did Alistair Bruce so interestingly and confidently. And.. without shouting manically...quite the opposite.
Yes I am bitter..the BBC nudged out the excellent, knowledgable one-time champion Sue Barker as Wimbledon anchor and replaced her with Balding, who has no professional tennis history. Typical Beeb..barrel scraping.
What is she going to be an 'expert' on next, I ask myself.

I saw a large group with yellow flags and banners as the TV cameras scanned the crowd in front of Buckingham Palace and knew immediately it was the "Not My King" people. That's what they were chanting, in front of the palace, as the planes flew over. Not My King.

Ohhh... thank you NoraBone.
I couldn't hear them clearly at first, and I agree it sounded like a protest, then it seemed to change to what I said I heard. Wishful thinking maybe? ☹️
I hadn't seen any yellow flags though.

Wasnt it fabulous! 🇬🇧

V3ra

dogsmother

What are the crowds chanting….?

I wondered that.
It was "God Save the King" 👑

I saw a large group with yellow flags and banners as the TV cameras scanned the crowd in front of Buckingham Palace and knew immediately it was the "Not My King" people. That's what they were chanting, in front of the palace, as the planes flew over. Not My King. There's highlights of today's parade this afternoon, it might be edited somehow, but it was very clear on the TV when I knew what it was.

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He's also a gymnast Callistemon

Sorry, I meant to quote Jaxjacky's post.

Thank you Jaxjacky.

Georgesgran

I like Claire Balding too. She knows a lot about horses and dogs - she sat next to us at Crufts, watching the agility and clapped and yelled like the rest of us. She was charming.

He seemed very lightweight for such an occasion.
Pleasant enough, but yes, more CBBC! 🙂

Clare Balding was the only presenter during the 2011 Diamond Jubilee river pageant who had researched well, knew what she was talking about and presented interesting information, which is why she is asked to commentate for so many occasions. So much better than Maureen Lipman and Paloma Faith, among others, who were dire.

Radzi Chinyanganya Callistemon, ex CBBC and Blue Peter presenter, now commentator for sports events.

I like Claire Balding too. She knows a lot about horses and dogs - she sat next to us at Crufts, watching the agility and clapped and yelled like the rest of us. She was charming.

*Anniebach, of course they do not spend everyday on horses blowing trumpts because they are all trained soldiers whose primary purpose is to defend this country and with commitments to NATO and the UN.

However, I was just curious what proportion of those who gained these extra skills playing musical instruments and/or riding horses, ever went on to use those skills after they left the army.

I remarked how excellent Claire Balding’s commentary was, she is on everything because she is so good. That is just my opinion, others will differ but she certainly did her homework.

Millie22

GB News this morning ... no idea who the woman was but she described Charles as an 'old man'. I suppose he is but he is the King!

Then she said the guards were 'doing their thing' and 'strutting their stuff'.

It was like kids tv 🤣🤣🤣

And yet it's aimed at older people rather than younger generations. I doubt young people would watch it.

I might be old but I don't either.

Who was the young man on BBC interviewing people outside Buckingham Palace? He certainly hadn't had a short back and sides, had he!

I doubt they do same all day every day

I looked at all those troops on horses and all those playing musical istruments. For most of them these will be skills learnt in the army and I was wondering whether when they leave the army they are able to use those skills in their civilian life.

Loved it.