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‘Royal’ Forum anyone?

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Calendargirl Sun 17-Apr-22 16:33:15

It was commented upon the other day that there were four threads relating to the Royal family.

Seeing as we are in Platinum Jubilee Year, would a ‘Royal’ or ‘Monarchy’ forum be of interest?

For royalists and republicans to comment upon.

Polly73 Mon 18-Apr-22 12:38:09

Callistemon21

Well, they could announce they just want to be known as plain Hazza and Megs Markle-Windsor.

Like the rest of us plebs
Although DH's family dropped the double-barrel years ago.

Should we be curtsying when you post on a thread Callistemon? grin

Polly73 Mon 18-Apr-22 12:35:54

JaneJudge

Can we have a pleb section?

gringrin

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 12:33:01

Oh dear.

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Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 12:32:13

Well, they could announce they just want to be known as plain Hazza and Megs Markle-Windsor.

Like the rest of us plebs
Although DH's family dropped the double-barrel years ago.

MaizieD Mon 18-Apr-22 12:21:47

Joseanne

Callistemon21

MaizieD

Yes please, yes please, yes please.

A RF forum so we never have to see the words Harry & Meghan again unless we really want to.

Are they still Royal?

I'm confused.

Good point! Where do we put them then?

Anywhere but News & Politics, grin

I don't think that Harry can actually lose his 'royalness' can he?

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 12:18:18

?

Joseanne Mon 18-Apr-22 12:06:48

Callistemon21

. It won't be earth shattering news when the Queen dies

I hate to argue with you Joseanne wink but I think it will be worldwide news, if not exactly shattering, and yes, I agree it will open up a lot of debate not just on here.

Yes I get you. It won't be shocking or unbelievable, but it will cause big rumbles and even eruptions in the media.

Joseanne Mon 18-Apr-22 12:03:29

Callistemon21

MaizieD

Yes please, yes please, yes please.

A RF forum so we never have to see the words Harry & Meghan again unless we really want to.

Are they still Royal?

I'm confused.

Good point! Where do we put them then?

JaneJudge Mon 18-Apr-22 11:58:38

Can we have a pleb section?

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 11:57:53

. It won't be earth shattering news when the Queen dies

I hate to argue with you Joseanne wink but I think it will be worldwide news, if not exactly shattering, and yes, I agree it will open up a lot of debate not just on here.

Rosalyn69 Mon 18-Apr-22 11:55:44

I think it’s a great idea but sadly is likely to cause dissent. Goodness there’s dissent already.

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 11:52:38

volver

Still no personal preference either way for a forum, but would we be allowed to chat about republicanism versus monarchism? Or is it just about hats and hard working pensioners?

There's a Royal Family forum on Mumsnet smile

Yes, but Gransnet is just the poor relation.

Callistemon21 Mon 18-Apr-22 11:51:03

MaizieD

Yes please, yes please, yes please.

A RF forum so we never have to see the words Harry & Meghan again unless we really want to.

Are they still Royal?

I'm confused.

Robin49 Mon 18-Apr-22 11:29:16

Lucca

Whaaaat ? You love a chat about them

So do you! ?

maddyone Mon 18-Apr-22 11:08:14

I don’t see why not.

DaisyAnne Mon 18-Apr-22 11:06:55

Anniebach

Agree MaizieD

I'll add my vote but could we also have a way to actually "ignore" a whole Topic should we wish to do so?

volver Mon 18-Apr-22 11:05:08

Joseanne ??

Lucca Mon 18-Apr-22 11:04:32

merlotgran

There’s really no point as it will just become a playground for those who get their kicks by pouncing on any thread that’s started about the RF.

This.

Joseanne Mon 18-Apr-22 11:01:04

Oops sorry OK maybe I did see "first" as in off the blocks in this case!
Maybe "Who was the first poster to ...... " would have read better to me.
Either way, no probs now.

volver Mon 18-Apr-22 10:02:28

Blossoming

You have misread Volver’s post Joseanne. This happens a lot on RF threads.

^This

volver Mon 18-Apr-22 10:02:12

Joseanne

Actually volver I was first on this thread out of courtesy sympathy to Calendargirl because posters have commented how dispiriting it is to start a thread with no takers the following day.
Where was I rude please?

"who was first on this thread to start making rude comments about other posters and casting aspersions? "

is not the same as "Who was first on this thread?"

I don't think you were rude in any way, and I didn't say that.

Blossoming Mon 18-Apr-22 09:59:51

You have misread Volver’s post Joseanne. This happens a lot on RF threads.

Blossoming Mon 18-Apr-22 09:58:11

I don’t think it would make any difference. The words ‘Royal Family’ act as a trigger no matter which forum they appear on.

Joseanne Mon 18-Apr-22 09:55:42

Actually volver I was first on this thread out of courtesy sympathy to Calendargirl because posters have commented how dispiriting it is to start a thread with no takers the following day.
Where was I rude please?

volver Mon 18-Apr-22 09:49:44

Mmm hmm....

who was first on this thread to start making rude comments about other posters and casting aspersions?

smile