Let the Brit’s do there thing. What you deem excessive they may think is just right. Too each his own.
I read a few interesting queen articles and so on but not big into royalty stuff either
This is the Superbowl (albeit a somber one) to those who enjoy following Royals. I am not one, and i dont know why anyone would be, but there obviously are a LOT. It is also a bit ironic of a post on a message board where we debate 24/7 365 about a game played by very rich oversized men.
that the Brits do on such a grand scale. I used to feel nothing but disdain for the royals, until I visited England and gained an appreciation for what the royal family represents: reverence for history and continuity of tradition. If you have no interest or appreciation for such things, that’s your right. Better you don’t watch it or let it bother you that others are interested for whatever reason.
This is the Superbowl (albeit a somber one) to those who enjoy following Royals. I am not one, and i dont know why anyone would be, but there obviously are a LOT. It is also a bit ironic of a post on a message board where we debate 24/7 365 about a game played by very rich oversized men.
You're right. The coronation will probably fascinate history buffs. Watching an ornate crown placed on Charles' head. We've really only seen it in movies.
I was never a huge fan of hers but when she got dressed up and greeted the new prime minister only two days before her death because that was she was supposed to do as queen. That was impressive.
Also, that she presided over Labour and the Tories at each other's throats for 70 years and yet nobody knew her own politics because she thought as queen she should keep them to herself so ALL her subjects could look to the throne.
No blog posts from the queen. No rants from the queen. Just did her duty and served her country to the best of her ability.
I was never a huge fan of hers but when she got dressed up and greeted the new prime minister only two days before her death because that was she was supposed to do as queen. That was impressive.
Also, that she presided over Labour and the Tories at each other's throats for 70 years and yet nobody knew her own politics because she thought as queen she should keep them to herself so ALL her subjects could look to the throne.
No blog posts from the queen. No rants from the queen. Just did her duty and served her country to the best of her ability.
A point not understood by many. She is probably the last bridge to the WW2 era and the non-hypercritical world.
Yes the coverage is absurd, but those interested are probably not interested too much in sports and wall to wall football.
So I'm guessing one day, a guy stood up and said, Give me all your land, money, jewelry, etc and I will rule over you....Is that about how that started? WTF! Talk about a racket.
Just don't get the craze, but whateva! Glad America doesn't have this BS system.
Was referring to the 9 and 7 year old kids of Williams as "the heir and the spare". When the 7 year old girl appeared on screen one of the BBC commentators actually said "and here is the spare for her first major event".
It's just such a weird culture that such a statement is said so nonchalantly. Some 7 year old kid is just "the spare".
There will never be another state funeral like this one, with as many world leaders, because there will never be another head of state to serve as long as she did.
I love the history of the Old World cities of Europe, especially London. I like the pomp and circumstance. So what? Live and let live.
I don't follow the drama, but the wife does so I know of it through her...it is sad that Harry & William apparently aren't on the best of terms. Being that the other is their only sibling, that saddens me.
Some may wonder why we obsess about the super bowl
Was referring to the 9 and 7 year old kids of Williams as "the heir and the spare". When the 7 year old girl appeared on screen one of the BBC commentators actually said "and here is the spare for her first major event".
It's just such a weird culture that such a statement is said so nonchalantly. Some 7 year old kid is just "the spare".
The funny thing is that Elizabeth's father, George VI, himself was the spare. Then his older brother had to go and marry any American divorcee so the two of them could go off and become Nazi sympathizers......
it's pretty likely that plenty of us will live long enough to see another one of these funerals. Depends how many years Charles has left on the clock...
And, as others have said, being fascinated by the royals is not much different than being obsessed with, say, the NFL draft. Or the NFL itself. And being fascinated by the pageantry, ritual, and tradition of the funeral – something which happens only about once every 50 years – seems fairly reasonable compared with being fascinated by the annual ritual that is the Super Bowl.
and you are better off for it.
I read a few interesting queen articles and so on but not big into royalty stuff either
I didnt realize it was still going on
Critiquing a funeral for a beloved Queen. Nice
Critiquing a funeral for a beloved Queen. Nice
Apologies to anyone who thinks I have gone too far here.
I'm with you here.
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is nothing off limits for your criticism?
Critiquing a funeral for a beloved Queen. Nice
Apologies to anyone who thinks I have gone too far here.
So basically to everyone, on every topic?
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is nothing off limits for your criticism?
Critiquing a funeral for a beloved Queen. Nice
Apologies to anyone who thinks I have gone too far here.
So basically to everyone, on every topic?
Are you really that fragile? I think not. Love your screen name btw.
so, let the people who care about it, pay attention to it and participate in it, and for those who don't care about it they can avoid it.
this is how we maintain a civilized society.
As opposed to people here who root for other men to succeed at their jobs and change their personal schedules to watch?
So happy for you that you feel you are in a position to judge others based on little information.
You're right. The coronation will probably fascinate history buffs. Watching an ornate crown placed on Charles' head. We've really only seen it in movies.
And she represented a older age that has passed.
I was never a huge fan of hers but when she got dressed up and greeted the new prime minister only two days before her death because that was she was supposed to do as queen. That was impressive.
Also, that she presided over Labour and the Tories at each other's throats for 70 years and yet nobody knew her own politics because she thought as queen she should keep them to herself so ALL her subjects could look to the throne.
No blog posts from the queen. No rants from the queen. Just did her duty and served her country to the best of her ability.
Some much energy wasted on such a giant nothingburger.
And she represented a older age that has passed.
I was never a huge fan of hers but when she got dressed up and greeted the new prime minister only two days before her death because that was she was supposed to do as queen. That was impressive.
Also, that she presided over Labour and the Tories at each other's throats for 70 years and yet nobody knew her own politics because she thought as queen she should keep them to herself so ALL her subjects could look to the throne.
No blog posts from the queen. No rants from the queen. Just did her duty and served her country to the best of her ability.
A point not understood by many. She is probably the last bridge to the WW2 era and the non-hypercritical world.
Yes the coverage is absurd, but those interested are probably not interested too much in sports and wall to wall football.
Link - ( New Window )
After Freddie left....
Just don't get the craze, but whateva! Glad America doesn't have this BS system.
How’d Ya Become King Then? - ( New Window )
lol yes!
How’d Ya Become King Then? - ( New Window )
a top 5 all time scene for me
Franco Still Dead - ( New Window )
It's just such a weird culture that such a statement is said so nonchalantly. Some 7 year old kid is just "the spare".
https://twitter.com/radio_brent/status/1571848263954841601?s=46&t=lJfN8km9a1obHfq2YGpuEw
I love the history of the Old World cities of Europe, especially London. I like the pomp and circumstance. So what? Live and let live.
Perspective
Overkill....maybe. But if you are going to overkill...make it like today was.
It's just such a weird culture that such a statement is said so nonchalantly. Some 7 year old kid is just "the spare".
The funny thing is that Elizabeth's father, George VI, himself was the spare. Then his older brother had to go and marry any American divorcee so the two of them could go off and become Nazi sympathizers......
And, as others have said, being fascinated by the royals is not much different than being obsessed with, say, the NFL draft. Or the NFL itself. And being fascinated by the pageantry, ritual, and tradition of the funeral – something which happens only about once every 50 years – seems fairly reasonable compared with being fascinated by the annual ritual that is the Super Bowl.