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I've never been a royalist, always been pretty agnostic as far as the royal family are concerned and more recently with the Andrew revelations, have thought it's time they were disbanded. But I have to say, Charles has played a blinder in the USA this week. Without offering deals or making commitments, he has used his position and his charm, to really materially improve UK-US relations which could be immensely important to the "special relationship". Well done Charlie.
Cuthbert is named after the 7th Century Saint - let’s face it the country needs something better than St George and Cuthy has stepped up! So no, his brother was not named Percival as in the WW1/Boer War officer.
His brother is named Chester or Ches - no particular reason, but he likes it. Well, he’s not complained anyway.
The Patron Saint should be St Alban. Actually lived and was martyred in this country. Gave his life to save that of another person (Amphibalus).
Being born a "top" royal is a curse as much as it is a blessing. People look at the privilege part more than the fact these people literally haven't had a moment to themselves, no privacy and are limited entirely about what they can do with their lives. That's just because of who they are born as. Imagine being dressed by servant your whole life? It might sound mad, but I'd take being poor over having that. Has he ever even had a sh t in peace?
He's not been a saint himself over the years, but what I will say for him, is when his mother died he showed up, did his bit and didn't let anyone down, despite the country being in chaos politically (and still is). He's performing the role of head of state well, and showing up the people we elected to do the job by some stretch. Although his mother did an amazing job, I do feel we could have used a bit of what he's bringing to the table from the late 80's onwards in this country. We got him too late in some respects, he's clearly very good in the role as King.
Have been saying similar for years on here and elsewhere.
I’d rather scrub toilets for a living than have to live in that goldfish bowl, having to keep a smile painted on, and not be allowed to express your own opinions or tell people what you really think of them (as my posting history on here will testify!).
He also courageously stuck to his views on the need for environmental concern and conservation, despite being widely mocked for it, decades before it became a widely recognised and accepted issue.
Occasional reminder that a Royalist is someone who takes a direct interest in the royal family itself whereas a Monarchist is someone who believes a monarchy is probably the best system of government.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
The Patron Saint should be St Alban. Actually lived and was martyred in this country. Gave his life to save that of another person (Amphibalus).
Alright, northern England. But I reckon he had a bit more to offer than a saint who made an executioner’s eyes pop out (wikipedia). Or a bloke waving a pointy stick at a dragon. Let’s face it the latter are in pretty short supply.
Occasional reminder that a Royalist is someone who takes a direct interest in the royal family itself whereas a Monarchist is someone who believes a monarchy is probably the best system of government.
Trump, and his like, makes me glad we have a monarchy. Can you imagine what it would be like if any of our recent Prime Ministers had Presidential power.
Trump, and his like, makes me glad we have a monarchy. Can you imagine what it would be like if any of our recent Prime Ministers had Presidential power.
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That’s a tad nonsensical - it’s like a committed republican stating that they are glad that they don’t have a King because Saudi Arabia has absolute monarchs.
Most countries have checks-and-balances on who wields executive power. I imagine when Trump leaves office and sanity returns, the US might well tighten up those balances.
I don't know how much direct input The King had in his speech to congress, how much was a speech writer, but it was very well written in that it conveyed all the messages the US gov needed to hear in a way that was unlikely to annoy Trumpy-pants. In other words, designed to go over his head. Delivered well too, which we can definitely credit HRH with.
Will it make any difference to Trump? As we have noted here, probably not. But he wasn't the only audience.
Occasional reminder that a Royalist is someone who takes a direct interest in the royal family itself whereas a Monarchist is someone who believes a monarchy is probably the best system of government.
And a monarchist is someone who thinks that a Royal family (with no real power) is a terrible idea but nevertheless worth operating due to all the alternatives being even worse.
Trump, and his like, makes me glad we have a monarchy. Can you imagine what it would be like if any of our recent Prime Ministers had Presidential power.
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You don't seem to understand how the system works. It's perfectly possible to have an apolitical president of the UK, with very limited powers. But this would require the UK having a written constitution, rather than old fogies trying to dredge up "precedent" etc.
Have been saying similar for years on here and elsewhere.
I’d rather scrub toilets for a living than have to live in that goldfish bowl, having to keep a smile painted on, and not be allowed to express your own opinions or tell people what you really think of them (as my posting history on here will testify!).
He also courageously stuck to his views on the need for environmental concern and conservation, despite being widely mocked for it, decades before it became a widely recognised and accepted issue.
“He also courageously stuck to his views on the need for environmental concern and conservation”
I’m not surprised given all the cash he’s racking up from offshore wind assets! Them Rolls Royce’s and helicopters aren’t cheap to run!
Nkthing like that was in place when he courageously expressed his views as a young man in his teens & 20s back then.
He was way ahead of his time & a good 'influencer' for the environmental movement - shame on those who won't recognise or give him credit for that.
Yes in a nimby kind of way.
Why has he refused to overturn the onshore wind ban on Royal land and opposed it on nearby land? I’m sorry but the guy is all talk. Given they are one of the largest landowners in the country that’s a serious setback to reducing emissions. Not to mention he’s holding back offshore development by pushing up costs:-
Why has he refused to overturn the onshore wind ban on Royal land and opposed it on nearby land? I’m sorry but the guy is all talk. Given they are one of the largest landowners in the country that’s a serious setback to reducing emissions. Not to mention he’s holding back offshore development by pushing up costs:-
Have been saying similar for years on here and elsewhere.
I’d rather scrub toilets for a living than have to live in that goldfish bowl, having to keep a smile painted on, and not be allowed to express your own opinions or tell people what you really think of them (as my posting history on here will testify!).
He also courageously stuck to his views on the need for environmental concern and conservation, despite being widely mocked for it, decades before it became a widely recognised and accepted issue.
- not allowed to express his opinions as a senior royal, so admirable - expresses his opinions all the time often on hand written notes with royal letterheads to various Fleet Street mandarins - mfw
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
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