Florentine_Pogen Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/21/king-charles-architectural-politics-prince-profit-poundbury-paisley-perspectives "King Charles is someone who wants to improve a society that he is not part of and will never truly experience or understand. He sees snapshots in visits and ribbon-cuttings but can never know the complexities of existing within an ordinary community and relying upon its infrastructure. He’ll never chat to a neighbour while hanging washing out to dry or sprint for the last night bus in the rain; he’ll never struggle to find an affordable nursery or worry about energy bills; he’ll never play, pray or party in the street. His view of society, as of architecture, is restricted to what can be seen from the tinted window of a chauffeured car." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Florentine_Pogen said: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/21/king-charles-architectural-politics-prince-profit-poundbury-paisley-perspectives "King Charles is someone who wants to improve a society that he is not part of and will never truly experience or understand. He sees snapshots in visits and ribbon-cuttings but can never know the complexities of existing within an ordinary community and relying upon its infrastructure. He’ll never chat to a neighbour while hanging washing out to dry or sprint for the last night bus in the rain; he’ll never struggle to find an affordable nursery or worry about energy bills; he’ll never play, pray or party in the street. His view of society, as of architecture, is restricted to what can be seen from the tinted window of a chauffeured car." Well that’s nonsense - didn’t you hear that when they stay in Balmoral they’re just locals; just regular neighbours; auld Lizzie in her wellies would routinely have a gab over the fence to Mrs Chalmers fae next door whilst they wur hingin’ oot the washin. They said so on the BBC. A lot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Coming up next: thoroughly modern feudal deference; thoroughly modern medieval tithes; thoroughly modern divine ordination; thoroughly modern slavery; thoroughly modern limited suffrage; thoroughly modern trial by combat. All brought to you by our thoroughly modern hereditary crowned jester. Edited September 21, 2022 by Antlion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Private Eye Court Circular column was an interesting read - confirms Q Elizabeth II was out lbw for 96 at around 3pm with a 6.30 embargo on the news, and Brian might not mind some cost cutting provided it doesn't affect him. This has not softened my view from the normal island thread one bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 14/09/2022 at 01:09, Hoose Rice said: Poor guy. Hi 16 hours ago, Scorge said: Private Eye Court Circular column was an interesting read - confirms Q Elizabeth II was out lbw for 96 at around 3pm with a 6.30 embargo on the news, and Brian might not mind some cost cutting provided it doesn't affect him. This has not softened my view from the normal island thread one bit. Stomach cancer underlying but taken out be a stroke apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, RH33 said: Stomach cancer underlying but taken out be a stroke apparently. This makes sense to me, as I suspected they've known for at least 6 months she was terminally ill. Charlie visited Balmoral back in late spring/early summer and was visibly upset when he left, so I thought right there and then they'd informed him she was on her way out. It also goes some way to explaining the ludicrous clamour to celebrate a 70th jubilee, an anniversary that normally passes without much fanfare, as they knew damned fine there wasn't a hope in hell of her making it to the more conventionally recognised 75th. Edited September 22, 2022 by Boo Khaki 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Boo Khaki said: This makes sense to me, as I suspected they've known for at least 6 months she was terminally ill. Charlie visited Balmoral back in late spring/early summer and was visibly upset when he left, so I thought right there and then they'd informed him she was on her way out. It also goes some way to explaining the ludicrous clamour to celebrate a 70th jubilee, an anniversary that normally passes without much fanfare, as they knew damned fine there wasn't a hope in hell of her making it to the more conventionally recognised 75th. If we get to chose how we go then I’m with Tyrion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane of Cawdor Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 An acquaintance of mine chose to demonstrate his disapproval of kings and queens by having some tee-shirts printed with text reading: MON ARCH AIC Bit shite, I thought. Also, an unwelcome reminder of our disastrous 1978 World Cup campaign when, as I recall, Ally MacLeod's idea of in-game coaching involved beseeching Archie Gemmill to play better. "Come on Erchie" screeched the tactical genius. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 21:06, Scorge said: Private Eye Court Circular column was an interesting read - confirms Q Elizabeth II was out lbw for 96 at around 3pm with a 6.30 embargo on the news, and Brian might not mind some cost cutting provided it doesn't affect him. This has not softened my view from the normal island thread one bit. I told my wife at 12 o' clock she was dead (the Queen, not my wife), and they were just waiting for everyone to arrive before announcing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Jacksgranda said: I told my wife at 12 o' clock she was dead (the Queen, not my wife), and they were just waiting for everyone to arrive before announcing it. Probably posted this earlier in the thread, but on the morning that she kicked off (Brenda, not your wife), someone I know told me that he'd just got a text from his "in the know" daughter that he should keep an eye on the news that afternoon as something big was happening. Dunno what the deal is exactly, but he says she's bound by the Official Secrets Act, yet still leaks like a sieve to her family. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I'm not quite sure where this belongs but channel hopping I found the funeral of Lizzie on Gogglebox..."why are they playing bagpipes?" R.I.P The Queen of England. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 16 hours ago, BFTD said: Probably posted this earlier in the thread, but on the morning that she kicked off (Brenda, not your wife), someone I know told me that he'd just got a text from his "in the know" daughter that he should keep an eye on the news that afternoon as something big was happening. Dunno what the deal is exactly, but he says she's bound by the Official Secrets Act, yet still leaks like a sieve to her family. Story I heard from itk itk was dead at breakfast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63034255 The story says there will be a different one for Scotland. Seems only fair we get Lionel Messi, seeing as how they just blagged Cristiano Ronaldo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Royal staff had a WhatsApp group including senior executives from the BBC, ITV and Sky News, which they used to control which footage could be used. Every five minutes a member of the royal household would send a message either approving or refusing the use of the previous block of video. All future use of clips of the funeral are subject to veto by the Palace: The BBC, ITV, and Sky News have been given until today to produce a 60-minute compilation of clips they would like to retain from ceremonial events during the 10 days of mourning for the Queen. The royal household will then consider whether to veto any proposed inclusions. Once this process is complete, the rights to show the vast majority of other footage from ceremonial events will then be taken out of circulation. Any news outlets wishing to use unapproved pieces of footage would have to apply to the royals on a case-by-case basis, even for material that has already been broadcast to tens of millions of Britons. The lizards seem intent on controlling the narrative of the old bag’s interment. Totally normal behaviour. Totally normal state. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Antlion said: Royal staff had a WhatsApp group including senior executives from the BBC, ITV and Sky News, which they used to control which footage could be used. Every five minutes a member of the royal household would send a message either approving or refusing the use of the previous block of video. All future use of clips of the funeral are subject to veto by the Palace: The BBC, ITV, and Sky News have been given until today to produce a 60-minute compilation of clips they would like to retain from ceremonial events during the 10 days of mourning for the Queen. The royal household will then consider whether to veto any proposed inclusions. Once this process is complete, the rights to show the vast majority of other footage from ceremonial events will then be taken out of circulation. Any news outlets wishing to use unapproved pieces of footage would have to apply to the royals on a case-by-case basis, even for material that has already been broadcast to tens of millions of Britons. The lizards seem intent on controlling the narrative of the old bag’s interment. Totally normal behaviour. Totally normal state. Seems stupid anyway. If I wanted to use a clip of the royal funeral procession against, say, the song "Oh what a circus" from Evita for satirical purposes I would just pay some fud 50 quid for mobile phone footage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 9 hours ago, tamthebam said: Seems stupid anyway. If I wanted to use a clip of the royal funeral procession against, say, the song "Oh what a circus" from Evita for satirical purposes I would just pay some fud 50 quid for mobile phone footage We’ve all gone crazy Mourning all day And mourning all night Falling over ourselves to get all Of the misery right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Good https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-63107556 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I see King Chuckles & his son are to stay away from Cop27 - committed environmentalists until it might affect the gravy train. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, btb said: I see King Chuckles & his son are to stay away from Cop27 - committed environmentalists until it might affect the gravy train. The suggestion is that Truss asked them to steer clear of it. No doubt to stop any embarrassments, like the PM contradicting the head of state or vice versa, or someone from Quadrilla accidentally giving His Royal Kingness an H&M bag packed full of used banknotes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 minute ago, williemillersmoustache said: The suggestion is that Truss asked them to steer clear of it. No doubt to stop any embarrassments, like the PM contradicting the head of state or vice versa, or someone from Quadrilla accidentally giving His Royal Kingness an H&M bag packed full of used banknotes. I saw that and understand how the system works and they'll not be the only ones who are green up until the point where it costs them just that I reserve the right to scoff the next time I see them being described as "committed to improving green issues" or similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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