We accept that there are those who do not approve of the Monarchy. Some of them write for the leftist New York Times. We have freedom of expression so they are entitled to hold their views, even if they are not popularly held ones. We know that some of our politicians hold Republican views, such as the leader of the Official Raving Loony Party. At this time they rightly choose to keep their personal views to themselves. On Monday, HM The Queen will be laid to rest in a ceremony that will bring the nation’s capital to a standstill as tens of thousands line the streets to pay their respects to our most enduring monarch. Protesting would be an act of rank stupidity on this occasion. On Tuesday, when any anti-Royalists have been kettled and thrown in the cells for 24 hours, will it be the Guardian or the Independent championing their cause as they are hauled before Westminster Magistrates charged with public order offences? Will Jeremy Corbyn be one of those in the cells? If only the Magistrates could send them to The Tower until after the King’s Coronation.
After my elder boy finishes school today, I am taking him to the British Consulate to sign the book of condolences. GSTK
I would have thought you'd be going to Gibraltar for the week,are they doing anything special over there?
They are entitled to hold those opinions. Personaliy, asneither royalist or republican I don't have a dog in the fight. Those poring over ever aspect of this Griefest as well as those holding up gormless posters or heckling Nonce Andrew a equally at fault. Pay the old biddy due respect but this is all OTT. It's also boring. FFS I find myself eating my dinner watching Heartbeat. I could turn into a Brexitard.
After the scenes we've seen in Scotland over the last several days it seems even more ridiculous that they could leave the union. We are too closely attached. God bless the Jocks. GSTK - GBTU
I'm near the Tate Modern now but I didn't think to bring any food, you couldn't get me a sandwich could you @Archers Road me old China, I'll give you £20 for a sandwich and a can of Tango.
Do you mean you pay for the sandwich and Tango and pay an extra £20 or would Archie need to buy the sandwich and Tango out of the £20? The latter doesn't sound overly appealing.
I see what you're saying, maybe that's why he didn't reply. Ok I'll give @Archers Road £20 plus the cost of the sandwich, but I want to see a receipt.
Yes bit of a slip there, you can tell which one of us two has the experience at negotiating contracts.
