The question is, do me and my daughter  battle the crowds to get a glimpse of the King, or avoid the crowds and head for a picturesque beauty spot.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn382d8jrj9o

 

 

Edited July 16, 20241 yr by martin-w

Surely you will be awarded with a private audience, Martin?

You would think so, Chris. But so far I've not had an invitation. 🤔

I was going to buy him a hot chocolate, but Stephen Seagull tends to do his low level stunt and grab the biscuit you get with it. I don't think the King would be impressed with that.

Maybe I'll just give him a wave from a distance and attend the next palace garden party.

 

Edited July 16, 20241 yr by martin-w

17:57

He gave us a little speech.

Meanwhile, me and my daughter were the other side of the island, on a cliff walk. 😁

 

 

Edited July 16, 20241 yr by martin-w

Just out of curiosity, what makes King Charles so special?  Did he actually earn his position and wealth, or was it just inherited like in the Middle Ages?

Dave

 

On a cliff walk or walking off a cliff, Martin??  I would have headed to the nearest pub! 🍺

 

37 minutes ago, dave2013 said:

Just out of curiosity, what makes King Charles so special?  Did he actually earn his position and wealth, or was it just inherited like in the Middle Ages?

Dave

 

 

I think you know the answer to that, Dave. 🙂

I'm indifferent. I'm not for or against. Hence why I was exploring the cliffs and enjoying nature

1 hour ago, charliearon said:

  I would have headed to the nearest pub! 🍺

 

No way. Moulin Huet Bay is far better than the pub. 

1 hour ago, martin-w said:

I think you know the answer to that, Dave.

Actually, I don't know that much about the monarchy stuff nowadays.  I'm sure it is different now than it was a hundred years ago, and I was curious if the "new" royals have to earn their positions as opposed to having it all handed to them simply by virtue of their birth into a royal family.

I'm a staunch proponent of meritocracy, so I'm naturally inclined to oppose any people who gain power and money simply by circumstance of birth or family wealth(we have a lot of the latter here in the USA).

Anyway, long live the UK.

Dave

 

The Brits do it in the same way they have for hundreds of years.  First born rules the waves!

1 hour ago, charliearon said:

The Brits do it in the same way they have for hundreds of years.  First born rules the waves!

 

They have a number duties of ccourse. They don't do nothing. 

In terms of Guernsey he's the head of state but not the governmnt. 

Edited July 16, 20241 yr by martin-w

The key is to arrive extra early to beat the crowds and get the best spot. Its RIAT this Saturday and ill be in place at my favorite spot at least 3 hours before the flying starts! 🤣

1 hour ago, james42 said:

 Its RIAT this Saturday

 

Well, I'm a long way from Fairford these days and do miss the airshow. I'm envious.

My daughter and me have considered renting an AirBnB in Fairford for a few days, so we can attend. Not sure if or  when that will be.

Best airshow there is, in my opinion. 

2 hours ago, dave2013 said:

Actually, I don't know that much about the monarchy stuff nowadays.  I'm sure it is different now than it was a hundred years ago, and I was curious if the "new" royals have to earn their positions as opposed to having it all handed to them simply by virtue of their birth into a royal family.

The ‘new’ royals? There the same as the old royals.

One hundred years ago King Charles great grandfather George V was on the throne.

It is as Charlie says above, first born scoops the pool. King Charles has two sons; heir and spare. Although in this generation the ‘spare’ doesn’t seem to have taken too kindly to his role.

Very important to remember that although King Charles is head of State of the whole of the UK he doesn’t really have any sort of political power. 
The last king of England who thought he did….well, we chopped his head off….

kings speech will the interestng today first time since 1950 hes done it to a labour gov