The British Monarchy

[Mr Kobayashi]

What have worldwide monarchies have to do with well documented polls in the UK showing support for OUR monarchy?

Are you not capable of thinking laterally? Monarchies are on the decline. Why do you think the Saxe-Coburg-Gothas will remain immune to all the reasons that caused almost all monarchies to go extinct?

As I said younger generations care less and less. When the next coronation in ten to fifteen years' time is a wash out like Trump's inauguration you might look a bit daft.

British public support for monarchy at historic low, poll reveals

On eve of king’s coronation, survey shows only three in 10 Britons think monarchy is ‘very important’

www.theguardian.com

 

[mexico1970]

I suppose this version is slightly better than Henry VIII reign but I guess it’s all relative…

Most royals have been and are still cunts mate, as are most republicans and politicians.

 

[Phil1]

Most royals have been and are still cunts mate, as are most republicans and politicians.

People are cunts mate. It’s not a new phenomenon but we do seem to get cuntier as the world evolves.
I’m glad I’ve only got about 30 years left (if I’m lucky) :-)

 

[mexico1970]

People are cunts mate. It’s not a new phenomenon but we do seem to get cuntier as the world evolves.
I’m glad I’ve only got about 30 years left (if I’m lucky) :-)

Hahaha, ain't that the truth.

 

[Blue and true]

I would disagree with regard to old money not having as strong a foothold in US society - they might not have the titles they possess in the UK, but in terms of their influence, wealth and demarcation from the rest of society, I think it’s at least on a par with the UK.

My own experience of the US is that class and in particular racial divisions are more marked than they are in the UK, even if the US obviously doesn’t have a formal structure around an aristocracy. Whether somebody is called an Earl or Viscount is no real relevance, unless you purposefully take exception to it.

It is relevant though. Titles, or more generally aristocracy, is unconditional wealth and power. It is, to shamelessly steal a popular phrase on this forum, a closed shop. Irrespective of a persons talent, ability, or societal input, they will remain in such a position; this is a grossly stratified class system that tells the rest "they don't belong". By contrast, any wealth or power passed through lineage in the US is conditional. Take the Obama's; his daughters will inherit wealth for sure, but there are no guarantees they will become head of state, nor are there guarantees the Obama wealth and standing will remain indefinitely throughout generations. There's also an affectatious quality attached to our upper classes that we don't really see anywhere else; I find that sickly, but then that's just me.

I won't dispute your claims on race because the US still has burning issues with racism, patently.

 

[bluethrunthru]

This is so fucking funny

 

[Bill Walker]

Oh look, a Royal is in hospital, they can always find a few spare cops for that..

But not for everyone.

Norfolk police did NOT answer 999 call made before family died

A referral has been made to the police watchdog today over the deaths of a family in Norfolk - after police failed to attend a 999 call made from the address where their bodies were later found.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Manc baggie]

I can thoroughly recommend this book.
It's an excellent read.

 

[carlosthejackal]

Quick update on the daily struggle, if you can offer a prayer I’m sure it will help.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Old man has operation.

Happens every day. Camilla will be happy if the op has made his fingers thicker.