purplebee
Drama Llama
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Jun 27, 2014 20:37:34 GMT
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Post by purplebee on Apr 5, 2023 21:08:47 GMT
I love everything about it, so pretty!
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Post by smasonnc on Apr 5, 2023 21:45:11 GMT
I must contact my milliner to make me a fascinator. I shall then stand guard at the mailbox. God Save the King!
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Post by hmp on Apr 5, 2023 22:36:44 GMT
I love the design. I love that it allows me to pause and let my eyes roam from element to element, rather than forcing me to go in a specific direction. The design is an artistic choice, not a lack of "professionalism." I love art that makes me look more than once.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 5, 2023 23:02:10 GMT
I really don't understand why anyone cares - he's a nobody who's claim to fame is wanting to be Camilla's tampon - oh and being born to Elizabeth. Even the job of arranging the coronation is inherited. Sorry Duke Marshal - big zero in my book - perhaps if you had any actual experience or talent instead of just being the 13th duke of whatever. I did find it interesting last week having dinner with some ex-Brits - well technically they still have passports so are they ex? There can be no more fervent anti-monarchist and are thoroughly confused on why Americans care - I have no answer for them. But I suppose the whole desire to get away from anti-meritocracy is why they left.
Put on the show of making someone head of your country based on nothing but who his mommy is - I get it - you don't actually care about whether your ruler has any talent or gifts or anything - or are they not a ruler, please argue that they rule and you don't care that pedophile Andrew is part of the council and line of succession (oh he'll never get there being the default answer - instead of wondering why he's there in the first place) the real question is why Americans buy into the idiocy - without our eyeballs the royal family would be exactly like the royal families of all those other countries you can't name. I'd seriously love the US to just not give them the $$$
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Post by gar on Apr 5, 2023 23:08:35 GMT
So you deleted your earlier post but couldn’t resist. Why don’t you tell us what you really feel? 😄
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 5, 2023 23:33:59 GMT
So you deleted your earlier post but couldn’t resist. Why don’t you tell us what you really feel? 😄 You're right - I did delete - but the more US peas posting the more annoyed I became. I think it's gross - seriously disgusting that you feel that birthright determines your ruler despite anything. And I'm more disgusted that WE - who rejected the whole class bullshit and founded a country based on meritocracy - even if flawed and I know it's flawed! - still support - and yes that's what we're doing with our money - support a corrupt system where who your parents are determines if you can rule. It's a travesty - and that's how I really feel. so go on with your opinion on whether the invite has too many flowers - it's all a sham - and it's 100% based on the US continuing to buy into the bullshit. Would you vote for Charles - seriously - with all the people in England - is HE who you'd pick?
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Post by peano on Apr 5, 2023 23:39:15 GMT
I like the colors but the hodge podge of flowers looks messy to me. There are ways that those flowers could have been arranged in the design to make it more aesthetically pleasing and professional looking. I love the informality of the wildflowers and the addition of the Green Man. Very Olde England in the Merry Monthe of May.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Apr 5, 2023 23:52:10 GMT
I love it! I think it's pretty.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 6, 2023 0:40:38 GMT
I really don't understand why anyone cares - he's a nobody who's claim to fame is wanting to be Camilla's tampon - oh and being born to Elizabeth. Even the job of arranging the coronation is inherited. Sorry Duke Marshal - big zero in my book - perhaps if you had any actual experience or talent instead of just being the 13th duke of whatever. I did find it interesting last week having dinner with some ex-Brits - well technically they still have passports so are they ex? There can be no more fervent anti-monarchist and are thoroughly confused on why Americans care - I have no answer for them. But I suppose the whole desire to get away from anti-meritocracy is why they left. Put on the show of making someone head of your country based on nothing but who his mommy is - I get it - you don't actually care about whether your ruler has any talent or gifts or anything - or are they not a ruler, please argue that they rule and you don't care that pedophile Andrew is part of the council and line of succession (oh he'll never get there being the default answer - instead of wondering why he's there in the first place) the real question is why Americans buy into the idiocy - without our eyeballs the royal family would be exactly like the royal families of all those other countries you can't name. I'd seriously love the US to just not give them the $$$ I know you are jet-lagged and exhausted. I’m saying this as a friend … please stop.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 6, 2023 0:42:16 GMT
Ok I just realized it says 'The Coronation of the majesties' -- I had never considered that Queen Camilla would ever be referred to as 'Her Majesty'. I thought that would only be for The King or Queen Elizabeth because they are the *actual* important person. (if that makes sense, its really early!) i was 15 when i watch him marry diana. i remember how the turmoil the affair caused in their marriage. i never thought i'd see the day when camilla would ascend to the throne and be queen. the side piece became a queen! wow. one thing for sure though, camilla won't overshadow charles like i think diana would have if she and charles had become kind and queen. diana wouldn't have done it on purpose but i think people found her far more interesting and likable. You might want to read up on Anne Boleyn. Of course, that didn’t last long.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Apr 6, 2023 1:19:19 GMT
I think it is lovely. If Camilla survives Charles what will her title be after William is King?
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 6, 2023 1:41:37 GMT
I really don't understand why anyone cares - he's a nobody who's claim to fame is wanting to be Camilla's tampon - oh and being born to Elizabeth. Even the job of arranging the coronation is inherited. Sorry Duke Marshal - big zero in my book - perhaps if you had any actual experience or talent instead of just being the 13th duke of whatever. I did find it interesting last week having dinner with some ex-Brits - well technically they still have passports so are they ex? There can be no more fervent anti-monarchist and are thoroughly confused on why Americans care - I have no answer for them. But I suppose the whole desire to get away from anti-meritocracy is why they left. Put on the show of making someone head of your country based on nothing but who his mommy is - I get it - you don't actually care about whether your ruler has any talent or gifts or anything - or are they not a ruler, please argue that they rule and you don't care that pedophile Andrew is part of the council and line of succession (oh he'll never get there being the default answer - instead of wondering why he's there in the first place) the real question is why Americans buy into the idiocy - without our eyeballs the royal family would be exactly like the royal families of all those other countries you can't name. I'd seriously love the US to just not give them the $$$ I know you are jet-lagged and exhausted. I’m saying this as a friend … please stop. You’re right I’m tired and grumpy - leaving thread - thanks for reminding me of who I want to be here as this isn’t it
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cycworker
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 26, 2014 0:42:38 GMT
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Post by cycworker on Apr 6, 2023 2:05:59 GMT
I think it's quite lovely. I'm still struggling with the idea of him being King - and more importantly, Camilla being Queen Consort. I was hoping he'd abdicate & William would become king, if anyone were to take on the role. I'm admittedly not much of a fan of Wills anymore either, but better him than Charles.
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Post by Linda on Apr 6, 2023 2:10:03 GMT
If Camilla survives Charles what will her title be after William is King? traditionally she would still be Queen Camilla - Queen Elizabeth II's mother was also Queen Elizabeth which I believe is why she was called the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to distinguish them
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Post by belgravia on Apr 6, 2023 2:11:53 GMT
I think it’s very pretty. Fresh, springy, and unexpectedly informal.
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Post by pjaye on Apr 6, 2023 2:42:07 GMT
I think it's quite lovely. I'm still struggling with the idea of him being King - and more importantly, Camilla being Queen Consort. I was hoping he'd abdicate & William would become king, if anyone were to take on the role. I'm admittedly not much of a fan of Wills anymore either, but better him than Charles. Didn't you read the invitation? Be prepared for those panties to wad up even tighter...because Camilla will not be Queen Consort, after the coronation she'll be Queen Camilla. Some Americans REALLY need to let go of their fantasy world/magical thinking in which Charles abdicates. It will not happen. He'll die in the role just like his mother did.
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used2scrap
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Jan 29, 2016 3:02:55 GMT
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 6, 2023 4:14:12 GMT
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used2scrap
Drama Llama
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Jan 29, 2016 3:02:55 GMT
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 6, 2023 4:18:56 GMT
I think it is lovely. If Camilla survives Charles what will her title be after William is King? I’d think Queen Camilla, while Catherine would be The Queen. Obviously Camilla wouldn’t be the Queen Mother since she’s not Willism’s mother. Maybe The Dowager Queen?
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used2scrap
Drama Llama
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Jan 29, 2016 3:02:55 GMT
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 6, 2023 4:20:34 GMT
So you deleted your earlier post but couldn’t resist. Why don’t you tell us what you really feel? 😄 You're right - I did delete - but the more US peas posting the more annoyed I became. I think it's gross - seriously disgusting that you feel that birthright determines your ruler despite anything. And I'm more disgusted that WE - who rejected the whole class bullshit and founded a country based on meritocracy - even if flawed and I know it's flawed! - still support - and yes that's what we're doing with our money - support a corrupt system where who your parents are determines if you can rule. It's a travesty - and that's how I really feel. so go on with your opinion on whether the invite has too many flowers - it's all a sham - and it's 100% based on the US continuing to buy into the bullshit. Would you vote for Charles - seriously - with all the people in England - is HE who you'd pick? Like a country who voted for Trump should have any judgement ok any other’s choice of government.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 6, 2023 4:54:30 GMT
You're right - I did delete - but the more US peas posting the more annoyed I became. I think it's gross - seriously disgusting that you feel that birthright determines your ruler despite anything. And I'm more disgusted that WE - who rejected the whole class bullshit and founded a country based on meritocracy - even if flawed and I know it's flawed! - still support - and yes that's what we're doing with our money - support a corrupt system where who your parents are determines if you can rule. It's a travesty - and that's how I really feel. so go on with your opinion on whether the invite has too many flowers - it's all a sham - and it's 100% based on the US continuing to buy into the bullshit. Would you vote for Charles - seriously - with all the people in England - is HE who you'd pick? Like a country who voted for Trump should have any judgement ok any other’s choice of government. trump is an abomination I never voted for - but you’re seriously suggesting it’s better to have someone no one ever voted for - yeah no - I’ll never choose a monarchy over democracy however stupid my fellow citizens are - and as it’s a DEMOCRACY we only had to put up with it for 4 years - they have no ability to get rid of Charles
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Post by tryingtobewise on Apr 6, 2023 7:23:40 GMT
I think the invitation is charming. I love it!
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Post by gillyp on Apr 6, 2023 8:34:20 GMT
Like a country who voted for Trump should have any judgement ok any other’s choice of government. trump is an abomination I never voted for - but you’re seriously suggesting it’s better to have someone no one ever voted for - yeah no - I’ll never choose a monarchy over democracy however stupid my fellow citizens are - and as it’s a DEMOCRACY we only had to put up with it for 4 years - they have no ability to get rid of Charles But Darcy Collins, we have the best of BOTH worlds, we have our monarchy AND our democratically elected government. It works for us.
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Post by Linda on Apr 6, 2023 12:14:34 GMT
Some Americans REALLY need to let go of their fantasy world/magical thinking in which Charles abdicates. I agree he's extremely unlikely to abdicate. But I would like to point out that not everyone is American. In fact unless I'm quite mistaken, the poster you replied to with that is actually Canadian. (and I'm both British AND American fyi)
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Post by bluebird71 on Apr 6, 2023 16:42:06 GMT
So you deleted your earlier post but couldn’t resist. Why don’t you tell us what you really feel? 😄 You're right - I did delete - but the more US peas posting the more annoyed I became. I think it's gross - seriously disgusting that you feel that birthright determines your ruler despite anything. ....Would you vote for Charles - seriously - with all the people in England - is HE who you'd pick? I am no expert on UK political systems... but my understanding is that Brits DO vote for their actual government and their representatives... and that the monarch doesn't have any ruling power any more. Am I wrong? Are there no elections in the UK? Is there no Prime Minister? Is there no Labour Party? Is the UK not a democracy with elections??? Please, British Peas, feel free to tell me if I misunderstand. And after the giant orange faced cheeto from hell that we elected in the US, who is currently in NY after being indicted... I really don't feel like I have a leg to stand on criticizing other countries and how they elect their government.
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Post by bluebird71 on Apr 6, 2023 16:43:43 GMT
But Darcy Collins , we have the best of BOTH worlds, we have our monarchy AND our democratically elected government. It works for us. See that's what I thought!
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Post by bluebird71 on Apr 6, 2023 16:46:12 GMT
i was 15 when i watch him marry diana. i remember how the turmoil the affair caused in their marriage. i never thought i'd see the day when camilla would ascend to the throne and be queen. the side piece became a queen! wow. It's happened many many MANNNYYYY times before. Are you not familiar with Ann Boleyn? She is just the most famous.
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Post by bluebird71 on Apr 6, 2023 16:59:29 GMT
Like a country who voted for Trump should have any judgement ok any other’s choice of government. trump is an abomination I never voted for - but you’re seriously suggesting it’s better to have someone no one ever voted for - yeah no - I’ll never choose a monarchy over democracy however stupid my fellow citizens are - and as it’s a DEMOCRACY we only had to put up with it for 4 years - they have no ability to get rid of Charles So I'm looking into this now... and Charles is the head of state but he is a figurehead. He is not the head of the government. Did you think the monarch has any kind of governmental powers? Bc they don't in the UK. It's a parliamentary democracy. If you were thinking Charles has any power of government... you are wrong. Honestly there is no need to get in such a froth about it. He is a representative figurehead. The king has no ruling power any more. He's not going to be imprisoning anyone in the Tower or chopping off heads.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 6, 2023 17:14:17 GMT
trump is an abomination I never voted for - but you’re seriously suggesting it’s better to have someone no one ever voted for - yeah no - I’ll never choose a monarchy over democracy however stupid my fellow citizens are - and as it’s a DEMOCRACY we only had to put up with it for 4 years - they have no ability to get rid of Charles So I'm looking into this now... and Charles is the head of state but he is a figurehead. He is not the head of the government. Did you think the monarch has any kind of governmental powers? Bc they don't in the UK. It's a parliamentary democracy. If you were thinking Charles has any power of government... you are wrong. Honestly there is no need to get in such a froth about it. He is a representative figurehead. The king has no ruling power any more. He's not going to be imprisoning anyone in the Tower or chopping off heads. Oh don't claim he's a figurehead - you'll really bring out the pitchforks! I had a vigorous "discussion" several years ago regarding the monarchy's lack of actual power and used the word figurehead. It was vehemently disagreed with - despite having elections, there is no government until Charles decrees it to be - he officially appoints the prime minister and opens parliament and as at least those British peas will tell you, is head of state and no figurehead.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 6, 2023 17:46:32 GMT
When I first saw it I was drawn to the Green Man.. mainly because of one of my favorite breweries www.greenmanbrewery.com/
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Post by bluebird71 on Apr 6, 2023 17:51:46 GMT
So I'm looking into this now... and Charles is the head of state but he is a figurehead. He is not the head of the government. Did you think the monarch has any kind of governmental powers? Bc they don't in the UK. It's a parliamentary democracy. If you were thinking Charles has any power of government... you are wrong. Honestly there is no need to get in such a froth about it. He is a representative figurehead. The king has no ruling power any more. He's not going to be imprisoning anyone in the Tower or chopping off heads. Oh don't claim he's a figurehead - you'll really bring out the pitchforks! I had a vigorous "discussion" several years ago regarding the monarchy's lack of actual power and used the word figurehead. It was vehemently disagreed with - despite having elections, there is no government until Charles decrees it to be - he officially appoints the prime minister and opens parliament and as at least those British peas will tell you, is head of state and no figurehead. And those people are wrong, just like all the people in the US who invaded the Capitol on Jan 6th were wrong [which is why they are in prison now]. Don't believe me, an American - believe the British monarchy itself: www.royal.uk/role-monarchyThe British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.And I would encourage you to question any source of information from the web, which I did - the site above referenced: www.royal.uk/about-siteThis is the official web site of the British Royal Family. Written and managed by the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace, the site aims to provide an authoritative resource of information about the Monarchy and Royal Family, past and present.The monarch is a representation of the crown and is a symbolic leader, as Head of State: As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.
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