Why Do Royal Weddings Get So Much Attention?

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The discussion centers around the royal wedding, with participants expressing varying degrees of interest and criticism. Some participants show indifference, questioning the significance of the wedding and the public's excitement, while others defend the royal family's cultural importance and the wedding's potential economic benefits through tourism. Suggestions for making the event more entertaining, such as introducing American-style competition, are met with resistance, emphasizing a desire to maintain British traditions. There is also debate about the titles of royal family members, particularly regarding Camilla's future title when Charles becomes king. The conversation touches on historical perspectives of the monarchy, with some arguing that the royal family has been more of a liability than a benefit, while others highlight its ceremonial role and the national pride it fosters. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of skepticism, nostalgia, and cultural pride surrounding the royal wedding and the monarchy itself.
  • #101
I wouldn't want Britain to become a republic (or have a written constitiution for that matter). It's taken centuries to evolve what we have today. To just chuck it all away would be folly. And I don't see why the British Monarchy should be singled out as being a privileged elite. Is someone going to tell me (for example, there must be better ones though) that Rupert Murdochs son is where he is today through hard work and talent alone?
 
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  • #102
cobalt124 said:
Is someone going to tell me (for example, there must be better ones though) that Rupert Murdochs son is where he is today through hard work and talent alone?

Of course he is!

And coincidently, I'm next in line to be Pope... :wink:

Isn't Nick Clegg or George Osbourne (one of them) where he is today because of his fathers influence in getting him his first job?
 
  • #103
JaredJames said:
Isn't Nick Clegg or George Osbourne (one of them) where he is today because of his fathers influence in getting him his first job?

It's Nick Clegg I think, because he made a speech against this and was accused of hypocrisy.
 
  • #104
cobalt124 said:
It's Nick Clegg I think, because he made a speech against this and was accused of hypocrisy.

That's the lad then.
 
  • #105
JaredJames said:
Of course he is!

And coincidently, I'm next in line to be Pope... :wink:

Isn't Nick Clegg or George Osbourne (one of them) where he is today because of his fathers influence in getting him his first job?

And I'm next in line to marry Charles! :!) Lady lacy Dutchess fr0m h*LL.

And my husband is asking what medical condition is it thought that Dear Queen Elizabeth I had that made her both a man and woman? If of course it was true. Just the condition please, not a debate. Thank you. :smile:
 
  • #106
And so it begins...

'Kodak moment':
[PLAIN]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/771e4ba1-b261-41f7-9f1a-152e4364e8c9.jpg
 
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  • #107
JaredJames said:
And so it begins...

'Kodak moment':
[PLAIN]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/771e4ba1-b261-41f7-9f1a-152e4364e8c9.jpg[/QUOTE]

Look! Mummy is helping Daddy tie his shoes. :!)
 
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  • #108
What the heck is she doing? That's not exactly a picture you want in the family photo album.
 
  • #109
Evo said:
Some needed to be told what a hat is.

http://royalwedding.yahoo.com/photos/sets/1087/Best-hats-of-the-royal-wedding-guests.html
:rolleyes:

What no oOo ?!

There are some pretty classy MM ear hats.
http://www.disneystore.com/accessories/ear-hats/mn/1000292/

I'd probably go with
http://www.disneystore.com/sorcerer-mickey-mouse-ear-hat/mp/1269388/1000292/
 
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  • #110
CheckMate said:
That's weird, I thought monarchy was the anti-democracy and that democracy was the anti-monarchy.

As King Juan Carlos of Spain said, "Spain will be a democarcy, because I am the king, and I say it will be a democracy!"
 
  • #111
And so it begins...

'Kodak moment':
Because now that she may be Queen, she wants to be Knighted too! :)
 
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  • #112
Alfi said:
Well ... your wedding and my wedding is 'just a wedding' ...but this one ..IS a BIG deal.
An election for another President in the United States ...big deal .. it's just an election.




I'm SO glad no a$$hole group made it a problem for the happy well wishers.

okay congratulations but man *******? that's not a gd reply
 
  • #113
JaredJames said:
And so it begins...

'Kodak moment':
[PLAIN]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/771e4ba1-b261-41f7-9f1a-152e4364e8c9.jpg[/QUOTE]

That's not how you get "the heir and the spare". Still some work to do. :)

I'm happy for them. It was a beautiful ceremony. It was very, very different from the Charles and Di ceremony, where they looked like strangers at an arranged "procedure".
 
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  • #114
Shaun_W said:
I'd simply like for us to become a republic.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.
 
  • #115
Lacy33 said:
Look! Mummy is helping Daddy tie his shoes. :!)

Nice attempt at a cover up, but the look on the bridesmaids face says different...
Evo said:
What the heck is she doing? That's not exactly a picture you want in the family photo album.

Alas, I feel it will last a lot longer than others.
Lacy33 said:
Because now that she may be Queen, she wants to be Knighted too! :)

He wasn't carrying a sword, so had to improvise... :wink:
elabed haidar said:
okay congratulations but man *******? that's not a gd reply

There was nothing wrong with the reply.

It should be "that's not a good reply". :rolleyes:
Math Is Hard said:
That's not how you get "the heir and the spare". Still some work to do. :)

I'm sure the work is done now. :wink:
Borek said:
If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Exactly.
 
  • #116
man that is the best photo i have ever seen ina wedding lol
 
  • #117
It looked spectacular and the atmosphere seemed so happy.
 
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  • #118
I love how PM wife got under fire for not wearing a hat :smile:
Going against the grain is Samantha Cameron, who opted not to wear a hat or fascinator to the Royal Wedding. The Prime Minister's wife looked very happy to be at Westminster Abbey. Arriving with David Cameron, Sam chose a pleated jade silk crepe dress designed by Burberry. Apparently the dress has already sold out on Net-a-Porter, according to Harper's Bazaar UK.
http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2011/04/samantha_camero_2.html
 
  • #119
nice one rootx
 
  • #120
Borek said:
If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Too right!
 
  • #121
I thought this thread was about the wedding, not a debate about whether Britain should have a royal family or not.
 

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