Why Do Royal Weddings Get So Much Attention?

[JaredJames]

I didn't say that they should have their wealth and assets stripped from them.

I don't think I did either?

I would like them to be divorced from the state so that we have an elected head of state, and that they no longer receive taxpayer money. They can keep everything they own. They could whore themselves out for tourism. Hell, I don't even mind paying for them if it brings in revenue. As long as we are a republic.

That's exactly how we operate now, I don't see how such a sweeping change would change anything.

They have no power, they exist for ceremony. They are our "show piece" if you like.

 

[Lacy33]

At least now we know for sure she in not a wergin. {hic}

 

[Alfi]

I'm Canadian. bty

It was a nice Wedding. As Large as it should have been.
Glad they shared it with us. World wide.

the crowds roared as they kissed ...twice.

Well done ... Very well done.
Best wishes to you both.

 

[JaredJames]

At least now we know for sure she in not a wergin. {hic}

Kate?

Think we knew that a while back...

I remember a few years back there was a news report of William returning from somewhere (army related or something) and it was the first time they'd seen each other in ages. They both entered a small room (I think it was a bathroom), spent a good few minutes in there and then left together.

 

[Shaun_W]

I don't think I did either?

You suggested it when you said that we'd lose "the lot" if we were to do away with them. I do not see why tourism revenues would be wiped out or even go down slightly should we switch to having an elected head of state.

That's exactly how we operate now, I don't see how such a sweeping change would change anything.

They have no power, they exist for ceremony. They are our "show piece" if you like.

They have power - the queen is, after all, the head of state, and the prime minister has to kiss her hand. This is from the Guardian:

What powers does the Queen have?
The Queen has the right to rule: the people of Britain are not citizens, but subjects of the monarch. Most public servants must swear an oath of loyalty, or make an affirmation of their loyalty, to the crown.

Although the Queen is politically neutral, she has the right to be consulted and to "advise and warn" ministers. Otherwise her residual powers - the "royal prerogative" - are mostly exercised through the government of the day. These include the power to enact legislation, to award honours (on the advice of the prime minister), to sign treaties and to declare war.

But royal prerogative is the subject of controversy, because it confers on governments the power to make major decisions without recourse to parliament. When Edward Heath brought Britain into the EEC in 1972, parliament was not consulted until afterwards. Similarly, Margaret Thatcher used royal prerogative to go to war in the Falklands in 1982.

The Queen has two individual powers that could cause a political crisis if they were ever exercised. She may refuse a government's request to dissolve parliament and call an election, if she believes a government can legitimately be formed. She also has the right to choose the prime minister: a formality in the case of a clear majority, but potentially controversial after an inconclusive general election. This almost happened in February 1974, when Labour failed to win an overall majority but the Conservatives considered power-sharing with the Liberals.

I'd simply like for us to become a republic.

 

[Lacy33]

Kate?

Think we knew that a while back...

I remember a few years back there was a news report of William returning from somewhere (army related or something) and it was the first time they'd seen each other in ages. They both entered a small room (I think it was a bathroom), spent a good few minutes in there and then left together.

Well i know for sure nothing happened in there. Where would one go to make oneself more comfortable. I'm sure it was just a long hug and plans to commit to one another for the future. Today!
But just in case her sister wore white today along with the little flower girls to fluff over any question of who should be wearing white.

 

[cristo]

There was an interesting statistic that Nicholas Witchell (royal correspondent for the BBC) mentioned on the news today, that 80% of the British public are in favour of the royal family. This should put in perspective the (few) shouts for a "republic". This is the one thing that sets us apart from the other western countries: no other country could put on a spectacle like that. I, for one, do not want to join the herd!

 

[JaredJames]

Exactly, Britain is one of the few places that have a functioning democracy and a monarchy in such beautiful equilibrium.

 

[Vanadium 50]

Shaun, don't forget Her Majesty is also Queen of Australia, and her representative, the Governor-General did exercise these prerogatives in 1975 when he dissolved parliament and sacked the Prime Minister. So there is precedent.

 

[CheckMate]

Exactly, Britain is one of the few places that have a functioning democracy and a monarchy in such beautiful equilibrium.

That's weird, I thought monarchy was the anti-democracy and that democracy was the anti-monarchy.

 

[cobalt124]

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?

 

[JaredJames]

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...

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?

 

[cobalt124]

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.

 

[JaredJames]

It's Nick Clegg I think, because he made a speech against this and was accused of hypocrisy.

That's the lad then.

 

[Lacy33]

Of course he is!

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

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.

 

[JaredJames]

And so it begins...

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

 

[Lacy33]

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. :!)

 

[Evo]

What the heck is she doing? That's not exactly a picture you want in the family photo album.

 

[Astronuc]

Some needed to be told what a hat is.

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

What no ^oO^o ?!

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/

 

[Vanadium 50]

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!"

 

[Lacy33]

And so it begins...

'Kodak moment':

Because now that she may be Queen, she wants to be Knighted too! :)

 

[elabed haidar]

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

 

[Math Is Hard]

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".

 

[Borek]

I'd simply like for us to become a republic.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

 

[JaredJames]

Look! Mummy is helping Daddy tie his shoes. :!)

Nice attempt at a cover up, but the look on the bridesmaids face says different...

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.

Because now that she may be Queen, she wants to be Knighted too! :)

He wasn't carrying a sword, so had to improvise...

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".

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

I'm sure the work is done now.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Exactly.

 

[elabed haidar]

man that is the best photo i have ever seen ina wedding lol

 

[fuzzyfelt]

It looked spectacular and the atmosphere seemed so happy.

 

[rootX]

I love how PM wife got under fire for not wearing a hat

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

 

[elabed haidar]

nice one rootx

 

[cobalt124]

If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Too right!