HM King Charles III

[tango15]

T15 this did cross my mind. But I knew Graham very well, So did Mrs Ex-Ascot. I know that you knew him. Not in character. Also he took the blame for the Islay accident and it was not his fault.

Agreed. Not in the character of the Graham we knew, but they say revenge is a dish beast-eaten cold. He told me about what really happened on that flight, and I don't think he ever got over it.

[Ex-Ascot]

OK so we both know but I am very surprised about about him opening up about these secret liaisons.

[Boac]

Aye - 'regrets' - if only.

[Pinky the pilot]

A rahter large and sometimes mildly heated debate going on over at TOP about the upcoming Coronation.

Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts.

As for the ceremony being telecasted; Here in South Australia it seems that all of the 5 main channels will be showing the entire show! There are of course over 20 other channels available, all run by the 5 main ones but they generally show repeats of shows first shown on the main ones. However, some will of course, be showing the 'Match of the Day,' depending on ones choice of Football codes.

As for me; Whilst I am not a Republican, I'll be reading a good book Saturday night.

[Hydromet]

Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts.

As for me; Whilst I am not a Republican, I'll be reading a good book Saturday night.

Surely, if it's an invitation, they can accept it or reject it as they please. Why the outrage?

As for the book - likewise.

[Pinky the pilot]

Surely, if it's an invitation, they can accept it or reject it as they please. Why the outrage?

Exactly. That is what puzzles me also.

[John Hill]

Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts.

Ummmm, no, I think I will skip that one! I might even do a ceremonial whakapohane instead.

[Pontius Navigator]

Pinky, do they also have +1 channels so if you miss a bit you can play 'live' catchup.

At least it's near your bed time so that gives you an excuse.

We had a veterans opportunity to bid for seats opposite Buck House. Seats available from 0630 but gates shut at 0900. Event over at 1430.

One daughter and SiL applied but didn't get tickets.

[tango15]

Pinky, do they also have +1 channels so if you miss a bit you can play 'live' catchup.

At least it's near your bed time so that gives you an excuse.

We had a veterans opportunity to bid for seats opposite Buck House. Seats available from 0630 but gates shut at 0900. Event over at 1430.

One daughter and SiL applied but didn't get tickets.

I trust that, given veterans have first choice and the timings involved, that 'green rooms' have been arranged somewhere nearby?

In response to Pinky's post:
Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts. TOP seems to be full of such Selfish of Selhurst or Surly of Surrey characters. One good reason for not bothering with it any more.

[Hydromet]

Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts.

Ummmm, no, I think I will skip that one! I might even do a ceremonial whakapohane instead.

John, IIRC, one of your country women did that for HM the Queen some years ago. At the Sydney Opera House, perhaps. It seems that a number of Maori did the same in NZ.

[barkingmad]

I will be out on the road on my bike, weather permitting, sneezing over old folks doing my best to propagate natural immunity whilst my pedalling will help with the Climate Emergency IAW the wishes of His Maj.

This guy seems equally ecstatic over the event, maybe even sceptical gawd forbid;



Meanwhile in another country not far away, which used to have royalty , the peasants’ revolt seems to be getting more assertive!

Where will it all end, bang or whimper?

[PHXPhlyer]

Ummmm, no, I think I will skip that one! I might even do a ceremonial whakapohane instead.

Thank Dog for the Google Machine_TM!

PP

[OneHungLow]

Ummmm, no, I think I will skip that one! I might even do a ceremonial whakapohane instead.

Thank Dog for the Google Machine_TM!

PP

Orchestrated Southern Hemispheric mooning!

Let's hope it never replaces the Haka at international rugby matches with New Zealand!

[Pinky the pilot]

Pinky, do they also have +1 channels so if you miss a bit you can play 'live' catchup.

Indeed they do, but I suspect that they won't repeat the whole thing, or even parts of it.

All those TV channels and rarely anything worth watching.

Ah well, as I once heard it said; "The bigger the sewer, the more &*$# that goes through it!"

PS: Just paid that thread on TOP a quick visit; Struth!! It almost appears that no-one approves of any of the 'carry on..'

[Pontius Navigator]

Pinky, do they also have +1 channels so if you miss a bit you can play 'live' catchup.

At least it's near your bed time so that gives you an excuse.

We had a veterans opportunity to bid for seats opposite Buck House. Seats available from 0630 but gates shut at 0900. Event over at 1430.

One daughter and SiL applied but didn't get tickets.

I trust that, given veterans have first choice and the timings involved, that 'green rooms' have been arranged somewhere nearby?

In response to Pinky's post:
Seems that TV viewers will be invited to recite an oath of allegience at some point. Lots of annoyance/outrage/whatever in some posts. TOP seems to be full of such Selfish of Selhurst or Surly of Surrey characters. One good reason for not bothering with it any more.

Tango, indeed they do, and I seem to recall some form of refreshments. However from 9am the compound gate is exit only.

Definite logistics exercise though. Had I considered going I would have reserved my room a 100 yards away and my car park slot in the nearby car park. I would then need to convey cushions, blankets, brolly, cape, sunscreen, food hamper etc.

Rather too much bother. I shall content myself with washing and buffing my car instead and when done walk the dog provided the weather is good.

[ricardian]

On 13 Oct 1959 I signed on as a 16 yr old RAF Boy Entrant and swore this oath:

I <ricardian> swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, and of the Air Officers and Officers set over me. So help me God.

That oath has no expiry date.

[Pinky the pilot]

I <ricardian> swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, and of the Air Officers and Officers set over me. So help me God.

That oath has no expiry date.

I suspect that Alison would agree with that.

[EA01]

I'll be in a lounge at Sydney Airport, awaiting a flight to HNL, thence on to JFK.

If im quaffing some red brain varnish and it's on the TV I'll probably watch it.....but more in a ''where were you' kinda way when Will takes over. As in I was 6 drinks deep at the lounge in SYD when i watched his fathers coronation...

[PHXPhlyer]

I'll be in a lounge at Sydney Airport, awaiting a flight to HNL, thence on to JFK.

If im quaffing some red brain varnish and it's on the TV I'll probably watch it.....but more in a ''where were you' kinda way when Will takes over. As in I was 6 drinks deep at the lounge in SYD when i watched his fathers coronation...

Unfortunately, quaffing some red brain varnish is not an option thanks to those pesky time zones.
I may have to watch in an unaltered state.

PP

[Hydromet]

Doubt whether we'll watch it if there's anything better on. I do remember watching his mothers's coronation at a newsreel after the film had been flown to Australia in an RAF jet in record time.

Seen one coronation, seen 'em all.