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Post by Timelord007 on Sept 11, 2022 12:45:12 GMT
I'm requesting that folks refrain from negative comments about the royal family and the monarchy in general in this thread, as it was created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's passing. There have been several complaints about such comments that have been made in this thread. We all know the issues that many have raised over the years with regard to the monarchy and the history of the monarchy, as well as many incidents involving the royal family. This thread is not the place for it. Thanks. Brilliantly phrased.
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lidar2
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You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Sept 11, 2022 21:43:17 GMT
Had a minute's silence at the start of Church this morning, which was fine, but when we sang God Save thew King at the end I had to fight to hold back the tears.
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Post by Timelord007 on Sept 12, 2022 7:01:32 GMT
Had a minute's silence at the start of Church this morning, which was fine, but when we sang God Save thew King at the end I had to fight to hold back the tears. Yeah same here my friend, it's been a full on week a new PM & then the Queens passing it's overwhelming how quickly it happened. She was a great monarch and will be sadly missed.
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Post by Star Platinum on Sept 14, 2022 0:05:54 GMT
The Premier of Ontario has made the asinine decision not to have a day of mourning for the Queen.
Completely ignoring the fact that the rest of the country has gone ahead and given the all clear. The fact that we aren't having a day of mourning for our head of state, who has ruled the country for nearly half of it's existence is simply baffling.
Completely insensitive and frankly downright insulting.
EDIT: We're getting a minute of silence at 1:00 pm. A SINGLE MINUTE for 70 years of service.
I truly hope our Lieutenant Governer gives Ford hell for this.
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Post by theillusiveman on Sept 14, 2022 1:12:19 GMT
The Premier of Ontario has made the asinine decision not to have a day of mourning for the Queen. Completely ignoring the fact that the rest of the country has gone ahead and given the all clear. The fact that we aren't having a day of mourning for our head of state, who has ruled the country for nearly half of it's existence is simply baffling. Completely insensitive and frankly downright insulting. That’s appalling but Then agian it’s Ontario
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Post by timleschild on Sept 14, 2022 7:48:00 GMT
The Premier of Ontario has made the asinine decision not to have a day of mourning for the Queen. Completely ignoring the fact that the rest of the country has gone ahead and given the all clear. The fact that we aren't having a day of mourning for our head of state, who has ruled the country for nearly half of it's existence is simply baffling. Completely insensitive and frankly downright insulting. That’s appalling but Then agian it’s Ontario Why? What's so bad specifically about Ontario?
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Post by Kestrel on Sept 14, 2022 10:23:07 GMT
Can't you mourn without state mandate?
Anyway, I like Ontario. It's a nice place.
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Post by theillusiveman on Sept 14, 2022 10:28:19 GMT
That’s appalling but Then agian it’s Ontario Why? What's so bad specifically about Ontario? The location itself is fine
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Post by timleschild on Sept 14, 2022 11:46:01 GMT
Can't you mourn without state mandate? Anyway, I like Ontario. It's a nice place. Can you not seems to be the more important question!
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Post by timleschild on Sept 14, 2022 11:46:44 GMT
Why? What's so bad specifically about Ontario? The location itself is fine So what is it then. I don't know the place so please explain.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Sept 14, 2022 12:38:58 GMT
The Premier of Ontario has made the asinine decision not to have a day of mourning for the Queen. Completely ignoring the fact that the rest of the country has gone ahead and given the all clear. The fact that we aren't having a day of mourning for our head of state, who has ruled the country for nearly half of it's existence is simply baffling. Completely insensitive and frankly downright insulting. EDIT: We're getting a minute of silence at 1:00 pm. A SINGLE MINUTE for 70 years of service. I truly hope our Lieutenant Governer gives Ford hell for this. Not all of the country chose to grant a day of mourning. Quebec announced within minutes that provincial workers would not be getting the day. Also, like the GG, the Lieutenant Governor is mostly a ceremonial position (at least in recent times), so giving Premier Ford a tongue lashing would have zero effect. A few million people showing up outside his office demanding the day would have a better chance of effecting a reversal of position.
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Post by Star Platinum on Sept 14, 2022 20:12:51 GMT
Can't you mourn without state mandate? Anyway, I like Ontario. It's a nice place. It just feels awfully callous at how the provincial government has handled the situation, This is a once in a lifetime event, and it's frustrating to see a lifetime of service and devotion to both Canada and the UK boiled down to a single minute. It's the message that's being sent that feels inappropriate.
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Post by masterdoctor on Sept 14, 2022 20:29:20 GMT
Can't you mourn without state mandate? Anyway, I like Ontario. It's a nice place. It just feels awfully callous at how the provincial government has handled the situation, This is a once in a lifetime event, and it's frustrating to see a lifetime of service and devotion to both Canada and the UK boiled down to a single minute. It's the message that's being sent that feels inappropriate. I mean the day of mourning is only been mandated for federal employees anyways so very few people are ultimately going to get a day off for it.
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There’s a horror movie called Alien? That’s really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you.
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Post by shutupbanks on Sept 14, 2022 22:33:53 GMT
Slightly off-topic but I wish people would stop banging on about how awful Harry and Meghan are at the moment. They’ve come over to pay their respects, they haven’t said anything, despite a lot of provocation, and are doing exactly what is required of them. And, I have to say, Meghan is doing brilliantly as a supportive partner.
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Post by masterdoctor on Sept 14, 2022 22:41:39 GMT
Slightly off-topic but I wish people would stop banging on about how awful Harry and Meghan are at the moment. They’ve come over to pay their respects, they haven’t said anything, despite a lot of provocation, and are doing exactly what is required of them. And, I have to say, Meghan is doing brilliantly as a supportive partner. It all comes down to racism.
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Post by Ela on Sept 14, 2022 23:05:34 GMT
What really drives me nuts are the comments that Meghan is controlling Harry, as if he doesn't have a mind of his own. Also, comments that Harry is a traitor drive me crazy. And the presumption that people know what's going on between Harry and William, as if they've been privy to any royal conversations.
Harry made the right decision in order to protect his wife and kids, in my opinion.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Sept 14, 2022 23:21:27 GMT
There's multiple articles in our newspapers since last Friday..
When there is a small article discussing how Charles has his shoelaces ironed, and his toothpaste placed on his toothbrush for him etc. I had the misfortune
of stumbling across that little gem yesterday.. UGH
Just leave them alone, they are human beings just like everyone else.
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shutupbanks
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There’s a horror movie called Alien? That’s really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you.
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Post by shutupbanks on Sept 15, 2022 9:38:48 GMT
Slightly off-topic but I wish people would stop banging on about how awful Harry and Meghan are at the moment. They’ve come over to pay their respects, they haven’t said anything, despite a lot of provocation, and are doing exactly what is required of them. And, I have to say, Meghan is doing brilliantly as a supportive partner. It all comes down to racism. Absolutely right.
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shutupbanks
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There’s a horror movie called Alien? That’s really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you.
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Post by shutupbanks on Sept 15, 2022 9:40:48 GMT
What really drives me nuts are the comments that Meghan is controlling Harry, as if he doesn't have a mind of his own. Also, comments that Harry is a traitor drive me crazy. And the presumption that people know what's going on between Harry and William, as if they've been privy to any royal conversations. Harry made the right decision in order to protect his wife and kids, in my opinion. Meghan had a real culture shock coming to the UK and Harry reacted fairly predictably given what happened to his mother. The throne is pretty safe, let them have their lives.
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Post by mark687 on Sept 19, 2022 20:33:02 GMT
If you'll forgive the phrase I found Today's Services somewhat usual or as expected, What I found more affecting and will probable stay with me longer is watching all the trips from Balmoral through to the Lying in State. The sheer amount of people just sharing the same levels of atmosphere and also to be honest just how well Charles and Camilla's interactions with the crowds seemed to go.
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