Happy Diamond Jubilee Your Majesty

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May I wish all my fellow subjects an enjoyable and safe weekend as we celebrate the sixty year reign of the greatest head of state in the world.

May God Bless Our Queen for many more years.
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  • Why do you regard her as the greatest head of state in the world?
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    • Forelock tugging at its finest!!

      They're all a bunch of leeches, and I'm an ex-pat Brit. :rolleyes:
    • Not getting into the pros and cons about The Royal Family but who would you say was the greatest Head of State?

      I mean, 60 years, I can't see who else can compete for this title. Pretty much the whole world respect her.

      Dan
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  • As I've said before, you Brits really know how to put on a show.


    Does the British Monarchy have any real political power at all or is it purely ceremonial?

    Does the "Privy Council" still exist?


    All The Best!!


    TL
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    • Yeah, ya know...if you're going to be a King or Queen - it would be nice to still be able to lop off somebody's head when you bloody well feel like it - :p (within reason, of course :rolleyes
      I mean, what's the tower being used for these days anyway? :rolleyes:

      And she did drive an ambulance in WWII, and has always been very popular with the populous...

      But I have always chuckled at the fact that she frequently is seen carrying a purse - I mean, you're a Queen...do you really need a purse? :p :rolleyes:
    • Yes, it's actually now called "Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council", but commoners must handle their own privies while sitting on the throne.
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    • She has no polital power apart from offering her personal view on matters (if asked) raised in her private one to one weekly meeting with the british prime minister. It is part of legislation that anything discussed between them is never revealed.

      Rich
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      As you know we can't discuss politics here however, I'll attempt to answer this for you...

      The Queen has no direct input into the politics in the United Kingdom. Although the Government is in effect 'owned' by her for want of a better expression.

      The Prime Minister will meet with the Queen on a weekly basis to discuss political affairs and offer counsel where needed especially if tough decisions need to be made. But as for a direct input into the political affairs of this country or to countries in the Commonwealth, she will not participate directly.

      Btw the Commonwealth is made up of these countries... (more info)

      Commonwealth of Nations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

      Warmest regards,


      Mark Andrews
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  • I assume you are either not a residential UK national or have no understanding of the UK constitution?

    The Queen is a-political, she has no constitutional powers, she has no powers to interfere with her government (she cannot fire ministers, MPs etc.) All bills that pass through the parliamentary process have to have the convention of royal assent (the Queens signs them off) to enable them to become law. Whatever the political persuasion of her government of the day. So you can hardly blame her for the former (in your quote.)

    I don't care much for the extended Royal family - but like millions of others, I have a strong affection for the Queen. She has been a constant for the last 60 years - survived 13 Prime Ministers. Yes, she is privileged - but has served our country, carried out her duties & devoted her life as our monarch.

    Tugging of forelocks, bowing & scraping are pretty much things of the past. And what is wrong for us to be different as regards to having a Queen, in this ever increasing homogenised world that we live in.
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    • I was returning this afternoon - in between jubilee celebrations - to respond to comments above, but Bewley has said it all and better than I could.

      The constitutional position the Queen holds is truly peculiar and unparalleled worldwide. It's a product of hundreds of years of history. I'm not sure "outsiders" can fully grasp the concept. Nor, can they appreciate the affection with which the vast majority of British folk view Her. She has no political or real constitutional power and yet is adored by 95% of her subjects. I don't suppose any other head of state can make such a claim.

      Thank you all for your contributions & now I'm away again - this time a street party.

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  • Dude get the facts straight, the prime minister signed the treaty not the Queen...
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  • From what I understand the position of the royals is now simply honorary and if the British people are cool with it then so am I.

    I think support for a monarchy is in the 70's among the British people.

    I heard about a deal in which King George ( I think ) lent the nation money to fight WW1 and in return the royal family did not have to pay income taxes.

    This arrangement was recently ended and they pay taxes on income just like everyone else.

    Is the Queen etc., receiving any tax dollars for anything?

    I wonder who paid for yesterday's festivities?

    Last I heard, the Queen was worth at least 11 bill.


    All The Best!!


    TL
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    • "The costs for the River Pageant will be covered by the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation. The Foundation is a privately funded charitable trust which aims to raise funds for charitable projects that have a link to The Queen and her Diamond Jubilee, with a particular focus on areas such as the Commonwealth, youth and education, as well as supporting the wider charitable sector."

      Source: Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
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    • Good questions TL.

      The Queen is no longer worth billions - the suggested personal worth is £350m ($500m). This is due to the royal family deciding to split up her personal wealth and the assets of the state (which made up most of the estimated billion wealth). Things like Palace's apart from 1 all belong to the UK people as do a lot of priceless artwork.
      They now publish yearly accounts where British tax payers money goes towards. I believe the cost to each british tax payer is approximately a $1 per year to maintain the monarchy. This goes towards the upkeep of the state palaces and any official trips.
      I believe she brings in many times this amount.

      Rich
  • Aside from the range of issues, actual or perceived, with the royal family, I personally think Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth deserves respect and congratulations for her years of service.

    She is not the longest reigning monarch however, that honour goes to His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej of Thailand. His diamond jubilee was in 2006.
  • I hear that we might give Royal women the right to succession, first born gets to be king/ Queen not just the men before the women. Progress I guess!
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    • The law has been changed now but it wont come into effect until William is dead because if it came into effect now neither Charles or William will be King.

      Assuming each ascended and then promptly died, in order of succession it would be:

      Queen Anne, King Peter and his wife Queen Autumn , Queen Savannah , Queen Isla , Queen Zara, King Charles then King William.

      So William would actually be 7th in line which is as good as nothing. And as Savannah, Isla and Zara have more kids Charles and William would go further down the order.

      In fact we would hardly know who they are just like Peter Phillips can walk down the street now and hardly anybody would know who he is.

      Dan
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  • hep hep to our 'mummy' isnt she lovely, may she live for the next 15 years to see her platinum jubliee and centinum (if i can spell it)
  • There was a celebration here in Kenya, in the hotel where she recieved the news about her fathers death.

    Happy Diamond jubilee.
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  • Long live the Queen! And Prince Phillip (Dudes a freakin legend)

    -Chris
  • good on her for lasting that long
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