Is the British monarchy falling apart?

[Dieselboy]

Harry is under the thumb and vanished.

King Charles doesn't have a great following because of what happened with Diana and the affair with Camilla.

Today I just learned that they're going to crown the King but also crown "Queen Camilla". Historical rule states it's not possible for a King and Queen - only one reigning monarch is permitted. Camilla is not favourable also for the same reasons. I find it disrespectful to say the least. He is not doing himself any favours and is only making his role as King harder. His mum left a great example behind that I dont think he can live up to.

I was not even aware of the coronation because Australia have nothing for it. Back in the UK for events like this, there are nation-wide street parties, decorations and pubs with decorations of flags.

Sad times.

[deanwebb]

I think it's definitely coming unglued. Charles III is a terrible rebound monarch after Elizabeth II. To the point where hardcore Ulster Unionists that were absolutely devoted to The Queen are having reservations about Charles III. More than one article has been written about Charles III possibly being the person that might just push Ireland into full unification.

To be fair, he's not as nasty a piece of work as was Charles I. Or George IV. Or Henry VIII. To name a few...

[icecream-guy]

I heard there was big upset when others from the "other properties" could pledge allegiance to the throne which did not go over well, also the re******* aspect since he is member of the Chirch of England which cannot be discussed here. I wonder ...gheeze starts at 2:!5AM EDT.  thats gonna be an early morning party here in USA.with the coronation at 11AM EDT

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/king-charles-iii-coronation-schedule-and-how-to-watch-the-ceremony

[deanwebb]

Yeah, if I'm not staying up to watch AFL at that time, I'm surely not staying up to watch a guy get a hat with no sports involved.

[Dieselboy]

I'd like to see less scandals, more tradition. But as time goes on, I'm seeing the opposite of this.

As a kid, I / we used to live in King Henry 8th's old house in Beddington, Surrey (converted into apartments).

AFL is just a televised game of hot potato
If you watch Australian soccer (real football ) then the local teams try to play soccer the same way. In both games, players just seem to boot the ball as hard as they can, towards the general direction of the goal and hope for the best.

AFL players can assault each other and continue playing which is a bit weird. We have a lot of weird things here

[icecream-guy]

I'd like to see less scandals, more tradition. But as time goes on, I'm seeing the opposite of this.

As a kid, I / we used to live in King Henry 8th's old house in Beddington, Surrey (converted into apartments).

AFL is just a televised game of hot potato
If you watch Australian soccer (real football ) then the local teams try to play soccer the same way. In both games, players just seem to boot the ball as hard as they can, towards the general direction of the goal and hope for the best.

AFL players can assault each other and continue playing which is a bit weird. We have a lot of weird things here

Welcome to the New Order?

[deanwebb]

I do love me some televised hot potato!