I'm not really a royalist, I don't really understand the purpose of a monarchy. What can I say? I don't proclaim to know everything about everything. At dinner parties I normally abide by the unwritten rule that 'one' will not talk about religion or politics, this is great because when it comes to these two things, I am clueless, I have more knowledge about the Eurovision Song Contest of 1973. Luxembourg's 4th win, Spain 2nd and the Uk came 3rd, with a stellar performance from Sir Cliff - all this amidst terrorist threats, following the incident at the Olympics in Munich 1972 where lots of people got shot. (Good film is that, Munich).
I read that on wikipedia so I think it's true.
I did actually watch Munich, it is very good.
Anyway moving forward in the realm of my lack of insight into the monarchy...
....A very long time ago, I was given the option at school to study either GCSE History or GCSE Geography... This is how it was sold to me...
OK, History will involve lots of writing, watching endless documentaries on wars, (at this point I am pretty sure I was snoring into my pencil case (dans ma trouse? That's my B in French talking there...)
Anyway... Geography! Geography is gonna be so much fun, you need to get yourselves a big set of colouring pencils, because we have maps, bar charts, and fun projects you are gonna need to fill with an array of pretty colours! WHERE ARE MY PENCILS ALREADY :D
It was tough but I decided to study Geography. I got a B, not bad, I'm still very proud of myself. That B in geography has stood me in good stead for erm... The occasional pub quiz...
Anyway I know bugger all about history, I know a little bit about World War 2, I love Inglorious Basterds!
I blame my schooling for anything I don't know but I should know... And my parents... And wikipedia.
I'm sure I'm not alone. I get the feeling an awful lot of folks say that they 'love the Queen' with no idea what she actually does.
Now I'm not gonna start slagging the woman off, and here's why
I believe I could be hanged for it.
It has to be one hell of a job being the monarch everyday of your life, wearing those heavy crowns and capes and putting up with nonsense from political leaders.
She looks good on our currency. Sorry Charles but as faces go, I've seen prettier, and I don't want your smug grin and humongous ears rolling out at me every time I draw out my electric money, I certainly don't wish to see this when I am paying for food. Even Wills is showing signs of wear and tear, I hope to God if he becomes King they put Kate on the money, because she is far nicer to look at. Harry - I cannot even comprehend. This would ruin my life.
Ps. I don't hate gingers, (my cat is ginger!) I promise, it's not that, plus on the twenty his hair would be purple so it doesn't matter.
Lastly and most importantly I would like to thank the Queen for giving us a nice long bank holiday weekend!
God bless you LIZ!
i've no idea what the point is of the monarchy or the commonwealth either for that matter. charles as king will be a disaster because he has an opinion on everything and that's not the job of a monarch. being a republic instead with an elected head of state would be very democratic but the parties would be shit! william should crop his hair and stop pretending he's not bald and kate should put on some weight. if you thought munich was good, watch "one day in september". it's a documentary about what happened at the munich olympics. truly shocking, deeply moving and astonishing to watch. i think you can see it on youtube. x
ReplyDeleteFair points! I shall have to catch that documentary next time the laptop works and I feel like slitting my wrists ;) x
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