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Title: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 100Coogn on April 29, 2011, 04:30:20 AM
  Best of luck & wishes to you guys.
Hope the media don't ruin things for ya's.

 :salute Coogan
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: oakranger on April 29, 2011, 07:48:02 AM
 :salute
Did you see the flyover.  I caught a little bit but think it was a lanc being escorted by two spits.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 29, 2011, 08:32:20 AM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: dunnrite on April 29, 2011, 08:32:47 AM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious

Agreed
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Maverick on April 29, 2011, 02:52:29 PM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious

X 500
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: rogwar on April 29, 2011, 02:54:59 PM
:salute
Did you see the flyover.  I caught a little bit but think it was a lanc being escorted by two spits.

I believe it was a spit and a hurc.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Dichotomy on April 29, 2011, 03:10:14 PM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious

*raises head from sand..

Get away from what?

*sticks head back in sand..
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: oakranger on April 29, 2011, 03:15:04 PM
I believe it was a spit and a hurc.

I was wondering if it may have been a hurc.  Hard to tell as they blend in the background
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: xbrit on April 29, 2011, 07:10:26 PM
Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 29, 2011, 07:13:54 PM
thats the only part of the coverage I made a point of catching :D
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: FiLtH on April 29, 2011, 09:54:12 PM
 Here here Coogan. Hey while your out, would you mind stopping by the store and picking up a box of Tampons for me? :P
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: redman555 on April 29, 2011, 10:08:22 PM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious

Agree

I could care less.

-BigBOBCH
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: DREDIOCK on April 29, 2011, 10:12:42 PM
I bow to no Earthly king.

I dont recognize a royal anything cept sometimes my wife. And only because she can be a royal pain in the arse.
And thats about as far as I go to recognizing a royal anything unless someone wants to put an emperors crown upon my head.

As I heard someone else say. "Aint my royalty"

That being said. I wish Kate and Billy all the best and a long miserable marriage with lots of kids to drive them crazy. Just like the rest of us.

Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: oakranger on April 29, 2011, 11:05:07 PM
I bow to no Earthly king.

I dont recognize a royal anything cept sometimes my wife. And only because she can be a royal pain in the arse.
And thats about as far as I go to recognizing a royal anything unless someone wants to put an emperors crown upon my head.

As I heard someone else say. "Aint my royalty"

That being said. I wish Kate and Billy all the best and a long miserable marriage with lots of kids to drive them crazy. Just like the rest of us.



Lets just hope Billy dose not follow daddies footsteps when it comes to marriage issues. 
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: caldera on April 29, 2011, 11:13:34 PM
Agree

I could not care less.

-BigBOBCH

Fixed.

Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Devil 505 on April 29, 2011, 11:32:16 PM
Didn't we fight a war against the English, just so we don't have to deal with this royalty crap?  :devil
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Wobbly on April 30, 2011, 01:12:57 AM
Well I thought it was a wonderful and joyous occasion but I didnt expect you Colonials to appreciate heritage and tradition that goes back a 1,000 years

Ahhhhhh

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01883/bridesmaidreu_1883937c.jpg)

 
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: oakranger on April 30, 2011, 01:19:56 AM
LOL, love the little girl bottom left of the pic.  she looks like she is not having any fun.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: stealth on April 30, 2011, 01:24:50 AM
I hope the fly over isn't the only thing that everyone found spectacular at this wedding. I mean look at those old Lady's hats. They nearly have to balance them selves with weights not to tip over.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 68ZooM on April 30, 2011, 01:33:30 AM
i thought it was real beautiful where they were married, the old Church, The Carriages and Mounted Horseman it all had such an Old World feeling to it and i think thats every womens dream wedding  :)  , the WWII Fly by was outstanding you could hear them piston planes purring as they flew by, then came them noisy Jets,
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 01:41:27 AM
(http://i2.cdnds.net/11/17/550w_royal_wedding_55.jpg)

God Bless Great Britain  :salute
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: grizz441 on April 30, 2011, 03:02:53 AM
  Best of luck & wishes to you guys.
Hope the media don't ruin things for ya's.

 :salute Coogan


I didn't know they read the bbs.  :headscratch:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on April 30, 2011, 03:27:01 AM
LOL, love the little girl bottom left of the pic.  she looks like she is not having any fun.


That's the face of almost every american being forced to witness this trash.  :rock :neener:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 03:40:12 AM

That's the face of almost every american being forced to witness this trash.  :rock :neener:

Poor taste Sir.

May I remind you that even though you did revolt against British rule, they have been there to back you up ever since the end of the US Civil War?
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jdbecks on April 30, 2011, 04:08:00 AM
the fly by flew over my house first  :banana:   kates sister has got mighty fine body! if I was harry I would have been trying to smash that all night!
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Pigslilspaz on April 30, 2011, 06:30:56 AM
the fly by flew over my house first  :banana:   kates sister has got mighty fine body! if I was harry I would have been trying to smash that all night!
:cheers:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: DREDIOCK on April 30, 2011, 06:59:59 AM
Poor taste Sir.

May I remind you that even though you did revolt against British rule, they have been there to back you up ever since the end of the US Civil War?

You mean liberated ourselves.

Very shrewd move on the part of the British in showing that kind of foresightedness
But we do have to give your credit for it.

Its that whole "Royal" thing.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 07:12:28 AM
Im pretty sure using the anglo-latin language that the majority of people operate by, Revolt: The uprising of a people against an occupying power as a prelude to revolution. Is the proper term.

And while I could argue so many points that American independence was an inevitablility, the vast majority of Americans never listen to rational argument on the subject of either patriotism or Americas view point on historical fact.

But thats not the point. A jab at the Royal Family which presides over what was once the largest Empire on Earth, and arguably the most recognised and LOVED persons on Earth. Is out of the realms of either ettiquete or taste. Especially the respectful mature members of this board.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 07:19:43 AM
And I also made the point, that England has been a FRIEND of the USA, since the end of the war of 1812. The USA is inherently a British colony that sought independence, that chose force, rather than political and social moves to independence.

America and Britain should be friends. And there were Americans who did not want seperation from Britain at the time. Had they been prevelent it is more than likely the USA would have a union Jack instead of the stars now.

So... please. Dont have a go at Britain and her Monarchy. Because the Monarchy IS Britain, and Britain IS the Monarchy.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: DA98 on April 30, 2011, 07:38:59 AM
Could have waited until the night...

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 07:40:29 AM
Well I thought it was a wonderful and joyous occasion but I didnt expect you Colonials to appreciate heritage and tradition that goes back a 1,000 years

Ahhhhhh

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01883/bridesmaidreu_1883937c.jpg)

  

edited out
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 07:42:44 AM
Poor taste Sir.

May I remind you that even though you did revolt against British rule, they have been there to back you up ever since the end of the US Civil War?

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Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 07:45:46 AM

America and Britain should be friends. .


..
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 30, 2011, 07:51:18 AM
Could have waited until the night...

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)

photo of the year! :rofl
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 07:52:21 AM
and considering your govt is just as broke as ours, why again, are they wasting all of this money to show this wedding? 'specially when they could put those millions of pounds to better use elsewhere?

The same can be said of the 4th of July parades, which cost billions in military support and man hours. And that happens every year, let alone once every 20 or so.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Vudak on April 30, 2011, 07:52:26 AM
Britain is our greatest Friend and Ally; one of very few nations that has stood with us through thick and thin, and backed us even when it wasn't politic to do so.  Britain is beyond reproach from decent Americans.

I wish Prince William and Princess Catherine a long and happy life.  "Cheers!" :)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 07:52:33 AM
Could have waited until the night...

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)

now that's just not right.

 funny as hell, but still not right.  :rofl :noid
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Hap on April 30, 2011, 07:53:42 AM
Not having TV, I'm enjoying watching a feed on Saturday morning.  Has no commentary.  Yes!  Good luck to the Prince and Princess.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 30, 2011, 07:54:36 AM
and considering your govt is just as broke as ours, why again, are they wasting all of this money to show this wedding? 'specially when they could put those millions of pounds to better use elsewhere?

hmmm I imagine we're going to turn a nice little profit from this wedding, most of it from your fellow countrymen :D
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: mechanic on April 30, 2011, 07:55:58 AM
Funny how alot of Americans love to insult Europeans and other nations of the world yet no one really cares when they do. Though if members of those other nations insult America at all, those same guys who did the insulting of the other nations get all upset and defensive. This is because adolescence cares greatly what adulthood thinks about it but adulthood could not care less what adolescence thinks about anything.



Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 07:56:46 AM
hmmm I imagine we're going to turn a nice little profit from this wedding, most of it from your fellow countrymen :D
..
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 30, 2011, 07:57:19 AM
nope, its just a useful side-effect :aok
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 08:00:53 AM
nope, its just a useful side-effect :aok

 whelp....i was married once.........both my wife and i wanted the same thing. we had only immediate family at the wedding. so it was my mom, and grand parents, and her parents.
 weddings don't need to be big massive overkilled circuses. we had everyone we knew to the reception though.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 08:01:51 AM
^^^^ Indeed it is  :D

Do you have any idea how much money the American press is paying Britain for unrestricted camera access to the fountain in the square oppisite buck house?  :devil
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 08:23:57 AM
^^^^ Indeed it is  :D

Do you have any idea how much money the American press is paying Britain for unrestricted camera access to the fountain in the square oppisite buck house?  :devil

 i just went back and editerd out my previous posts....i'm being a dick.....i think it's "that time of month" or something.

 sorry guys
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: soda72 on April 30, 2011, 08:30:40 AM
i just went back and editerd out my previous posts....i'm being a dick.....i think it's "that time of month" or something.

 sorry guys


It's natural to be a dick when people pee down your back and then tell you it's raining.. 

Britain and America will always be separated by a common language... :devil
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 08:42:40 AM
We have said that for ages Soda, its clear that WE who have the University that is the Authority on the language we apparently both speak are RIGHT

 ;)
 :neener:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jimson on April 30, 2011, 10:19:17 AM
Just a question and not to be a jerk, but can you Brits tell me the point of the Monarchy?

They don't really have any governing power anymore do they?

Is it just a ceremonial type thing?

Where does all their wealth come from? Are they taxpayer supported?

I don't much care, they seem to enjoy it. Hell if the British want to support that tradition, it's their country.

I'm just wondering what's the point of keeping a designation of "royalty" in a country with a non monarchy government?
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 10:21:50 AM
The Crown is like the USA's Presidential Eagle. You cannot have it without the Ceremonial Crew to back it up. The President is almost identical to the Queen/King of England. All the work is done by subordinates. But all major decisions on any front can be either made, or altered by the Monarch.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jimson on April 30, 2011, 10:31:53 AM
So the Queen has the power to over rule what ever comes out of Parliament?

I thought the Prime minister was the chief executive.

Guess I don't understand how a constitutional monarchy works.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Lusche on April 30, 2011, 10:37:43 AM
The President is almost identical to the Queen/King of England. All the work is done by subordinates. But all major decisions on any front can be either made, or altered by the Monarch.


Absolutely not.

In fact, this hasn't been true for a few hundred years now.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Muzzy on April 30, 2011, 11:44:22 AM
You know, given the fact that one of the biggest draws of American television is a stupid football game, you guys should really mellow out and just enjoy a good party when you see one.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Motherland on April 30, 2011, 12:04:25 PM
The Crown is like the USA's Presidential Eagle. You cannot have it without the Ceremonial Crew to back it up. The President is almost identical to the Queen/King of England. All the work is done by subordinates. But all major decisions on any front can be either made, or altered by the Monarch.
Oh, this is nonsense. The Monarchy is just a tourist attraction, the only body with any political power in Britain is the House of Commons... the House of Lords even is pretty much just a ceremonial thing anymore.

So the Queen has the power to over rule what ever comes out of Parliament?

I thought the Prime minister was the chief executive.

Guess I don't understand how a constitutional monarchy works.
The Queen is the official Head of State for Britain and the Commonwealth, but even serving in that capacity... I mean, she doesn't act as Head of State.
David Cameron goes to meetings of international leaders, not Elizabeth II.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: CAP1 on April 30, 2011, 12:13:32 PM
Oh, this is nonsense. The Monarchy is just a tourist attraction, the only body with any political power in Britain is the House of Commons... the House of Lords even is pretty much just a ceremonial thing anymore.
The Queen is the official Head of State for Britain and the Commonwealth, but even serving in that capacity... I mean, she doesn't act as Head of State.
David Cameron goes to meetings of international leaders, not Elizabeth II.

must.....show....self control...................... ...... :noid
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 12:18:30 PM
Oh, this is nonsense. The Monarchy is just a tourist attraction, the only body with any political power in Britain is the House of Commons... the House of Lords even is pretty much just a ceremonial thing anymore.
The Queen is the official Head of State for Britain and the Commonwealth, but even serving in that capacity... I mean, she doesn't act as Head of State.
David Cameron goes to meetings of international leaders, not Elizabeth II.

She is head of state.

And while she does not excercise the rights to do what I listed.

By various acts of parliment during Charles Era, she still retains the right to do so.

And does Barrack Obama do any different? As far as Im aware for almost EVERY SINGLE foreign dignitary or summit. Its Hillary, not himself. That they meet. Barrack only turns up for the big stuff. And while thats in an official standing. His role at home is Ceremonial.

Every major political decision MUST BE signed by HRH The Queen Elizabeth II. She rarely excercises the right of power she is given, and it is just a formality to have on the "perks" list. But she CAN do so.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: grizz441 on April 30, 2011, 12:23:40 PM
must.....show....self control...................... ...... :noid

Lol who cares CAP, let it go, it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Motherland on April 30, 2011, 12:31:21 PM
Every major political decision MUST BE signed by HRH The Queen Elizabeth II. She rarely excercises the right of power she is given, and it is just a formality to have on the "perks" list. But she CAN do so.

And it would be a political quagmire and a blight on Britain's reputation as a modern democratic country if she did so.
Like I said, even the House of Lords, which legally has just as much power as the House of Commons, is by modern convention expected to simply tip its hat to Britain's elected body. It's a ceremonial thing.

Quote
And does Barrack Obama do any different? As far as Im aware for almost EVERY SINGLE foreign dignitary or summit. Its Hillary, not himself. That they meet. Barrack only turns up for the big stuff. And while thats in an official standing. His role at home is Ceremonial.
The President doesn't go to every summit because he has a host of duties domestically, not because he wouldn't have anything to do at the summit, not because he would be out of place there. The Monarchy doesn't effectively do anything.

The President does have a lot of powers which he exercises on a regular basis. He's the commander in chief of the military (not just ceremonially), has not only the right legally but politically to veto bills, appoints non-elected members to government, as well as other things...
These are things that he not only has the right to do, but the President actually does. It's why the presidential election here is so important, as opposed to in other countries like Germany etc. where the president doesn't really have any power except for dissolving Parliament.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Plawranc on April 30, 2011, 12:33:27 PM
The Monarchy is Britains image. Its the badge. Disbanding the Monarchy, would be akin to destroying the Statue of Liberty.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: cactuskooler on April 30, 2011, 12:37:16 PM
I thought it was interesting to see traditions and practices from a country whose history goes back much further than mine. The ladies hats were hilarious though. One more resembled a Reindeer than a woman.

I didn't know there would be a flyover. That was an awesome surprise!

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5669537345_0ab3956887_z.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jdbecks on April 30, 2011, 12:41:18 PM
Just a question and not to be a jerk, but can you Brits tell me the point of the Monarchy?

They don't really have any governing power anymore do they?

Is it just a ceremonial type thing?

Where does all their wealth come from? Are they taxpayer supported?

I don't much care, they seem to enjoy it. Hell if the British want to support that tradition, it's their country.

I'm just wondering what's the point of keeping a designation of "royalty" in a country with a non monarchy government?

Naa, they do not really have any power no more..its more tradition than anything..The Queen is the commander and Chief of the armed forces who I swore my alleigence too...but she never issues any rules and regulations, but she will sign them off when the top brass make the decisions. The army regualtions are called the Queens regulations, but she never makes them :)

The tax payer pays them, I heard somewhere that it cost each person about 48p per year how true it is, I don't know but when Prince William becomes King, he will get 10 Million GBP a year :D nice eh :D

I guess the biggest reason why we continue to have a high profile royal family is to generator extra income and politcal reasons maybe, like the state visits they do. I think they said about 2 Billion people would have watched the royal wedding. And then you have all the tourism generated from people coming to see the sights etc etc.


In short,
King Charles the 1st tried to get rid of parliment as he wanted to be in full control of the country, as only parliment could introduce new laws etc at the time we were at war with Scotland and King Charles wanted more money to fund the war etc. Eventually civil war broke out and the Parlimentarians beat the royalists, shortley afterwards King Charles tried to start another civil war but lost again, this time it did not end well for him and he was the first and I think the only king to this day to have been excuted.  If you look on the clock above horse gaurds there is a black mark at 2 o clock, this is to commemorate the time that King Charles was exectued.

England is full of history and traditions and its good to remember them, When I was in the Army we continued traditions that have been carried on for years and when you look at each Regiments capbadge, they all have a history as to why the capbadge is that design.

For instance the the Royal Gloucestershire and berkshire regiement wore two capbages on their berret, one at the front and one at the rear because during a battle they were completely surrounded and were fighting back to back, 750 men against 10,000 chinese.

"The regiment was unique in the British Army in that it was permitted to wear the United States Distinguished Unit Citation, which it inherited from the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment which was awarded for their defence of Gloster Hill during the Battle of the Imjin River in April 1951 during the Korean War".
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 30, 2011, 12:53:58 PM
the monarch is still the ultimate power in the UK, having extensive powers such as;

opening and dissolving parliament,
choosing the prime minister,
declaring war,
forming treaties etc.

parliamentary bills can only become law with the consent of the monarch.


however it has become tradition for the monarch to heed advice on these matters from the parliament or government, because the instant they dont, they will be deposed and a republic formed.

:)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Muzzy on April 30, 2011, 12:56:22 PM
Think of it this way....if you took most of the president's ceremonial duties (public appearances, hospital openings, bestowing medals and stuff) and gave them to somebody else, that would be how the monarchy functions.  The monarchy is pretty much symbolic, but it's as symbolic as the flag, the monuments in DC and the pledge of allegiance.  Removing it would be as much a travesty as removing any of those American symbols, and disrespecting it is just as wrong, even if you happen to be from another country.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jdbecks on April 30, 2011, 01:10:51 PM
the monarch is still the ultimate power in the UK, having extensive powers such as;

opening and dissolving parliament,
choosing the prime minister,
declaring war,
forming treaties etc.


its all tradition now, she is just a figure head.

She does none of the above,
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Muzzy on April 30, 2011, 01:43:01 PM
its all tradition now, she is just a figure head.

She does none of the above,

Uh actually she does, but most of her political duties are done under the "advisement" of parliament.  She doesn't make the political decisions but it's legally necessary for her to sign off on them.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: soda72 on April 30, 2011, 01:48:12 PM
I think most Americans who watched the wedding are caught up in the romanticism of it.  I was talking with my Mother yesterday, and she actually got up at 4:00am to watch the wedding live.  Her reasons for watching was because she admired Princess Diana and got caught into the whole story.  So the royals are now her very own 'Truman show'.  Who needs soap opera's anymore?

 :)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jimson on April 30, 2011, 05:43:07 PM
Thanks for the info.

As popular and as much to do as it has generated here in the states, I'd say it is a tradition still respected, even by the American majority.

 :salute to the UK, the best Ally we will ever have.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on April 30, 2011, 06:12:01 PM
its all tradition now, she is just a figure head.

She does none of the above,

read my last para :)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: crazyivan on April 30, 2011, 09:10:19 PM
Well I thought it was a wonderful and joyous occasion but I didnt expect you Colonials to appreciate heritage and tradition that goes back a 1,000 years

Ahhhhhh

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01883/bridesmaidreu_1883937c.jpg)

  

ROYAL WANKAH'S
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01883/bridesmaidreu_1883937c.jpg)

Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: crazyivan on April 30, 2011, 09:24:28 PM
Could have waited until the night...

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)

It's good to be the king! :D

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: FiLtH on April 30, 2011, 09:56:01 PM
The Monarchy is Britains image. Its the badge. Disbanding the Monarchy, would be akin to destroying the Statue of Liberty.

 Plawranc I totally understand your love of the culture and tradition. As an American Id rather see the Queen over there than some dude in a turbin. But you gotta understand somethin about us Americans...If somethin we love is destroyed, we get pissed, blow up something of the enemy's, and rebuild what we lost to a better state than what it was before.

  The whole idea of bowing to any other human however, doesnt sit well with most of us. Congrats on the whole thing though, best wishes etc.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: ScottyK on April 30, 2011, 10:02:31 PM
 while watching TODAY on NBC before the 1st kiss, i swear i heard them talk about Grapevine TX, that the entire town was watching. :headscratch: HTC watching just to see the Flyover?
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Reaper90 on April 30, 2011, 10:37:34 PM
Britain is our greatest Friend and Ally; one of very few nations that has stood with us through thick and thin, and backed us even when it wasn't politic to do so.  Britain is beyond reproach from decent Americans.

THIS.

 :salute
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Reaper90 on April 30, 2011, 10:42:39 PM
Could have waited until the night...

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3303/23042815044593899731788.jpg)

WINNER.

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Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Reaper90 on April 30, 2011, 10:44:45 PM
I didn't know there would be a flyover. That was an awesome surprise!

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5669537345_0ab3956887_z.jpg)

The greatest joke of it all is the so called "Royal Wedding" was just an excuse to get a Lanc, a Spifire, and a Hurri together and go buzzing about on TV...

It was all really about the flyover......
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 100Coogn on April 30, 2011, 10:46:01 PM
Here here Coogan. Hey while your out, would you mind stopping by the store and picking up a box of Tampons for me? :P

If you're having a ruff time I will...

Coogan.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 100Coogn on April 30, 2011, 10:49:15 PM
I didn't know they read the bbs.  :headscratch:

Why wouldn't they?
Ya just Never Know...
Coogan
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 100Coogn on April 30, 2011, 11:00:49 PM
WOW!  I can't believe some of you A&%holes. 
I just wanted to wish those two a little luck, but not in your little world.
Get a life man.

Coogan
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Reaper90 on April 30, 2011, 11:23:44 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/qaOHh.png)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on May 01, 2011, 06:10:52 AM
The Monarchy is Britains image. Its the badge. Disbanding the Monarchy, would be akin to destroying the Statue of Liberty.

yeah its symbolic, a representation of our countrys history and heritage. a closer analogy would be the US flag. :)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: grizz441 on May 01, 2011, 06:28:24 AM
Why wouldn't they?
Ya just Never Know...
Coogan

I was being serious.  You wished them luck as if they are members of this bbs, so I was wondering what Kate Middleton's in game name is if you know.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Wobbly on May 01, 2011, 07:12:57 AM
ROYAL WANKAH'S

Nutter Ivan's next place of residence -

(PS, no apostrophy after the H, learn the language old boy)

(http://schools-wikipedia.org/images/559/55991.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Bruv119 on May 01, 2011, 07:38:43 AM
God save the future King!

and

RULE BRITANNIA!!

 :salute   :cheers:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on May 01, 2011, 07:41:57 AM
I was wondering what Kate Middleton's in game name is if you know.

Climber might be a good one ...
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: mechanic on May 01, 2011, 08:19:13 AM
GoldDigr ?
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on May 01, 2011, 08:39:54 AM
nice :lol
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Shuffler on May 01, 2011, 09:17:42 AM
What ... they finally got married.

The media was all excited about it and stated that everyone was excited. In actuality only the media really cared as they saw a way to make money off of it. Most really don't give a hoot one way or another.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: grizz441 on May 01, 2011, 09:27:53 AM
What ... they finally got married.

The media was all excited about it and stated that everyone was excited. In actuality only the media really cared as they saw a way to make money off of it. Most really don't give a hoot one way or another.

 :lol
I completely agree.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: dev1ant on May 01, 2011, 11:24:51 AM
I was interested enough to catch a few video clips and slideshows that condensed the goings on into a reasonable amount of time.  I appreciate a country who respects it's heritage and traditions and keeps them alive with events such as this.  Here in the U.S. we just can't do that sort of thing, we might offend someone...  :bhead

Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: usvi on May 01, 2011, 11:29:46 AM
Bast wishes from Sir Lemmy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snyjRd93HBs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snyjRd93HBs)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: jimson on May 01, 2011, 12:14:11 PM
Really now, as so many Americans seem intent on tearing down many of our traditions here, we should be happy to see our British friends hold on to some of theirs.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: bozon on May 01, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
I can understand some old brits fussing about this wedding, but what I do not understand is why does the rest of the world give a **** about this.

Good business for the media to get high ratings and sell commercials time. People are such sheep.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: soda72 on May 01, 2011, 09:03:27 PM
So if the first born is to be king/queen what happens if they have twins?  First one to come out is it?

 :headscratch:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: cactuskooler on May 01, 2011, 09:55:35 PM
I was being serious.  You wished them luck as if they are members of this bbs, so I was wondering what Kate Middleton's in game name is if you know.

Princess
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Vulcan on May 02, 2011, 01:19:07 AM
Princess

You shouldn't really reveal silat's true identity on the BBS.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Yossarian on May 02, 2011, 03:22:36 AM
Can all you nay-sayers please sod off for a day or so?  :P


Anyway, on to what I actually want to say.  Regardless of the general retardation/pandering by the media, this event was probably the most complex wedding I've ever heard of, and it went off without a hitch (aside from one cartwheeling member of the clergy).  Regardless of how you look at it, you can say that it was a damn impressive ceremony, an excellent piece of organisation and that it produced a nice display of patriotism from the various crowds.  So whilst I think the media attention was overblown and ridiculous, at the end of the day I'm pretty impressed by the event itself and happy it went well.

So congrats to the newlyweds, and God save the Queen.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: MachFly on May 02, 2011, 04:26:19 AM
I hope the fly over isn't the only thing that everyone found spectacular at this wedding. I mean look at those old Lady's hats. They nearly have to balance them selves with weights not to tip over.

I thought that was the reason why they picked that time and place?  :headscratch:
So what else was that crowd doing there if not waiting for the Spitfire, Lancaster, and the Hurricane?


(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1053/56700713793da95cebb2b.jpg)
 :aok










 :D
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: MachFly on May 02, 2011, 04:34:20 AM
I am not familiar with the current British political system, does the royal family have any real power or is it just a symbol?
As far as I know mostly the prime minister and the senate are in control of the country.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: mechanic on May 02, 2011, 12:57:07 PM
The Queen can do anything she likes, but if she does anything that we don't like we will cut her head off. It's a good deal for everyone.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: dedalos on May 02, 2011, 01:26:20 PM
aaww jeeze edith!!!!

 we can't get away from that even in HERE????  :furious

Its time to liberate our friends across the pond from the tyranny of these monarchs.  I say, get the 52s ready and lets liberate them!!!  Who is with me?  :devil
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: mechanic on May 02, 2011, 01:30:36 PM
Who is with me?  :devil

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/3/2/1299086873353/muammar-gaddafi-tripoli-007.jpg)

him :D
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: MachFly on May 02, 2011, 01:52:38 PM
The Queen can do anything she likes, but if she does anything that we don't like we will cut her head off. It's a good deal for everyone.

 :lol

Seriously, I really don't know.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 68ZooM on May 02, 2011, 01:58:01 PM
Its time to liberate our friends across the pond from the tyranny of these monarchs.  I say, get the 52s ready and lets liberate them!!!  Who is with me?  :devil

Dedalos i found one guy who wants to go, he'll bring his own food



(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/68zoom/breadhead.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: dedalos on May 02, 2011, 03:35:59 PM
 :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl nice lol.  I am just trying to help  :lol
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: 321BAR on May 02, 2011, 04:17:04 PM
Britain is our greatest Friend and Ally; one of very few nations that has stood with us through thick and thin, and backed us even when it wasn't politic to do so.  Britain is beyond reproach from decent Americans.

I wish Prince William and Princess Catherine a long and happy life.  "Cheers!" :)
just shut up about the marriage... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Shuffler on May 02, 2011, 04:41:19 PM
Don't know them... don't care to. Don't care what they are doing or when. Sick of the media's idea that anyone really cares.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on May 02, 2011, 05:01:03 PM
just shut up about the marriage... :rolleyes:

did you read the topic title before posting? :headscratch:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: grizz441 on May 02, 2011, 05:01:09 PM
Don't know them... don't care to. Don't care what they are doing or when. Sick of the media's idea that anyone really cares.

Actually what is really sick is that the media telling us that we are interested, the tool's actually become interested because they think everyone else is interested.  Although I think girls actually eat this stuff up, it's like one step up from the worst show on tv, The Bachelor which they love.
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Tupac on May 02, 2011, 05:02:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/yIwJD.jpg)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: RTHolmes on May 02, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
first thing I thought of when I heard the news this morning - the dam yanks are trying to upstage us! :lol
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Shuffler on May 02, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
first thing I thought of when I heard the news this morning - the dam yanks are trying to upstage us! :lol

 :rofl
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Vulcan on May 03, 2011, 12:02:10 AM
What's the dumbest thing to ask a drunk rugby supporting university student on live TV?

What do you think the royal couple will be doing for their honeymoon :devil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jc_qr6Ds0g
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Muzzy on May 03, 2011, 12:06:42 AM
On the other hand, it means William and Kate will have a nice quiet honeymoon, plus you Brits have a head start on the partying.   :cheers:
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: Wobbly on May 05, 2011, 09:22:35 AM
you lucky people  :lol

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13291219 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13291219)
Title: Re: To The New Royal Family:
Post by: NatCigg on May 05, 2011, 05:02:38 PM
What's the dumbest thing to ask a drunk rugby supporting university student on live TV?

What do you think the royal couple will be doing for their honeymoon :devil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jc_qr6Ds0g

 :lol

i put my money on whiskey D and snoring  :cheers: