Thread: The Reign of King Charles III begins

Maybe William can run for Prime Minister?

I doubt Charlie will give up his seat until they plant him in the ground.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Don't tell me Charlie is now the King of Australia now QE2 has passed?

That is how it works...

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Don't tell me Charlie is now the King of Australia now QE2 has passed?

yup, he is now YOUR king

Originally Posted by DrWilly

That is how it works...

And yours

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Don't tell me Charlie is now the King of Australia now QE2 has passed?

You just found this out?

Can you let Hugh know?

Well I guess we can have another referendum and get that Arse-Wipe Union Jack logo off our flag............

Originally Posted by Joe 90

So did anyone watch the parasites speech?

King Charles’ Christmas message proves a ratings hit

A record number of Britons have tuned in to watch Charles deliver his first Christmas Day message, with the new king attracting a bigger audience than his late mother’s addresses to the nation.

A record 10.7 million Britons tuned in at 3pm local time on Christmas Day to hear the King’s eight-minute address. This is the highest number recorded in the two decades that viewing figures have been collected and well above the 8.96 million viewers who tuned in last year for Elizabeth II’s final message.

The broadcast was a boon for the public broadcaster BBC with more than 8 million tuning in for the address on its platform, compared with the 1.58 million who watched it on commercial rival ITV.

It was also easily the most-watched show in Britain on Christmas Day, well ahead of the second most watched, Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which had 5.4 million viewers.

The BBC said thanks to the King’s Christmas message the broadcaster had more viewers than popular streaming service Netflix on December 25.

Viewership of Queen/King's Christmas speech

King's first Christmas message tops 10m viewers - BBC News

First collection of commemorative coins featuring King Charles is unveiled for 2023

Royal Mint reveals first coins of 2023 featuring portrait of King Charles III

It marks the first time people will see the portrait of King Charles on a £2 coin.

The first 50p coins to feature the monarch were released into circulation this month.

Each of the five coins in the 2023 set will celebrate significant moments to come that year.

There will be a £5 coin to mark the 75th birthday of King Charles.

There will also be two £2 coins commemorating the life of The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien and the centenary of the Flying Scotsman.

Finally, two 50p coins celebrating 75 years of the NHS and 75 years of the Windrush generation complete the collection.

The 2023 commemorative sets will be available in a range of precious metal and base proof finishes from January 3, at The Royal Mint website.

Prices will start from £50 for a Brilliant Uncirculated set, going all the way up to £10,390 for a Platinum Proof collection. Each of the coins will be available individually in 2023.

Anne Jessopp, CEO of The Royal Mint, said: “As the official maker of UK coins, The Royal Mint has been proud to strike every single UK coin for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 70 years.

“As we enter the New Year, we will start to see one of the biggest changes to UK coins for decades take place as King Charles III’s portrait begins to appear on all new UK coins.”

Rebecca Morgan, divisional director of the collector services at the Royal Mint, said: “Each year The Royal Mint reveals a collection of coins, known as the Annual Set, which feature a range of designs that appear on £5, £2 and 50p coins marking some of the year’s most significant moments and anniversaries.

“This year is particularly special for The Royal Mint, as we unveil the first coins of 2023 bearing His Majesty King Charles III official coin portrait, which also includes a commemorative £5 coin to celebrate His Majesty’s 75th birthday.

“The Annual Set provides members of the public with an opportunity to collect the very first coins of 2023 with The King’s portrait and mark this historic transition in monarchy on coins.”

First collection of commemorative coins featuring King Charles unveiled for 2023 celebrating NHS - https://www.royalmint.com/annual-sets/2023

King Charles III And Queen Camilla Begin New Year with Church Service

King Charles III is starting off the new year by bringing back a tradition.

The monarch, 74, and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort, 75, attended a morning New Year's Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, a beloved annual tradition of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.

King Charles III was photographed visiting the U.K. church wearing a blue suit and grey tweed coat with brown leather shoes, while Camilla opted for a black jacket, black boots, and a grey hat with feathers.

As part of the New Year's Day outing, the two met with the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, and the Reverend Canon, Dr. Paul Williams, outside the church. King Charles III also greeted crowds waiting near St. Mary Magdalene Church and was captured talking to a group of onlookers while they snapped photos.

The royal family's tradition of attending a New Year's Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham ceased for two years due to the pandemic and Queen Elizabeth's health. The queen celebrated the holidays at Windsor Castle in 2021 and 2020 before her death on Sept. 8, 2022.

For the 2022 holiday season, the royal family returned to Sandringham. On Christmas morning, they stepped out for church at St. Mary Magdalene, greeting members of the public following the service and then heading back to Sandringham House for a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings.

"Charles has always been very, very fond of Sandringham," says royal biographer Ingrid Seward. "Christmas within any family is always about tradition. He will keep it the same as it ever was."

King Charles III's first Christmas speech as king echoed the sentiments Queen Elizabeth often shared in her holiday speeches. He touched on the need to come together for the holidays and, as Queen Elizabeth classically did, closed his holiday remarks on a positive note.

"While Christmas is, of course, a Christian celebration, the power of light overcoming darkness is celebrated across the boundaries of faith and belief," he said. "So, whatever faith you have, or whether you have none, it is in this life-giving light, and with the true humility that lies in our service to others, that I believe we can find hope for the future. Let us, therefore, celebrate it together and cherish it always."

King Charles III's coronation is scheduled for May 6.

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I had no idea it was so large (real estate portfolio)……

Which royals moved house after the Queen'''s death? And who owns their real estate portfolio?

Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the topic of royal homes and who lives where has become a potent one.

In the past few years, UK newspaper reports from sources purporting to be very close to the office of the then Prince of Wales suggested that a whole new approach to royal real estate was being planned by the heir apparent.

The idea was that when he came to the throne, King Charles would open up the private grandeur of historic royal homes to the public, creating people's palaces for all to enjoy for extended periods throughout the year.

It's early days, of course, and those plans are unlikely to be implemented before the coronation in May, but there's certainly a plethora of options to consider with Sandringham House, Windsor Castle and Balmoral Castle — all places the late Queen spent a good deal of private time — ripe for conversion.

While we wait for announcements of a possible democratisation of regal property, here is a glance at the House of Windsor real estate portfolio and the current owners and tenants.

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Originally Posted by Joe 90

So did anyone watch the parasites speech?
No, didn't think so.
The only chance the Royal family have to regain popularity is for Charlie and his brothers to drop dead and for William and Kate to take over.
Then there may be a popular future for the British Royal family.

No, I didn't listen. I think Charles will be a popular enough King. In the Commonwealth, he's been around so long, he's really part of the furniture.

Coronation Claims Office to look at historic and ceremonial roles for King Charles III’s Coronation

Process launched to help decide who will perform an historic or ceremonial role at the King’s Coronation.

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May.

In line with His Majesty’s wish for the event to be rooted in tradition but reflective of today, and in accordance with Government advice, a Coronation Claims Office has been created within the Cabinet Office to consider claims to perform an historic or ceremonial role.

This replaces the Court of Claims, which fulfilled a similar role for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953.

When looking at claims, the Coronation Claims Office will consider matters including whether the role or service was performed in 1953 or not, what the basis is for it to be performed now and the claimant’s connection to those who previously performed the role or service.

Officials from the Coronation Claims Office will consult with ecclesiastical experts from Lambeth Palace and ceremonial experts from the Royal Household when considering claims.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden said:

His Majesty The King’s Coronation will be a momentous occasion in the history of our country. The new Coronation Claims Office will ensure we fulfil The King’s wish that the ceremony is rooted in tradition and pageantry but also embraces the future.

All claims must be submitted in writing to the Coronation Claims Office by 5.30pm on Friday 3 February 2023.

Claim forms can be downloaded here and sent by email to [email protected] or by post to:

Coronation Claims Office
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

Originally Posted by 39TG

In the Commonwealth, he's been around so long, he's really part of the furniture.

He is neither respected nor seen as a sovereign, though. He's the odd son of the woman who was in charge, who had his wife offed to he could shack up with a horse

Originally Posted by panama hat

He is neither respected nor seen as a sovereign, though. He's the odd son of the woman who was in charge, who had his wife offed to he could shack up with a horse

Is there anything you aren't an authority on where the Royal Family is concerned? No wonder you've been busy, all the popularity polls and stuff.

Originally Posted by 39TG

I think Charles will be a popular enough King. In the Commonwealth, he's been around so long, he's really part of the furniture.

I guess you're unaware of how the last royal visit to the Caribbean went, then.

It is, of course, about a lot more than whether or not there is personal animosity towards Charles.

Originally Posted by cyrille

I guess you're unaware of how the last royal visit to the Caribbean went, then.

A lot of that is the vocal minority who were/are pushing independence from the UK and commonwealth and are quite excited at the prospect of Slave Trade reparations.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

Is there anything you aren't an authority on where the Royal Family is concerned?

It's called an opinion, you utter fuckwit, mixed with what people here are saying. You know, the

Originally Posted by 39TG

Commonwealth

in the post responded to. If you'd spend less time getting paralytically boozed off your empty skull you'd actually understand what the issue is.

Your repetitious and boring attempts at trying to be both your oft-mentioned MI5/6/SAS legend and somehow relevant are just that - boring.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

No wonder you've been busy, all the popularity polls and stuff.

Yea . . . how very well put.

Originally Posted by cyrille

I guess you're unaware of how the last royal visit to the Caribbean went, then.

Yea, not too well at all . . .

‘Perfect storm’: royals misjudged Caribbean tour, say critics


Calls for slavery reparations and Jamaica’s PM insisting country was ‘moving on’ signal sea change in relations with royals

‘Perfect storm’: royals misjudged Caribbean tour, say critics | Monarchy | The Guardian

Originally Posted by panama hat

It's called an opinion, you utter fuckwit, mixed with what people here are saying. You know, the

Ahhh OK, still angry though i see. Still its good to get all your monarchy angst out and this is certainly the thread to do it on, now if only there were another two dozen threads to exercise all your other issues on.

Still awake? Boozed up and posting your 100 today, fuckwit?

Originally Posted by malmomike77

your monarchy angst

Now, if you only knew what the word means. You have issues putting your thoughts into written English so I'd suggest you not try other languages as by trying to sound semi-literate you simply look the drunk fool that you are.

English, it's YOUR mother tongue.


Now, what do you have a problem with here and what does it have to do with 'angst'?:

‘Perfect storm’: royals misjudged Caribbean tour, say critics


Calls for slavery reparations and Jamaica’s PM insisting country was ‘moving on’ signal sea change in relations with royals

‘Perfect storm’: royals misjudged Caribbean tour, say critics | Monarchy | The Guardian

Originally Posted by panama hat

Still awake? Boozed up and posting your 100 today, fuckwit?

Yes, yes......he's off again.

Interestingly you being boozed up and posting shit isn't me going on . . . English, dumbfuck, try it.

Originally Posted by panama hat

Interestingly you being boozed up and posting shit isn't me going on . . . English, dumbfuck, try it.

Except i'm not you dumb fukin obsessive Kraut - you mate have mental issues of that there is no doubt - all you do daily on here is hunt down your favourite posters and then you're off with your usual repetitive shite - everyday, it got boring 4 years ago

I think King Charles has an attractive gravitas befitting a King.

• Man fined for throwing egg towards King Charles III in Luton

A man has been fined after pleading guilty to throwing an egg towards King Charles III during a walkabout.

Harry May, 21, was charged with a public order offence after the royal visit to Luton on 6 December.

Westminster Magistrates' Court heard that May, from Moreton Road South in Luton, thought the monarch's visit to the "poor area" was in "bad taste".

The defendant - who gave his full name as Harry Spartacus May - was fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 in costs.

The King was initially steered away from crowds outside Luton Town Hall by protection officers, but continued his visit shortly afterwards.

Prosecutor Jason Seetal said police had detained May after seeing him hurl a projectile that landed on the ground near the King as he spoke with members of the public.

The King was ushered away from the crowd by protection officers while meeting members of the public in Luton

May was charged with using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Mr Seetal said that when officers interviewed him, May told them "he did this because he believed the King visiting a town like Luton, which is a deprived and poor area, was in bad taste and he wanted to make a point of this".

May sat in the dock wearing glasses and a navy jacket and remained expressionless as the facts were read out to the court.

His defence lawyer Alex Benn told the court their client "deeply regrets" his actions and "accepts he now has to face the consequences".

They described him as a "committed and family-oriented person" who "cares deeply about his local community".

Addressing May, chief magistrate Paul Goldspring said: "Whatever disagreement you have with somebody, the way to resolve it is not to throw projectiles at them."

Mr Goldspring rejected a claim from May's mother that he "was not really aware" hurling an object in the direction of a public figure may cause them "fear" but accepted that he expressed regret.

He added: "I also accept you weren't trying to hit His Majesty with the egg. But you planned it and you planned to do it again, otherwise why take two?

"You targeted somebody. It doesn't matter the reasons why."

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• King Charles' first overseas state visit will be to Paris, French government sources say

The invitation to Charles was made by Mr Macron at the time of the funeral of the Queen.

Mr Macron said on September 16: “I had the opportunity to invite King Charles to come to France when it is appropriate for him.”

The visit is now set to take place in the week beginning March 27, said the sources.

A state dinner is planned at the Elysee Palace, where French first lady Brigitte Macron will have a meeting with the Queen Consort, according to the reports.

The Paris National Assembly – the equivalent of the House of Commons – will also welcome the Royal couple, as will Paris mayor, Anne Hidalgo.

An aide to Mr Macron said: “The visit will send out a strong message because it will be the first official visit of Charles III.

“It will happen when the King is not yet crowned, which shows that France is a priority for him.”

King Charles’s Coronation is on May 6 this year.

The aide continued: “This visit is an opportunity to show the age-old attachment of his country to ours, beyond Brexit, and to be part of the family continuity, because Elizabeth II was Francophile and French-speaking.”

During his visit to London for the Queen’s funeral, Mr Macron gave Charles a photo album of Queen Elizabeth visit to Versailles in 1957.

The state visit is set to be accompanied by a Franco-British summit between government ministers from the two countries.

Queen Elizabeth II was a huge Francophile who made six state visits to France during her reign – five to Paris and one to Calais.

The first took place in April 1957, four years after her coronation, when Her Majesty the Palace of Versailles, the Paris Opera, and the Louvre.

She also enjoyed a cruise on the River Seine with Prince Philip, and visited Lille, to lay a wreath on a World War I memorial.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the reports.

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Just for fun.

• 6 in 10 Britons now say King Charles III will do a good job as King

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and Charles taking his first steps as the new monarch, new polling by Ipsos in the UK shows a majority of Britons now expect him to do a good job as King. Around 6 in 10 (61%) expect this to be the case, showing an increase of 12ppt, from 49%, since June of this year, when the Platinum Jubilee took place. Only 13% expect him to do a bad job, falling 7ppt since June.

This puts expectations for King Charles III somewhat closer to those for the now second in line to the throne, Prince William. Almost three-quarters (72%) now say the new Prince of Wales will do a good job as King when the time comes with 7% expecting him to do the job badly.

£185 looks a fair deal.

I wonder if they have a bogof promotion.