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Post by thomas on May 5, 2023 14:45:36 GMT
Welsh town’s coronation party axed after organisers fail to raise ‘any money whatsoever
A town’s coronation party had to be cancelled after organisers failed to raise any money to cover costs, claiming there was a “lack of interest”.
Caldicot, in south-east Wales, was due to host a celebration in the town centre complete with big screen and children’s entertainment, but with just over a week to go the event was axed.
In an online post, Caldicot Town Team said a crowdfunding page had been running for 16 days, but despite being promoted on social media it had “failed to raise any money whatsoever”.
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Post by om15 on May 5, 2023 20:28:19 GMT
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 12:52:02 GMT
om. om. om.
The scene at Princes Street garden Edinburgh for the coronation
meanwhile in glesga.....
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🏴 Thousands of Scottish independence supporters are making their way from Kelvingrove to Glasgow Green joined by former First Minister @alexsalmond
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Post by om15 on May 6, 2023 13:36:46 GMT
I'm afraid a few grumpy old jocks tramping miserably through the rain in Glasgow back streets doesn't warrant much interest on such a day as this. The new King of Scotland enjoyed much adoration, joy and support today, sat on his stone of destiny, world leaders and countless millions watched enthralled at the pomp and ceremony, it is reassuring that so many get such happiness at seeing our new King and his family. Here is the First Minister of Scotland today, in London to pay his respects and give his oath of allegiance to the King. (Shame about his jacket).  |
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 15:37:54 GMT
I'm afraid a few grumpy old jocks tramping miserably through the rain in Glasgow back streets doesn't warrant much interest on such a day as this. enjoyed much adoration, joy and support today, sat on his stone of destiny, world leaders and countless millions watched enthralled at the pomp and ceremony, it is reassuring that so many get such happiness at seeing our new King and his family. Here is the First Minister of Scotland today, in London to pay his respects and give his oath of allegiance to the King. (Shame about his jacket). View Attachment
om everyday i come on here its a toss of the coin to see who is the forums funniest brit nat of the day , and today , you have the crown.
A few? An estimated twenty thousand.
Heres what a few look like though watching the coronation in glesga cathedral....
He isnt the king of scotland om. You need to get the terminology correct. He is classed as king of scots. In england he is classed as king of england. First among equals in scotland , owner of the land in england. also known as the duke of normandy , thats if you are into empty meaningless titles of course...
Its not the stone of destiny om. Like much of english history , the significance of charlie sitting on a lavatory lid from perthshire is way beyond you.
Whatever it was and wherever it came from, what it unquestionably was not and is not is the lump of rock that sat in the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey or seven centuries and will be used for the coronation of Charles III
It was Professor Skene (1809 – 1892) who proved conclusively that the stone in Westminster Abbey was of red, Perth sandstone and could only have come from that area. (He then went on to try to show that its geological origins notwithstanding, it was somehow the real coronation Stone of Scotland so as to be able to argue that Victoria had been lawfully crowned Queen of Scots!)
But numerous early, writers have described the Stone. All agree that it was marble like, some describe it as black while others say that it was ornately carved. Balliol’s coronation gives the detail that the stone he was crowned on was hollowed out “in the manner of a chair”
Edward seized all the relics of Scone and marched off in triumph to London. He immediately ordered a bronze throne, from a Master Adam, goldsmith, to encase his prize. The throne was only half completed when Edward cancelled it and sent a raiding party of knights back to Scone. They arrived on August 17th, 1298 and, according to the ‘Charturly of Scone’, ripped the Abbey apart in a desperate search for something …
but returned to London empty handed. Edward, says McKerracher, was furious. He cancelled the bronze chair and ordered one of wood to house the stone instead. More importantly he declared that this wooden chair with the supposed coronation stone it encased, was not to be used by the reigning monarch but only by the priest celebrant.
That instruction has been ignored by every English monarch since.
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Post by Montegriffo on May 6, 2023 15:47:15 GMT
 So did Charles sit on the ''throne'' or not Thomas?
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 15:54:35 GMT
So did Charles sit on the ''throne'' or not Thomas?
He certainly did monte. Honestly though , the an lia fail or in english stone of destiny , is certainly not what charlie was shittin on  .
Every description by contemporary writers throughout history have described it different to that block of perthshire sandstone. The legend has it the guardian priests swapped it for their cesspit lid .
Its a good article , but im sure it will all go way over poor oms head.
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Post by Montegriffo on May 6, 2023 16:03:22 GMT
So did Charles sit on the ''throne'' or not Thomas?
He certainly did monte. Honestly though , the an lia fail or in english stone of destiny , is certainly not what charlie was shittin on .
Every description by contemporary writers throughout history have described it different to that block of perthshire sandstone. The legend has it the guardian priests swapped it for their cesspit lid .
Its a good article , but im sure it will all go way over poor oms head.
Next you'll be saying that the Scone is a great Scottish pastry and not English after all. Jam on first with cream on top or vice versa Thomas? That is the burning question. |
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 16:06:25 GMT
He certainly did monte. Honestly though , the an lia fail or in english stone of destiny , is certainly not what charlie was shittin on .
Every description by contemporary writers throughout history have described it different to that block of perthshire sandstone. The legend has it the guardian priests swapped it for their cesspit lid .
Its a good article , but im sure it will all go way over poor oms head.
Next you'll be saying that the Scone is a great Scottish pastry and not English after all. Jam on first with cream on top or vice versa Thomas? That is the burning question. we have tottie scones monte. We dont do english teas. you have them with a cooked full scottish breakfast.
Hope you enjoyed your day though monte , watching herr saxe coburg gotha , the duke of normandy sitting on his lavvie lid.
Did the french lop the heid off the last real duke 200 odd years ago?  |
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Post by Montegriffo on May 6, 2023 16:13:59 GMT
Next you'll be saying that the Scone is a great Scottish pastry and not English after all. Jam on first with cream on top or vice versa Thomas? That is the burning question. we have tottie scones monte. We dont do english teas. you have them with a cooked full scottish breakfast.
Hope you enjoyed your day though monte , watching herr saxe coburg gotha , the duke of normandy sitting on his lavvie lid.
Did the french lop the heid off the last real duke 200 odd years ago? Fat pancakes dear boy. Not the same at all. I did watch His Majesty getting his hat of shiny metal and stolen jewels. A great exhibition of pageantry which nobody does better than the English. Your tax money well spent Thomas I'm sure you'll agree. |
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Post by Montegriffo on May 6, 2023 16:17:05 GMT
Ah wait, you're talking about good old Irish potato bread not drop scones as I thought you meant.
Erin go Bragh.
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 16:19:48 GMT
we have tottie scones monte. We dont do english teas. you have them with a cooked full scottish breakfast.
Hope you enjoyed your day though monte , watching herr saxe coburg gotha , the duke of normandy sitting on his lavvie lid.
Did the french lop the heid off the last real duke 200 odd years ago? Fat pancakes dear boy. Not the same at all. I did watch His Majesty getting his hat of shiny metal and stolen jewels. A great exhibition of pageantry which nobody does better than the English. Your tax money well spent Thomas I'm sure you'll agree. What! I will have you know tottie scones are a fine scottish delicacy , enjoyed by the king of scots himself i will have you know!
Has he returned the stolen koh i noor jewel yet to the indians?
i tell you what , as andew neil said , its certainly taken the heat of rishi sunak. Isnt starmer one lame unlucky donkey? Wins the local english elections , however poorly under the circumstances , and along come charlies big day to piss all over starmers fireworks.
Unluckiest politician alive that man so he is.
Its gone down a treat across scotland .
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 16:20:52 GMT
Ah wait, you're talking about good old Irish potato bread not drop scones as I thought you meant. Erin go Bragh. here stop nicking all our culinary delights. Fucking irish whiskey and now irish tottie scones.
alba gu brath as well mate.
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Post by thomas on May 6, 2023 16:26:41 GMT
Cardiff: Coronation postbox covered in independence stickers
A Royal Mail postbox in Cardiff, that was decorated for the coronation, is covered with Welsh independence and republican stickers, graffiti and has also had eggs thrown at it
hats happening in wales john of gwent. Are the welsh starting to have a melt down ?
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Post by om15 on May 6, 2023 16:30:56 GMT
Bit of soor grapes here Tommo, it was a great day, enjoyed around the world, I see that your First Minister chose to pay his respects to his Monarch rather than shamble through the drizzle in Glasgow, it is a pity that he sneezed over his lapels, but at least he turned up.
The rather damp and forlorn souls in the Weegie rain may wonder what they have achieved tonight, but they can take solace in the fact that they can have another protest when Prince William ascends the throne in about twenty years time, give them something to look forward to I imagine.
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