An even bigger question is why not just scroll on by if a topic doesn’t interest you?
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I think I feel ambivalent about living in a monarchy – what harm has the Queen done to me – none, I think. I’m part of it, from birth.
Deep inside me though lies an anarchist as I would never bow or curtsy to anyone expecting me to do so, but then, I may give a nod of the head to the Queen out of friendly politeness, not wanting to upset.
I was always unsure however about what to do at the end of a film in the cinema back in the days. Do you remember that at the end of a film, ‘God Save the Queen’ would be played, when you were expected to stand until it ended?
I was embarrassed about what to do as so many people started rising from their seats as the credits at the end of the film started to role, hurrying themselves towards the exits, to avoid the national anthem.
I they abdicate they do so for themselves and their offspring. Not an option
Last time I went to the Flicks the national anthem was played, don’t they still?
Surely post brexit and re acquiring Sovereignty it should be the law to be played.
I seem to remember back in the day it was played when television came to a close for the evening. No chance now with 24 hour viewing.
On Christmas day my dear old dad would make us stand at 3pm when the Queen addressed the nation, Respect.
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In short no.
A little more explanation, however.
The Monarch does not retire, they die or abdicate.
What has been happening and will probably increase is an off-load of duties or deputation to other senior members of the Royal family.
I reckon she will keep with the PM weekly audience so she can guide/advise the PM based upon her vast experience and I also the daily red boxes although this might be shoved, albeit in part, over to the PofW in preparation for when he has to take over at that unfortunate time
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