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Original poster

To think that you're not invited to the Royal Wedding if....

128 replies

Yambabe · 10/04/2018 18:50

... you will be spending the day outside watching the ceremony on a big screen, need to take your own food and drink and are actually just spending the day standing in a special enclosure for worthy people that's marginally closer to the castle than the general public will be able to go Hmm

There's some very excited people just been on our local news waving their "invitations".

While I'm glad that they get a day out in Windsor and the chance to put on a posh frock gender-neutral clothing of choice, AIBU to think they are a bit deluded thinking they have been invited to the wedding?

OP posts:
Bejazzled · 10/04/2018 22:47

tax payer money

Sure I read that the Queen is paying

LaurieMarlow · 10/04/2018 22:49

And where's the queen's money coming from? The sovereign grant no doubt.

Not sure I have the strength for a discussion on the crown estates right now though.

SaltireSaltire · 10/04/2018 22:51

DullandOld
We can amend our laws to deal with at scenarios, we don’t have to shell out countless millions in taxes to keep a privileged few in palaces and designer clothes.
What an example to young people we are giving - Kate on child 3 and has never worked.(she rocks a frock). William did the odd job flying helicopters, then gave it up! Andrew and Edward - they do nothing but embarrass us all, while being paid by us all. Charles “I wish I was a tampon” - (well, go be one then) and Prince Philip - rude, racist and lifelong unemployed. Now Harry (oh what a lad) doing nothing except getting married.

Butteredparsn1ps · 10/04/2018 22:51

I'm just waiting for the complaints threads.

Do you remember the poster who was offering canapés & waffles or pancakes or something during the afternoon gap ?

Responses went
a) it's too much, no wonder there is an obesity crisis.

B) I couldn't exist on that - I'd need another fuckton of calories just to get through to afternoon tea.

I wonder what H&M have let themselves in for.

Original poster
Yambabe · 10/04/2018 22:57

ShatnersBassoon I started the thread having seen some people interviewed on BBC local news who had received these "invites".

The reporter actually asked them if it was true they had to take their own picnic and there were no refreshments laid on and they said yes.

Of course that may not be the case for everyone - maybe there will be more than one enclosure and some people WILL get a sausage roll and a cup of tea? But not the 2 charity workers from the North West who are going.......

OP posts:
ssd · 10/04/2018 22:57

well bloody said SaltireSaltire

the sycophantic media and the royal wedding is giving me the boak

I couldnt give a rats arse

TSSDNCOP · 10/04/2018 23:01

It’s ok ssd I’ll easily make up for your disinterest. Absolutely love a Royal wedding. I’d be in that enclosure like a fucking shot given even half a chance.

ReversingSnail · 10/04/2018 23:12

YANBU. It's just a bigger telly than the rest of us will be watching.

HadronCollider · 10/04/2018 23:20

I totally agree OP, and to think these are people being rewarded for doing good deeds in the community. Some rewardHmm. Peasants outside, not even given cheap champers from LIDLs. And they have to spend money on travel and lodgings for that? Will there are least be a big gazebo?

It strengthens the case for the end of the Monarchy. But also the happy gratitude of those bestowed this 'honour' demonstrates why it continues. The RF represents an ideal, something eternal, something I don't know what?

But then a good number of MM relatives aren't getting an invite either so on balance I guess it makes senseConfused

WaxOnFeckOff · 10/04/2018 23:24

As a side note; the concept of evening invites is only something I have come across on MN. I really wouldn't bother with the faff of attending a wedding if I'd only be invited to the evening part of it.

Really? It's pretty common place and was what happened all the way from my childhood. Actually an evening invite is often the best option. You get to buy a smaller gift, just get dressed for a party instead of an all day thing and still get to go and celebrate and have the best bit of the wedding. Most folk I know do the same, ceremony and meal for immediate family and a few close friends if space allows and then bigger venue or room for evening with band and disco and massive buffet. What's not to love? We had 44 for wedding and meal (all the venue could hold) and then another 100+ in a new venue for a big party. DH and I were the last to leave!

HadronCollider · 10/04/2018 23:26

Update. I see courtesy of Laurie they are getting sausage rolls. My question is what sort of sausage rolls? Will they be the upmarket-specialist-local-recipe type, or Gregs warmed up?

ssd · 10/04/2018 23:32

good for you TSSDNCOP, I always thought the sort of people who admitted to enjoying a royal wedding and camping out all night for one were misguided nutters but you've proved me wrong

x2boys · 10/04/2018 23:37

They could at least have given them a small slice of wedding cake and a glass of fizz decorated with the union Jack....

Travelledtheworld · 10/04/2018 23:41

I had forgotten all about this, as everyone else prepares for war with the Russians.
When is it, btw ?

Grumpyoldblonde · 10/04/2018 23:45

Years ago I had an 'invitation' like this at the castle, I went and enjoyed the atmosphere, it was a fun afternoon. I didn't have to go but I'm glad I did so whatever really.

HadronCollider · 10/04/2018 23:46

Agree about the wedding cake. Defo they should get a slice at least.

miffytherabbit1974 · 10/04/2018 23:48

I think I would rather lick a waiting room chair than go to the upcoming Royal Wedding.

CanIBuffalo · 11/04/2018 00:04

I hope they won't be herded past the wishing well and required to make a contibution.

Please help finance our nuptuals
As grand as grand can be.
You're lucky to be watching
On this fucking huge TV.

AornisHades · 11/04/2018 00:05

It's just a bigger telly than the rest of us will be watching.
I haven't watched a RW since 1981 so I see no reason to trouble my telly for this one :)

Redglitter · 11/04/2018 00:10

Och you know what if they're happy & excited by it let them be. Wouldn't be my cup of tea but I hope they have a great time

thefairyfellersmasterstroke · 11/04/2018 00:21

oh i dont know Saltaire, at least the Queen could dissolve a parliament if she had to, like if someone had presidential or dictatorial ambition.

Don't be silly, of course she couldn't. She knows she's only queen under tolerance and wil be removed if she interferes with democracy.

OP, I'm not remotely interested in the wedding, but I fail to see how being in a pen to view it on a screen with hundreds of strangers is better than watching in the comfort of your own home. And it'll probably rain...

HadronCollider · 11/04/2018 00:57

CanIBuffalo I think it should be read out to the assembled crowd before the screen turns on.

thegreatbeyond · 11/04/2018 02:55

There will be snacks, but Kim Jong Un has been invited, so I hear from my BFF Megzz, so you had better move fast :)

MissEliza · 11/04/2018 08:56

I agree with you Op. It reminds me of my dgm telling me when she was in domestic service in the 20s, the servants were allowed to watch the society balls from a gallery above and they thought that was a treat!

OliviaStabler · 11/04/2018 09:11

I'm dreading the next few months. A new baby. A wedding. Maybe the queen or Phil will kick the bucket. We'll never hear the bloody end of any of it.

Wow, you're full of joy aren't you.