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To not be in a frenzy about the Royals?

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Kettlepotblack · 27/04/2018 17:28

Kate and William, seem like a lovely couple, happy for them their third child is healthy and named. Think she looked nice coming out of the hospital.

Megan and Harry - happy for them.

But I couldn’t really care less. I didn’t care when Kate and William got married. My mum told me what a misery I was but I was in a state of ‘WTF?’ when I saw the absolute FRENZY the country was in.

I will be the same when Harry gets married.

I was not waiting with baited breath for the new baby name or birth.

Am I misery? On my own? I get it’s all a nice event etc etc but to be honest I find air all a bit embarrassing. Watching ‘the masses’ camping out behind their iron fences hoping to catch a glimpse of their ‘betters’, like they are idols we should all be worshipping. Ugh.

I’m not a misery day to day honest 😂

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Onesmallstepforaman · 27/04/2018 17:32

Like you, I really couldn't give a monkey's about any of them. I don't wish them any ill, but I don't understand the fascination. They're people, who through an accident of birth have more than will do them until doomsday. Oh, and they procreate, whoopee.

Confusedbeetle · 27/04/2018 17:43

Of course, most people aren't much bothered. You only hear from those who love it. Just let it go over your head. I surprised you posted

ILikeMyChickenFried · 27/04/2018 17:44

You're normal. It's bizarre to get hyped up over the wedding or new baby of a couple you're never going to meet and whom don't know you exist.

peachypetite · 27/04/2018 17:48

You don't care yet have taken the time to start a thread on the internet?

biscuitraider · 27/04/2018 17:51

I think it's right people come on and moan about the royals. Nice to hear from people who realise what a load of bollocks it all is. And no it's not nasty, far more nasty to have no problem throwing so much money at them and not feel a serious sense of outrage/injustice at all the people in this country who have been literally thrown on the scrap heap.

MillieMoon94 · 27/04/2018 17:52

At least you don’t live where the wedding is taking place 😂 I wouldn’t mind but our town centre is dead on its feet and now we’ve got to pretend it’s brilliant and vibrant.

Rudgie47 · 27/04/2018 17:56

I think its scandelous that they get all that money and other people who dont work have to go to foodbanks and live panicking about their benefits.
Its not right,the royals cant help who they are but they could at least live a more modest life and stop taking out of the public purse. They have enough to be totally self sufficient.

The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 17:57

It’s not a frenzy!
A few threads on here and there will be one for the wedding no doubt. That’s it. Most folk on here are anti royal I think . none of my friends have even mentioned it and one today said ‘ i didn’t know she was pregnant ‘. Nobody is that obsessed

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Kettlepotblack · 27/04/2018 17:59

Biscuit - I have to agree. My thoughts run much deeper regarding the nature of how deeply sickening it all is, and the reason why I have no care at all for them as a group, but I kept it lighthearted for the sake of the post.

The fact that we all just shrug and go 'well don't watch/read/listen' and have to accept it is an issue in itself which is partly why the Institution continues. I find it startling that many 'look up' to them and, I think, project their wishes for fairytales and happy ever afters on to them, because so many are suffering and have nothing, it's a delusional belief that dreams can come true and everyone is 'in their place'.

But I am genuinely amazed at the frenzy everyone gets it to. I don't actually think I am in the majority. The whole country literally stops for a wedding. Try critiquing it and you're told to shut up.

I think it's relevant that I observe what is happening around me and state my opinion on it. I knew I'd get comments saying Od taken the time to post! So what are you saying? Secretly I do care? Ok....

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fantasmasgoria1 · 27/04/2018 18:00

I totally agree with Rudgie47. They should pay for their own marriages etc there are too many people in this country who are very in need, give the money to them! I couldn’t care less about the royal family. I hate it when people say the Queen is the nations favourite grandmother. No she isn’t those who have a gran think they are the best!

The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 18:03

They should be self sufficient. It’s not s view many people have though! They only cost each person 68p each or something ( which isnt right really but peddled to make us believe it) the security for the wedding will be millions. Taxpayer has to cough up for that

LuciaSpain · 27/04/2018 18:03

Biscuit, you saved me the trouble of typing. What a load of utter bollox. It's just wrong and unjust.

eddiemairswife · 27/04/2018 18:10

It's mainly the press and the TV that get into a frenzy. With 24 hrs news the airwaves have got to be filled with something. Most people are mildly interested, but it's only the hard cases who sport Union Jack garments and camp out on the pavement.

The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 18:12

The ‘camp out ‘brigade will be there on the 19th. I won’t! We’re all different though.

flippingthroughthepages · 27/04/2018 18:13

Am I misery? On my own?

I’m genuinely baffled that you think you’re the only person in the UK to think that. You’re not special.

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Kettlepotblack · 27/04/2018 18:16

Oh really? I thought I was 'special'. Smile

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ElfrideSwancourt · 27/04/2018 18:17

YADNBU

MedicinalGin · 27/04/2018 18:18

I always feel it’s quite weird how, as a nation, we are quite sardonic and awkward about making a fuss, but the media expects us all to fall to bits in sentimental and mushy adoration of a family that none of us know and couldn’t give a shit about most of us. But there we are- I still find myself weirdly invested.

On the news, there was a man who camped outside the Lindo Wing for FIFTEEN DAYS waiting for the royal birth. I mean, if I were his wife I’d have been fucking livid.

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Kettlepotblack · 27/04/2018 18:19

The hardcore groupies who follow them around are one thing, but there will be huge crowds at the wedding, as there were outside the hospital. That's not just the Union Jack wearing hardcores, although I do think some just like to say they were 'there', whatever it is.

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The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 18:19

Most people don’t care. My son didn’t even know she already had two children.

The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 18:20

Re The man who camped out - I doubt he is married somehow!

allthegoodnameshadgone · 27/04/2018 18:21

They are lovely and am sure they are nice people. But at the end of the day I don't know them so I can't feel worked up

The80sweregreat · 27/04/2018 18:22

I have a feeling one or two are not lovely. They want us to think they are.

pasanda · 27/04/2018 18:23

Beside the point, but what did they name him? Grin

ILikeMyChickenFried · 27/04/2018 18:25

Ha I'm not sure they're all that lovely either. Fairly certain at least on a few view us "commoners" with disdain