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Royal wedding/kid's party clash

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royalweddingfan · 30/04/2018 07:33

A major first world problem to start off your week. And many of you will think this is ridiculous because the royal family are pointless, a drain on our taxes, etc etc. I get that.

But I'm shamelessly a big fan.

I've accepted an invite for my DCs to attend a 7 year old's birthday party over lunchtime on 19 May. We are very close to the family, me and the mum in particular. It's a given that the whole family would go.

But I want to watch all the TV coverage and see Harry and Meghan get wed!!

AiBU to be in a bind? Is it rude if I don't go and let DH take them?! WWYD?

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Silvercatowner · 30/04/2018 07:35

A dilemma! I would think it very weird if you cancelled on my to watch the wedding. But hey, your choice. Can't you record it??

MrsLaurac · 30/04/2018 07:35

Yanbu - is there an option to not go?

TheOriginalEmu · 30/04/2018 07:37

I mean, if you were my friend I’d laugh at you and say enjoy yourself with your wedding and wouldn’t mind at all if you didn’t come. I think it depends on the people who’s party it is.

TheHulksPurplePanties · 30/04/2018 07:38

LOL. My friend had this problem as her DD's birthday is also May 19. She's solved it by having a princess/Royal wedding themed party!!!!

Is your friend interested in the wedding? Maybe she'll have the tv on?

formerbabe · 30/04/2018 07:38

Is the party at their house? If so, I'd rock up and ask them to put the telly on Grin.

Aprilmightbemynewname · 30/04/2018 07:38

Do you own a hat??? Tell her you are a guest!!
Seriously, send dd with another dm and am sure your friend will make allowances for your eccentricity!!

Soubriquet · 30/04/2018 07:39
Hmm

Yeah I would be unimpressed at that excuse. But then, I will be one of the many who will refuse to watch.

Skiiltan · 30/04/2018 07:40

How would you feel if your child's friends weren't allowed to attend their birthday party because their dads were watching the cup final?

PamsterWheel · 30/04/2018 07:41

Watch it on catch up?

NewYearNewMe18 · 30/04/2018 07:42

Make your DH take them. I'm with you on this one.

NewYearNewMe18 · 30/04/2018 07:42

Somethings have to be watched 'real time' and this is one of them.

Hmmalittlefishy · 30/04/2018 07:44

If you're close friends surely she will understand even if she's a bit Hmm. 7 year old are normally dropped off at that age and she will surely be busy with the party to be able to chat. Unless she's counting on you to help I would have a chat to her and explain it and then get dh to drop dd off at the party

NorthernKnickers · 30/04/2018 07:51

I'll be watching, with my dainty cucumber sandwiches and 'wedding hat' on. I will do a running commentary on here for you, complete with photo updates, so that you don't miss any important bits. 🎩 👰

StylishMummy · 30/04/2018 07:52

@NorthernKnickers you sound fabulous! Can I join? Grin

BarbarianMum · 30/04/2018 07:53

Why does it need to be watched in real time? It's not like we don't know what the final outcome will be.

Joanna57 · 30/04/2018 08:01

Why are the Royals a 'drain on our taxes'? Never heard that one before.

Sorry, misses the point of a pointless topic

gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 08:04

Record it - and, if you get chance, find an episode of The Likely Lads where they try to avoid watching the FA Cup until later.
Anyway, is it going to be fully televised? Not like William's wedding.

Fluffycloudland77 · 30/04/2018 08:04

Won’t they have it on for other adults? I watched all the royal weddings when I was little.

Crowd · 30/04/2018 08:05

@northernknickers I had a party with mates for the last one, I was up at 6am making cucumber and coronation chicken sandwiches galore (crusts off) we had a great time.

I'm abroad this time argggh! I will be forfeiting an afternoon round the pool!

I don't think YABU, OP. Send DH along and enjoy.

Littlelambpeep · 30/04/2018 08:06

Could you have some for of migraine/other excuse on the day. I can't wait for it

Childrenofthesun · 30/04/2018 08:08

How would you feel if your child's friends weren't allowed to attend their birthday party because their dads were watching the cup final?

The child is being allowed to go to the party. OP's DH will take her or she will be dropped off.

I'm sure nobody could reasonably be expected to be annoyed that you are missing a 7 year old's party. The party is for the kids, not the grown-ups.

CocoaGin · 30/04/2018 08:10

The wedding footage will dominate the TV and news for at least 3 days afterwards. Trust me, you won't miss a second of it by not watching at the time Hmm

gussyfinknottle · 30/04/2018 08:11

I'd have it on for any stray grown ups to watch.

CampariSpritz · 30/04/2018 08:14

My DH proposed a Cup Final lunch with one of his friends and his family. A flat no from me: I shall be parked in front of the sofa with DD & DM.

I’d definitely send DH in your stead. The parents of the birthday child are always very busy & I’m sure it will hardly be noticed.

Btw, the ceremony is at 11am so maybe you can manage both?

YouStacey · 30/04/2018 08:14

Joanna Why are the Royals a 'drain on our taxes'? Never heard that one before.
This wedding is costing the tax payer £30 million - if that's not a drain on our taxes then what is it?

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