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To refuse to sleep on the Mall? 👑

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PolkaDotMankini · 27/04/2023 19:01

10yo DD desperately wants to sleep overnight on the Mall so she can see the king going past in his golden carriage. I rashly said last year (when I refused to take her to QEII's funeral) that I'd consider it.

But I don't want to. It's raining and cold. It means sleeping on the ground. It will be packed, the loos will be grim and we'll lose our place when we use them. We'll be surrounded by royalist nutters screaming "We love you, King Charles!" and knuckling their foreheads. We'd get a much better view on TV in the comfort of our own home.

I couldn't care less about the monarchy, other than that the parades are cool and I don't see how they could possibly do a worse job than an elected politician.

DD is very disappointed. AIBU to say no and tell her she can go to William's coronation when she'll likely be old enough to sort it out herself?

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ShirleyPhallus · 27/04/2023 19:02

This sounds AWFUL

Do a special sleepover with her instead, some sort of regal theme and make a big deal of watching it on tv as a little party

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PolkaDotMankini · 27/04/2023 19:05

And the thieves. I forgot about them. The prospect of being robbed of my train tickets, purse and phone while I shiver in a soaking wet sleeping bag just adds to the charm.

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DurhamDurham · 27/04/2023 19:07

I don't know why you even said you would consider it. You r just disappointed her twice now, you should have just said a firm no to both last year.

Sorryyoufeelthatway · 27/04/2023 19:07

Get a grip, you are the parent not a friend

LadyKenya · 27/04/2023 19:07

Just channel your inner Zammo.

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PolkaDotMankini · 27/04/2023 19:07

She's a 10yo girl who likes princesses and unicorns and all the pink sparkly stuff. I couldn't care less if you think I'm making it up but surely it's not that far-fetched?

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Toottooot · 27/04/2023 19:08

Peer geet.

PortiasBiscuit · 27/04/2023 19:10

My sisters went to see the queen lying in State, they had a fantastic time. It’ll be a memory.

sashagabadon · 27/04/2023 19:10

There won’t be any “ thieves” to Nick your train tickets 🙄
The mall will be the safest place probably in the world next Saturday but other than that do what you want.

ThisSingleMama · 27/04/2023 19:11

I'd go and do it for the memory

HermioneWeasley · 27/04/2023 19:13

When my son was 4 he has the mother of all tantrums because I wouldn’t heap his cereal up so high it touched the ceiling.

you are the parent. Is it your JOB to say “no” to daft ideas.

strawberryfluff · 27/04/2023 19:14

Sorry but you gave her hope. That was your mistake. Now you must do it.

ScribblingPixie · 27/04/2023 19:17

Do it, OP. She'll never forget it - or the fact you made it happen for her.

Hugasauras · 27/04/2023 19:19

PortiasBiscuit · 27/04/2023 19:10

My sisters went to see the queen lying in State, they had a fantastic time. It’ll be a memory.

Sorry I do know what you mean but I'm giggling at the thought of people literally going to walk past a dead body and 'having a fantastic time' 😂

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/04/2023 19:19

I would

She’ll never forget it.

She won’t want to go to William’s because she’ll be 25 and won’t give any more of a shit than you do now.

At her age it will be SO exciting.

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/04/2023 19:20

PolkaDotMankini · 27/04/2023 19:05

And the thieves. I forgot about them. The prospect of being robbed of my train tickets, purse and phone while I shiver in a soaking wet sleeping bag just adds to the charm.

Don’t be ridiculous woman!

GoodChat · 27/04/2023 19:20

It's an exciting piece of history. I'd take her.

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 27/04/2023 19:21

Just to say - it won’t be packed as they control the numbers, you won’t lose your place as people look out for each other and it’s highly unlikely there will be thieves.

NBLarsen · 27/04/2023 19:21

PortiasBiscuit · 27/04/2023 19:10

My sisters went to see the queen lying in State, they had a fantastic time. It’ll be a memory.

Hmm I know what you're trying to say but it was hardly a party, going to visit the deceased monarch.

Do it OP, it's just one night of mild discomfort but she'll remember it for the rest of her life!

VivienneDelacroix · 27/04/2023 19:21

Curzon cinemas are showing the coronation and they have nice food and drink, and nicer furnishungscetc than your average multiplex. Might that be a good compromise?

Robloxschmoblox · 27/04/2023 19:23

There’s no thieves, loads police and you won’t lose your space everyone is really friendly and it’s great fun. Take loads snacks.

ThisSingleMama · 27/04/2023 19:24

Would someone go with you so you can keep your place?

Family member? Other mum and child?

LIZS · 27/04/2023 19:24

I'd be surprised if they allow overnight camping. Just aim to get a spot very early.

Fluffyflowerpot · 27/04/2023 19:24

Forecast looks dry - come on, do it and live post it on Mumsnet so I don’t have to go