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Why is the Queen commenting on the Roald Dahl controversy?

271 replies

OutofEverything · 24/02/2023 15:48

I thought the Royal Family were supposed to be uncontroversial and unpolitical, so why is the Queen getting involved in this? It is nothing to do with her, she did not have to say anything?

Or have the rules changed and they are now going to be more controversial and political?

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ArcaneWireless · 25/02/2023 17:18

You’ll have someone going waaaah in a minute my friend.

I stand chastened and accept I was not big and I was not clever.

I am just huge and a bit observant.

Maireas · 25/02/2023 17:19

Actually, not to diminish your output, @ArcaneWireless , I seem to remember that thread was dominated by two very naughty people who started to push the boundaries! Theu were funny, though.

ArcaneWireless · 25/02/2023 17:21

I believe my boundaries were observed. And never went over the brim of the dog bowl.

Swear down your honour.

jeffgoldblum · 25/02/2023 17:23

That thread was hilarious 🤣, but some did push the envelope a tad far ! , not you of course @ArcaneWireless, was worried my sense of humour was a tad prudish.

jeffgoldblum · 25/02/2023 17:25

You certainly never broke the necklace if propriety!

Maireas · 25/02/2023 17:26

ArcaneWireless · 25/02/2023 17:21

I believe my boundaries were observed. And never went over the brim of the dog bowl.

Swear down your honour.

You observed appropriate boundaries.
There were one or two from one poster that were very naughty, but hilarious!
Let's not mention dog bowls.....

Blossomtoes · 25/02/2023 17:26

I loved those two threads. Some of the memes had me crying with laughter.

Maireas · 25/02/2023 17:26

jeffgoldblum · 25/02/2023 17:25

You certainly never broke the necklace if propriety!

😂😂😂

jeffgoldblum · 25/02/2023 17:28

Obviously the if was supposed to be of , my phone is playing up today ! , throwing a right royal tantrum 😂

ArcaneWireless · 25/02/2023 17:29

Your phone is way down the pecking order on the tantrum front jeff

jeffgoldblum · 25/02/2023 17:38

You could be right @ArcaneWireless , it is only my spare ! 😉

nilsoften · 25/02/2023 17:44

With almost every thread in the RF forum I have to go to celebitchy to get the full story first.

user1492757084 · 26/02/2023 12:14

Queen Consort Camilla is very keen on good literature. Through the pandemic she suggested books for book groups etc. Camilla is well read and loves the written language.
It is not political to promote freedom of written expression, particularly when an aclaimed writer is deceased and people contemplate changing his words. One can't change history. Camilla obviously likes reality and appreciates literature as a reflection of the time it is written. It is an insult to change the very considered and aclaimed words of successful authors.

OutofEverything · 26/02/2023 15:54

I am surprised about the controversy. She is the Queen. She will be crowned at the Coronation officially as the Queen.

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OutofEverything · 26/02/2023 16:20

Just read she will be officially called the Queen after the Coronation. No Consort at all.

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Spectre8 · 26/02/2023 21:14

Maybe if they go to food banks they can talk about how people shouldn't need to rely on them and be paid properly ..

nilsoften · 28/02/2023 15:50

Spectre8 · 26/02/2023 21:14

Maybe if they go to food banks they can talk about how people shouldn't need to rely on them and be paid properly ..

King Charles inherited 45,667 acres of land across England & Wales, worth around £650ml, generating income of £24ml pa. He didn’t pay a single penny in inheritance tax & will only pay income tax if he volunteers.

On the 6th May you will pay to put a crown on his head.

Wrong.

adrianmolesmole · 28/02/2023 19:46

nilsoften · 28/02/2023 15:50

King Charles inherited 45,667 acres of land across England & Wales, worth around £650ml, generating income of £24ml pa. He didn’t pay a single penny in inheritance tax & will only pay income tax if he volunteers.

On the 6th May you will pay to put a crown on his head.

Wrong.

And they say our country is too full - no it isn't, there's just not enough land to go round because the RF and other aristocs own thousands and thousands of acres of it.

derxa · 28/02/2023 20:09

And they say our country is too full - no it isn't, there's just not enough land to go round because the RF and other aristocs own thousands and thousands of acres of it.
Do explain.

KatP29 · 04/10/2023 11:44

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everetting · 04/10/2023 12:55

Camilla is the Queen.
Of course it is a political subject. The rules have obviously changed.

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