Catherine to attend event tomorrow

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And new photos released. She’s not out of the woods yet

https://news.sky.com/story/kate-princess-of-wales-says-shes-not-out-of-the-woods-in-health-update-as-royal-releases-new-picture-13153098

Those who protest at such events remind me of the Baillie Gifford row about sponsoring book festivals. Now a number of book festivals are likely to fold given the sponsorship has been withdrawn. Be careful what you wish for even if it is a democratic right.

Unfortunately for the movement, it seems to have been taken over by those who just engage in performative protests, rather than legitimate activism to raise support for a Republic.

I was a soft Republican for years, but the latest iteration of the movement offers nothing to inspire me.

I've grown to appreciate the stability a Monarchy brings - especially seeing how many other Republics are under strain at present.

As a supposedly balanced national broadcaster, the BBC should have given the protesters some airtime - I don't mean taking over the whole show, but 5 mins to express their views in a similar format to all the services people who were interviewed 1-1.

Why? it's about a state occasion, not an opinion piece about why some people would prefer Britain to be a republic.

I’m an apathetic Republican, but I appreciate their effort and the fact they got heard and seen. I’m sure they would have been removed only a few years ago.

Because they are a publicly funded broadcaster so they should do their best to reflect the spread of views across the public who fund them. A 5 minute interview with a republican wouldn't turn it into an opinion piece. It's no less relevant than some RAF high-up explaining why the occasion is important to them and similar.

I'll repeat - it's a state occasion, so that's what the BBC broadcast. The people saying how it's important to them are the ones who have put in a lot of hard work and training to make it happen and look flawless. Those and the monarch are the ones it's about - not some tit in a yellow sweatshirt shouting 'not my king' and trying to get on the TV so mum can see him.

I'm sure if the BBC thought the nation wanted to hear from them, the BBC would be giving them their five minutes. The numbers of the crowds in the Mall suggests the BBC got it right.

I hope the publicly funded broadcaster will be equally airing the views of right wing comedians and politicians during Have I Got News For You; airing the views of fed up non football fans during the coverage of the European Football Championships; airing the views of GC females during Drag Race. Etc, etc

MrsDanvers

You’d be better off trying to explain String Theory to a rhododendron.

The motly crew of republicans will get their views aired during the news. They always do.

After RF go inside following the appearance on the balcony, what happens? Do they have a posh family lunch together at Buck Palace or do they disappear off, get in their joggers and have a relax?!

Big cheers when Kate came on to the balcony.

They didn't interview any of the crowd. Their only interviews were with those taking part or whose family member was taking part.

How lovely for him to have been there, he’ll have so much to tell you!

I didn't watch it I imagine the sycophancy fawning meter was turned up to 11 with ponderous breathless facts about arcane traditions that probably started in Victoria's time but are regarded as timeless incarnations of our Royal heritage. Graham tells me that had a good innings for the Republic , so all bases are covered.

So I guess it's back to business as usual with the 2 Minute Harry Hate stretched out to a couple of hours !

😂

She's the best person to be sorting a frisky horse though.

That's.....a novel analogy 😅

Would be a bit of a non event without the guards and other regiments though...

@Username1010 do you know what trooping the colour means?

arcane traditions that probably started in Victoria's time

1748, actually.

Good for Graham. Just hoping he had his vest on so when the pics get published we don't get to have his nipples inflicted on us like we did in May 2022. Some things just shouldn't be seen in public.

Charles will probably be feeling exhausted, it's such an important event in his year and he will be ready to put his feet up and watch the football!
George seemed very quite and thoughtful, he is old enough to have some understanding of his mother's illness and must feel at least a bit worried about her today.

I think it would probably mean that treatment is still ongoing - it could be that she’s ok , but they are just continuing to be safe as I’m sure she said before it’s more preventative . Also probably to stop more speculation if she’s not seen .

I totally agree.

i only watched briefly and then looked at photos of Kate. No disrespect to the armed forces. I appreciate lots of people like to watch this stuff. I don’t. It was really nice to see Kate looking well and happy.