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Queens Christmas Message

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Is this tradition still relevant today? Does the population of the UK respond to a preprepared script which basically says the same thing apart from references to Annualis Horribilus? Its been a pretty bleak one (year) for all in the UK in terms of standards of living.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to see Mrs Queen address the nation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never watched it, never will.

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By *z ThongzWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

Absolutely no interest in what she has to say.

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By *am123Man
over a year ago

essex chelmsford


"Never watched it, never will. "
and u wher those pants?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If someone doesn't like the Queen's Xmas Message then don't watch it, but if others do like to watch it then that's up to them isn't it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this tradition still relevant today? Does the population of the UK respond to a preprepared script which basically says the same thing apart from references to Annualis Horribilus? Its been a pretty bleak one (year) for all in the UK in terms of standards of living."

It's no more or less relevant than any other Christmas message, I think. Just one more thing that sets us apart from the rest of the World really. Can't see the Yanks even, sitting down to watch Mr Obama tell them what wonderful things America has done around the World in the past year...?

As for the pre-prepared script, I would agree though. The best Christmas Message Liz has given that I can recall, is one David Attenborough directed about 20 years ago which she gave from the stables at Buck House, and largely featured her talking with a group of children about the horses and the part they play in ceremonials. Much more natural than the rather starchy 'sits a desk and remembers to smile at camera' jobbie we normally get.

But then, she has parachuted out of a helicopter this year, so you never know what we could be in for.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its traditional it keeps up the hype world wide think if the queen akin to Colonel Sanders by more as brand marketing for the umbrella company Brand UK. The queens speech is essentially just a big advertisement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never watched it it's a waste of time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is any tradition still worth initial reason behind its existence,,,,?

I'd rather live in a diverse and colourful society that celebrates traditions rather than one which phase's them out of our culture because some people don't get their appeal….

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Is this tradition still relevant today? Does the population of the UK respond to a preprepared script which basically says the same thing apart from references to Annualis Horribilus? Its been a pretty bleak one (year) for all in the UK in terms of standards of living."

Yet a great year in terms of the country. Held a very successful Olympics and Paralympics, the jubilee promoted great Britain around the world, now we have a royal baby to look forward to.

As others have said, if you don't like it don't watch it but as long as we have a monarchy (and I hope we always will) then there will be a speech to watch on Christmas day

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East

Never watched. Absolutely no interest in her thoughts. They are irrelevant to my life.

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East


"Never watched it, never will. and u wher those pants?"

It is not neccesary to believe in hereditary monarchy to believe in your country.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay


"Never watched it it's a waste of time."

How do you know it is a waste of time?....you've never watched it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have always watched it. And I always will. My kids will do too.

It was a tradition in my home growing up and I think this years will be very good

Cali

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I dont watch it but I know from my family who are involved in nursing, for some of the older patients it can be the highlight on a very lonely day.

so for that alone

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

Lets hope she hasnt had another horrible annus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a British tradition and xmas wouldn't be the same without it.

I wonder what Mrs Brown's annual speech would be like

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"It's a British tradition and xmas wouldn't be the same without it.

I wonder what Mrs Brown's annual speech would be like "

loud and indecipherable..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never watched it, never will. and u wher those pants?"

I love my country, but think the Royal family are pointless.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my gran watches it every year without fail. and as much as i love my country i will not be watching it,it's just not my cup of tea so to speak.

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

There is absolutely no correlation between loving your country and supporting a Monarchy. Are we so arrogant as to assume the French..Americans..Russians, et al, love their country any less because they have no Monarchies ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never watched it, never will. and u wher those pants?

I love my country, but think the Royal family are pointless. "

I haven't watched the queens speech since I lived at home, think its boring twaddle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There is absolutely no correlation between loving your country and supporting a Monarchy. Are we so arrogant as to assume the French..Americans..Russians, et al, love their country any less because they have no Monarchies ? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,. "

I am Buddhist, but grateful for the 2 weeks off over Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,.

I am Buddhist, but grateful for the 2 weeks off over Christmas "

I hope you enjoy a very tranquil and content festive period,,,,

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,. "

I'm an atheist, and yes I believe in Father Christmas

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Its a tradition for us to all sit and watch the queens speech. She will have a lot to say this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,.

I'm an atheist, and yes I believe in Father Christmas"

Is that the Father Christmas based on Saint Nicholas?

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,.

I'm an atheist, and yes I believe in Father Christmas

Is that the Father Christmas based on Saint Nicholas? "

Indeed..nice guy who loved children

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wonder how many atheists are observing the tradition of Christmas,,,.

I'm an atheist, and yes I believe in Father Christmas

Is that the Father Christmas based on Saint Nicholas?

Indeed..nice guy who loved children"

Yep,,, a very nice man indeed....

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By *acreadCouple
over a year ago

central scotland


"It's a British tradition and xmas wouldn't be the same without it.

I wonder what Mrs Brown's annual speech would be like "

Never watched it myself but would def watch Mrs Browns

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By *antstoplaynowMan
over a year ago

uxbridge


"It's a British tradition and xmas wouldn't be the same without it.

I wonder what Mrs Brown's annual speech would be like

Never watched it myself but would def watch Mrs Browns"

Love mrs browns boys as a guy from Dublin iv got that sense of humour

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Never interested me. But there's plenty who still love it.

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