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The King of Moo

lcrcboy wrote: »

I hope she will make some form of apology (even though she probably wont) why is it such a difficult thing to do is the UK's ego to big to allow such a thing to happen, it would also give the dissidents one less excuse to use when committing violence. I dont like the way sky news has been reporting the whole thing always focusing on a few little scumbags in hoodies shouting around the place.

Unfortunately that's probably how they'll keep reporting it. It's hard to sell "everything's going fine, most people welcome her or aren't too bothered really."
BBC seem a bit more balanced in fairness.

AudreyHepburn

Well yesterday went very well and so I have no doubt today will be fine too.

I must I thought it was wonderful to see the Queen laying her wreath and remember those who died fighting for Irish freedom.

To me yesterday, and the visit in general, is about remember the past but also looking to the future and acknowledge that we here and in Britain are all now equals and friends.

And don't her Majesty and Philip look incredibly well for 85 and 90.

K-9

lcrcboy wrote: »

I hope she will make some form of apology (even though she probably wont) why is it such a difficult thing to do is the UK's ego to big to allow such a thing to happen, it would also give the dissidents one less excuse to use when committing violence. I dont like the way sky news has been reporting the whole thing always focusing on a few little scumbags in hoodies shouting around the place.

As Mike65 says, that isn't really her role, she rarely speaks anyway, that's more for Cameron who is due here this month or Haig who is with her. She did lay a wreath in commemoration and respect for all Irish Rebellions up to the foundation of the state.

Looks like the obligatory supping a pint of Guinness pictures are next.

martic

AudreyHepburn wrote: »

And don't her Majesty and Philip look incredibly well for 85 and 90.

I wonder did she shake the Royal booty for philip last night on Irish soil

sensibleken

I dont want an apology from the queen.

In the last year we've had a few momentous events in anglo- irish relations. An apology for bloody sunday, members of the GAA carrying ronan kerr's coffin, and yesterday the queen bowing her head to Pearse et al. Too much self flagelation can back fire easily and if the she did apologise it opens cans of worms best left for the gobshítes we saw yesterday.

Hopefully the croker visit is the end of it and she can actually start enjoying her visit. how about brining her to a session, im sure she knows more songs than the god save me one

stovelid

AudreyHepburn wrote: »

And don't her Majesty and Philip look incredibly well for 85 and 90.

Is it true that they sleep suspended in royal-monogrammed vats of formaldehyde?

Hannibal Smith

K-9 wrote: »

As Mike65 says, that isn't really her role, she rarely speaks anyway, that's more for Cameron who is due here this month or Haig who is with her. She did lay a wreath in commemoration and respect for all Irish Rebellions up to the foundation of the state.

Looks like the obligatory supping a pint of Guinness pictures are next.

A pint and then off to Croker...tis the Irish way

AudreyHepburn

stovelid wrote: »

Is it true that they sleep suspended in royal-monogrammed vats of formaldehyde?

Well whatever her secret to looking so well at that age is, I'd love to know it!

Hannibal Smith

sensibleken wrote: »

I dont want an apology from the queen.

In the last year we've had a few momentous events in anglo- irish relations. An apology for bloody sunday, members of the GAA carrying ronan kerr's coffin, and yesterday the queen bowing her head to Pearse et al. Too much self flagelation can back fire easily and if the she did apologise it opens cans of worms best left for the gobshítes we saw yesterday.

Hopefully the croker visit is the end of it and she can actually start enjoying her visit. how about brining her to a session, im sure she knows more songs than the god save me one

I agree, I think after Croke Park, enough is enough. We don't want her down on her knees grovelling for forgiveness simple symbolic gestures are all that is needed and then lets move on.

stovelid

AudreyHepburn wrote: »

Well whatever her secret to looking so well at that age is, I'd love to know it!

Taxpayer-funded luxury

sensibleken

did anyone else see the picture in the guardian and think 'why is she giving a and job to that soldier? I thnk the wreath is enough'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/17/queen-lays-wreath-republicans-ireland

AudreyHepburn

stovelid wrote: »

Taxpayer-funded luxury

Hmmm well that helps I suppose.

thehairyelbow

sensibleken wrote: »

did anyone else see the picture in the guardian and think 'why is she giving a and job to that soldier? I thnk the wreath is enough'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/17/queen-lays-wreath-republicans-ireland

Permission to shoot my load your Majesty?

the anser

Incredible symbolism yesterday- all very powerful and positive. Hopefully the Croker gig today will be the end of the 'heavy stuff' and we can move on. Feel sorry for the Dublin/Monaghan people making noises re files being handed over.....bit of a lost cause at this stage and we have to draw a line under it.

The legitimate protesters seem to have had some sort of dignified day out- the stone throwers and flag burners mostly skangers who had a day out to try get one over on the Gardai.

latenia

sensibleken wrote: »

did anyone else see the picture in the guardian and think 'why is she giving a and job to that soldier? I thnk the wreath is enough'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/17/queen-lays-wreath-republicans-ireland

Fair play to him for staying so upright while getting his knob polished.

DWCommuter

Joan Burton looks hot!

A Tubbs has been let out.

AudreyHepburn

Currently watching on RTE1 as Queen Elizabeth visits Guinness Storehouse. She looks very elegant as usual and happy to be there.

Omg Ryan Tubridy is going to escort her around.....should be interesting!

sensibleken

DWCommuter wrote: »

Joan Burton looks hot!

carefull now. some people might think thats a bit sexist.

ahem

Of course they all have lovely bottoms!

Mushy

Why is Tubridy showing her the guinness place?

who the fug

Mushy wrote: »

Why is Tubridy showing her the guinness place?

Raise his profile for the BBC gig

martic

Mushy wrote: »

Why is Tubridy showing her the guinness place?

Because he's our only lanky leprechaun and it seems fitting

who the fug

feck sake are they going to drink that pint or not

Sir Oxman

Tubridy!:eek:

Balmed Out

Would of been funny to see the queen sipping a pint

Plazaman

Don't let Phillip near Guinness he gets handsy after 2 sips..... handsy and flatulent.

Balmed Out

If Philip reckons its made from Liffey water then id take it as gospel. Another reason to stick to Murphys

Laois_Man

Breaking News: The Queen has cancelled all futher engagements in Dublin and Tipperary and has decided to go instead straight to Cork having become very concerned upon hearing reports that her grandson has been stuck in the arsehole of Middleton for nearly three weeks!

Hannibal Smith

Mushy wrote: »

Why is Tubridy showing her the guinness place?

Isn't he a relative? Great grandson 50 times removed of King John or something

RachaelVO

Hannibal Smith wrote: »

Isn't he a relative? Great grandson 50 times removed of King John or something

Please tell my your taking the p1ss!!!

Mind you it would explain a whole lot!

thehairyelbow

Balmed Out wrote: »

Would of been funny to see the queen sipping a pint

Think she's a Bulmers woman