The British
14 September 2022 08:36 pmFirstly, apologies for not replying to comments - I keep getting a 403 error code. :( ETA: No wait, it seems to be working... I'll get to you!
Secondly, then I am sure there are other news than what's happening with the British Monarchy, but it's rare that it makes it past the wall-to-wall Mourning overage. (Although hurrah for Ukraine! Let's hope they can turn the war for good and send Russia packing.)
That said, whenever I catch some of the coverage it's fascinating - it all looks like something out a historical drama. The uniforms/outfits are incredible; I especially liked the Pikemen in the Civil War liveries.
I'm guessing you've heard about The Stone of Destiny, which is being brought to London for Charles' coronation?
The Stone of Scone (Scottish Gaelic: An Lia Fàil; Scots: Stane o Scuin)— also known as the Stone of Destiny, and often referred to in England as The Coronation Stone—is an oblong block of red sandstone that has been used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland.
I kinda love it (it's been used for at least a millennium), even as it's also completely mad. Like, that's some Game of Thrones/LotR stuff. Although I suppose it goes to show how all such fiction has a lot of roots in reality.
I have thoughts on all this, but my head is so tired from work that it'll have to wait. For now, have this amazing thread (direct link here):
I am also adding this, which is from 'How to be an alien' by George Mikes (first published in 1946). It's a delightful book gently satirising the English:
Secondly, then I am sure there are other news than what's happening with the British Monarchy, but it's rare that it makes it past the wall-to-wall Mourning overage. (Although hurrah for Ukraine! Let's hope they can turn the war for good and send Russia packing.)
That said, whenever I catch some of the coverage it's fascinating - it all looks like something out a historical drama. The uniforms/outfits are incredible; I especially liked the Pikemen in the Civil War liveries.
I'm guessing you've heard about The Stone of Destiny, which is being brought to London for Charles' coronation?
The Stone of Scone (Scottish Gaelic: An Lia Fàil; Scots: Stane o Scuin)— also known as the Stone of Destiny, and often referred to in England as The Coronation Stone—is an oblong block of red sandstone that has been used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland.
I kinda love it (it's been used for at least a millennium), even as it's also completely mad. Like, that's some Game of Thrones/LotR stuff. Although I suppose it goes to show how all such fiction has a lot of roots in reality.
I have thoughts on all this, but my head is so tired from work that it'll have to wait. For now, have this amazing thread (direct link here):
Right, everyone. I need to be serious for a moment. Because the greatest thing that ever happened is happening right now.
— ❓🦎 (@curiousiguana) September 14, 2022
I don't particularly care either way about the Queen. But the queue? The Queue is a triumph of Britishness. It's incredible.
I am also adding this, which is from 'How to be an alien' by George Mikes (first published in 1946). It's a delightful book gently satirising the English:
