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Why isn't the Queen clapping the D-Day veterans? WTF!?
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She isn't clapping when prompted, I think it's disgusting. Before anyone mentions protocol, well the protocol is **** and she should either have it changed or ignore it..
Other Heads of State and Government are clapping liberally, Obama, Putin, Hollande etc. but the Queen just sits there stone faced.
Could someone confirm to me if such a protocol is in place?
Other Heads of State and Government are clapping liberally, Obama, Putin, Hollande etc. but the Queen just sits there stone faced.
Could someone confirm to me if such a protocol is in place?
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Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
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(Original post by Drewski)
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
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(Original post by Drewski)
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
Are you suggesting either that the conditions the Queen faced are comparable to those on D-Day!? or that, because she is a veteran, that precludes her from clapping!? I have seen plenty, plenty, of veterans applauding and congratulating other veterans.
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(Original post by 122025278)
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
Are you suggesting either that the conditions the Queen faced are comparable to those on D-Day!? or that, because she is a veteran, that precludes her from clapping!? I have seen plenty, plenty, of veterans applauding and congratulating other veterans.
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
Are you suggesting either that the conditions the Queen faced are comparable to those on D-Day!? or that, because she is a veteran, that precludes her from clapping!? I have seen plenty, plenty, of veterans applauding and congratulating other veterans.
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(Original post by 122025278)
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
Are you suggesting either that the conditions the Queen faced are comparable to those on D-Day!? or that, because she is a veteran, that precludes her from clapping!? I have seen plenty, plenty, of veterans applauding and congratulating other veterans.
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
Are you suggesting either that the conditions the Queen faced are comparable to those on D-Day!? or that, because she is a veteran, that precludes her from clapping!? I have seen plenty, plenty, of veterans applauding and congratulating other veterans.
Fact is, if you watched the occasion, she was at her happiest when she was actually talking to the veterans. people her age, with a shared history. Applauding during random points during a choreographed show matter not. Her warmth and affection for the veterans is real and that's what matters.
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It is interesting how certain people lambast the monarchy for being pointless ceremony, and yet seem to go ape when the ceremonies that matter to them don't go how they expected 
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the queen is just a dreary, grey old woman - she's been raised in an environment where clapping is "beneath" her, and peasant-like. what do you expect when the state has nestled a spoilt lifestyle for her?
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(Original post by 122025278)
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
Neither the Queen nor Philip were at D-Day. It is widely regarded that those who landed on D-Day faced some of the most horrendous conditions of the war, the casualty rate was catastrophic.
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(Original post by Drewski)
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
Both she and her husband are veterans. It would be seen by some as ridiculously self serving to applaud oneself.
Maybe it's because she's a parasite who wouldn't bow to a bunch of commoners if her life depended on it. Half the family were a buch of fascists...
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(Original post by Davij038)
Yep she was there in the trenches....
Maybe it's because she's a parasite who wouldn't bow to a bunch of commoners if her life depended on it. Half the family were a buch of fascists...
Yep she was there in the trenches....
Maybe it's because she's a parasite who wouldn't bow to a bunch of commoners if her life depended on it. Half the family were a buch of fascists...
Aside from the fact that there were no trenches on the Normandy beaches, what exactly is your point? As the poster above pointed out, amazingly there were other roles that happened that directly contributed to the many many many actions that took throughout the entirety of the war. Philip was involved in the Invasion of Sicily, lessons learned from which were then used in the consequent invasion of France. But I guess that was also completely without merit and pointless to mention?
Let's not forget the simple fact that, as Queen, every event she ever attends will involve lots of applause. If she'd clapped her hardest everywhere she went her wrists would have fallen off 30 years ago.
But no, let's of course focus on the fact that, despite never having met her nor any of her family, you simply don't like the woman, so will pick any little thing to have a go, because that makes you big and clever.
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(Original post by zippity.doodah)
the queen is just a dreary, grey old woman - she's been raised in an environment where clapping is "beneath" her, and peasant-like. what do you expect when the state has nestled a spoilt lifestyle for her?
the queen is just a dreary, grey old woman - she's been raised in an environment where clapping is "beneath" her, and peasant-like. what do you expect when the state has nestled a spoilt lifestyle for her?
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Well she was actually in the armed services during ww2, she joined the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II as a mechanic and driver.
She may not of fought but she still got her hands dirty quite literally.
She may not of fought but she still got her hands dirty quite literally.
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(Original post by Welsh Bluebird)
Spot on. She's done more for this country than any of the scum bags in Westminster and we'd probably be a stronger more powerful nation with a better quality of life if the monarch actually ruled as opposed to a pathetic political elite.
Spot on. She's done more for this country than any of the scum bags in Westminster and we'd probably be a stronger more powerful nation with a better quality of life if the monarch actually ruled as opposed to a pathetic political elite.
So you don't care for democracy?
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(Original post by Drewski)
Ah, reasoned debate!
Aside from the fact that there were no trenches on the Normandy beaches, what exactly is your point? As the poster above pointed out, amazingly there were other roles that happened that directly contributed to the many many many actions that took throughout the entirety of the war. Philip was involved in the Invasion of Sicily, lessons learned from which were then used in the consequent invasion of France. But I guess that was also completely without merit and pointless to mention?
Let's not forget the simple fact that, as Queen, every event she ever attends will involve lots of applause. If she'd clapped her hardest everywhere she went her wrists would have fallen off 30 years ago.
But no, let's of course focus on the fact that, despite never having met her nor any of her family, you simply don't like the woman, so will pick any little thing to have a go, because that makes you big and clever.
Ah, reasoned debate!
Aside from the fact that there were no trenches on the Normandy beaches, what exactly is your point? As the poster above pointed out, amazingly there were other roles that happened that directly contributed to the many many many actions that took throughout the entirety of the war. Philip was involved in the Invasion of Sicily, lessons learned from which were then used in the consequent invasion of France. But I guess that was also completely without merit and pointless to mention?
Let's not forget the simple fact that, as Queen, every event she ever attends will involve lots of applause. If she'd clapped her hardest everywhere she went her wrists would have fallen off 30 years ago.
But no, let's of course focus on the fact that, despite never having met her nor any of her family, you simply don't like the woman, so will pick any little thing to have a go, because that makes you big and clever.
Just because you don't know someone doesn't mean you can't judge them on their actions.
Although as an anti monarchist I am certainly biased in my assessment but it hasn't been helped by:
Approving cuts to britains most vulnerable and tax breaks for the rich on a golden throne FFS
Being petty enough to sack police officers for "eating her nuts" whilst on duty.
Consistently spending above (the family as a whole) means, despite getting a substantial "wage".
Probably bumping off Diana...
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(Original post by Davij038)
Just because you don't know someone doesn't mean you can't judge them on their actions.
Just because you don't know someone doesn't mean you can't judge them on their actions.
Although as an anti monarchist I am certainly biased in my assessment but it hasn't been helped by:
Approving cuts to britains most vulnerable and tax breaks for the rich on a golden throne FFS
Approving cuts to britains most vulnerable and tax breaks for the rich on a golden throne FFS
Being petty enough to sack police officers for "eating her nuts" whilst on duty.
Consistently spending above (the family as a whole) means, despite getting a substantial "wage".
Probably bumping off Diana...
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(Original post by TolerantBeing)
So you don't care for democracy?
So you don't care for democracy?
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