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Barney06Barney06 Posts: 123,853
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How many people make a conscious decision to watch The Queens Speech every year ? Can't remember the last time I watched , get some snippets on the news , that's enough for me.
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    Constant PMTConstant PMT Posts: 3,458
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    I cant remember the last year I saw it. But I wouldn't mind seeing Keith Lemons one this year.
    Not Keith Lemon, Louis Spence!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,455
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    I will be recording it.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 17,123
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    Nope its boring.
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    Mike HawkeMike Hawke Posts: 367
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    Never watched one in my life. Plus my family aren't the traditional Christmas BS, Queen's speech-watching type, thankfully.
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    bluebladeblueblade Posts: 88,859
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    Apparently, it's going to have a very sporting theme this year.
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    Dunce-2007Dunce-2007 Posts: 6,452
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    blueblade wrote: »
    Apparently, it's going to have a very sporting theme this year.

    One is not amused.:sleep:
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    OvalteenieOvalteenie Posts: 24,169
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    blueblade wrote: »
    Apparently, it's going to have a very sporting theme this year.

    Oh is she going to mention her grandson's efforts with FIFA? ;)
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    KJ44KJ44 Posts: 38,093
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    I stand up for the National Anthem at the start. :D
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    -Sid--Sid- Posts: 29,365
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    My mum insists we watch it each year.

    It used to be a chore when I was a kid, but I've grown to quite like the tradition.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,497
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    -Sid- wrote: »
    My mum insists we watch it each year.

    It used to be a chore when I was a kid, but I've grown to quite like the tradition.

    Snap.

    In my dotage I've warmed to the Queen and her message. I dislike the trailing though, kind of makes the actual message redundant.
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    OK Then!!!OK Then!!! Posts: 4,614
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    Only so we can poke fun at how annoying, expensive to taxpayer and out of touch- the royals are.
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    KapellmeisterKapellmeister Posts: 41,322
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    Never seen it. I support the institution of the monarchy but I have no interest in hearing what she's got to say.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,191
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    Much prefer C4's alternate message, usually from someone way more in touch with the general public.

    Queen's Speech was mandatory viewing when my grandad was alive though.
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    zx50zx50 Posts: 91,276
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    I don't mind watching the Queen's speech, but I don't believe that she means everything she says, or, that she really feels for the less fortunate in society. William, on the other hand, he's seen and mixed with homeless people ..... so has Harry ..... I think. I like to watch it, but only to hear what she's got to say, that's all.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,341
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    Anybody seen Frank Gallaghers (banned) alternative Christmas Speech on Youtube?

    I'm waiting for her to speak her own mind, never mind been told what to say.
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    DenonDaveDenonDave Posts: 163
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    I believe that if HM can give up her Christmas Day afternoon to speak to us fhe least I can do is watch.
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    OK Then!!!OK Then!!! Posts: 4,614
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    DenonDave wrote: »
    I believe that if HM can give up her Christmas Day afternoon to speak to us fhe least I can do is watch.

    its recorded and written fr her- so she doesnt give up her time or speak to us
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    Richard46Richard46 Posts: 59,834
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    DenonDave wrote: »
    I believe that if HM can give up her Christmas Day afternoon to speak to us fhe least I can do is watch.

    It was recorded on the 14th, amazing stuff this technologhy.

    http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Queen+Christmas+mesage+sports/4023828/story.html
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,305
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    I make a conscious decision to avoid her message at all costs. If i discover that it's on in my living room i make the extra effort to turn it off! I don't like the royals, and i don't particularly care what they have to say, least of all while i'm eating my Christmas dinner, lol.
    Firthy2002 wrote: »
    Much prefer C4's alternate message, usually from someone way more in touch with the general public.

    This year it's N'Dubz apparently........personally, i'd prefer the Queen.
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    Barney06Barney06 Posts: 123,853
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    Well , missed it again , never mind. Did I miss much ?
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    SpotSpot Posts: 25,127
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    Barney06 wrote: »
    Well , missed it again , never mind. Did I miss much ?

    It's on BBC2 at 5.00 - you can see it then.;)
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    paulbrockpaulbrock Posts: 16,632
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    I'm a big fan. Nothing controversial, lots of be nice to each other type themes, including today.
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    darkjedimasterdarkjedimaster Posts: 18,621
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    Skipped it as usual, even my mum muted the television when stuff about the bible came up, so all good :D.
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    -Sid--Sid- Posts: 29,365
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    paulbrock wrote: »
    I'm a big fan. Nothing controversial, lots of be nice to each other type themes, including today.

    Yes, I enjoyed it again. A gentle, positive message, just what we need.

    Christmas wouldn't be complete in our house without the Queen's speech :)
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    paulbrockpaulbrock Posts: 16,632
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    darkjedimaster wrote: »
    Skipped it as usual, even my mum muted the television when stuff about the bible came up, so all good :D.

    bible bit was a bit of history on the King James version, leading to an emphasis on the message of treat others as you want to be treated. All good :)
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