All the king's soldiers and all the king's men........... I will leave you to fill in the next line. Yes we can really put on a show. The state banquet was beautiful, silver-gilt cutlery, flowers from the gardens of Windsor and Buckingham Palace adorned the table. Everyone in their best bib and tucker. The Tower had yielded presumably some jewelry and tiaras for the royals. The soldiers in their crimson jackets stood to attention on the walkabouts. The horses, the only creatures worth watching were decked out in their finery as well. These black, and the greys as well, beautiful horses, will walk quite calmly, but sometimes, they will throw a fit, fight against the bit and the rein and prance around much to the embarrassment of the soldier sitting on their backs. Actually if you go to 50 minutes in on the video below, you will capture the real feel of what our 'welcome' is.
I must confess here I never watched the triumphal visit of Trump into our fair land but read a long BBC report on it. Still I presume the public did not doff hats as he rode by, the crowds were rather thin on the ground.
It is Starmer's job now to grovel for decent tariffs. All of which could be withdrawn at a whim. Britain be on your best behaviour and be quiet as the silent black cars swish by. Just don't let the same behaviour that we see in Trump land migrate to this country.
It has all been said again and again about what is happening in America, no need to emphasis it here. It cost a hell of a lot of money that state visit though and though a visual delight it maybe unwise, especially in the eyes of the world, to fete an out and out idiot!
Grovel is the apt word.
ReplyDeleteSadly yes, but it is all in the name of growth.
DeleteI saw a photo of a very old orange looking waiter reading out the dinner specials to our king.
ReplyDeleteAt least our kingie bloke saved the day with his speech.
Remember the photo of the Queen with #45, with who is unkindly called his Slovenian hooker, standing next to a dog bowl in a palace? With Her Maj wearing a brooch given to her by Obama. She had style, she had grace, she gave pretty good face.
In my opinion, oh you didn't ask, Charles humiliated #47 with his speech.
Charles is a bit of an eco-warrior, doubt if it went down well with that sulky face next to him, also was the Gaza/Israeli mention. "She had style, she had grace" you sound like a rapper Andrew. Queen Elizabeth could bring people down quite thoroughly, Trump made an unpardonable faux pas of stepping in front of her last time. That speech according to something I heard took 6 months of construction going back and forward between the government and the palace, glad Charles held onto his principles.
ReplyDeleteI am very sure the speech was carefully crafted with a lot of consultation.
DeleteCan you just keep him over there? We really don't want him back.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not Ellen he has shocking taste in decor and the American people need to get rid of him. The damage done by him and his regime is horrifying.
DeleteUnderneath all the pomp and circumstance, the floral displays and the fancy menus - Mr Starmer and King Charles both understand that Trump is an obnoxious, petulant narcissist and they are just playing him.
ReplyDeleteYes I think Starmer has difficult days ahead Neil our only hope he manages them successfully.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a sharp and witty piece at the same time. You blend pageantry with a dose of skepticism very effectively for sure.
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Thank you I try to not be too controversial but some things leave one straining at the leash furious.
DeleteSorry we are inflicting him on you again.
ReplyDeleteNo need to apologise he is his own fault of sheer hell.
DeleteI did love when king Charles spoke of tyrants. Trump's orange head jerked up at that. Later he said that he ate whatever the hell it was that they served him. Gads. Such a polished class act.
ReplyDeleteTrump is a bit short on etiquette and Charles guided him through efficiently Debby. Charles did his duty, but probably was subtle in his speech. The visit went off well, he wasn't allowed near parliament and Buckingham Palace which is under repair. Yesterday I heard that Ed. Davey, the liberal leader had called for Musk to be branded a criminal for his speech at the Tommy Robinson protest. It all moves on apace.
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