The Queen's Jubilee

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Apparently the 'hundreds' who were supposed to take part in 'the biggest anti-monarchy demonstration in the UK in generations' eventually turned out to be 'dozens'

To be fair, though, it probably was the largest anti-monarchy protest in the UK in generations ...

[VodkaDilc]

I'd hoped to hear the music. does Sky have the broadcasting rights to this I wonder.

I invariably watch these occasions on Sky. (They did a wonderful Princess Di funeral.) I've just has a quick look; Eamonn Holmes seems to be coping well (with a slight hint of cynicism, which is pleasing) and with very expert assistance from their usual royal/constitutional expert, Alastair Bruce - plummy, but informative.

I burst out laughing when I saw the royal men; nice to know the royal dressing-up box is being put to use again. Harry and Wills in uniform OK - but old codgers like the D of E????

[MrGongGong]

Apparently the 'hundreds' who were supposed to take part in 'the biggest anti-monarchy demonstration in the UK in generations' eventually turned out to be 'dozens' ...

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/anti-monarc...022822198.html

To be fair, though, it probably was the largest anti-monarchy protest in the UK in generations ...

I'd be a bit careful there scotty
as you seem to be suggesting that because something isn't universally popular it has no merit

Bax, The Pope, Choral Evensong, Brahms, Schubert, Cage, Wagner and so on ............................................

[VodkaDilc]

I'd be a bit careful there scotty
as you seem to be suggesting that because something isn't universally popular it has no merit

Bax, The Pope, Choral Evensong, Brahms, Schubert, Cage, Wagner and so on ............................................

Conversely, The Sun, Simon Cowell's extravaganzas, football and so on..........

[John Wright]

I'd hoped to hear the music. does Sky have the broadcasting rights to this I wonder.

I've figured out that each section of the flotilla (rowing, steam, Dunkirk veteran vessels, pleasure etc) has music performing on the lead vessel, so Sky have managed to capture much of that with their microphones. Lots of Handel, Elgar, Walton :)

[MrGongGong]

Conversely, The Sun, Simon Cowell's extravaganzas, football and so on..........

and STD's

Lots of people get very drunk and throw up on the pavement.......... must be a good thing as everyone is doing it (in a handful of places)

where is the professor of logic when you need him ??????

[VodkaDilc]

and STD's

???

Does BT still use them?

[scottycelt]

and STD's

Lots of people get very drunk and throw up on the pavement.......... must be a good thing as everyone is doing it (in a handful of places)

where is the professor of logic when you need him ??????

Power To The People!

[Paul Sherratt]

>>Lots of Handel, Elgar, Walton

Freddie Mercury ?

[Paul Sherratt]

Powders To The People!

http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/women/pai40.jpg

[John Wright]

>>Lots of Handel, Elgar, Walton

Freddie Mercury ?

I've only heard Handel, Elgar, Walton.

[Anna]

I must have missed something, dashing between kitchen and puter, where were the Tall Ships? I believe my grandpa was the original Roger the Cabin Boy. Actually, all in all, a bit of a damp squib and not terribly thrilling. I also heard no music.

[Pianorak]

I think HM is earning her money today - hope she's wearing her Damarts!

[scottycelt]

Powders To The People!
http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/women/pai40.jpg

Bit difficult keeping them dry today, Paul ...

[John Wright]

I must have missed something, dashing between kitchen and puter, where were the Tall Ships? I believe my grandpa was the original Roger the Cabin Boy. Actually, all in all, a bit of a damp squib and not terribly thrilling. I also heard no music.

Tall ships can't get under Battersea bridge, Anna.

As I said, the music was often captured by Sky News. Don't know where the Beeb were. The last bit I heard was Greensleeves, presumably RVW, the Academy again.