Her Majesty The Queen, about to visit Australia

**Pleater** · 19th October 11, 02:09 AM

One does never know, really.

It has happened that the Queen found herself unexpectedly in the front room of someone's home due to a car breakdown. Security could not allow a detour, so the Queen awaited the arrival of replacement transport in a house on the route.

I believe tea was served and that the cup and saucer used was subsequently put on view in a display cabinet, so keep those periwinkles dusted as they might just be needed.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**seanachie** · 19th October 11, 08:05 AM

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

**davidg** · 19th October 11, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

Different issue. PM Cameron wants to change the succession so that the eldest child, rather than eldest male child, can inherit the throne

**starbkjrus** · 19th October 11, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Just curious, and I am not delving into political opinions or debate, I heard Cameron mention in PMQs last week that there is an issue of royal succession that the Commonwealth nations will be meeting to discuss in the near future. Unfortunately I did not catch the whole comment, is this visit at all related or a totally separate issue?

Originally Posted by davidg

Different issue. PM Cameron wants to change the succession so that the eldest child, rather than eldest male child, can inherit the throne

But she will be opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting where the issue will be discussed.

**davidg** · 20th October 11, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

But she will be opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting where the issue will be discussed.

Yes, I think so. As the succession affects all countries of which she is queen every country must be in agreement

**Mike_Oettle** · 20th October 11, 01:34 PM

The Queen!
As for the change to the succession, one wonders whether the EU is putting pressure on Britain to drop male primogeniture.
It is certainly a politically correct move (which to me means avoid it at all costs!).
And how long will it take to get every Dominion to agree to the change?
Regards,
Mike

**Peter Crowe** · 20th October 11, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

The Queen!
As for the change to the succession, one wonders whether the EU is putting pressure on Britain to drop male primogeniture.
It is certainly a politically correct move (which to me means avoid it at all costs!).
And how long will it take to get every Dominion to agree to the change?
Regards,
Mike

Mike,
I am happy to drink the loyal toast anytime!

However, I doubt this proposed change to the Act of Succession (1701) has anything to do with the EU which has various member states which are constitutional monarchies (UK, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxemburg, Denmark, and Sweden). Of these only Sweden has gone to (eldest child) primogeniture over male primogeniture, although the Norwegians (outside the EU) have followed the Swedes.
This first came up around 20 years ago when it was proposed by Lord (Geoffrey) Archer, and both the Queen herself and UK governments of right and left have made generally supportive noises. The complexity is securing the consent and a workable timeline from all the Commonwealth realms (they are not called Dominions anymore), for something that while of public interest is a low political priority.

**pugcasso** · 19th October 11, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

It has happened that the Queen found herself unexpectedly in the front room of someone's home due to a car breakdown. Security could not allow a detour, so the Queen awaited the arrival of replacement transport in a house on the route.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

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The photos above (of Mrs Bucket ...er, Bouquet) made me ponder how hilarious it would be if the Queen's car broke down in from of the house of Onslow (or similar real-world person)

- oh well, it would be good for the Queen

**starbkjrus** · 19th October 11, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by pugcasso

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The photos above (of Mrs Bucket ...er, Bouquet) made me ponder how hilarious it would be if the Queen's car broke down in from of the house of Onslow (or similar real-world person)

- oh well, it would be good for the Queen

Ooooo. She could have tea with Rose and Daisy in the lounge while Onslow and the D of E shared a beer in the kitchen!

**artificer** · 19th October 11, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

Ooooo. She could have tea with Rose and Daisy in the lounge while Onslow and the D of E shared a beer in the kitchen!

And the dog...?

If the Queen ever needs to visit the colonies, her Highness is more than welcome to pay a visit to my humble abode. I'll even break out the German tea service (it's my Great-Great Gran's).

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