> > >>> Personally, I think their time has come to quit altogether. There will >>> always be an oppressive class sytem in Britain while the royals still exist. >> >> >>Umm, while I know there are haves and have-nots in every society, I really >>don't think that description applies to Britain any more. And I'm surprised >>that the rest of the world sees us like that. >>
Not all the rest of the world - it is fascinating for me to read the various opinions - from those who live in England, to those on this list who once lived in England and are now in Canada, Australia or the US; also those who have no affiliation by citizenship - and folks like myself for whom the British Monarchy, while distant, has been in the undercurrent of my country. >*parliamentary* monarchy (like UK's), the royals are so hobbled, as to >be purely ornamental > although they dedicate a lot of their time, and considerable profile (no matter how forced) to charity (and as someone else mentioned, are a boon to the tourism industry!). I like to think they play their charitable roles because they want to, as much as because they have to. It is a bonus if they are nice to look at, and have a charming personality, too ;) Di was one of the most watchable and tragic, even while alive - imagine having to live under a microscope - to be instructed in queenly ways, and trying to follow them, knowing your husband was off doing what he jolly well pleased. I don't buy it that she was manipulative - she was caught between a rock and a hard place, and she suffered. I would have admired the current pair if they had been discreet (and can't we do something about that hair....). -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
