Republicanism

Yes, I agree many non-Royalists tend to be discretely and politely quiet on an occasion like a jubilee. I'm a fence-sitter re Royalty, because the republics I look at, such as the USA, are not very good adverts for change. However, inherited wealth and privilege really really bug me.

Hence the fence upon which I sit.

(In reality, I prefer unreality - I'd like to live in Star Trek land....)

Well maybe not on the site but certainly has been 'unguarded adulation'

I don't think there has been any hysteria on this site!

Hi carbon
I have voiced my republican opinions on several threads! Mass hysteria of the jubilee weekend has overwhelmed the voice of reason!

There are plenty of republicans and, as a rule, we are not usually frightened to say what we think about the royal family, the monarchy as an institution, the succession and other related topics. However, there are also some determined supporters of the Queen and, in various combinations, other members of the royal family. It being the Queen's diamond jubilee, the latter were, naturally, vociferous and the former tried to be discreet and courteous. Not all of us succeeded.

Nice to see you back carbon