bamber 128 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I came across this by chance. http://www.macearchive.org/Archive/Title/atv-today-07061978-princess-anne-visits-nottingham/MediaEntry/28934.html The biggest difference between then and now is the civic limousine. Back in the 1970s the Lord Mayor and Sheriff enjoyed the exclusive use of a brace of RR Phantom Vs - as preferred by the likes of the Shah of Iran, sundry billionaires and rock megastars. Nowadays our dignitaries have to squeeze their robes and regalia into bottom of the range Jags' and even those are under threat - to be replaced by a Kangaroo Card and unlimited use of a city bicycle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 One of the Rollers had the registration number 1 ANN or ANN 1, the reg was given to the ms Windsor as a wedding present when she married Armstrong-Jones. She sold it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Perhaps needed the money ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 How could she need the money on her weekly benefits !!!!LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Ooooooooh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Nowadays our dignitaries have to squeeze their robes and regalia into bottom of the range Jags' and even those are under threat - to be replaced by a Kangaroo Card and unlimited use of a city bicycle. If it was a tandem, they could still have someone to pedal it, and they could just sit on the back to maintain their dignity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 All that "Pomp" how embarrasing is that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Not for those types, they bask in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Didn't Margaret marry Antony Armstrong Jones 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Yes, just didn't like to say. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 All that "Pomp" how embarrasing is that .It's more than embarrassing it's shameful and it's more pimp than pomp !!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 One of the Rollers had the registration number 1 ANN or ANN 1, the reg was given to the ms Windsor as a wedding present when she married Armstrong-Jones. She sold it. She married Mark Phillips not Armstrong -Jones...........Princess Margaret married him............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I like Anne, but then, some folk think I've got weird tastes anyway !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 But if we did not have the Royals, who else would take their place ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Bliar, Brown, Harman, Jowell etc. pass me the gun mother !!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Cameron or Milliband! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Great Minds Basfordred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Nooooo we would have Mick2me ....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Miliband, how on earth can we have a ruler who looks like a cross between a camel and a sea lion. And he has the nerve to think the Royas are inbred. What a trunk. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I'll never forget in the 1970s when Princess Anne came to W-ton to open the New Cross Maternity Wing. All the Palaver and money spent, just for decoration. Flowers being planted, chosen because they were already flowering. Railings being painted. Roads being swept. And Anne was driven straight past all of these things, and didn't even see them. I worked in another Hospital in W-ton so was given the opportunity to be on the Guard of Honour. We had to stand waiting for nearly two hours without water or opportunity to use the toilets, (we could use them but couldn't go back to our place). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Carole Middleton wouldn't allow that.......she who rules must be obeyed........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Carole Middleton wouldn't allow that.......she who rules must be obeyed........... I am not with you here ..........What does Carole Middleton rule ?..........I thought Prince Philip was the dictator..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Carol Middleton for queen mother !!!! Long live the Buckleby wannabes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I'm afraid you're for the Bl00dy Tower when she gets in. Treachery like that will not be tolerated !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Carole Middleton as Queen Mother, I do not think so, Diana's mother was almost unheard of..............They are made to know their place, or it's the tower for them....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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