As the Queen gets older, and more fragile, the obviously reduce the size and the weight of the Imperial State Crown. I don't know why she just doesn't switch to Queen Victoria's miniture crown and have the Imperial State Crown place beside her on a table next to the throne.
All of these uniforms, dignitaries and this ceremony are symbols of the solumnity, grandure and glory of the British and Commonwealth peoples.
It is precisely because that Head of State is not someone who could come and go on each election day that there is pomp and circumstance--this is not you at a ball or a Prom where someone who was a commoner until this morning and will be a commoner again the morning after gets to wear a tiara or a crown for one evening during her entire life.
Everyone just calm down, on both sides of the Atlantic. I am American, born and raised, my people have been here since 1634. I happen to have enormous interest in other countries and cultures, and I know more about British culture, royalty, and politics than many of my British friends do. For every ignorant American, there is an ignorant Brit, and ignorant Indian, an ignorant Chinese, etc... Let's not make blanket statements about Americans or Brits..
I am the same culture as you, just a pond away. Only difference is you will catch me singing the Sex Pistols version of 'God Save the Queen' instead of 'Rule Britannia'.
We parted from that "marriage" out of our own greed. The American Revolution, if you actually look at it, is nothing to be proud of. We revolted over taxes when we paid the least taxes in the whole Empire.
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As an American, I have to say 'why such a big deal over a hat'?
Every time I see british women dressed up, they wear hats as big as furniture. You have to see things from the perspective of those on this side of the pond.
Its not really a hat, its a crown, and the British Crown is basically an artificial person, and who ever inherits it is the king or queen. So the crown is the powerhouse (you see it on passports, law documents, state logos etc and in court its "The Crown Versus"). So thats why its a big deal, as it represents a kingdom that can be passed on when the current owner (god forbid) dies. Hope that helps :)
Your comment is a little silly 'You have to see things from the perspective...' etc. Why do we? So you don't get it. Fine. We don't have to get that you don't get it. Nobody's going out of their way to try and make you think a certain way are they? Why would anybody need to see things from your perspective on this irrelevant point? Just don't comment next time. I do not see things from from your perspective and I do not have to.
welcome to the world of Youtube, my dear friend! We are the global eye, and we all over the planet react and comment to all sorts of things...and boy, do we!
As the Queen gets older, and more fragile, the obviously reduce the size and the weight of the Imperial State Crown. I don't know why she just doesn't switch to Queen Victoria's miniture crown and have the Imperial State Crown place beside her on a table next to the throne.
All of these uniforms, dignitaries and this ceremony are symbols of the solumnity, grandure and glory of the British and Commonwealth peoples.
mc0558 3 years ago 7
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The question is, is all this necessary? Do we really need such pomp and circumstance over an unelected Head of State?
Georgiahulse 3 years ago
> Do we really need such pomp and circumstance
> over an unelected Head of State?
It is precisely because that Head of State is not someone who could come and go on each election day that there is pomp and circumstance--this is not you at a ball or a Prom where someone who was a commoner until this morning and will be a commoner again the morning after gets to wear a tiara or a crown for one evening during her entire life.
gagothesith 2 years ago
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Pompus ceremony.
Nosmos 3 years ago
I think we need the voice of reason here.
Everyone just calm down, on both sides of the Atlantic. I am American, born and raised, my people have been here since 1634. I happen to have enormous interest in other countries and cultures, and I know more about British culture, royalty, and politics than many of my British friends do. For every ignorant American, there is an ignorant Brit, and ignorant Indian, an ignorant Chinese, etc... Let's not make blanket statements about Americans or Brits..
shebopaloobop 3 years ago 4
agreed. the best thing is to just ignore them. Most British people that make anti-american comments are on the hard-left or hard-right!
invicta1983 3 years ago
For a 19 year old, that's what I call loyalty!
I am the same culture as you, just a pond away. Only difference is you will catch me singing the Sex Pistols version of 'God Save the Queen' instead of 'Rule Britannia'.
ffairlane57 3 years ago
because I am a comedian and, my first comment was a joke. perhaps you should have taken a light-hearted laugh yourself. Have a nice day!
ffairlane57 3 years ago
To answer your question, We Americans parted from your monarchy 222 years ago. It was not a good marriage.
ffairlane57 3 years ago
We parted from that "marriage" out of our own greed. The American Revolution, if you actually look at it, is nothing to be proud of. We revolted over taxes when we paid the least taxes in the whole Empire.
lastminuteregret 3 years ago 4
Someone have any videos showing the late HRH Diana, Princess of Wales attending the opening of Parliament?
Angoulme 4 years ago
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A British National lady Ms Jennifer appeals to the world for help!
She got persecution by Pakistani Government,police violence,arbitrary arrest with unlawful detention even and murder shooting with fire arm .Pakistani Government wants to cover this dirty linen in order to protect Criminals.
Watch youtube"No Pakistan,Porkistan only" or" Never Go to Pakistan Part One to IV"
justiceforwoman 4 years ago
this last speech of tony blair
muffles12 5 years ago
I thought the crown was bigger than that. It looks hella tiny
ArtyMac 5 years ago
ye but she has a about 5 different crowns
Ohyewildthong 4 years ago
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
princeersin 5 years ago 2
May God bless and save all the queens everywhere.
2468HOTROD 4 years ago
lolol
jamesmclaren1985 4 years ago
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As an American, I have to say 'why such a big deal over a hat'?
Every time I see british women dressed up, they wear hats as big as furniture. You have to see things from the perspective of those on this side of the pond.
ffairlane57 5 years ago
May be because it is the most expensive and valuable "hat" in British and world history, that represents power and glory.
rulebritannia1 5 years ago 4
Its not really a hat, its a crown, and the British Crown is basically an artificial person, and who ever inherits it is the king or queen. So the crown is the powerhouse (you see it on passports, law documents, state logos etc and in court its "The Crown Versus"). So thats why its a big deal, as it represents a kingdom that can be passed on when the current owner (god forbid) dies. Hope that helps :)
joeblowpz 5 years ago 5
Your comment is a little silly 'You have to see things from the perspective...' etc. Why do we? So you don't get it. Fine. We don't have to get that you don't get it. Nobody's going out of their way to try and make you think a certain way are they? Why would anybody need to see things from your perspective on this irrelevant point? Just don't comment next time. I do not see things from from your perspective and I do not have to.
parpistache 4 years ago
welcome to the world of Youtube, my dear friend! We are the global eye, and we all over the planet react and comment to all sorts of things...and boy, do we!
ffairlane57 4 years ago
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instead of seeing the other side of this fuckin crash hat we would all like to see the queens arse more interesting than a pile of fake shit
nobogroll 5 years ago
i have seen the imperial state crown when i went to the tower of london. was great to see it! very powerful.
juanvodka23 5 years ago 3
You can see the reverse side beginning at 0:50...?
tjmooney 5 years ago
Cool... Never seen this before. I bet the prime minister's drvier is pretty darn good at driving.
dkzc1989 5 years ago