Kings speech 2024

[GGizmo]

What did people think of King Charles Christmas speech?

As a former monarchist (since the death of the Queen) I wasn't impressed by the universalism he seems to promote. Trying to assume leadership over other religions without asking them seems to be over entitlement in my opinion.

I've not seen any mention of the speech this year. At one time it would have been the focal point of Christmas day.

Are people just not interested anymore?

 

[aVdub]

Are people just not interested anymore?

Yes

 

[sidimmu]

Only watched it due to my Aunts and Uncle's need to watch it.

Production value has increased. It was dull and boring though.

 

[robj20]

Are people just not interested anymore?

Yep. Couldn't care less. Bunch of people without a care in the world telling us how difficult things have been no thanks.

 

[Monkeynut]

It's like watching a party political broadcast but for the King essentially. No benefit from watching it.

 

[TommyV]

Only royal related info I care for anymore, is hearing about what trouble Prince Andrew has gotten himself into this time round.

 

[413x]

Only thing I'm interested in is if get a bank holiday for some Royal reason

 

[200sols]

Lots of people watched it going by the viewing figures. Probably older types who believe in that nonsense.

 

[jpaul]

The irony of broadcasting from NHS hospital chapel wasn't lost and he couldn't be bothered to actually be there during the choirs song.
... seems to be a Palestinian supporter though - thumbs up.
[genuine R4 Sunday interview this am with UK Rabbi talking about need for kindertransport from Gaza caught my attention]

Had expected a Starmer one too. ? or is he in hiding.

 

[adidan]

Don't think I've seen one of these since it was accidentally on when I was a kid.

NHS hospital chapel eh? Funny, that guy takes millions charging them rent.

 

[Diddums]

Never had any interest in it, it's all guff anyway.

The film however was bloody good:

 

[aVdub]

I started to question things when the late Queen Elizabeth II was explaining how times are hard, while sitting next to a solid gold grand piano.
Alas for our new King I was most excited when he sold off large parts of his land for housing, while talking about the need to protect our planet.

I'm not totally anti royal and would rather see them as a side attraction as many other countries seem to have done successfully.

 

[throwaway4372]

Thing is it comes across as a speech written by the most boring speech writer the king/government could find. The king is just the bloke reading it.