9th of September 2015-Longest reigning monarch celebrations?

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9th of September 2015 - Longest reigning monarch celebrations?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-eliza...

Should it be celebrated?
Street party maybe?
This might be the last big celebration of this reign?

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Two months away.

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Looks like there shall be a commemorative coin.


Just seen a gold 1kg huge version on the news.

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“Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape.”
― Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

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Einion Yrth said:

I doubt she reads PH somehow.

I thought she was, Eldar.

eldar -really the Queen said:

60+ years having to be nice to despots, boring farts and aholes at the behest of a variety of governments. not my idea of a comfortable retirement.

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Tourism might be a poor reason to keep a constitution, or not, but if the UK was to become a republic, the tourism wouldn't dry up, France is the most popular place to go, and history is in the customs and people, not a single family. How much of a boost to actual coffers would it be to open up all the royal residences, like Buck House.

These days the Royals real power lies in keeping onto royal privileges. That may go, it may not. But I think going off history, the weight of time is against them.

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ali_kat said:

I didn't say it was or that it would.

I simply stated it was more expensive to have an elected HoS & they wouldn't bring tourists in.

An elected head of state might cost less (more than likely), there is no reason to make a version that would cost more. Recovered moneies from the lost revenue of the duchies too. It would be a saver.
And as the Royals would be disempowered, there would be likely no loss from tourism. Even if one considered that that should have an impact on the running of a country.

Edited by Ollie_M on Thursday 10th September 08:55

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eccles said:

I think you underestimate the global power of the 'brand' of the Royal family. When you say 'The Queen' in conversation anywhere in the world, it is assumed you mean our queen, every head of state wants to rub shoulders with them, same for most business leaders. Look at how Andrew, and at one point Fergie, get doors opened to them because of their background. Many businesses clamour for the 'By Royal appointment' crest because it cuts a lot of ice abroad.

Possibly. But I am also looking to the future. I think a good chunk of that lies in the old world and Elizabeth Windsor herself. The new lot, William and his wife are now fair game with all the other celebrities as far as media goes. I think the prestige diminishes as we go down the generations.

Also, we could go into new territory, when one should consider the constitution of the UK. KNights and Dukes still exist, yet are now wholly ceremonial. Could a modern monarch be the same, devoid of any sticky ancient constitutional issues?