The Queen in York: A day to remember (From York Press)

Since all had started to argue on the other page i thought i come here and you know what i still dont care that she came yes long ago i swore my allegiance etc but i m just no royal fan.

At least the crowds helped hide the mess that Micklegate is these days. Glad it's over and went well.

The Royal security operation ,particularly in the Museum Gardens, was more " spectacular" than the Royal visitors. Almost more Police and spooks than the mothers and children who attempted to have sight of the Queen from the grass below the Museum Terrace. Sadly the Police and Security transport effectively managed to block the view as the Queen arrived and scuttled into the Museum.
The sun shone but few managed to get pictures so many decided to make their way home. Amazingly yet more Police arrived as I left but the crowd , such as it was, was "mono-cultural (WASP) and good natured so I suspect that someone in Security had panicked again and the taxpayers as ever will pay the costs of this overblown security operation.
I am sure that those who were invited to the different official venues enjoyed their day, but the Public who waited for hours had to make do with fleeting glimpses of our monarch! Radio York's coverage was stomach churning in its sycophancy both yesterday and today - I had to turn it off.

i didnt go see her, but im glad she came, she brought much happiness to the city, which makes a change from seeing loads of miserys, and it will have brought much needed cash to the city, i presume most of the 15,000 will have had lunch or tea and spent in the shops while here?

xtc wrote:
Since all had started to argue on the other page i thought i come here and you know what i still dont care that she came yes long ago i swore my allegiance etc but i m just no royal fan.

I was always taught by my Grandmother -- That if you have nothing good to say --Then say nothing . You swore Allegiance to The Queen to gain a British Passport ??? What does that make YOU ??

Older Sometimes Wiser wrote:
The Royal security operation ,particularly in the Museum Gardens, was more " spectacular" than the Royal visitors. Almost more Police and spooks than the mothers and children who attempted to have sight of the Queen from the grass below the Museum Terrace. Sadly the Police and Security transport effectively managed to block the view as the Queen arrived and scuttled into the Museum.
The sun shone but few managed to get pictures so many decided to make their way home. Amazingly yet more Police arrived as I left but the crowd , such as it was, was "mono-cultural (WASP) and good natured so I suspect that someone in Security had panicked again and the taxpayers as ever will pay the costs of this overblown security operation.
I am sure that those who were invited to the different official venues enjoyed their day, but the Public who waited for hours had to make do with fleeting glimpses of our monarch! Radio York's coverage was stomach churning in its sycophancy both yesterday and today - I had to turn it off.

I had Radio York's Broadcast on all day --- It was terrific . As a result of that broadcast i was able to see The Royal Party as they left via Clifton Green . Well done Security and Radio York . Oh and The Press of course . A most memorable day . xx

I got a decent couple pf photos... just a shame Her Majesty didn't walk around a bit more (such as along Duncombe place after the Maundy ceremony) as the drivers all seemed to believe they were driving to work rather than carrying somebody of huge interest to the crowd, which is the only explanation I can come up with for them driving at about 20mph instead of 5.
However, it was still a day to remember. The police did a decent job and were always approachable, the onlookers didn't jostle or start arguing, and a lot of money will have bee brought into the city. I would much rather turn out to see The Queen rather than some reality TV 'star' that in reality is as thick as toffee treacle.

Wish I'd been there. Hip Hurray!

Yorkie-Clifton wrote:

xtc wrote: Since all had started to argue on the other page i thought i come here and you know what i still dont care that she came yes long ago i swore my allegiance etc but i m just no royal fan.

I was always taught by my Grandmother -- That if you have nothing good to say --Then say nothing . You swore Allegiance to The Queen to gain a British Passport ??? What does that make YOU ??

What makes you think he needed to obtain a British passport? More likely he took the oath as a member of the armed forces. And all he says is that he doesn't care one way or the other.

Like a number of the royalists who have posted, you seem unable to tolerate anyone being allowed to express a view that differs from yours. Well, we've moved on from the 1500s. The monarch is just an expensive figurehead who in reality has done no more for this country than a lot of the people she might have passed on the street in York, and awestruck, unquestioning deference is no longer compulsory. In case you haven't guessed, I don't care that she came, either.

Caecilius wrote:

Yorkie-Clifton wrote:

xtc wrote: Since all had started to argue on the other page i thought i come here and you know what i still dont care that she came yes long ago i swore my allegiance etc but i m just no royal fan.

I was always taught by my Grandmother -- That if you have nothing good to say --Then say nothing . You swore Allegiance to The Queen to gain a British Passport ??? What does that make YOU ??

What makes you think he needed to obtain a British passport? More likely he took the oath as a member of the armed forces. And all he says is that he doesn't care one way or the other.

Like a number of the royalists who have posted, you seem unable to tolerate anyone being allowed to express a view that differs from yours. Well, we've moved on from the 1500s. The monarch is just an expensive figurehead who in reality has done no more for this country than a lot of the people she might have passed on the street in York, and awestruck, unquestioning deference is no longer compulsory. In case you haven't guessed, I don't care that she came, either.

Most apes need memories and basic tribal structure and for a large chunk, her visit will have satisfied those needs.

Was great to meet her, turns out she's a great kisser.
She let it slip that there'll be no knighthoods for the hallowed guild of Former Housebuilders of York despite their saintly intentions.

Her visit made for a pleasant day with good atmosphere in town whether you were interested or not. Well done to all involved in the planning and to the crowds for their good spirits.
Royalist or republican, it made York look good, which is more than ITV could manage.

Hmmm...mixed day. Clearly good for some- however, we thought we'd try waiting outside the Yorkshire Museum as the kids really wanted to see her. Stood for ages as she was over 1/2 hour late, then when she turned up she scootted straight in ignoring all the kids with flowers who'd be waiting for ages. The exit to the Museum Gardens was a farce- no thought had been given to the fact that everyone would be leaving at the same time and the barriers were causing real problems - after squeezing through despite someone nearly knocking the pushchair over we headed down Lendal Street to be nearly run down City of York council trucks steaming down the road to remove the barriers in the face of on-coming crowds of pedestrians- **** lucky no-one was squashed. So all in all- disappointed by the Queen (who at the end of the day has very little point if she's not going to stop and wave and talk to the children) and yet another event organisation ****-up by police/York Council... Admittedly, it may all have gone well at other points, but our experience was underwhelming in the extreme!

metsaagain wrote:
Hmmm...mixed day. Clearly good for some- however, we thought we'd try waiting outside the Yorkshire Museum as the kids really wanted to see her. Stood for ages as she was over 1/2 hour late, then when she turned up she scootted straight in ignoring all the kids with flowers who'd be waiting for ages. The exit to the Museum Gardens was a farce- no thought had been given to the fact that everyone would be leaving at the same time and the barriers were causing real problems - after squeezing through despite someone nearly knocking the pushchair over we headed down Lendal Street to be nearly run down City of York council trucks steaming down the road to remove the barriers in the face of on-coming crowds of pedestrians- **** lucky no-one was squashed. So all in all- disappointed by the Queen (who at the end of the day has very little point if she's not going to stop and wave and talk to the children) and yet another event organisation ****-up by police/York Council... Admittedly, it may all have gone well at other points, but our experience was underwhelming in the extreme!

Thanks for that, very well put and exactly my thoughts, we must have been neighbours .There seemed to have been no consideration at all for the good nature'd young families who had to wait with no refreshments ( ice cream or drinks) or easy access to loos! The farce with the crowd barriers being rushed back and forth across the City had to be seen to be believed.
A right ****-up by police/York Council.

I wasn't able to be in York on the day of the royal visit but pleased that SO MANY people were able to enjoy it. People like `Older Sometimes Wiser` can be totally ignored for their own ignorance stupidity and obvious misery. I pity them.As my grandmother used to say "If there backsides were decked with diamonds they still wouldn't be happy". Why don't they emigrate to some downtrodden republic where they can share their misery with other likeminded people. The press and radio coverage was good but where were the TV crews? They can turn up in droves for the races or the visit of some unknown, jumped up, infamous person but for something worthwhile to the vast majority of us;yes royalists; a very poor show. Long live royalty and GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.