It's pretty windy and 28F, but it all went very well.
FYI, Prince William is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards.
tac
March 17, 2018, 12:19 PM
FenderBender
seems he's a fan of the wolfhound, also shouldn't she be wearing orange?
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March 17, 2018, 12:46 PM
tacfoley
quote:
Originally posted by FenderBender: seems he's a fan of the wolfhound, also shouldn't she be wearing orange?
The Irish wolfhound, Domhall, is the mascot of the regiment.
In Ireland, the colour orange is associated with extreme protestantism, and it would not be good to associate with it connection with the British Army.
The Irish tricolour of green, white and orange represents the political divide of the green republicanism separated from the loyalist pursuasion by the white of peace.
The Irish Guards, being drawn from all over Ireland, North and South, and anywhere else in the UK and Commonwealth for that matter, is apolitical.
The shamrock joins them all in Irishness.
tac
March 17, 2018, 01:00 PM
Sig2340
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Originally posted by tacfoley:
The shamrock joins them all in Irishness.
tac
That ana tha whiskey.
Nice is overrated
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March 17, 2018, 02:40 PM
tacfoley
quote:
Originally posted by Sig2340:
quote:
Originally posted by tacfoley:
The shamrock joins them all in Irishness.
tac
That ana tha whiskey.
Guinness, actually, drunk in the messes after the parade. The Duchess, in deference to her impending confinement, chose fizzy water instead.
tac
March 17, 2018, 02:46 PM
nhtagmember
very nice
I've met the Queen once, and the Duke of Edinburgh twice
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March 17, 2018, 03:53 PM
tacfoley
quote:
Originally posted by nhtagmember: very nice
I've met the Queen once, and the Duke of Edinburgh twice
Never met the Queen, but her husband on numerous occasions as he was our Colonel-in-Chief.
Met her sister just once, who actually asked me a favour. Holding out her empty glass, she said 'Get me another one of these, will you?'
tac
March 17, 2018, 04:20 PM
Aeteocles
Damn, some people just look like they're rich.
March 17, 2018, 04:33 PM
darthfuster
The Duchess is very easy to watch. She and William are a handsome couple. All the best to their young family.
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March 17, 2018, 07:13 PM
GWbiker
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Originally posted by tacfoley:
quote:
Originally posted by Sig2340:
quote:
Originally posted by tacfoley:
The shamrock joins them all in Irishness.
tac
That ana tha whiskey.
Guinness, actually, drunk in the messes after the parade. The Duchess, in deference to her impending confinement, chose fizzy water instead.
tac
Ah, Guinness Stout. The only beer you can chew.
I think I'll have one. Dublin brew, only.
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March 17, 2018, 07:17 PM
jhe888
She is a peach.
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March 17, 2018, 07:52 PM
Orguss
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Originally posted by jhe888: She is a peach.
Princess Peach?
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March 18, 2018, 01:05 AM
BB61
They seem like a very sharp couple who take their duties seriously.
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March 18, 2018, 06:56 AM
CQB60
It appeared a good time was enjoyed by all. Genuine Royal affection displayed in public, very refreshing!
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March 18, 2018, 08:33 AM
SevenPlusOne
If it's St. Patricks day...shouldn't it be the Welsh Guards? Patrick was Welsh... he took Christianity to Ireland to punish the pegan Irish after they took him captive.
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March 18, 2018, 09:02 AM
egregore
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Originally posted by darthfuster: The Duchess is very easy to watch. She and William are a handsome couple. All the best to their young family.
She, in particular, is just ... nice, for want of a better word.
March 18, 2018, 09:48 AM
sidss1
Question for Tac. Who are the guys in the bowlers hats marching past Prince William? Are they the contingent of retirees of the Irish Guards?This message has been edited. Last edited by: sidss1,
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March 18, 2018, 11:16 AM
tacfoley
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Originally posted by sidss1: Question for Tac. Who are the guys in the bowlers hats marching past the Prince William? Are they the contingent of retirees of the Irish Guards?
Yes, retired officers. The Household Division is very close to the monarch, as you might expect, since a quarter of their time is spent looking after her. Mounted troops and infantry all take their turn at the annual Trooping of the Colour, to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
