Platinum Jubilee. Does it mean anything to you?

B3

WonkyWomble

A time long gone being regurgitated by those that can afford to have a day off..... means nothing but alienation to me

Dovefromabove

Indifferent

For me it has a bit of historical significance … but that’s about it. I remember the Silver Jubilee when our small village community came together and celebrated .., but it was celebration as a sort of excuse for having a good time … not really about the Queen … and that’s what seems to be happening now … it’s an excuse for a party … not much more than that really … but nothing wrong with that. 

But I think that’s all these things have ever been to the majority of folk. 

OH is working a lot of the long weekend … I’ll probably go for a good long walk … if the weather’s kind. 

Suesyn

Cynical

A street party is a good way to interact with the neighbours but there is no relevance of the Queen and the Royal family to ordinary people. 

nutcutlet

Indifferent 
One of our neighbours is having a party and I'll go because our neighbourhood parties are always good

debs64

Yes

It means an extra day off work for me so I am a happy bunny! 

Dovefromabove

Indifferent

I was born just a couple of days before she ascended the throne. That’s of vague interest to me, something to mention should the subject come up, but not really significant … I rather suspect there are quite a few of us 70 year olds 🤣 

Fire

Indifferent

I'm interested in history. This is history that we happen to be part of. I'm not a monarchist but I'm not someone who thinks the UK would be transformed into a democratic paradise by ditching the monarchy. I wish her well.

Heartinthedirt

Two extra days in the garden and the weather looks promising! Other than that... 

pansyface

No

I couldn’t tell you the first thing about it. Like the Wagatha wotsits and the FA cup final, it doesn’t register at all.

BenCotto

Yes

I would guess that most of the population have a fondness for the Queen, respecting the unstinting service she has given through her entire adult life. For them it is a lovely time to show that admiration through convivial gatherings.

For those who are indifferent to the monarchy it is a great time to connect with neighbours and use the Jubilee as an excuse for neighbourliness and community spirit.

For the anti monarchists who don’t want to mix with their neighbours well … there’s Netflix.

Personally, I can’t decide whether to go to the village party on Sunday (I have been to two village parties already this week and there is a village barbecue on Saturday) or to watch the pageant on TV.