Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Thanet

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1. and we will be expected to celebrate obscene wealth and privilege ?

   • Seems margate agrees with real world and arent putting anything special on ! So some music. Wheres are the arty people ? Arent they doing something for margate to celebrate ?

   • Nobody has to celebrate anything they don’t wish to.
     In this country we are lucky, we have a choice.

   • Oh for god’s sake. If you hate the monarchy and more than likely Britian too fine . Just keep it to yer self eh…

     • Nonsense Ian Ellard! I have been a member of “Republic” for years, and it needs as much publicity as it can get! I am pleased they will be publicising the monarchy’s wealth from the slave trade during the Jubilee, which they enjoy to this day! Did you know Queen Ann in about 1807, I believe gave the Church of England £2,000 she had from the slave trade, as an endowment to train priests, it worth £9.2 billion today! Its time the monarchy, and all those wealthy people in their stately homes, gave their money back to the mainly Caribbean islands, who are in desperate need of funds, to help develop their countries, and get them out of poverty!

       • Careful, Dumpton! Don’t go using facts to spoil their little love-in with Liz.

       • Reply to Dumpton

         Queen Ann ruled from
         1702 – 1714 as far as I know.

         • I took that “fact” from the Independent but it doesn’t matter, the fact is many members of the Aristocracy made millions from slavery! Incidentally, and I quote from the Times newspaper dated 16th April, the Bank of England owned 599 slaves, from the 1770’s, after a debtor defaulted on a loan! I wonder what happened to them?

       • OMG How remise of you to forget all the other countries GB ripped off including India (don’t mention the Boston tea party) How ungrateful we are, much of what the Victorians gave us is falling apart. Any that isn’t is being flogged off or given away “non profit” CICs

       • Queen Anne? 1807? You mean the Queen Anne of England who died on 1st August 1714? Clever ! Maybe you should re evaluate what you believe 😂

2. Thanet, one of the poorest parts of the UK, with families unable to afford food and heating, yet we are all expected to work ourselves up into a patriotic lather over a woman who has led a life of unimaginable opulence and luxury. A woman who wears a hat made of gold and jewels, sits on a throne and lives in an actual castle. A CASTLE!

   I’ll take the free day off, but I’d rather eat my own eye than partake in any celebration of such revolting inequality.

   • Thanet also has alot of rich people hence all the posh cars and the amount of pvt or personalised number plates.

     House prices are high as is pvt rent. So there must be loads of money on thanet.

     Sadly the wealth isnt spread evenly and the gap between the haves and have nots is getting bigger.

     But its what thanet and this country want hence the Tory MP’s and tory government.

   • People hear constantly diss Thanet. The jubilee is s perfect opportunity to vent more bile . It actually does the area disservice and reinforces negative impressions of the area so damaging to investment and jobs. Inequality is nothing new. It exists in every country. It’s possibly even more evident in countries that are allegedly socialist. The old saying some are more equal than others is still very abt.

   • This person needs help. It’s not normal to be that bitter about everything . Scary really .

   • Thats why Margate is derelict as no one cares, Would you want to dedicate your life to a country ,I dont think so going by your comment you just want to take time off work and not build up the area
     The Queen has always had a very busy schedule as have other members of Royal family.70 years dedication bringing in money and living in a cold drafty Castle.Great I wouldnt want it

3. There will be thousands who share your views. However, I am thankful to the thousands willing to organise community events to be enjoyed by thousands of others. I am also thankful that I live in a country where I am not ‘expected’ to participate, but can choose to.

   • Well said . I’m sure the majority will feel happy to celebrate the queen’s platinum jubilee. The monarchy has always been a stabilising factor in this country. The queen is in the twilight of her life . I’m shocked at how spiteful and nasty people on these pages can be about her. Even Corbyn managed to say a few good things about her for god’s sake.

4. Isn’t the Beacon at Victoria gardens Broadstairs being lit on the Tuesday!

5. I will be enjoying the days off. However, in light of Prince Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his out-of-court settlement in a case against him for sex with a minor (the correct term being rape), forgive me if I don’t put any bunting up. I’m glad to see none of the local attractions are putting on any special events, looks like the public appetite for royal celebrations is lukewarm at best these days.

   • The celebration is not for Prince Andrew but our reigning Monarch.
     The Queen has reached a remarkable milestone in the history of this country and her life.

     She has been exemplary.

     You cannot blame parents for their children’s misdemeanors, not even Royal parents.

     I am sure MOST people will enjoy participating in the Royal celebrations.

     I certainly will!

     • And there’s the problem, that someone ‘reigns’ over us. If you’re that happy to tug your forelock and doff your cap, then the tragedy of how pathetic that is will be entirely lost on you.

       Why anyone would celebrate a woman (or man) who was born into obscene wealth, accumulated at the expense of others, lived a life of obnoxious luxury and privilege, courtesy of the tax payer and continues to allow the tax payer to pick up the bill for her dysfunctional, corrupt and, frankly, criminal family is quite beyond me.

       • Well said Jim, there was me thinking i/we (my family) were in a minority. I do wish more people would have a bit more backbone and not be so easily led.

       • Interesting, we wonder where the expression tugging one’s forelock came from? Cos in them days with hair lice rampant most were bald!! ? 😛

     • Do you consider it exemplary to contribute £2m towards silencing the victim of your son’s sexual assault case? Whilst no mother is responsible for her adult son’s ‘misdemeanor’ (I call it abuse…potato, potarto), the belief is the child is not guilty for the sins of the father. Parents on the other hand can choose to teach their children empathy, to not have a sense of entitlement/exceptionalism, and to not objectify others.

   • Stop in and be miserable then. A significant majority in this country still want a monarchy. You may have a point about price Andrew . His conduct may have been shameful and squalid but that’s about it. I’m sure many families rich or poor have skelitons the closet

     • Skeletons in the clost, Ian? Wow! I can confidently say that my family has no skeletons in the closet, especially noncey skeletons like that of Andrew. Your defence that “many families rich or poor have skelitons (sic) the closet” is ultimately condoning Andrew’s vile criminality, yet you have the audacity to question my character. You couldn’t make it up!

     • Thank you for your permission to be miserable, but in reality I am angry. Angry that any family in a position of power use their privilege and wealth to get away with criminal behaviour in plain sight. Anyone not angry, is not paying attention.

6. I am not a royal follower, but still respect who they are. Sadly, we are lacking in respect these days. It seems to be a me me culture these days. I respect it’s hard for some people to show enthusiasm when they are struggling financially. I also respect people that do not wish to celebrate too. But, I cannot respect those people who want to spoil other people’s enjoyment, that is simply being disrespectful.

   • Respect?! Respect who? For what? The Royal family deserve no respect. Carers, nurses, refuse collectors, supermarket workers… They all deserve respect for doing challenging roles with minimal pay. The Queen is a German immigrant who lived here on benefits with her Greek husband. They even changed their surname because it was a little too German. So, about as British as the poor souls being attacked for crossing the channel on dinghies, with a family that costs us infinitely more. The day I respect that is the day I give leave of all my senses.

     • My goodness, you do go on!
       If you don’t like living in a country with a Royal
       Family, you have a choice. Leave this country and find yourself one more to your liking, a Republican State.
       Russia once had a Royal family that was murdered by it’s own people and look at Russia today.
       Do you think that there are no poor people there and wealth is apportioned fairly? Of course not, as most are poor and the fabulously rich are the Oligarchs.
       In life there are always levels of wealth and always will be no matter who runs the country.

       As for the predominantly young men coming here on
       dinghies, I thought France was a safe country not one you had to flee because of persecution.

       • I see what you did there, Jacky Boy. Use one extreme and awful example (Russia) to try and excuse and justify another complete injustice. Nice try, but no cigar.

         Why should I, or anyone else who doesn’t like the Royal Family or the idea of subjugation, have to leave the country I actually work hard to contribute to? Everything I have I’ve worked for, as have my family… The Royals can’t say the same.

         As for the predominately young men coming over, you must be wilfully stupid. Men often come over first as the crossing, you may have noticed, is incredibly dangerous, gruelling, physically demanding and highly unsuitable for single, vulnerable women and children. The men come over, earn money and try to bring their family after safely.

         Lastly, just because you clearly need the education, people are free to seek asylum in the country of their choosing. The Geneva convention doesn’t stipulate and, as a tax payer, I’m more than happy to welcome those poor souls here. After all, this sceptred isle was built on migration and immigration, Empire and all that ol’ lark. I dare say most of them will contribute more than the Queen and her pervy son.

         • Margate Jim. Your comment to my post is so typical of someone of the modern left.Ib fact is a feature of the post Corbyn Labour Party You claim the moral high ground on everything.If anyone has the audacity to disagree it’s all about shutting them up. It’s about canceling and belittling those that have the audacity to stand up to you all. You demonise and marginalise counter opinion . You are so true to form and so easy to read. If you spot what you perceive as a weakness you exploit that for all it’s worth.In my case you’ve picked up on punctuation and spelling.Its a laugh it’s an instant spiteful knee jerk reaction is it not. It’s so ingrained your not aware of it. If your not a member already join the local Labour party . You would really find like minds. I know plenty . All middle class and actually so disdainful of working people. They are so full of their own self importance and believe they are so insightful and cleaver. It’s all hobby politics . Ideal for you.

       • Well said. There are still eight constitutional monarchies on mainland Europe . These countries are stable and prosperous . The point you make about Russia is s good one. The Communists hardly improved the lot of the poor. Many of those ex Communists now own most of the countries wealth . So much for Marxism and socialism .Greed and power is entrenched in socialism

7. As I said earlier, it is your prerogative if you dont wish to join in the celebrations.
   None of us have any say in what we are born into.

8. Please dont be so disrespectful.
   There is absolutely no point in replying to you anymore because you have made your mind up and woe betide anybody who disagrees with you.

   You are also insulting.
   I do mot need history lessons or any lessons I am a fairly well educated person who was brought up to be respectful to all.
   You should try it some time.
   It costs nothing!

   • Jacky, Jacky, Jacky… You talk about disrespect, but you started your first response with “My goodness, you do go on!”, so pipe down. You talk of respect for all, whilst showing outright disrespect from the off. At least I have the common decency not to hide my total lack of respect for you.

     You clearly did/still do need educating, because the point I was illuminating you with is not a matter of history, as you state, rather a matter of current, relevant fact. You’d do well to read a book.

   • Margate Jim . I think he/ she is just a nasty sad troll who is a warrior behind the protection of a keyboard. It’s the sign of a born coward . Would they be so bold in real-time life probably not .

9. What a socialist rant. The monarchy is bad the past is bad . Britian is bad . Your so predictable so boring .

   • I do love when someone uses the word ‘socialist’ like it’s an insult. It saves me the time I would have otherwise spent trying to ascertain if they are a total moron, or not.

     Let me help you, though:

     1. The monarchy is bad, by any practical measure.
     2. The past is made up of both bad and good. If you think our past is unblemished, you must be wilfully ignorant/stupid/both.
     3. It’s spelt ‘Britain’. And yes, right now, it’s pretty bad, compared to what it could/should be, were we not governed by thieves, criminals and deviants.
     4. It is ‘You’re’, not ‘your’. And you may wish to use some punctuation.
     5. You probably found my corrections predictable. Apologies.

     • You know, I’m genuinely fascinated. I’ve read through all the comments, and MargateJim hasn’t done the thing that all you others have accused him of – got angry. He’s given his opinion in a style of his own choosing.

       A number of other people have then jumped on him, their comments foaming as they are sent into the complex Web of the Internet, and got fanatically angry with him for speaking his mind.

       If you are allowed to speak your mind, then so is he – and so far, he’s the only one who’s emerged from this debate with any courtesy. Maybe you could all learn a lesson from him.

10. MargateJim and I am sure that is not on a birth certificate thinks he/she is intellectually superior, to the people on this thread posting comments.
    Whatever anybody says it will be wrong.
    It is really pointless trying to make your own comments, because you will be classed as uneducated need teaching and as somebody has already posted, if you do not agree you will be cancelled, for not agreeing with this persons rants.

    • My name is Jim, I live in Margate. My username on here, much like Ronseal, does exactly what it says on the tin.

      I didn’t think I am intellectually superior, but then people like Jack and your good self started replying and it became abundantly clear that I am. However, that isn’t a mark of my scintillating intellect, rather, a tragic demonstration of how low you’ve all set the bar.

      I’m not ‘cancelling’ anyone. In fact, I’m pretty sure that the only people who believe it is possible to be ‘cancelled’ are the sort of people who wave Union flags and praise Her Maj, with a tear of pride in their eye, whilst simultaneously wishing ill upon those less fortunate than themselves, i.e. immigrants crossing the channel. Believe me, if it were in my gift to cancel (whatever that means) people like Jack, Ian, Ella et al, I would do it in a heartbeat. Alas, it isn’t possible, so it looks like we’re stuck with one another.

      • If only we could cancel you!

        • Alas, the perils of beautiful, British free speech, ay?

        • Explain to me, would you, on what basis MargateJim needs to be cancelled? Is it because he has a different opinion to you and dared – dared, I say! – to voice it? Shock! Horror!

11. Typical lefty . You have to have the last word don’t you ? Whatever you say is definitive as well. Arrogance in the extreme .

    • Yet, Ian, you felt compelled to respond, perhaps in a bid to have the last word, no? How arrogant.

12. Your a thoroughly nasty individual. I’ve noticed this page is inhabited by cowardly trolls like you.

    • That’s really upsetting, because you seem great! I was really hoping we could forge a beautiful friendship. May I ask, what was it about my last reply you found particularly nasty? Was it the bit where I pointed out your hypocrisy at berating me for requiring the last word, whilst simultaneously trying to have the last word, yourself? Did this hurt your sensitive, snowflake, right-wing sensibilities?

      • Maybe he just does not
        like your nastiness.
        You have been on other threads regarding articles printed by
        IoTN and have been just as nasty with your comments on them.
        I remember somebody replying to one of your rants saying that you might need anger management help.
        Honestly, I think you do.

        • Gibbo, the Gibbster, the Big Gib… In what way would you say I’ve been ‘nasty’? Sarcastic, sure! Intentionally patronising, maybe.

          Had it crossed your mind, even for a moment that, as opposed to being angry I am, in fact, loving every moment spent pointing out the hypocrisy and lunacy of the Little Englanders that congregate in these parts?

          Want to know the best part? You all make it far too easy.

13. Your arrogance and feeling of superiority is ‘breathtaking’
    It would not matter if somebody agreed or disagreed with you, because you believe, what YOU say, is paramount.

    • Really…. You lot are claiming the moral high ground. Seems a feature of the left . Shut down cancel ridicule. What YOU say is unquestionably right. If it’s arrogant to have the audacity to stand up to a load of quasi Marxist bile and spite then I’m proud of it. Perhaps it’s you that should respect a plurality of views rather than use cleaver language to de legitimise the position of others .

14. The Gibbmeister General, back in the game.

    Is it not, per chance, a tad arrogant of you to assume what it is that I believe? I put it to you, my primate friend, that you only have issue with me because YOU disagree with me. I’m sure you’d be clamouring to applaud me, were I to share your views.

    • OVER AND OUT!

      • I wish you were over and out …

    • MargateJim, thank you for your contribution. I feel a little less lonely in Thanet now. And as for the absurd comment regarding history. Ye Gods!

15. I once had a chat with Brian May, really lovely bloke. Hope he and Roger both enjoy the Platinum Jubilee as much as I will.

16. if anyone saw that bufoon prince charles on the tv , i think it was a classic example of an outdated institution – he had been in the dressing up box again , he had more medals than a russian general and a SWORD about 5ft long – what on earth was that all about , surely a suit and tie would have been fine ?

17. It sums up many comments on FB if Mick T (DJ) is seriously Margate’s best & only offering for the Queens platinum jubilee? It would be a toss up on what is the oldest HIM or the equipment!!

    • Mick T knows more about music than most of us have forgot!

    • And what are you volunteering to do or organising!

      • Perhaps one that doesn’t take every photo opportunity that’s available, that doesn’t supports a Austerity Government or rub shoulders with certain party donors. Just someone that goes about quietly, helping the community where ever they can? Bottoms up.

        • At least one if the senior royals used to do just that. She, without any fanfare of trumpets, turned up at a soup kitchen several evenings a week for months and months. No one knew who she was. Until one of the more lurks red-top newspapers found out, and did a big expose.
          I met her once, and she was (and still is) a charming person.

18. As for those that equate slavery with the monarchy . Your knowledge of the past is minimal. History is about domination control and exploration. Powers rise and fall and every society exploits . It’s not just the prerogative of Europeans. Slavery in the form of serfdom existed in Russia until the 1860s. The Turks and Arabs were great slavers. Pre colonial states in West Africa engaged in slavery . It’s not just white on black it’s more often or not black on black. This endless preoccupation with slavery is a bit tiresome .

19. Wow all those events in Margate NOT one during the day and they say the yearly bikers ride to Margate is off due to Jubilee celebrations and health and safety.

    • The yearly bikers’ ride is off because the organisers failed to get the correct forms filled in in time.