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SocialDemocrat61

(7,959 posts) Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:03 AM Apr 29

A round of applause for King Charles' speechwriters

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A round of applause for King Charles' speechwriters (Original Post) SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 OP

They should! Faux pas Apr 29 #1

Masterful speech. I truly expected nothing from Charles, but his speech got several points across Whyisthisstillclose Apr 29 #2

Great post, although Sir Humphrey's speeches ranked quite a bit higher on the Meaningless Gobbledygook Scale. TheRickles Apr 29 #3

Highbrow. cachukis Apr 29 #4

There was a wonderful analysis on BBC. Sneederbunk Apr 29 #5

This? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 29 #6

I loved that show Yes Prime Minister irisblue Apr 29 #7

Faux pas

(16,510 posts)

1. They should!

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:06 AM

Apr 29

Sorry I have to laugh because they're all so snooty looking.

Whyisthisstillclose

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2. Masterful speech. I truly expected nothing from Charles, but his speech got several points across

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:10 AM

Apr 29

in a polite but firm rebuke of our current path. Well done!

TheRickles

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3. Great post, although Sir Humphrey's speeches ranked quite a bit higher on the Meaningless Gobbledygook Scale.

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Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:17 AM

Apr 29

cachukis

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4. Highbrow.

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Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:27 AM

Apr 29

Sneederbunk

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5. There was a wonderful analysis on BBC.

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Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:25 PM

Apr 29

SocialDemocrat61

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6. This?

Reply to Sneederbunk (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:32 PM

Apr 29

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jvl3x19v9o

irisblue

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7. I loved that show Yes Prime Minister

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Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:36 PM

Apr 29

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