Prince Andrew

[TailWindHome]

The banter outcome is the king, and the 7 above Andrew in the line of succession, all dying tonight.

 

[secretsqirrel]

That's one of those expressions that not a single youngster would know what U were talking about. It was even very dated by my generation, only passed down by parents (mostly as it was a useful clue in crosswords).

They might if they studied sociolinguistics.
If that is still a thing.

 

[Ian H]

That's one of those expressions that not a single youngster would know what U were talking about. It was even very dated by my generation, only passed down by parents (mostly as it was a useful clue in crosswords).

I've not found a definitive answer as to whether Nancy Mitford was serious or not. But I suspect it was both. I do know someone who will not use the words 'mirror' or 'perfume'.

 

[briantrumpet]

They might if they studied sociolinguistics.
If that is still a thing.

Gemini say "non!"

Point 2 is funny.

 

[Pblakeney]

Gemini say "non!"

Point 2 is funny.

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Re point 2 - "The term "Tory" originally started as an insult derived from the Irish word for "outlaw" and was used in the 17th century to describe supporters of the monarchy during political conflicts."

 

[Pinno718]

It has to be said “I deny any wrongdoing“

Up here it's: 'it wasnae me!'

 

[Pblakeney]

Up here it's: 'it wasnae me!'

"...It wis a big boy who ran away."
"Who was that then?"
"Eh, eh, eh..."

 

[Beebo]

The banter outcome is the king, and the 7 above Andrew in the line of succession, all dying tonight.

Do the royals still make sure they aren’t all on the same plane or helicopter?
It’s not that hard to envisage a scenario where William and his 3 die in a terrible accident.
Leaving Harry and his kids to pick up the baton. At which point I suspect he would decline. So Andy gets the gig?

 

[secretsqirrel]

Do the royals still make sure they aren’t all on the same plane or helicopter?
It’s not that hard to envisage a scenario where William and his 3 die in a terrible accident.
Leaving Harry and his kids to pick up the baton. At which point I suspect he would decline. So Andy gets the gig?

Would Meghan let him decline?

 

[First Aspect]

Do the royals still make sure they aren’t all on the same plane or helicopter?
It’s not that hard to envisage a scenario where William and his 3 die in a terrible accident.
Leaving Harry and his kids to pick up the baton. At which point I suspect he would decline. So Andy gets the gig?

At that stage we may have to go cap in hand to the Germans again, for some new ones.

 

[briantrumpet]

At that stage we may have to go cap in hand to the Germans again, for some new ones.

It'd be much more fun to find an African royal relation to import. There must have been some illicit liaisons from the time of Empire. That would be a great DEI hire.

 

[Psamathe]

Would Meghan let him decline?

Depends on how many $$$$ are involved.

 

[Pinno718]

Would Victoria Beckham become queen?

It'd be much more fun to find an African royal relation to import. There must have been some illicit liaisons from the time of Empire. That would be a great DEI hire.

Me?

 

[PurplePenguin]

That's one of those expressions that not a single youngster would know what U were talking about. It was even very dated by my generation, only passed down by parents (mostly as it was a useful clue in crosswords).

I was going to gently suggest you were straying into octogenarian language.

 

[briantrumpet]

I was going to gently suggest you were straying into octogenarian language.

Well, I think I rather learnt my language from my mum, who'd be 93 if she weren't dead now, spiced with a bit of academic seasoning.

I did this earlier, and decided I probably write more like the 1900 example. Other than "ratioed", obvs.

https://www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/how-far-back-in-time-understand-english