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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts) Mon Mar 8, 2021, 07:27 AM Mar 2021

How do you feel about today's British Royal Family? [View all]

Poll Question: How do you feel about today's British Royal Family?

Things to discuss: What drives your opinion of them? Have you always felt this way? Have your feelings changed recently or over time? What caused the change?

55 votes, 1 pass \| Time left: Unlimited
	Very Positive
	0 (0%)
	Mostly Positive
	6 (11%)
	Somewhat Positive
	2 (4%)
	Neither Positive or Negative
	22 (40%)
	Somewhat Negative
	0 (0%)
	Mostly Negative
	8 (15%)
	Very Negative
	17 (31%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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How do you feel about today's British Royal Family? [View all] NurseJackie Mar 2021 OP

Just look at snowybirdie Mar 2021 #1

Never liked them... Mike Nelson Mar 2021 #2

We have bdamomma Mar 2021 #71

Batch of inbreds CountAllVotes Mar 2021 #3

Very complicated. I really have disdain for simplistic assessments, though, being a student of hlthe2b Mar 2021 #4

Your words echo my conversation with the wife last night. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #46

I get especially worked up whenever I see secondwind Mar 2021 #5

Could I care less...doubt it...we freed ourselves from that monarchy...nt MiHale Mar 2021 #6

aristocracy in general is a concept that serves only the aristocrats rampartc Mar 2021 #7

where's the "don't care" option? -n/t Locrian Mar 2021 #8

I think "Neither Positive or Negative" probably would be the best choice. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #10

I think they are "wankers." gab13by13 Mar 2021 #9

Neither positive or negative maryellen99 Mar 2021 #11

They changed their name to something more British? What a bunch of dem4decades Mar 2021 #12

They make one heck of a great TV series though Freddie Mar 2021 #13

The Mister and I really got a good laugh out of "The Windsors" on Netflix. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #16

Can't wait for King William. Chipper Chat Mar 2021 #14

Fuck 'em all PJMcK Mar 2021 #15

Are they actually tyrants? NurseJackie Mar 2021 #20

No, you're wrong PJMcK Mar 2021 #22

You're interested enough to have an negative opinion... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #27

The British family is of ZERO interest to me PJMcK Mar 2021 #70

... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #73

A crucial time, when we're dealing with a multitude of issues. Racism, of which, is one. Lancero Mar 2021 #42

Goodness, no! You've completely misunderstood me PJMcK Mar 2021 #66

You seem to care very much about them. Kaleva Mar 2021 #23

Nonsense PJMcK Mar 2021 #24

Because people like you are fascinated with them. Kaleva Mar 2021 #28

Once again, nonsense PJMcK Mar 2021 #62

It's a soap opera, and this week we're having "A Very Special Episode" Sympthsical Mar 2021 #59

Yeah, that's pretty much what I think PJMcK Mar 2021 #64

About the same as I feel for the royal families of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, etc. Kaleva Mar 2021 #17

I never have and will never understand why anyone here gives a shit about them. GoCubsGo Mar 2021 #18

I like Kate and William and the kids. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2021 #19

I liked Diana. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #30

I did, too. nt leftyladyfrommo Mar 2021 #36

They're a bit like a reality show. A brand before being a brand became the new go-to 15 minutes. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #21

There is a lot of truth in what you wrote. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #49

That's hilarious. I love British humor. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #51

Many British expatriates living the US probably agree with you. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #52

Find me a home in Midsommer County or Kembleford... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #53

On my list of things to like about the UK trains are pretty high. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #57

Midsomer? with that death rate?! Metatron Mar 2021 #58

At least three per episode. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #61

I could live there. I just couldn't be a part of the royal family. Too many restrictions. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #54

No offense to the queen, but count me out of the royal family circus. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #56

Gosh! Who would have thought that the family that started the international drug trade by creating FSogol Mar 2021 #25

I don't... brooklynite Mar 2021 #26

Meh. I guess I like Liz and Phil better than I liked Don and Mel; and Princess Anne struggle4progress Mar 2021 #29

They are amusing, tavernier Mar 2021 #31

Love Liz, not so keen on Phil. Charles is a bit of a prat. Andrew? Dodgy bugger. GoneOffShore Mar 2021 #32

These two are always fascinators... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #34

Essex girls. In fancy hats. GoneOffShore Mar 2021 #35

I have always been interested in British history. luvs2sing Mar 2021 #33

Your thoughts mirror mine. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #37

Love it. luvs2sing Mar 2021 #39

I have a cousin in Leeds samplegirl Mar 2021 #38

So when people line the streets to wave and cheer as the Queen passes... none of them are common folk? NurseJackie Mar 2021 #40

Other: I don't feel anything. They are totally irrelevant to my life. nt Binkie The Clown Mar 2021 #41

They couldn't handle one black person coming into their family. Cinnamonspice Mar 2021 #43

being irish i cant 'like' them. mopinko Mar 2021 #44

I have thought of England as a racist country for years...hubs has family there and they are Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #45

Royalty is a strange anachronism in the 21st century Tarc Mar 2021 #47

For centuries, my ancestors were mercilessly persecuted, oppressed, Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2021 #48

The royals do not run in my social circle so I do not have much concern about them plus or minus. keithbvadu2 Mar 2021 #50

That's hilarious! smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #75

I don't really care. Mz Pip Mar 2021 #55

Mostly positive; they can't help to whom they were born treestar Mar 2021 #60

Fascinating as hell. LanternWaste Mar 2021 #63

I wasn't a fan in the first place Sunsky Mar 2021 #65

I put negative. Because could not give a shit was not an option. GulfCoast66 Mar 2021 #67

LOL, oh, the scandals of the aristocrats never cease, rich people problems, need more manor houses Shanti Shanti Shanti Mar 2021 #72

Some of the kids are super cute Bettie Mar 2021 #68

Couldn't Care Less ProfessorGAC Mar 2021 #69

I'm interested in the history and the traditions BannonsLiver Mar 2021 #74

the whole royal business is weird. that Prince Charles is age 72 waiting to start his job as King Demovictory9 Mar 2021 #76

Axe the monarchy. n/t Coventina Mar 2021 #77

Candle keithbvadu2 Mar 2021 #78

Don't give AF... Full stop JCMach1 Mar 2021 #79

Absolutely nothing. I feel nothing about the British Royal Family. In It to Win It Mar 2021 #80

Never was impressed with them. I knew they were all shmucks FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #81