Jeremy Corbyn to become Member of Privy Council

Traditionally Members have to kneel on a footstool and kiss Her Maj's hand....Will He...Won't He ?..We'll find out Tomorrow.

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We've been here before
He will attend as Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition and should act accordingly observing timeless protocols. If he were attending the ceremony as an ordinary person then he could do what he damn well likes and suffer the inevitable consequences.

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Member of the 'privy council' ?
Sounds good if you get privileges, can I join ?...................

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Buck' House says the Queen will not INSIST that He kneels...but He WILL have to kiss her hand..and NOT just a wee peck!

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Forget my request then ............................

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I am surprised some of these old ideas are still done, the Queen seems reasonably forward thinking so you would imagine by now she cold have done away with a lot of the bowing and scraping. He isn't young either I do wonder how many of his age could do this with any dignity.

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Not me

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Aye,You're right Julie...maybe like Me Jez has had a knee replacement and just can't kneel even if He wanted to,and as it's well known He's not a Monarchist why the hell should He kiss Her hand?

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Silly sod is sacrificing his principles in doing so, I certainly wouldn't!!!

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Can't imagine Anyone wanting to kneel and kiss Charlies hand when His turn comes.eek!....But there may be a revolution before then...That would suit You UJ ;~)