opinions required

[sunnybob]

I'm having a Mr Grumpy moment (according to 'er indoors).
Just watched a Tipping point show.

Question; how many kings of England have used the reginal name Edward?

Answer; I dont think Edward the eighth was crowned, so i'm going to say eight.

Result? CORRECT.

WTF?

If edward the eighth was not crowned then he was NOT a king, so the answer should be seven.

Yes?

 

[Rorschach]

You don't need a coronation to be King. He became King the moment his father died.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yup. The king is dead - long live the king.

 

[NazNomad]

You're still the monarch (as he was when his father died). The coronation is just to put the bling on.

 

[sunnybob]

Damn, I hate it when she's right.

Luckily she doesnt read this forum and I'm not telling her.

 

[bugbear]

Damn, I hate it when she's right.

Luckily she doesnt read this forum and I'm not telling her.

You sound very male...

BugBear

 

[MrTeroo]

Or was it 11?

https://www.newstatesman.com/2016/0...hy-i-am-irrationally-enraged-regnal-numbering

 

[sunnybob]

Male? oh yes, the term wasp is not unfamiliar to me, and no, I have never had a feminine side ('er indoors is right about that as well).

Teroo... to be fair, the question did define edwards since 1200 and something

 

[novocaine]

don't worry, your missus knows she's always right.

 

[sunnybob]

Hey, just WHEN did you meet my mrs?????

 

[novocaine]

it was a dark and rainy night, I was sat at my desk with my feet up searching for my soul in the bottom of a glass, the door to my office was opened by a dame, she had legs that went all the way up and her face was dark beneath the brim of a rain hat......................................

 

[Droogs]

lol, that wasn't his missus, that was his mistress

 

[Tasky]

You don't need a coronation to be King. He became King the moment his father died.

History would suggest that the line of succession depends more on who and wot army, that comes to 'ave a go coz they fink they're 'ard enuff...!!

 

[sunnybob]

I wouldnt mind if that described my mrs OR (heaven forfend) my mistress.

 

[Rorschach]

You don't need a coronation to be King. He became King the moment his father died.

History would suggest that the line of succession depends more on who and wot army, that comes to 'ave a go coz they fink they're 'ard enuff...!!

Very true, but he was referring specifically to Edward VIII