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Thread: Ireland plays a big part in the opening of the British Parliment Every Year!

  1. 2nd December 2008, 10:00 AM #1
    dandyspencer
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    Ireland plays a big part in the opening of the British Parliment Every Year!

    Now maybe the educated of you here may have already known this, but I have just discovered this and to be honest im not sure if im angry or amused.

    Irish State Coach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The Irish State Coach is an enclosed, four horse-drawn carriage used by the British Royal Family. It is the traditional horse drawn carriage in which the Queen goes to Parliament from Buckingham Palace to open the new Parliamentary session in United Kingdom.

    The original Irish State Coach was built in 1851 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Although extensively damaged by fire in 1911, the existing coach was completely restored in 1989 by the Royal Mews carriage restorers. The exterior is blue and black with gilt decoration and the interior is covered in blue damask. It is normally driven from the box seat using four horses.

    Should we ask for it back?
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  3. 2nd December 2008, 10:12 AM #2
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    1989?? - probably sold by CJH and Bertie to Liz for a small "digout"!
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  4. 2nd December 2008, 10:26 AM #3
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    According to this list it was made by one Benjamin Guinness. He doesn't look the handy sort. Appearances are deceptive I guess. Nice job:
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  5. 2nd December 2008, 11:16 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by dandyspencer
    Should we ask for it back?
    Would that mean the British state could ask for its stuff back from us? That could cause problems...

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  6. 2nd December 2008, 11:29 AM #5
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    You forgot to mention that all the coach horses and all Troopers horses in the Household Cavalry Division are Irish bred.
    One of the moderators on here really wrecks my head with his/her power mad ego
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  7. 2nd December 2008, 11:58 AM #6
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    Are the Irish Crown jewels hidden in it?

    Vlad The Impaler was the original stakeholder!
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  8. 2nd December 2008, 01:50 PM #7
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    don't think this is much of a concern
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  9. 2nd December 2008, 01:54 PM #8
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    Can a catholic ride(sit) inside now or is britain still a bit backward in this respect.
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  10. 2nd December 2008, 02:03 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by blinding View Post
    Can a catholic ride(sit) inside now or is britain still a bit backward in this respect.

    No Irish or Cafflicks allowed!
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    Interesting to note the really fancy looking Gold State Coach was also built in Dublin (1762)

    British-Monarchs.com - Coaches
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