Rincewind Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Katy Guest Sunday 4 August 2013 Gifts for George Just as they did at their wedding in 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked for donations to charity instead of gifts for baby George. Just as at their wedding, some people have decided to give gifts anyway. In 2011 the happy couple received, among other things, a 10-kilo Welsh crystal vase engraved with daffodils from "the people of Wales", which they will presumably have to display prominently any time anyone Welsh comes round. (And you thought that three identical bread-makers were annoying.) Now, all three main party leaders have ignored the royal wishes regarding gifts for the baby. First, Nick Clegg announced that he had bought the new royal a cot cover and sheet embroidered by Spanish nuns. You can just imagine Cameron and Miliband kicking themselves when they heard the news. Miliband then announced that he had sent the baby a three-year-old apple tree sourced from local community groups. I suppose the duke and duchess at least have gardens to put it in. Presumably, Cameron had taken the parents at their word and not bought anything, which might explain how he ended up hastily sending a collection of books by Roald Dahl. It's a nice thought, but poor George is only 13 days old. Still, at least Cameron's gift was more thoughtful than the one that arrived from Australia's northern territory: a live baby crocodile named George. It's to be hoped that crocodiles like apples. Full article here It's quite amusing.
jonthefox Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Whatever happened to a pack of nappies and a baby grow?.
MikeyT Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 I wasn't planning on getting him a gift! They never got me anything for my birthday!
Fox92 Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Who would send them gifts, seriously? They do nothing for me and they don't do anything apart from take our taxes so nothing from me.
DennisNedry Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Who would send them gifts, seriously? They do nothing for me and they don't do anything apart from take our taxes so nothing from me. They generate much more money for the country than they take. But yeah I agree, who's got the time and money to send a gift?
Rincewind Posted 4 August 2013 Author Posted 4 August 2013 Obviously politicians have the time and money. It's the pre seasom for elections. Not quite at the kissing babies stage but sending presents to royal babies could earn a few ticks or should I say crosses on the ballot sheet;
DennisNedry Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Obviously politicians have the time and money. It's the pre seasom for elections. Not quite at the kissing babies stage but sending presents to royal babies could earn a few ticks or should I say crosses on the ballot sheet; Surely the Royals are always going to vote Conservative anyway, even if Milliband does send a particularily fetching baby bonnet.
Rincewind Posted 4 August 2013 Author Posted 4 August 2013 They do not need to impress the Royals. It's little old granny's and others that are distracted away from the issues politicians cannot deal with.
Webbo Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Surely the Royals are always going to vote Conservative anyway, even if Milliband does send a particularily fetching baby bonnet. The royals aren't allowed to vote.
I am Rod Hull Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 I`v given him my loyalty. God Save The Queen.
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