Willy worship
As Prince William returns to the sumptuous surrounds of his privileged world, one wonders what sort of king the dapper, prematurely balding Gen Y prince might make, should the monarchy still be around by the time old Liz gives up the ghost.
But will anyone really give a toss?
The suitably charming ‘prince of the people’ was a smash with the mainstream media while Down Under; getting cosy with KRudd, mingling with Indigenous kids, and dropping pop-culture buzzwords.
And the Queen tweeting. Who knew?
Meh, he’s alright, I guess. I’m probably more of a Harry queen. But when I think of that pair, I’m invariably reminded of their mum. Older gens have the JFK shooting, Martin Luther King’s speech, and the landing on the moon as defining moments. But events like 9/11, Obama and Diana’s death come to mind for this generation. We all remember where we were when we heard the tragic news, right?
Yet the monarchy struggles to appear relevant.
Has this crusty old institution done its dash? Does it serve any genuine purpose, other than to liven up the existence of royal fanatics who know no better? What of the drain on the public purse? Have the royals done anything to help the people of Haiti?
The obligatory visit to The Block in Redfern seemed a bit rich. I’m sure the Echo Booming heir meant well, but token platitudes can’t possibly make amends for the atrocities committed against Indigenous people. Sure, he’s not personally responsible for the crimes of his ancestors. But why shake the hand that represents such a shameful legacy?
Activist norrie mAy-welby struck queer gold in Redfern, with a posse boldly donning T-shirts with the caption ‘I heart Willy’ for the world to see. A win for queer visibility, surely. And I just ache for the camp irony — the rock star hype surrounding a foppishly handsome prince for whom I’m sure many a queen would happily kneel.
“Some Aussies may think worshipping royalty is a bit dicky,” welby told SSO. “So a dozen of us queens decided to show we really, really like Willy. I hope no one thinks we’re taking the piss.”
Enough said, really.
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Thanks to the star and Damian for this article. Sharp timely and thought provoking. I am British gen y Berny and I was ashamed to see prince William in Redfern. I agree the royals are irrelevant and he certainly could do with a good buzz cut lol. Although isnt Charles next in line for the thrown ?
Berny u gush and fawn over the monarchy and discredit change makers like Norrie May W as “tree hugging hippies”
Show some respect queen and stop thinking with ur Willy
I look forward to the day when Australia, as a democracy, has a leader called King Bill.
Someone should suggest he clips his hair instead of thinking no-one notices his balding head.
It’s a shame on a nice looking young man to see that straggly daggy almost-comb-over thing happening.
Diana would have told him, because Versace would have insisted on it, before Elton could try and get him to wear a hamster skin on his head !
I do not understand why people have such a problem with the Royal Family as they are always doing good all around the world and they are the head of the British Empire who yes are our ancestors. Look at the Prince coming to Redfern he did not have to do that but he still did and dont the tree hugging hippies have better things to do. He is a very nice young man for doing so I thought and cute too ;-)
lol i’d kneel 4 willy and try 2 do so at least once a week lol. props 2 the protestors 2
heHe The royals are irrelevant in contemporary Australia and the sooner we sever all ties with them the better ! Notice how his visit was timed to coincide a week before Australia Day ? Good on Norie May Welby and co too. That is hysterical