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Queen recognises Cornish nation

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I hope you all noticed the Cornish flag on the Royal Barge! Next to the other national flags for Scotland, Ireland (occupied six counties of), Wales and England was the St Pirans cross of Cornwall. A truly monumental occasion whereby the Monarch gave explicit recognition to the national character of Cornwall by placing its flag alongside those of the other home nations: Cllr Dick Cole: Ed Miliband wants to talk about England … but continues to ignore Cornwall

"During the celebrations on 3rd June 2012, and in accordance with flag protocol, 'Gloriana' carried the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom and flags of the COUNTRIES of the United Kingdom: The Cross of St George for England; Cross of St Andrew for Scotland; Welsh Dragon for Wales; Cross of St Patrick for the Six Counties of Northern Ireland; and Cross of St Piran for Cornwall."

There can be only one conclusion. That, for the first time since Henry VIII's coronation, Cornwall was at last being openly and publicly acknowledged as a nation of Britain, separate from and equal in status to, the others - including England. And with royal approval. Whether your pro- or anti-monarchy, that is the highest authority in the land: The Cornish Republican: Too little too late
 
oh hell ya!!!!!!!!!! the nation of corn is going to ascend to new heights now!:yawn:
 

You mean the flag of the Duchy of Cornwall, which the Duke of Cornwall (Prince Charles) happens to own? I wouldn't be surprised if it had always been there.
 
So, are you arguing for a Cornish republic and using the recognition of the monarchy as a part of your argument for it? That's some funny s*** right there! :lamo
 
I'm reminded of attending a "Celtic night" during the annual conference of a national organisation. Some Cornish delegates made the case for attendance, as a part of the "Celtic fringe", and I spent a strange drunken evening in the company of some virulently anti-English Celts, who to my Scottish ear were communicating in a quintessentially English accent!
 

Some are quite 'virulent' to say the least. I live in the adjacent County and we are classed as foreigners by some :lol: I wouldn't mind, but all Cornwall has to offer is Tourism and some beautiful scenery.

Paul
 
There are some nutters who'll claim national status for any region. I remember a student society at college in Newcastle who called themselves the YRA, Yorkshire Republican Army. They based their claims on the kingdoms of Deira and Elmet in the 6th century. TBH they were more of a drinking club than serious separatists.

The Cornish separatists poll about 2% of the vote at elections, so I don't think they're much of a political force anyhow.
 
gunner said:
Some are quite 'virulent' to say the least. I live in the adjacent County and we are classed as foreigners by some :lol: I wouldn't mind, but all Cornwall has to offer is Tourism and some beautiful scenery.

Paul
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They could gain more from tourism if they had their own currency.
 
gunner said:
Please explain?

Paul
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If things were cheaper more tourists would come. Cornwall has all the disadvantages of a relatively poor part of the world without the benefits that a cheap currency would give them. Almost everyone i know from outside the UK has been terrified by how expensive things where. I'm sure they would flock to Cornwall if given the chance. Another advantage could be getting out the EU and extending the fishing limit (maybe they should even abandon the quota system while they're at it).
 
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Andalublue said:
And losing all those regional development funds? That'd smart! Cornwall gets more ERDF money than any other English region.
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Fair point but even so i think the pros may well be greater, maybe take some more money and tell the EU where to go :mrgreen:. Though i must say i'm not to convinced by people who use the ERDF as evidence of omibenevolence of the EU given that a disproportionate amount of the money comes from us (and goes to many things that are less worthy then the ERDF). Why is it so great that they give a tiny bit of it back?
 
Red_Dave said:
You mean the flag of the Duchy of Cornwall, which the Duke of Cornwall (Prince Charles) happens to own? I wouldn't be surprised if it had always been there.
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No the St Pirans Cross is the flag of Cornwall. The duchy flag is 15 gold bezants on a black background. Check your facts our you'll continue to look ignorant.
 

Do you actually understand the Mechanics of such a proposition or are you just fantasising?

There economy is pretty much tourism and Farming based. You could probably say they have a 'comparative advantage' in these two industries. Obviously the wider economy benefits very little from this (there is not massive amounts of labor needed for farming) and the proceeds go to the few, landowners Farmers. Tourism obviously benefits the wider economy more, but most jobs involved are seasonal and very low paid. Contrast this with very high living costs (one of the highest Water rates in the Country) and many outsiders buying up homes for Holiday lets, housing costs have shot up relative to wages. That is without considering population fluctuations (locals leaving because of lack of any real investment especially FDI).

Andalublue said:
And losing all those regional development funds? That'd smart! Cornwall gets more ERDF money than any other English region.
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Very true. And without such funding they would be in an even more s.hit state than they actually are now.

Paul
 
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Ah after having a look at some of the responses on this thread its become quite clear that reasoned debate is not on the agenda. So long kids and do have some fun now.
 
cornubian said:
Ah after having a look at some of the responses on this thread its become quite clear that reasoned debate is not on the agenda. So long kids and do have some fun now.
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Yeah, ta-ta! You've made not a single debating point. Come back when you've learned to fashion an argument.
 
There are so really pretty areas of Cornwall.
 
Red_Dave said:
Aside from the fact that Greece doesn't have its own currency?
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....Keep going,you're getting there....

The flag in question was one of several county flags, only a partisan could selectively interpret one of them as a national flag.
 
Manc Skipper said:
....Keep going,you're getting there....

The flag in question was one of several county flags, only a partisan could selectively interpret one of them as a national flag.
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Were they flying the Yorkshire 'National' flag?

 
Of course the biggie is what effect will this have on the price of game hens.
Will the name be exclusive or licensed by by the Cornish?
Like Champagne by the French, or 'Maine Lobster' like the Mainers?
Think of the worldwide revs per Cornie from the birds.
 
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