The Queen Joins Facebook 155
H3xx writes "The Queen is set to have an official presence on Facebook when a British Monarchy page launches on the internet-based social networking site. Buckingham Palace says it is not a personal profile page, but users can 'like' the service and receive updates on their news feed. The Queen has reportedly embraced the web and sends e-mails. A British Monarchy Twitter feed is also available. The Facebook page is due to go live from Monday morning. The page will also feature the Court Circular, recording the previous day's official engagements."
Re:It's not like the royal family has any privacy! (Score:4, Interesting)
It's not like the royal family has any privacy left anyway, so, unlike the rest of us, there's no real reason for her not to join facebook! :)
The Royal Family has never had any real privacy to speak of... that is one of the prices that they pay for being The Royal Family.
Besides, the Queen sent her first email back in 1976 ... before much of the Slashdot audience was even born.
Re:Selfies of the queen? (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Facebook pages for roles, not people? (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Facebook pages for roles, not people? (Score:3, Interesting)
She is not the queen of England, there is no Queen of England, hasn't been since the Act of Union in 1707.
Re:Facebook pages for roles, not people? (Score:3, Interesting)
Our queen is the queen. It does not meen that much anymore. She can block any law but if she did parliment would throw her out. So yes she has power but cannot use it. Such is the state of the UK.
The problem with an unwritten constitution is that since it has not happened (at least since Oliver Cromwell) nobody knows if and how they government could throw her out. There is more historical precedence to say that the Queen could dismiss her parliament and take direct rule. If it comes down to it the armed forces and police swear allegiance to the Queen. I believe that all the Government has to defend against them is the serjeant at arms [wikipedia.org], who would not last long against the combined forces!