Whither the British republic?

Apparently Wales ignored the Jubilee; at least that is the claim made by one nationalist blogger. I'm not an instinctive royalist but my view in this part of Wales was of the vast majority of  people enjoying these Jubilee days without worrying too much about the deeper political significance of republicanism or monarchism. With the Olympic torch also passing nearby it has been a decent time for UK ltd. I can't vouch for the rest of Wales but south-west Flintshire has taken part in both events. Viewing the torch procession shows modern Britons to be tolerant and multi-racial. Likewise the Jubilee has provided the opportunity for ALL the people to meet and party with their neighbours. Who can tell what the future holds for the UK with a Scottish referendum on independence looming.  Yet for this weekend, with the  Olympics on the horizon and the Jubilee celebrations, the nations look at ease with themselves. Did the Sex Pistols make it back to Number 1? 

                                       

                                        

                                               The lighting of the beacon near Rhes y Cae.

                                   

                                             The Jubilee Balloon release from Caerwys.