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Going to watch the Coronation procession

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nandad Sat 08-Apr-23 08:34:05

We will be missing it as we are going to a wedding. Maybe it’ll be on catchup!

M0nica Sat 08-Apr-23 08:16:04

DD and friend are going up to London for the event. They plan to watch it on the big screens that will be set up in Hyde Park. Big screens will also be set up in other places.

I will put out the bunting that I first made for the late Queen's 50th anniversary in 2002 and will watch it on tv. Our local town has a famous bun throwing ceremony to celebrate big royal events. The Mayor and corporation stand on top of the town hall and throw buns to those in the market place below - and I will certainly attend that - I have yet to catch a bun.

LRavenscroft Sat 08-Apr-23 08:12:04

Great news that you are planning on going to the Coronation procession. Please tell us about it afterwards.

Calendargirl Sat 08-Apr-23 07:57:31

I am looking forward to watching this piece of history on my tv. Wouldn’t want to go and see it in person, but good on you, rubysong, I hope the weather’s fine and you have a lovely day.

Gingster Sat 08-Apr-23 07:53:07

I will be watching every second on my tv. Wouldn’t want to miss a thing.
Hopefully I’ll be on my own and not be distracted by visitors, phone calls or Dh wanting food.
Nice to be in the crowd Ruby and soak up the atmosphere but I like to see each part as it happens on my trusty tv.

BlueBelle Sat 08-Apr-23 07:40:13

He seemed liked in Germany recently sodapop

Not for me I seem to move further from this rich family the poorer the country gets but that’s me I think Charles and Camilla however are good for the country if we continue to need a monarchy

I admire you going into those crowds Rubysong and I hope you have a lovely day I m sure there will be portaloos all over the place and plenty of food vendors but the prices will be sky high so I d take my sandwiches with me if I was you
Have a great time

sodapop Sat 08-Apr-23 07:30:48

Yes I will be watching on TV, I love all the pomp ans ceremony that the UK does so well.
We are holding a street party in the church square of our small town in France. Queen Elizabeth was held in great esteem here not so sure about the new King. I wish the new King & Queen well for the future.

Kamiso Sat 08-Apr-23 00:42:58

I envy you! It’s not really possible for me as I’m likely to be having my first cataract removed about then!

nanna8 Sat 08-Apr-23 00:38:50

I am sure it will be well organised. Lucky you will be able to take part in watching this once in a lifetime event ( for us oldies,anyway ). We will be watching it on our telly from Melbourne, wouldn’t miss it for quids. I am not even a royalist, either!

B9exchange Sat 08-Apr-23 00:19:24

Yes, there will be lots of extra portaloos set up all over the place, don't worry. And food trucks too. After the Queen died I went up to pay my respects and everything was provided.

rubysong Sat 08-Apr-23 00:01:26

I am travelling to London to watch the procession, hopefully from the Mall. Has anyone any hints? No 1 question is, will there be extra loos set up in St James Park? Are there likely to be food sellers? I shall arrive (by overnight bus) at 6am, hopefully that will be early enough to get a decent view.
I realise there is a wide range of opinions about the coronation. I wish the King and Queen well and want to be there to see the once in a lifetime spectacle.