Not My King

Franbern

I booked trains to go to London that weekend. Will stay with my eldest daughter. On the Saturday she will drive me over to see my BiL and SiL (who has alziemers). Each time I see her a little more had disappeared. We will all totally ignore any of the expensive bread and circus on tv.tw
On the Sunday I will be driven to see my youngest daughter and two youngest g.children. They moved house just before xmas, and this is likely to be my only chance to see their new home.
I will return home on the Monday. So, hopefully, will b able to totally cut out anything to do with this business of one man placing a heavy hat on another man.

Really is time that all these ridiculous titles, ermine, dressing up, and touching the forelock, became a thing for history.

So, hopefully, will b able to totally cut out anything to do with this business of one man placing a heavy hat on another man.

That made me laugh...

Really is time that all these ridiculous titles, ermine, dressing up, and touching the forelock, became a thing for history.

I agree... it's ridiculous and well past it's time.

I'll be very selectively watching some of it, purely from a historic/spectacle point of view, as I have zero allegiance to Royalty/aristocracy of any description, which IMHO represent a total anachronism. Not looking forward to the absolute glut of seemingly interminable TV/media coverage before, during and after the event, which will no doubt have many of us who are of a Republican persuasion reaching for the box sets again.

I will find something (anything) else to do rather than watch the coronation.

Per chance we are going to West Wales for a weeks holiday that day. I'm hoping the roads will be quiet. We will watch the highlights on the TV when we get there. So far I think Charles is doing a good job.

Will the shops be open, as on a normal Saturday?

I was very young but remember watching the Queen’s coronation, on a tiny television,. The whole family squashed into my aunty’s front room.
So I shall watch all of Charle’s coronation, with family. And probably have a nice supper with champagne afterwards.

Well I will be watching, although not glued to the TV. I'm not a royalist but it's once in a lifetime so I don't begrudge a few hours.

That is very judgemental, assuming anyone who watches the coronation otherwise leads a very dull life.

I will watch the coronation., as I watched the funeral of the late Queen These are significant historic events, like it or not. However I have not watched any of the royal weddings that have taken place over the last 50 years. Now weddings, any weddings really are boring.

AGAA4

I will find something (anything) else to do rather than watch the coronation.

Me too. There'll be no TV or radio for me.

Might scrub the skirting boards. They're looking mucky.

Grammeretto

Oh dear my life is far from dull but I shall still enjoy the Coronation of our King

Blondiescot

*Anniebach*, I thought those comments were very harsh. I'm not a fan of the Royal Family in the least, but if others want to watch it, go to London to see it or hold parties, that's up to them. They might consider that I have a very dull life...

I second that Blondiescot.

I don't believe it computes that everyone who's a Monarchist is a forelock-tugging subservient leading a dull life. We have a monarchy, one day it will be history, at the moment it's part of our 'culture' I suppose, and the nation's 'identity'.

As a latent Republican, I shall still watch the 'highlights' for the historical value.

... and I do lead a very dull-life actually, but wouldn't assume that others do simply because they think differently to me...

What will you be doing on Coronation Day? Will you watch it for the historical value? Will you hide from every TV? Are you planning a day out ?

If OP’s intention had genuinely been a thread in which GNetters were invited to share their plans for the Coronation Day, why entitle it Not My King ?
It seems unnecessarily contentious and designed to provoke the expression of yet more “Not My King” sentiments.
I thought “Oh here we go again. Can I honestly face 4 more weeks of this? “

I thought that the title was chosen to reinforce the fact that the OP wanted to give a space to everyone who doesn't want to join in the King Charlie Jamboree and to avoid us getting into the existing thread celebrating sausage rolls and plastic tiaras, and upsetting the monarchists.

A very sensible choice, I thought.

#NotMyKing

I'll do whatever I can to avoid watching it, not that I bear them any ill will, just because I have no interest in them.

The OP was quite clear with the thread title - so we could all see what the likely content would be.

I think she was genuinely asking what people of a Not My King persuasion would be doing on the day.

Riverwalk

The OP was quite clear with the thread title - so we could all see what the likely content would be.

I think she was genuinely asking what people of a Not My King persuasion would be doing on the day.

But vq did ask what people would be doing on the day of the Coronation and did ask.
Will you watch it for the historical value? Will you hide from every TV? Are you planning a day out?

One would assume she said Not my King referring to herself, not necessarily all of us.

www.newsweek.com/not-my-king-trends-charles-third-starts-reign-twitter-online-horrible-bloke-1741965

#notmyking is more than just one person's opinion.

I'll watch the highlights - its historical value and curiosity - (and the frocks) and have an ordinary day.

Nothing here happened at past royal events but if there are a "do" in the street I'd pop out -why be unsociable. Chance to have natters with rarely seen neighbours.

I’ll probably watch bits of it as the day goes on. It is an historical event after all. Apparently I watched the late Queen’s coronation from a crib, age 2 months , at my grandparents. I still have the coronation mug in perfect condition. It’s worth about £11.

I will be watching every moment, the Union flag will be hoisted, the bunting will be hung and the union teapot will be in use. My best friend is flying in so we can watch together on the Tuesday after the coronation we shall fly down to London to gather with friends from all of the U.K and the rest of the world to celebrate our new Head of the armed forces and King.

Foxygloves

^What will you be doing on Coronation Day? Will you watch it for the historical value? Will you hide from every TV? Are you planning a day out^ ?

If OP’s intention had genuinely been a thread in which GNetters were invited to share their plans for the Coronation Day, why entitle it Not My King ?
It seems unnecessarily contentious and designed to provoke the expression of yet more “Not My King” sentiments.
I thought “Oh here we go again. Can I honestly face 4 more weeks of this? “

I noted that the Royalists had a thread and thought it would be good for the Republicans also had one. By keeping them separate I thought it would be possible to stop arguments. Also I have no wish to spoil the enjoyment of those who wish to watch/take part.

He is not my king. I am a citizen of the United Kingdom which happens to have a head of state that is called a king or queen. I choose not to accept him as my king. I would not stand up for him, curtsey or kow-tow in any other way. Just because he happened to be born in a certain bed does not give him the right to be anything other than a citizen of the United Kingdom. As for his wish to encourage people to do more for each other perhaps he should start by voluntarily paying inheritance tax which could be ringfenced for the NHS, education and social care. If he put his money where his mouth is then perhaps I would view him with more respect

I may or may not. Will make my mind up on the day.

I shall watch it Charles is my King and Camilla is my Queen

I will be watching every minute of it. I don't understand why people are so against it. It will be a fantastic historical event unfolding right before our eyes. I'm really looking forward to it.

i am sure i will be able to find some old episodes of judge judy or some music videos from the 80s to watch on youtube that day. i can bet in the middle of the coronation palaver charles will be wishing he could do the same.