Another Coronation One: Fergie isn’t invited 😟

I only compared it to a small family wedding because there has been a lot of talk about how short of space it is and how there are no plus-ones invited for almost all.

I’ve always wanted a tiara!

Are you wearing the tiara on top of the hat?
That would look nice

I'm going to buy some bejewelled trainers to match my tiara.
The hat is just not bling enough.

Callistemon I reckon that you can guess what foot wear I’ll be sporting with my Vivienne Westwood frock

ginny

Granny23

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

My thoughts exactly.

I still have the posh hat I wore for DD's wedding umpteen years ago, kept it just for an occasion like this 🙂
The very smart but uncomfortable shoes went to the charity shop.

My invitation must be in the post somewhere.

Harry did insist that Auntie Fergie came to his wedding which is a point in his favour. They had to sit separately though.
I thought that when Prince Philip died they would remarry, but apparently not.
Her behaviour was no worse than that of Charles.

Granny23

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

My thoughts exactly.

She went to the family Christmas so she is obviously included now in some family gatherings,, but it's probably some protocol for this event and she will accept that gracefully I imagine.. having learnt from past fallouts.

crazyH

Of all the women, who have married into the family, I like Duchess Sarah (is she still Duchess?).

Her official title is Sarah, Duchess Of York.

Same as Diana, she lost the HRH after divorce.

Roseinbloom

same as the other ex ..... don't know her name .... american ....peter phillips wife ...... hope the phoaw grandson invited

Being picky here, but Autumn Phillips is Canadian.

I bet the Royals think one rogue American in the family is enough.

Of all the women, who have married into the family, I like Duchess Sarah (is she still Duchess?).

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

FannyCornforth

It seems to me that Sarah is Andrew’s wife in all but name.
I know that Andrew is persona non grata, but wouldn’t one allow one’s brother a ‘plus one’ to one’s Coronation?

I agree.

She even has the Queen Elizabeth corgis.

Baggs

*It's not a family do, it's an official occasion.*

Just so. I very much doubt that Charles has the last word on the invitations. There will be a protocol.

Hmm. Yes, I imagine that you’re right

I still think that she should have an invite though…

I think it’s due to limited numbers being allowed. Politicians can’t take their spouses/partners.

Roseinbloom

same as the other ex ..... don't know her name .... american ....peter phillips wife ...... hope the phoaw grandson invited

Which phwoar grandson?

Arthur Chatto?

It's not a family do, it's an official occasion.

Just so. I very much doubt that Charles has the last word on the invitations. There will be a protocol.

It's not a family do, it's an official occasion.

There was an embarrassing moment on TV when an interviewer asked Sarah about going to the Coronation and she replied that she hadn't had an invite and talked about what she might do on that day, which included watching it on TV. She was very graceful and tactful in her responses.

It would be very odd if she was invited. She is an ex and an ex of a persona non grata to boot.

I should imagine she's not that bothered. She's the one who was reported as commenting recently 'You're either in or you're out with the RF.' And by being divorced, she's out.

And yes, I think she and Andrew are still a couple. Much less flack for her this way.

It isn't a small family wedding though is it? She is still a Duchess. If Dukes have a right to be there shouldn't Duchesses?
Equality and all that. (Stupid of me it's the RF isn't it, other rules apply)

BlueBelle wrote:

"I think the royal family close ranks on anyone ‘different’ especially women Diane, Fergie, Meghan anyone who doesn’t doff the cap, toe the line, or be mainstream and ‘correct’ are a goner (even poor old Margaret’s didn’t fit the bill)
Kate has slotted in perfectly so has Camilla but anyone who has some spirit is sidelined as soon as possible"

Do we think this is a sign the royal family is pulling up the drawbridge to protect its unjustifiable privileges?

She has been very positive about Charles though.

Sarah was pally with the Queen but not family anymore.
Would you invite your brother's ex to say, a "small" family wedding?
I don't think I would if I was pushed for space.