The Coronation of Charles 111

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Really enjoyed it, my sister and I went to watch it with my 88 year old mum who lived every moment.
The children were so good, especially Charlotte. Agree Penny Mordaunt was an absolute star and her outfit was perfect. Love the military hip hip hooray and the balcony scenes. Shame the weather spoilt the fly past but it was a great day. Bet everyone involved will be ready to relax with a drink this evening.

I found this very touching…

It was beautiful and I did get teary a few times. Suddenly I appreciated the psychological weight that came down on Charles` shoulders. The words today explained it all to me. Very historical and also very inclusive and simplified. I would not have missed it for the world

I really enjoyed it. The military were faultless as usual - under Vern Stokes’ watchful eye they wouldn’t dare be anything else. And such a good touch to use the gardens for a muster and three cheers. I think the King was visibly touched. The choirs in the Abbey were wonderful; the wall of sound that is the opening bars of Parry’s “I Was Glad” always raise the hairs on the back of my neck, and today I burst into tears. I remember they sang it when Kate Middleton walked into the Abbey with her dad, and one of the pages holding her train was seen to mouth “Oh Wow!” It definitely was “Oh Wow” today. DH would have loved it all. I hope he was somewhere watching.

Agree with all the comments about Penny Mordaunt. I’m not a fan of her as a politician but she was perfect in her role today. She must have muscles in her arms like knots in cotton, as my DM would say, carrying that heavy sword for so long. And her outfit was fabulous.

I’m a complete sucker for pageantry and lapped up all the pomp and ceremony, though it was worth tuning in just for the splendid music. It’s lovely to read all the positive comments - unlike on Mumsnet which is full of whinging about it being boring.

Oh blossoming. I’ve just seen the dogs! What a lovely touch.

Isn't that lovelythanks for bringing that to my attention or I wouldn't have known.

Parsley3

Anne is channelling her inner pirate.

😁 😁 😁

Shinamae

I found this very touching…

They clearly are a team, wonderful to see.

I hope they get many happy, healthy years together in their new roles.

I thought the King looked close to tears throughout, with the emotion of it, and at one point on the balcony I thought that the Queen looked as if she could collapse with exhaustion at any moment.

But, once again, we, Brits, really do know how to do ceremonial, in a way few countries can match

In 1952, I was 8, and my family had just arrived in Hong Kong, it was the Korean War and my DF was in the army. There was no way we could get live streaming of the coronation or even, I think, live commentary. In the following days there were grainy black and white photos in the paper and about a month later the film came out and we flocked to it.

But it doesn't mean we missed out. When we got to Hong Kong we found triumphal arches made of bamboo and matting over the main roads in and out of every communitu, decorated with flowere, pictures and flags and on Coronation day there was a huge procession through Kowloon, on the mainland. It was about a mile long and featured decorated floats, people on foot with flowers and banners and immense dancing dragon with several teams of dragon men. It was an intensely hot day.

The parade ground of one of the army barracks abutted the road the procession went down and rows of chairs had been set up along the perimeter fence, nothing like modern security just a tall pig wire fence, and we were able to sit their to watch the fun.

was camilla annointed?

Blossoming

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If you look really close you can see the names of The Queen’s two grandsons embroidered also, Gus & Freddie.

lemsip

was camilla annointed?

Yes just before the Arch Bishop placed the crown on her head

The military were faultless as per usual - the horses and both the carriages were wonderful - the crowds were uplifting - and I burst into tears when the Red Arrows flew over. I felt extremely proud of the whole thing.

I read somewhere that when Louis was in the coach after the ceremony lip readers said it looked like what saying was "yaaay King!"Louis can always be relied on to be wonderful. All the royal children looked lovely

I thought the whole event was splendid. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 😁🇬🇧

I, too, was impressed by Penny Mordaunt. I liked her dress, she did a great job bearing that hefty sword and even managed to sing the National Anthem - talk about multi-tasking!

I'm pleased that we got to see the troops in the Palace gardens as that was very moving, as well.

I have been a fan of Penny Mordaunt ever since the late Queen's death. As Lord President of the Council, she chaired the Council meeting that officially declared Prince Charles to be King.

When many women in high places were wearing figure skimming black dresses and 'open' necks, she, wore a black suit, that absolutely was in keeping with the quasi judicial nature of the proceedings, and formality of the dress of the men present.

Just about to start watching! I woke in the middle of the night and actually did see the coronation live... when I logged in they were already in the cathedral. I did watch the actual crowning and fell back to sleep again before the communion.

Luckily CBC in airing again now at noon, so I can watch the processions and guests arriving.

I think I'll catch up on the thread a bit later....

CanadianGran what a wonderful sight to see the “Mounties” taking a prominent place in the processional. And on horses which the RCMP originally gifted to the Queen, and were ridden today.

Can I just put in a word about Major Jonathan Thompson, the King’s equerry (the guy in the kilt) and formerly the late Queen’s equerry. I’ve seen him interviewed often and he’s such a lovely man. It must have given the pages who were holding the train so much confidence to know he was there behind them and he attended on the King throughout with great discretion which of course he is trained to do, but I have such a soft spot for him.

Greyduster

Can I just put in a word about Major Jonathan Thompson, the King’s equerry (the guy in the kilt) and formerly the late Queen’s equerry. I’ve seen him interviewed often and he’s such a lovely man. It must have given the pages who were holding the train so much confidence to know he was there behind them and he attended on the King throughout with great discretion which of course he is trained to do, but I have such a soft spot for him.

You and me both 👍🏻❤️

Loved it all, so glad I watched throughout the day. Very moving.

I must say what a superb job the guy who was doing the sign language on bbc 2 did.

I watched the Coronation with my neighbour and we loved the whole thing. It was regal and impressive and yet with real heart and soul.
Congratulations to all the organisers who put it together with such skill.