The Coronation of Charles 111

Calendargirl My daughter and I did that, although she is only 120 miles away, but as I live on my own it was good to feel I was sharing it.

I must admit we did laugh when The Archbishop lowered the crown onto the king's head, he practically screwed it on then stepped back to check it, I think he was worried he didn't get it straight.

Penny Mordaunt's cape dress and hat were made in a colour named Poseidon to recall her Portsmouth constituency. The embroidered ferns were a nod to the ferns on the uniform of a member of the Privy Council. She researched the designs before having the outfit made, and also spent some time working out to develop the strength of her arms for carrying the 3.5kg sword for several hours. Splendid.
Not a lady to be messed with!

I'm obviously the only one on here who can't stand Penny Mordaunt!!

No you’re not Clawdy but it’s a bit of sour grapes to upset the moment for the grannies who are happy with Penny dressed as Wonder Woman with too much cleavage for the solemnity of the day.

Mordaunt had a significant role in carrying the Sword of State in the procession through Westminster Abbey.

Traditionally, the Lord President wears black and gold court dress, but Mordaunt – the first woman to perform this function at a coronation – chose a more modern ensemble in teal green.

i noticed it was a similar colour to assisting bishops

Catching up - I was so engrossed in the coronation on tv, with four dog walks fitted in, I didn’t have time to read this happy thread.
I enjoyed every minute. The music was wonderful, the commitment of the king and queen to their roles unmistakable. Louis disappearing mid ceremony was the kind of sensible planning parents do.
Penny Mordant ‘s politics aren’t mine but she was magnificent. The question is, why did those old tories vote Liz Truss over Penny?
The matching bands, the way the horses were managed whilst their riders played instruments - well, astonishing skill. A bonkers, glorious, totally British event.

I noticed it was a similar colour to assisting bishops

And I noticed it was the same colour as the carpet I chose for my first house half a century ago 😁

Clawdy

I'm obviously the only one on here who can't stand Penny Mordaunt!!

I can separate her politics from her appearance and obvious strong arms!

Some people are getting so carried away that they are mistaking her appearance etc as being good for being the PM😄😄😄

At least we were spared Smogg.

And I thought the weather added something to it.
So very British all those people outside Buckhingham Palace in the rain.

Looking at some pictures.

The Queen of Spain looked wonderful I thought.

Some of the traditional outfits were gorgeous.

I thought the man standing behind the king wearing a herald's tunic and a crown like headress looked very Alice in Wonderland. Just read that in 1953 Chips Channon wrote that all he needed was a flamingo and a hoop. 😂

Iam64

Catching up - I was so engrossed in the coronation on tv, with four dog walks fitted in, I didn’t have time to read this happy thread.
I enjoyed every minute. The music was wonderful, the commitment of the king and queen to their roles unmistakable. Louis disappearing mid ceremony was the kind of sensible planning parents do.
Penny Mordant ‘s politics aren’t mine but she was magnificent. The question is, why did those old tories vote Liz Truss over Penny?
The matching bands, the way the horses were managed whilst their riders played instruments - well, astonishing skill. A bonkers, glorious, totally British event.

I agree with every word Iam64 and I also wondered yesterday why Penny Mordaunt wasn’t selected as PM. The choice of Liz Truss was disastrous as we all know. I couldn’t understand it at the time and after yesterday I understood it even less.

Whilst Charles was being dis-robed and prepared for the kingly-garb, sitting there in his white shirt... he suddenly (to me) looked old, frail and vulnerable and I felt a wave of sadness at his human frailty.

But then I slapped myself round the head. He'll never be left alone, sitting in an elderly person's chair, unattended, just nodding off with little stimulus in a care home for hours and hours on end. Or lie in bed soaked in urine waiting for an overworked carer to attend to him.

Of course, none of this is Charles' fault - but he presides over a government whose fault it is. And the stark divide, is hard to ignore.

The outfits were a feast for the eye Whitewave weren’t they? I thought Zara Tindall looked lovely, as did Beatrice. Eugenie not so much but she is pregnant. Rishi Sunak’s wife was looking gorgeous too. Lots of people said Theresa May looked really nice but I haven’t managed to see a picture of her.

The people chose the government not Charles

I agree Dickens that Charles looked quite old and a bit frail at times. He also looked worried as did Camilla. I’m sure it must be a relief to them that it’s over and all went well, except the slight problem of timing! Charles and Camilla arrived a little early apparently with the result that William and Catherine arrived after them, which meant they had to process down the aisle after C+C. Didn’t matter in the overall scheme of things though, but was a breach of royal protocol.

Dickens

Yes, I know what you mean about Charles looking old and frail, not helped by being ‘undressed’ and ‘dressed’ by others, although according to the media, his valet does all that for him in everyday life.

And yes, no matter how long he lives or his health conditions, he will always have the best doctors, and the best care available.

It’s not fair, I know, but it’s life. There will always be wealthy people who can pay for things in life that others can’t.

Neither my mother nor my father in law were remotely rich, but both ended their days in lovely care homes with wonderful carers. Admittedly they were self funding but make no mistake a it, they were not rich. Father in law was a bricklayer all his life and mother in law was a cleaner. My own mother was a Teaching Assistant. They both owned very average semi detached houses (although mum moved to a sheltered apartment in her final years) although neither resorted to using their properties to fund their care. They had some savings, not huge amounts, and they had pensions, which paid for their their care.
Just to set the record straight about ordinary people in care homes. This is what I saw and experienced. Note: they were not rich.

What a pity.
Such a pleasant thread yesterday.

Did Jay Blades take his signature cap off, once inside the Abbey,
does anyone know?
🤞

It’s a lovely thread Eazybee. Just wanted to put the record straight re the care homes Charles will never need.

My mother’s old care home had a wonderful day yesterday with fantastic celebrations, parties, food, and dressing up. I follow it on Facebook. I still feel a part of it. I know my mother would have loved watching the coronation had she still been with us.

I think we all enjoyed the day despite the rain. Prince Louis stole the show on the balcony with his expressions again. He’s gorgeous.

My SisIL's care home is excellent too, maddyone
I'm sure that put on entertainment and made the day special for those in their care, although my SisIL, sadly, would not have understood what was happening.
At one time she'd have been the one organising a family fete together 😥

lemsip

Mordaunt had a significant role in carrying the Sword of State in the procession through Westminster Abbey.

Traditionally, the Lord President wears black and gold court dress, but Mordaunt – the first woman to perform this function at a coronation – chose a more modern ensemble in teal green.

i noticed it was a similar colour to assisting bishops

Oh good, I’m glad it wasn’t just me. I have looked for photos to no avail, and I was starting to think I’d imagined it!