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The Coronation of Charles 111

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Whitewavemark2 Sat 06-May-23 07:44:52

Well I thought I would start this thread for those who are going to sit back and enjoy the day.

At the beginning of my life -I was 6 years old, I was at Hyde Park Corner under a policeman’s cap, in the pouring rain, now at 77 I am at home in front of the television.

I shall enjoy every minute of it. Just watching the guests arriving.

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:37:22

It’s very emotional.

FannyCornforth Sat 06-May-23 10:37:20

I wonder what Camilla is holding on her lap?

Foxygloves Sat 06-May-23 10:33:56

I need to shut up - but just realised those are the (presumably) Commonwealth flags lining the Mall.
Lovely - getting teary. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

ronib Sat 06-May-23 10:31:45

For all glued to your tv sets, don’t forget to move around and keep the blood circulating….. it’s a long time to sit.

TerriBull Sat 06-May-23 10:31:17

We have grandchildren here with us this week-end, my husband being quite a royalist has the tv on trying to interest them. He's just said to granddaughter, who has only just got up "I was lucky enough to see Queen Elizabeth crowned" granddaughter "well good for you, now can I have my breakfast grin" However, grandson is watching it with granddad and actually seems quite interested. You never can tell how children will view this day and what memories they may have of it.

Foxygloves Sat 06-May-23 10:27:42

I just love the horses and the uniform and the precision of the processions.

We do do pageantry exceptionally well!

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:25:56

Yeah, and I’m not even a royalist! But I love the pageantry and think we do it good!

GrannyGravy13 Sat 06-May-23 10:25:53

They both look rather nervous.

Glad I didn’t have to get up at silly o’clock to plait those horses manes and get their tails so shiny and knit free, they really are magnificent.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 06-May-23 10:24:05

Good innit!

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:22:55

And they’re off. The royal couple have set off. In the carriage.

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:21:55

I haven’t seen TM but glad to hear she looks nice because she doesn’t always.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 06-May-23 10:21:25

I watched as Jill Biden arrived and thought it lovelynthat she had her granddaughter with her.

(I have planned to do absolutely nothing today other than watch the Coronation, tomorrow’s we have a street party at my sisters)

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:21:10

I’m flicking through channels so missing some of the guests. On Sky again now.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 06-May-23 10:20:24

Yes May looks delightful. Not desperate about her hat, but love her coat.

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:19:43

They all look fantastic. Perhaps we can give the BJ jibes a rest today, this isn’t about him. Carrie looked lovely as always. Have missed Sam Cam up to now, but she always looks lovely.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 06-May-23 10:19:23

Mrs Sunak looks fabulous.

Ailidh Sat 06-May-23 10:17:02

I really like Teresa May's coat.

Boris Johnson looks like a Spitting Image.

Throughly enjoying so far.

Kandinsky Sat 06-May-23 10:16:58

GrannyGravy13

Yes, she looks amazing

Kandinsky Sat 06-May-23 10:16:22

Theresa May looks lovely.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 06-May-23 10:15:20

Samantha Cameron looks stunning, I love her dress.

Foxygloves Sat 06-May-23 10:06:53

maddyone

I’m another who wonders about loo breaks. Apparently the Abbey loos will be locked at 10.00. I think I’m glad I’m not a guest!

No morning cuppa andTena lady!
(I’m one of those people who can go for hours, but if I know there’s no way I can get to a loo - instant need! (TMI) )

Whitewavemark2 Sat 06-May-23 10:06:06

The hymn they are playing now used to be my favourite when I attended church.

kittylester Sat 06-May-23 10:03:34

I would have liked to know who the guests were as they came in.

Love Vaughan Williams

maddyone Sat 06-May-23 10:00:22

I’m another who wonders about loo breaks. Apparently the Abbey loos will be locked at 10.00. I think I’m glad I’m not a guest!

Parsley3 Sat 06-May-23 09:59:46

Lovely drum horse giving us a bit of dressage.