The Coronation of Charles 111

Camilla is enjoying it I think

Watching it now feel very emotional.

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s grandma lived in a lovely big house in the middle of our village. As a child, I was invited to go and play with him and his sister to give their grandma a bit of free time. They came to stay with her a lot during school holidays. There was a big sweeping staircase that we slid down, lots of black lacquerwork furniture and a huge garden. It has all come back to me this morning.

I think Camilla has relaxed a bit now.

Primrose53

Lexisgranny

Very impressed with the way Penny Mordaunt is carrying out her role. I think her dress and headband are spot on - just a touch of uniform about them. She must have been holding that sword for about three quarters of an hour,I’m sure it was a strain in her arms.

Just what we said! She so looks the part and is doing her job perfectly.

We think so too.

she shouldn't be smiling when crowned It is about 'the office' not the person.

a solemn occasion.

Amid all the ceremonial, just reflecting upon what a lengthy ordeal all this must be for a 74 year-old Charles. Yes, he appears to be healthy for his years, but it still must be a challenge, both physically and of course emotionally
An age when most of us are exhausted by a days granny duty!
I am in awe of their stamina- also physical strength not to mention balance .

lemsip

she shouldn't be smiling when crowned It is about 'the office' not the person.

a solemn occasion.

Why not smile- it is also a joyous occasion -
“be joyful not the Lord all ye nations”

Louis has gone! Myster

Totally agree about Penny Mourdant, definitely going to be the stand out person of the coronation after the King & Queen, the children are starting to get fed up you can see the faces are starting to move around😂 has Prince Louis been whisked away he isn't by his parents any more.

Is this communion? I didn’t realise that would take place?

Bizziebe

Louis has gone! Myster

Gone to the loo with Nanny?

Foxygloves

Why not smile- it is also a joyous occasion -
“be joyful not the Lord all ye nations”

Exactly.
Had she not smiled, all the comments would’ve been about sour faced on such a momentous occasion for her husband
Whatever she did would’ve been wrong, but those people who were waiting to be offended.

Callistemon21

Bizziebe

Louis has gone! Myster

Gone to the loo with Nanny?

Yep. His chair has been removed so looks like he ain't coming back?

I didn't see charles smile!

Yes communion.

Whitewavemark2

Is this communion? I didn’t realise that would take place?

Just some bits of it I think.

Bizziebe

Callistemon21

Bizziebe

Louis has gone! Myster

Gone to the loo with Nanny?

Yep. His chair has been removed so looks like he ain't coming back?

Probably that was pre-planned. It's a very long ceremony then service for a small child.

Bizziebe

Whitewavemark2

Is this communion? I didn’t realise that would take place?

Just some bits of it I think.

Actually most of it.
I suppose it's the solemn bit.

The late Queen took communion at her coronation.

An important and meaningful part of her role as defender of the faith.

Welby’s knees must be in good shape as he plonks down on them like billy - oh

The Coronation is first and foremost an act of Christian worship,” Welby said in the Lambeth press release. “The signs, symbols and language we use remind us that our God is the Servant King.”

Lot of responsibility for how it all goes with Justin Welby.

He’s like the MC I suppose.

Stupid auto correct
“Be joyful unto the Lord” etc
Apologies

Have I missed it I thought the crowd where going to swear an oath of allegiance?