The Coronation of Charles 111

I watched the late Queen’s coronation sitting on a fat cushion on the floor in my grandparents’ home, the room was full of grown ups sitting on chairs, but today anno domini has promoted me to a comfy chair, old age has some compensations

Yes I can remember sitting on the floor - I had to give up my chair to a neighbour who just happened to pop in! Always resented that.

The music is glorious but there are some boring bits and long pauses where I think people have forgotten their lines.

Does anybody know if they have screens up in the Abbey as you would not see anything if you are sitting in the side Naves otherwise

62Granny

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

Well, they did, after Justin and William.

All those in the Abbey who wanted to join in.

62Granny

Does anybody know if they have screens up in the Abbey as you would not see anything if you are sitting in the side Naves otherwise

But at least you can say “Well I was there”.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the husband of Joseanne is a chorister there. Unfortunately, she seems to have left GN

Love that a Sikh is in the choir🙂

Whitewave mark2 when you hear all these great hymns, would you agree that the Andrew Lloyd Webber piece was a bit err bland?
William Walton sounds splendid. Another hard one to sing.

FannyCornforth

I wouldn’t be surprised if the husband of Joseanne is a chorister there. Unfortunately, she seems to have left GN

Oh yes, he could be 🙂

Yes I do agree, but on the other hand he has given people a great deal of pleasure over the years - so it is perhaps right to include a piece by him.

I know it is a bit basic but how do those older people in the audience manage to go so long without a wee? It must be a nightmare for them.

Louis has sneaked back in. Clever move!

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Well I have been riveted by it! Even if Rosie saw it as another nap opportunity

Prince Louis is back 🤣

Louis is back 🙂

Much nicer crown

Whitewavemark2

Yes I do agree, but on the other hand he has given people a great deal of pleasure over the years - so it is perhaps right to include a piece by him.

Yes, enjoyable, but not quite in the same league here. 👍

Well that was all very splendid

Bizziebe

Whitewavemark2

Yes I do agree, but on the other hand he has given people a great deal of pleasure over the years - so it is perhaps right to include a piece by him.

Yes, enjoyable, but not quite in the same league here. 👍

I thought so too. I thought it would be great for a parish celebration but not quite so in a cathedral setting.

Now for the dreaded Golden carriage ride, apparently not the most comfortable😲 bit shake ,rattle and roll, they will both be feeling battered and bruised and a little nauseous by the time they get to the Palace.

Absolutely magnificent, I must admit to having a tear or three.

Thank you for hosting the thread (and discussing the music!)

Amazing! Such a wonderful spectacle.

Here we go, stunning..

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Well, that's me sorted for the afternoon!

I did enjoy getting another peek at the gorgeous Johnny.