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1)
Did any of GN who are experienced at riding, notice the black horse getting nervous and skittish?
It seemed like quite a long time for the rider to cope with.
Any ideas what caused that to happen?
All the other horses and riders did a good job of not letting it knock the momentum. Well done them.
2)
Did anyone find out why the King's carriage was early and William's and Kate's late?
3)
Close up coverage of the King showed him sounding off to Camilla in the coach.
His head was aggressively nodding. I should think his neck will be aching today with that action and the weight of the crown.
I'm nosy enough to hope some bright spark of a lip reader will tell us what he was saying!
4)
What's the difference if any, between a coach and carriage?
5)
Why did the BBC charge sky and gbnews for footage, when foreign tv news stations transmitted the Coronation for free?
6)
For a split second I felt sorry for Harry, coping with the fall out of his own actions.
Judging by the peoples faces around Harry outside the Abby, he was particularly sharp with Eugenie at one point. Beatrice looked so alarmed at the interchange, I thought I saw the blood drain out of her face before my eyes.
Anyone else pay such forensic attention to minutiae as I did?
7)
I thought the no tiara idea was silly.
Pomp and ceremony was the order of the day.
People got around this, by wearing feathers and flowers and diamante anyway, and it didn't look as regal imv.
Loved to see Charlotte with her circlet.
8)
Lets talk hats. Some people had such big hats on.
Very, very inconsiderate of others sitting behind.
Pippa Middleton, Trudeau's wife, Queen Letizia (beautiful though it was), and largest of all Katie Perry's humongous offering.
Pippa Middleton's outfit did look wonderful though.
Best hat for this type of occasion worn by Princess Charlene of Monaco imv, who looked amazing.
But Top of the Pops was of course, Princess Anne.
That feather is the talking point around the world apparently.
9)
Sorry those who like her outfit, but Penny Mordant I think, should have worn a colour that reflected the clothing of the previous Lord President of the Privy Council.
Black and gold I think.
It wasn't her day to stand out from the crowd.
After all if wearing a uniform was good enough for the Princess Royal.....
10)
Back to Harry, I hope Jack Brooksbank phone was set to record, as Harry was in full swing inside the Abby. Animated, gesticulating, even gurning.
Whilst Jack Brooksbank apparantly took the trouble to obscure his face when answering, Harry seemed to take a lot of pleasure in being as noticeable as possible.
11) Did the pot holes in the road get filled in for this occasion?
I don't think the crown would stay on their heads if they had a road like the one I live on!
12)
Oh and last but not least, I adored the gorgeous voice of Pretty Yende.
Not so much the banana coloured dress, with it's outsized collar. Lacked dignity for the occasion, in my opinion.
And you? What quizzical tiny detail impressed you, or made you chuckle?
Callistemon21
Glorianny
Mollygo
Glorianny
You think King Charles would have sulked?
You’re probably just projecting what you would have done. 🤣🤣The man who lost his temper at a fountain pen, and moaned because he thought he was late for his coronation? Couldn't possibly sulk could he???
Misinformation.
The pen was in a dodgy position, who would want ink spilled everywhere?
He was early for the Coronation. The timing should have been impeccable.
Perhaps the horses had too many oats for breakfast?
You must try harder 😂
The pen leaked onto his fingers. Being the gentleman he is, he handed it to Camilla so she got covered too!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUWcyqOm8AY&t=55s
Full marks on that one!!!
Glorianny
Mollygo
Glorianny
You think King Charles would have sulked?
You’re probably just projecting what you would have done. 🤣🤣The man who lost his temper at a fountain pen, and moaned because he thought he was late for his coronation? Couldn't possibly sulk could he???
Misinformation.
The pen was in a dodgy position, who would want ink spilled everywhere?
He was early for the Coronation. The timing should have been impeccable.
Perhaps the horses had too many oats for breakfast?
You must try harder 😂
Mollygo
Glorianny
You think King Charles would have sulked?
You’re probably just projecting what you would have done. 🤣🤣
The man who lost his temper at a fountain pen, and moaned because he thought he was late for his coronation? Couldn't possibly sulk could he???
Well here he is saying "Hi" to his Aunty Anne. Can't help but think he finds her outfit funny. Don't all good dads rush home from work on their child's birthday? I do wonder if in future years Archie will ask why his grandad chose his birthday to be crowned.
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