King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert

It was a joke ffs!!!!!!

Dillonsgranma

But where can Brian May appear from this time?! He’s done the roof , And the statue ……..

The Coronation Concert is at Windsor not Buckingham Palace, there are many places he can play.

But where can Brian May appear from this time?! He’s done the roof , And the statue ……..

I love Gransnet. A platform for everyone to voice their opinions. Best reading ever! It never surprises me that there are “bomb-throwers” on both sides of the aisle, trying to change the course of chosen subject, no matter what it is.

Same here in the USA. Always some crazy discourse going on with politics ruling the airwaves making everyone bonkers.

Monarchy or not? I don’t care. Coronation feeding-frenzy or not? I will probably keep an eye on it out of some sheer weird fascination.

It’s not going to change in my lifetime. This is the UK’s ball to pass around. Would be interesting to see how it ends.
Cheers!
USA Gundy

Sad, isn't it, Jaberwok ? I find it tiring when it is impossible to have a discussion embracing all views without every third post dripping bile and sarcasm. I don't know what happened to tolerance of others views - no doubt someone will tell me any minute now.

How about some of the Rock Choir having a part in the concert? I'm not in it but have family who are members/leaders and they would be a good representative of 'ordinary' folk, and without any big price ticket attached. And they are able to carry a tune, unlike some of the geriatric acts characterising some of the previous royal events.

Such nasty,sarky comments, no wonder a lot of people don't post on here anymore. If this is what republicans look and sound like, God save us from them. Suggest some research into the Coronation, even though history isn't a lot of peoples forte.

Wonder why the Queen wore ear plugs to avoid listening to the
Jubilee Concert, she didn’t attend, Harry confused again ?

specki4eyes

Let us hope that the croaky geriatrics are not dragged up on the stage again. At Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee how mortally embarrassing was it to watch the sad spectacle of Diana Ross shuffling onto stage lip-syncing a song from the 70s whose lyrics graphically described the sex act. (CHAIN REACTION..listen to it!)
I'd enjoyed watching the Paddington Bear/QE surprise skit and the wonderful pageant that followed. But Diana Ross? Paul McCartney? Elton John? Oh please, no! Not because of their age per se...its just that they can no longer hold a note!

Totally agree with you.Everybody pretending that Diana Ross was marvellous the other year and nodding away.These ageing stars are embarrassing to watch.
Why do we need a LGBT choir? Why not just a good choir that will no doubt have some LGBT members in it anyway?
What’s next? A trans choir? A cross dressing choir made up of Grayson Perry lookalikes pretending to be little girls?

Please, not Sam Ryder who has me reaching for earplugs. I suppose it will be McCartney etc. as others have predicted. But hopefully not Rod Stewart croaking along with Sweet Caroline again! Would also like to see the Stones especially Jagger dancing around or Paul Simon. Don't fancy the current mainstreamers and would love someone 'edgy' but, I suspect, they might not be his style.

Glitzy celebrations and a weekend of concerts as many celebrate the coronation.
Money could be better spent as I have noticed that the three donation bins for homeless (food for the foodbank) have been almost entirely empty for almost 2 weeks. That is because the rising cost of food is hitting many peoples pockets and not much left over to help out the foodbanks.
Last week at Tescos I counted 9 people begging outside the shop.
That is okay I suppose let us all just turn a blind eye to all those problems and praise the Royal family with their riches and millions and God bless them as they would never have to use a foodbank.

He was sworn in at a private ceremony the day after the Queen past. There is no need for any of this. I shan't be watching so whatever from me. The cost in this time is ridiculous

The monarchy needs to reform like the European monarchies, has or be retired out. I personally don't think there will be a monarchy in a generation or so time.

While not a supporter of King Charles III, but not wishing a Republic I do wonder if this Coronation can be afforded and if it could be could not the money being spent used to fund Social Care and NHS so creating a much more sustained occasion. Granted it would not be sufficient to solve either crisis, but every little bit helps.

Why do we need all these celebrations. Surely one day is good enough. The actual Coronation gets the job done. That's all I am interested in.

notspagetti nailed it right up thread “same old same old”. There will not be a decent folk singer or outstanding jazz trombonist in sight obviously

It seems too near to the late Queen's jubilee concert. I might watch it for an hour or maybe have a quiet trip to the park on my mobility scooter.

Let us hope that the croaky geriatrics are not dragged up on the stage again. At Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee how mortally embarrassing was it to watch the sad spectacle of Diana Ross shuffling onto stage lip-syncing a song from the 70s whose lyrics graphically described the sex act. (CHAIN REACTION..listen to it!)
I'd enjoyed watching the Paddington Bear/QE surprise skit and the wonderful pageant that followed. But Diana Ross? Paul McCartney? Elton John? Oh please, no! Not because of their age per se...its just that they can no longer hold a note!

Only thing I’d be excited about is to then see him abdicate.
And take that fake scheming woman with him ..

Amalegra, there are plenty of stars out who are ND. Billy Eilish has Tourettes, many have ADHD, Susan Boyle is ASD, etc, etc. It probably wouldn't help funding where it's needed but if it helps shine a light for those who are ND, it would be helpful.

Give Charles a chance! He's a cultured man interested in a wide variety of music. I'm sure he will consult others too.
I do agree about the old rockers. It is very painful to hear Paul McCartney, and Rod Stewart gave a dire performance at the jubilee last year. Hoarse, does not begin to describe it. Surely they are damaging their vocal chords?

Are the artistes offering their services free of charge….or are we footing the bill for this too.
People could listen to this I suppose when they are in the food banks, or shivering indoors.

Reports appear to suggest it is all very ‘woke’ with refugees-hopefully legal ones- and an LGBTQ++++ choir. Plus the NHS which is pretty much on equal terms with the C of E as a religion these days! Sorry to sound so cynical but I am heartily sick if all these agendas being pushed at me in the name of ‘diversity’ etc. Especially as we were told today that there is no counselling locally funded by ‘our NHS’ for my autistic granddaughter who is struggling at school and has high anxiety. Is neurodiversity not diverse enough these days? The online apps, provided by a CHARITY are no substitute for face to face! ‘Inclusivity’ celebrated in the coronation? More for some than others- your face has to fit the woke agenda these days!

My only wish is that Paul McCartney is not there. I have never liked him since he left the Beatles. My own Supergroup would be good, Phil Collins on Drums, Eric Clapton on Guitar and Mark Knopfler on Guitar, Sw them once at The Royal Albert Hall together with Nathan East and they were superb. Of Course we shouldn't forget Pink Floyd either. Hmm seems like leaving PM out wasn't my on;y choice after all.

merlotgran

I would like to see choirs from each of the four nations like they have on Last Night of the Proms as well a a gospel choir.

Please, only one elderly pop artiste and preferably one who still has a voice like Tom Jones.

Modern, diverse acts and a tribute to musical theatre would float my boat and hopefully Charles would have a say in the overall content because I don’t think the late Queen was all that bothered about music so was probably happy to just leave it to the organisers.

According to Harry in his ‘Spare’ book, the Queen wore yellow ear plugs for the Golden Jubilee Concert, and was able to nod away without actually having to listen to any of it.

I probably won’t watch the concert and tbh most of the people I’d really love to see up there on stage are either dead or past their best vocally now so I agree it’s time to wheel out and showcase some of our younger talent. I do quite like the idea of Noddy Holder, possibly belting out Mama weer all Crazee now!