Camilla’s grandchildren to star in King’s blended family coronation

I'm not sure about this, having thought about it.

Charles is our Head of State and the coronation is his inauguration, it is symbolic and it is when he makes promises to the nation. Traditionally it is witnessed by Earls and Dukes, bishops etc.

By including all the family could it be in danger of becoming more of a soap opera?

Why is a Consort crowned?

As for the crowning or not of a monarchs spouse, I'm sure this has already been explained ad nauseam, so, much better if interested to Google it, where it even explains the exception made for William 111rd!

I think it is right and proper that her children and grandchilren are fully included.. I just hope though that they are respectful of of the growing poverty and hopelessness that is becoming so much more prevalent amongst the people of this country, and that they keep it simple.

It’s a good idea to include them. We include our step children and grand children in family events.
Does that mean those anti the idea wouldn’t agree with the inclusion of any step children or grandchildren in a family special occasion, or is it just an anti-royal thing?

Agree totally with Calendargirl - how could we possibly know how much contact KC has with Camilla’s family?!
I shall be watching and enjoying the Coronation.

Charles is Godfather to one of the children, Andrew Parker Bowles is Godfather to one of princess Anne’s children

So was I Jaberwok. I think it's a lovely idea for Camilla's GC to be included.

He may nominally be Camilla’s children’s step-father, but I doubt he has little to do with them or their children

Rather a sweeping statement. We have no idea how involved he is with them. I do remember, however, a lovely picture of Charles on the balcony after the wedding of William and Catherine, holding Eliza Lopez, Camilla’s little granddaughter, who was one of the bridesmaids.

Obviously included at important events, as were Camilla’s children at the Queen’s funeral.

None of us has any idea how much they see of each other at other times, but probably far more than we know about.

I'll probably watch some of it, just because it's one of those momentous occasions in history I think I should

But I can't dredge up much interest in the royal family anymore, it's just all tarnished these days.

Good for them envolving the grandchildren though

I was the step child of a much loved stepfather. Both he and his family treated me exactly as if I had been their own flesh and blood. Only step children? Ouch! I don't think anyone thought that of me. He and my mother were married in Church as my mother was widowed, and a pretty pale blue suit and my stepfathers demob suit were the order of the day. White brides were for first time round only! As I understand it, the Anglican Church didn't allow remarriage for a divorced person until 2002, and then only at the discretion of the Priest officiating. Other denominations were much more flexible much earlier than this. Princess Anne had a Church wedding in Scotland in 1992. I'm really looking forward to the Coronation too Dottynan , I just remember the late Queens, and I'm sure this one won't disappoint.

I think it's lovely that Camilla wants her teenage grandchildren to be part of the ceremony. Thankfully the practice of royal in-laws having to dump their families went out with the arrival of the Middletons.

Urmstongran

I have pretty much zero interest in the forthcoming Coronation. I find that since QEII and the DoE died I’m not fussed what these up and coming Royals are up to. I think I’m disillusioned with most of them and am beginning to question their relevance to be honest.

That's because you (and I) have lived the greater part of your life. The history of the RF is your history.

It won't be for people of her grandchildren's age. I think it a great idea to introduce them and let them represent those who are our future.

There is a lot of difference between the relationship of a step-parent & a youngster, and a step-parent & an adult. He may nominally be Camilla's children's step-father, but I doubt he has little to do with them or their children.

Obviously, I agree that no-one is forced to watch it, but we are all forced to pay for it. We were told that KC3 wanted a pared-down RF, but apparently not a pared-down coronation.

ixion you mean like trying to erect the garden gazebo??

I will watch it all, despite not being a huge fan of Charles and Camilla, because it's history in the making.

I'd no idea she had children or grandchildren. I dislike the word step - prefer they're KC children and GC as well as hers.

A role for any or all AC and GC seems natural and nice to me, even as I probably won't make time for viewing the coronation.

We will definitely watch the Coronation, it’s probably the only one I will see in my lifetime and as was posted upthread it is history in the making.

I do think that the U.K. does pageantry extremely well.

I am looking forward to the coronation. Wonderful colour and pageantry.

Well, many of us are going to enjoy the coronation. Nobody is forced to watch it.
I think it's a nice human touch to have Camilla's grandchildren holding the canopy.

FannyCornforth

Me too Blossoming
I also agree with Urms
The magic and sparkle of the Royal shenanigans have gone with the loss of the Queen and the DoE.
The old school glamour has gone.

Perfectly put Fanny, Blossoming and Urms

The crown is passed on down the line regardless of the character and behaviour of the recipient and like it or not we just have to suck it up. Perhaps the duchesses were being a bit sniffy about Camilla being crowned and she is playing them at their own game. I do have a question, though, according to tradition Charles is anointed to show he was chosen by God but Camilla was chosen by Charles so why is she to be anointed at all. There was no chance of the late Duke of Edinburgh being crowned or anointed. I am sure someone will know the reason.

ixion

I can't see any self-respecting teenage boy wanting to wear this.
Lounge suits would be refreshing - and will they all get a medal to wear, like Viscount Severn at the vigil to Her Majesty (aged 14)?

It was a Jubilee medal, ixion, available to buy if you want one

Lots of negativity here on Gransnet which is a shame, but of course you are entitled to your opinions. However the crowds will come out to see the Coronation and I will enjoy watching it on television. Events like these are part of our history.

GrannyGravy13

Anniebach

I cannot recall step children being spoken of in such a cold way
before this thread

It is very hurtful to those who are step-parents or had step-parents themselves.

I should have quoted this when I said it is awful

So unkind.

It's awful