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

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'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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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'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?

Charles could have married Camilla in church after Diana died but for one little problem. The C of E accepts second marriages after divorce but not usually if the relationship began before or contributed to the divorce. (So that was out!)
It's all a bit of a joke isn't it?
I mean in 1953 A young woman making her vows to God in a church she sincerely believed in was touching.
In 2023 an old man making vows and being anointed, along with the woman he had a long term affair with, watched by his children, her children, his grandchildren and her grandchildren, some of whom won't be speaking, is the stuff of soaps and Hollywood. I just wish Hollywood was paying for it.

Joseanne

^The Queen Consort has said she does not want duchesses.^ Hang on, am I reading something into that?
Thanks for the quote Maw.

My Last Duchess

I am just a bit uncomfortable about the 'annointing with holy oil' and chosen by God bit. Wasn't that bit done off camera during the late Queen's coronation so that the masses did not taint witness the magic as they watched on their newly purchased televisions? If I am home, I will watch it, from interest, but I will not be waving a flag on the village green or whatever such 'let the plebs eat cake and be grateful' type events are happening

Oh, we plebs here are having a party, republicans are coming too
We're very plebby round here 😁

As I said Callistemon21, Google it, it explains the reasons quite adequately, including the exception of William 111rd.(Dutch William). I really can't be bothered to wade through it all again. Its only the Sussex's that the family are nervous about speaking to, everyone else is ok.

I’ll be having my own pleb cake eating affair, in the back garden with the bbq going, assorted kids and dogs dashing about and patriotic bunting everywhere.Marvellous😁

People have some really weird ideas about stepfamilies and blended families. Our blended families operate in a similar way to non blended ones why would someone not see their step children or their children for example? sounds somewhat ridiculous

Me too Oreo, really looking forward to it.😁😁

Callistemon21 Why is a Consort crowned?
So everyone has to call her "Queen" and not just "Camilla"?

I will at least watch some of it because, as others have said, royal pageantry is something we do particularly well in our country.
However I do think that the whole thing will be dominated by the ‘will they or won’t they’ speculation about the presence or otherwise of the Californian couple.

Oh I don't think so, they'll have already accepted or declined the invitation before the event takes place.

I will watch it and enjoy it. It's another part of our history. People have a longer holiday at work, and I know they will be happy to be involved.
If it does not intrest you, I respect that but I suspect you are minority..

Jaberwok

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 asked DH, now I could be gone some time as we go through monarchs since 1066 and it is all explained. 😁

I know they are. But why?

The late Queen was a young woman when she was crowned because her father died prematurely, for the present King it is the reverse, neither of them could/can help this situation so why be sneery about it? It is what it is.

I wont watch it, I didnt watch the jubilee or the Queens funeral, am fine being in a minority .