Charles III : The Coronation Year on BBC1

I thoroughly enjoyed it Sparklefizz.

We all enjoyed it.

We enjoyed it too. Lovely to see those behind the scenes moments.

Yes I found this quite enjoyable too. It was interesting having some of the rituals explained and seeing all that went on behind the scenes such as the crown adjusters and cap makers you don’t normally think of. The olive oil story going back thousand of years emphasised how profound the ceremony is. Not something that would have any meaning for an elected President.

Yes I saw it and thought it was fascinating.
I especially liked the niche skills of the embroiderers and jewellers.
Such a great insight and showed the more human side of people.
The AB of C was a lot funnier than I’d imagined.

I was amazed when the jeweller started cutting into a crown! He certainly needed to hold his nerve!

Yes, I agree 25Avalon about the olive oil story. Who knew? I certainly didn't.

It was one of the few programmes I had looked forward to over Christmas.

I thought it was very good. Yes, it obviously highlighted all they wanted it to, no mention of the Sussexes or Andrew of course. It concentrated on showing how such a privileged life also has its many unseen duties and responsibilities.

And if proof were needed of how much the love and support of Camilla, the Wales’s, the Edinburgh’s and the Princess Royal is to this new era of monarchy.

Why should the Sussexes or Andrew have been mentioned ?
if there was mention of The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh I missed it.

And if proof were needed of how much the love and support of Camilla, the Wales’s, the Edinburgh’s and the Princess Royal is to this new era of monarchy.

Very true Calendargirl. Charles is lucky that he has a brother and sister to help. William has no one so will need the support of his cousins and the Tindalls seem to be stepping up.

Thoroughly enjoyed it here

There was a lot of space given to how supportive Camilla's sister is. Nice touch. (Anne obviously likes Camilla too). Loved C's comment to DGS not to tread on her train!
Edward (DofE) was in several clips.

I thought rather too much time was given to Camilla's sister, Joseann - for me, she was the "weakest link" in an otherwise excellent programme.

Her love for her sister made her comments sound less believable somehow. I felt I would have given her a few minutes to speak and get other people to comment more.

I agree NotSpaghetti - too much time given to Camilla's sister.

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole programme.

I liked seeing Anne praising Camilla for supporting the King so well. We do not often hear people praising their in-laws and Camilla has had a lot of bad press in the past.

What a lovely documentary this was. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing behind the scenes of the coronation, and the amazing work that people do. And how great to see the family bonds and affection between them.
King Charles is a lovely man, I think.

I take your points about Camilla's sister. I just felt she was an interesting piece for her big sister (who didn't say much?).
I liked the dog walking scene.

I thoroughly enjoyed this programme and I agree about Camilla’s sister getting a lot of air time.
I wouldn’t like to be the person having to do those alterations to the crown.

Yes, I agree that Camilla’s sister (and the other lady attendant, not sure of her name, but I assume they are both the two ‘ladies-in-waiting’, not that they are called that), were given quite a lot of air time.

But perhaps that is to show how much more ‘equal’ Charles wants the new monarchy to be? The late Queen was very much the main event, yes Prince Philip was her greatest support and sounding board, but she was definitely first and foremost. As is the King, but he is at great pains to include Camilla always.

It’s joint pictures on anniversary cards sent out to the public, it’s ’my darling wife’ frequently mentioned….

Camilla’s family are obviously hugely important to her, and I think Charles is very aware of that, , and wants her to be happy.

Yes what a nice easy programme to watch.

A lovely programme, and fascinating to watch. I loved Charles in Lincolnshire releasing the butterfly, an excited schoolboy? Shaking hands, those dratted boxes, greeting the grandchildren, he is truly a lovely man. I thought Camillas sister narrated it beautifully, showing what a close affectionate family they are. God Save them all.

I enjoyed it; I wondered how much time they had to rehearse for the actual Coronation. Charles is used to ceremony; Camilla is not, and I had the feeling both were apprehensive about how well it, and they, would be received.

I think the royal family is opening up, being friendly and approachable and doing their best to work hard at what some consider to be an archaic and anachronistic job, making it fit in a modern world.

Yes. A good and interesting watch - not belittling it. I just felt too much sister-love!

On No, I don't think so! So many families are not affectionate or even fond of each other, it was nice to listen to someone who clearly loves their sibling. Their nerves were palpable, those Crowns were a potential nightmare, a sigh of relief all round when all was well!! (and the crowds cheered!)