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Charles III : The Coronation Year on BBC1

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Grandmadinosaur Wed 27-Dec-23 11:26:07

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.

Joseann Wed 27-Dec-23 11:21:31

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.

henetha Wed 27-Dec-23 11:17:47

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.

Elusivebutterfly Wed 27-Dec-23 11:07:35

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.

Ziplok Wed 27-Dec-23 10:57:32

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole programme.

Sparklefizz Wed 27-Dec-23 10:52:12

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

NotSpaghetti Wed 27-Dec-23 10:41:24

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.

Joseann Wed 27-Dec-23 10:17:16

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.

luluaugust Wed 27-Dec-23 10:15:34

Thoroughly enjoyed it here

Sparklefizz Wed 27-Dec-23 10:13:55

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.

Anniebach Wed 27-Dec-23 10:11:27

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

Calendargirl Wed 27-Dec-23 10:05:49

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.

Sparklefizz Wed 27-Dec-23 10:03:16

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

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

Susiewong65 Wed 27-Dec-23 10:02:08

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.

25Avalon Wed 27-Dec-23 09:45:47

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.

rubysong Wed 27-Dec-23 09:44:25

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

merlotgran Wed 27-Dec-23 09:42:27

We all enjoyed it.

Smileless2012 Wed 27-Dec-23 09:40:46

I thoroughly enjoyed it Sparklefizz.

Sparklefizz Wed 27-Dec-23 09:38:42

Anyone watch this? I thought I'd give it a go and was surprised how interesting it was, and I enjoyed seeing behind the scenes filming.

I felt quite tearful when the 2 guys who'd been helped by money from the Prince's Trust told their story and how they'd made such a success of it. Well done to them.

And it was good to see how affectionate Charles was with the Cambridge children, although we'd seen it before with Louis on his lap during the last Jubilee. (So much for Harry's claim that he received no affection while growing up.)