The Coronation Part 3

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FanDianaFancy

I just turned it on, CNN, 4:00 am my time, CST, Texas, USA.

I had on FoxNews which was showing a rerun tv show from yesterday. FixNews has Piers Morgan as a host.
I will switch back and forth.

I missed QEs funeral?.a work week day for me.

This is a Saturday and I am up now. I?ll probably fall back to sleep at some point.
  1981 was a lonnnnnnnnng time ago for me, lol, when I was up , start to finish, to watch LadyDiana and Charlie get married.

This is fascinating.


sara8150

#51
King Charles begins his historic procession: Monarch leaves Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online

Coronation: King Charles, Queen Camilla Make Way to Buckingham Palace

Just Stop Oil Coronation crashers arrested on Mall as royal fans blast out national anthem | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Jill Biden Coronation trip is dubbed 'disrespectful' by Americans | US | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Andrew booed on the Mall as Duke makes his way to Buckingham Palace | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Harry ?invited to Buckingham Palace for lunch? in bid to repair royal rift | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

All the celeb arrivals at Coronation - Emma Thompson wows in red | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk

Halo of protection descends on King Charles III as snipers ready themselves for Coronation | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Inside Charles's carriage as he shuns traditional Coronation ride | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Andrew set to be banished to third row in Coronation seating plan alongside Harry | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

King Charles anointment oil made from top-secret recipe and delivered with mystical spoon | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Zara and Mike Tindall stay out partying until 2am ahead of the Coronation | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Brilliant video shows hundreds of Grenadier Guards march through Waterloo ticket barriers | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/charles-and-camilla-crowned-in-first-coronation-in-70-years

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-06/footage-appears-to-show-protesters-arrested-ahead-of-coronation

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/charles-and-camilla-crowned-in-first-coronation-in-70-years

Prince Andrew BOOED as he's driven past crowds camping for Coronation down The Mall - Mirror Online

Royal fans slate Coronation guests for nasty habit in Westminster Abbey - Mirror Online

Prince Harry 'will sit in the THIRD row' at King Charles's Coronation ceremony - Mirror Online

Protesters wearing 'Not My King' t-shirts arrested as Republicans join crowds of royal fans - Mirror Online

King Charles coronation live ? Monarch & Queen Camilla wave to fans during procession as world awaits historic crowning | The Sun

Ant & Dec greeted by cheers as they join Katy Perry in star-studded coronation crowd at Westminster Abbey | The Sun

Susanna Reid's big Coronation moment crashed by cheeky Spice Girls star Mel B on Good Morning Britain | The Sun

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22267752/order-king-charles-coronation-guide-miute-by-minute-ceremony/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22270607/sand-coronation-westminster-abbey/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/22269636/disgraced-prince-andrew-wears-suit/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/22261810/piers-morgan-coronation-king-charles-royal-family-britain/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22267265/prince-harry-relegated-third-row-king-charles-coronation/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22270244/charles-coronation-bodyguard-lieutenant-colonel-johnny-thompson/


sara8150

#52
Stony-faced Prince Andrew is booed by crowds as he emerges from Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online

Now Just Stop Oil protesters are arrested on the Mall as police crackdown on activists | Daily Mail Online

True story behind Queen Camilla's crown and the Cullinan diamond | Daily Mail Online
Rest of history

Repair Shop handyman Jay Blades looks smart at the Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Gold State Coach vs Diamond Jubilee State Coach: Inside King Charles' coronation carriages | Daily Mail Online

What is the Queen's ring and why is Camilla anointed in public view? | Daily Mail Online

Meet the most patriotic dogs in Britain! Pooches get dressed up in red, white and blue | Daily Mail Online

Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey as he puts royal family feud aside for father's Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Crown jewels! Kings and Queens from around the world unite for Charles' coronation | Daily Mail Online

Princess Eugenie shows off her baby bump as she joins Princess Beatrice for the Coronation  | Daily Mail Online

Tony Blair, John Major, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Theresa May join Boris Johnson at Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Police snipers stand guard on the roof of Buckingham Palace as crowds flock for the Coronation  | Daily Mail Online

Secret symbolism hidden in Queen Camilla's coronation robe revealed | Daily Mail Online

Crowd Goers Camp Out For King Charles' Coronation: 'I Have Had No Sleep At All'

Prince Harry Smiles as He Arrives at Father King Charles' Coronation

King Charles, Queen Camilla Ride in Procession to Coronation


sara8150

#53
King Charles begins his historic procession: Monarch leaves Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Kate Middleton looks regal in an ivory Alexander McQueen dress as she attends the Coronation   | Daily Mail Online

Royal fans raise a toast to the King in pubs to escape the crowds and watch the coronation on TV | Daily Mail Online

Prince George carries King Charles' robes as he leads page of honour arrivals at Westminster Abbey | Daily Mail Online

Lady Louise steals the show at the Coronation! | Daily Mail Online

Britain grinds to a halt for the Coronation: Roads empty of traffic and shopping centres deserted | Daily Mail Online

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is elegant as she attends Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Style Queen! M?xima of the Netherlands stuns as she attends Coronation of King Charles in London    | Daily Mail Online

Queen Letizia of Spain looks stunning in pink as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco cut stylish figures | Daily Mail Online

First Lady Jill Biden looks radiant in blue at Westminster Abbey to represent her husband | Daily Mail Online

Invited guests take to social media to post selfies as they arrive at Westminster Abbey | Daily Mail Online

Kate Middleton's Coronation Outfit and Headpiece: Best Photos

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis at King's Coronation

Officially Queen Camilla: Royal Family Removes Consort from Her Title

Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte Wear Matching Headpieces at Coronation

Kate Middleton and Prince William Arrive at King Charles' Coronation

Prince Harry reunites with Prince William and King Charles at coronation after shocking revelations | HELLO!

Prince George and Princess Charlotte lead royal children at coronation - best photos | HELLO!

Heavily pregnant Princess Eugenie wows in bump-skimming dress and jewels for coronation ceremony | HELLO!

The Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey with her children for coronation | HELLO!

Princess Kate's family Carole, Michael, Pippa and James Middleton show support at coronation | HELLO!

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/491990/queen-camilla-stunning-coronation-gown-at-westminster-abbey/

Prince George and Princess Charlotte lead royal children at coronation - best photos | HELLO!

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/491990/queen-camilla-stunning-coronation-gown-at-westminster-abbey/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/492014/history-of-coronation-fashion/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/492072/kate-middleton-coronation-outfit-details/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/491803/pippa-middleton-king-charles-coronation-outfit/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/492005/carole-middleton-blue-coat-dress-coronation/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/491848/princess-anne-military-attire-coronation/

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/492069/queen-rania-outfit-kings-coronation-outfit/


sara8150

#54
King Charles begins his historic procession: Monarch leaves Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online

Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey as he puts royal family feud aside for father's Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Pippa Middleton and Kate's parents arrive at Coronation | Daily Mail Online

The Firm out in force! | Daily Mail Online

Beautiful in blue! Zara Tindall looks elegant in a custom Laura Green gown as she attends Coronation | Daily Mail Online

King Charles begins his historic procession: Monarch leaves Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online

Prince Andrew Attends Brother King Charles' Coronation

Prince George Acts as Page of Honor at Grandpa King Charles Coronation

Kate Middleton's Coronation Outfit and Headpiece: Best Photos

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis at King's Coronation

Prince George and Princess Charlotte lead royal children at coronation - best photos | HELLO!

Princess Charlotte is doting older sister as she holds Prince Louis' hand | HELLO!

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65507002

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew arrive at King's coronation | UK News | Sky News

The King crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury in historic coronation at Westminster Abbey | UK News | Sky News

King swears the Coronation Oath after thousands of wellwishers clap and cheer along his procession to Westminster Abbey | UK News | Sky News

King Charles III crowned at Westminster Abbey | King Charles coronation | The Guardian

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/charles-and-camilla-crowned-in-first-coronation-in-70-years

Charles coronation - World watches historic moment King is crowned as chants ring out and fanfare of trumpets sound | The Sun

sara8150

#55
Nation holds its breath as King Charles makes a face while signing Coronation Oath with fountain pen | Daily Mail Online

Here come the first ladies! | Daily Mail Online

Princess Eugenie shows off her baby bump as she joins Princess Beatrice for the Coronation  | Daily Mail Online

How, when and where you can watch King Charles' coronation in the US | Daily Mail Online

Our new Queen, Camilla: The Queen is anointed and crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury | Daily Mail Online

Villagers in Vanuatu tribe who worship Prince Philip as a god celebrate Charles' Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Queen Camilla's Children and Grandchildren Arrive at Coronation

King Charles and Queen Camilla Crowned at Coronation: Best Photos

Kate Middleton's Parents and Siblings Attend King Charles' Coronation

Queen Elizabeth's Grandchildren at King Charles' Coronation

Queen Camilla's Coronation Outfit: All About Her Ensemble and Crown

Prince William Kneels Before Father King Charles at Coronation

Queen Camilla's Grandsons Play Role at Coronation with King Charles

Sophie Wessex looks ethereal in bridalesque gown to dazzle crowds in Westminster | HELLO!

Princess Anne's warm greeting to Prince Harry at coronation service | HELLO!

Watch King Charles be crowned in historic moment at coronation | HELLO!

Coronation live: Charles and Camilla crowned King and Queen at Westminster Abbey - BBC News

Coronation LIVE: King Charles crowned with St Edward's Crown | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Coronation LIVE: Watch as King Charles crowned alongside Camilla in historic moment - Mirror Online

sara8150

#56
King Charles emotional as Prince William kisses him during homage | HELLO!

Prince Louis leaves coronation service halfway through event | HELLO!
That explained for five years old I don?t think Prince George and Princess Charlotte stay long but Louis will easy tired at service too much for Louis

King's coronation: Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis hold hands as youngest royals attend Westminster Abbey service | UK News | Sky News

Queen Camilla asks for help as she battles with unruly robes at Westminster Abbey | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Cute Prince Louis up to old antics as he messes around at Coronation | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

King Charles 'welling up' as Prince William kisses him on cheek in emotional moment | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince George hailed 'absolute legend' as he arrives in spectacular royal robes | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark channels Kate in purple dress at King Charles's Coronation | Express.co.uk

Princess Kate mesmerises on Coronation Day wearing Alexander McQueen silk gown | Express.co.uk

Joe Biden issues statement on Coronation after turning down King Charles's invite | US | News | Express.co.uk

Penny Mordaunt sends Twitter into meltdown with 'magnificent' sword Coronation role | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Corrie's Tony Maudsley brutally mocks Duchess Sophie at Coronation | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1767079/why-prince-philip-not-crowned-king-consort-spt
Late Duke of Edinburgh cant become King due laws for reasons because he not born in UK but he born in Greece

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/the-full-order-of-service-for-the-crowning-of-the-king-charles-iii

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-06/how-the-kings-coronation-oath-changed-in-historic-break-with-tradition

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/what-is-penny-mordaunts-role-in-the-kings-coronation

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-06/footage-appears-to-show-protesters-arrested-ahead-of-coronation


sara8150

#57
Newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla are cheered by crowds as they leave Westminster Abbey | Daily Mail Online

Royal fans react as Justin Welby struggles to fit crown on King Charles' head | Daily Mail Online

Social media gives its verdict on King Charles' coronation | Daily Mail Online

King Charles Is Anointed in Only Coronation Moment You Won't See

King Charles and Queen Camilla Crowned at Coronation: Best Photos

Princess Anne helps husband Tim in off guard moment caught on camera during coronation | HELLO!

Kate Middleton forced to hitch up Coronation dress due to rain as she ditches tiara - Mirror Online

Princess Charlotte's caring gesture for brother Louis before starring role in Coronation - Mirror Online

Prince Louis' disappearance from Coronation explained as he goes missing from service - Mirror Online

Kate Middleton's Coronation outfit explained as she shuns tiara for unconventional choice - Mirror Online

Prince Louis' cheeky expressions during Coronation service leave people in stitches - Mirror Online

King Charles bans cameras from secret part of Coronation - but Camilla allows them - Mirror Online
Banned for reason due holy oil screen

Adorable moment Prince Louis, 5, chats with big sister Charlotte - as youngest Royals steal the show at coronation | The Sun

Kate Middleton pays touching tribute to Princess Diana as she stuns at the coronation - but did you spot it? | The Sun

Prince Andrew arrives at King Charles' coronation wearing ceremonial robes after being booed - but Harry wears a suit | The Sun

Prince Harry suffers the same fate as Meghan did at the Queen?s funeral during the coronation | The Sun

Harry smiles as he leaves coronation and is expected to make quick exit from UK after service snub | The Sun

Royal fans spot King Charles? moving tribute to his late father Prince Philip during coronation service | The Sun

Princess Charlotte, 8, adorably 'twins' with mum Kate Middleton wearing matching Alexander McQueen coronation dresses | The Sun

Royal fans make complaint about the choir children at King Charles' coronation - but not everyone agrees | The Sun

Cheeky Princess Charlotte is spotted picking her nose during King Charles? coronation - but did you notice? | The Sun

Mystery as Prince Louis vanishes mid-coronation - did you spot it? | The Sun

What religion is the Royal Family and what is the Church of England? ? The Sun | The Sun

Fans left baffled after thinking they heard famous football anthem during the King's Coronation | The Sun

What time are the gun salutes for King Charles' Coronation and where will they be? | The Sun
For events include trooping colors,King?s birthday,remembrance Day,parliament,funeral and birth article says Remembrance Day have change always usually November change to September

King Charles III is crowned ? Royal Central

sara8150


wannable

Congratulations to the King and Queen, truly a happy and glorious celebration.

wannable

The people don't want to leave, the King and Queen are out in the balcony, second time.


wannable


Metropolitan Police
@metpoliceuk

We are so proud to have 1000s of officers lining the route as the Royal Escort for King Charles III's #Coronation

This is a long-held tradition and something officers are honoured to do, not just for @royalfamily but for those attending this momentous moment in British history.

Curryong


To me the crowds seemed to be down, even sparse at some points along the route due to the heavy rain. I doubt the crowds are as large in the Mall or anywhere else as they were in 1953 when there was a very different feeling towards a new and young monarch. The weather was bad on that day too, but photos show streets that were jam packed along a longer route than today?s.

HistoryGirl2

#64
Just my opinion, but it just doesn?t feel the same.  At first I thought it was because of the toned down attire, but I think it?s something else. I know it?s ridiculous, but I can?t help but feel that it would feel a bit more celebratory if Diana were being crowned. Would never have happened if she lived, and my opinion has nothing to do with the personal relationships because clearly it was a nightmare behind closed doors.

But from a public perspective, from the pomp and ceremony perspective, it seemed a bit dim?and not because of the rain.

I feel this new monarchy is missing something. The Queen was exemplary in her position. It felt like it was from a different age because it was. I?m not sure the modern royals can capture what she had. None of this means that I personally believe the monarchy will be dumped because I truly don?t get that feeling. But it confirmed something I felt before the coronation, for me personally, a lot went by the wayside when the Queen passed.

sara8150

#65
Coronation live: King Charles and Queen Camilla joined by Royal Family on Buckingham Palace balcony - BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65510506

Coronation flypast route: Slimmed down display due to bad weather | UK News | Sky News

King and Queen join family on Buckingham Palace balcony for scaled-back flypast | UK News | Sky News

Rain on King Charles?s parade ? just like for his mother and grandfather | King Charles coronation | The Guardian

Coronation live: King Charles and Queen Camilla appear on palace balcony for scaled down flypast | King Charles coronation | The Guardian

King Charles and Queen Camilla join Royal Family on Palace balcony | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

King Charles 'welling up' as Prince William kisses him on cheek in emotional moment | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Coronation horse careers into crowds celebrating King Charles's crowning | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Penny Mourdant fans say 'she's got her revenge on Truss' | Politics | News | Express.co.uk

Coronation baffles football fans as 'Champions League anthem plays' for King Charles | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk

Spectacular sea of Grenadier Guards among hundreds in staggering display of pomp for King | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Louis steals show again hilariously 'playing drums' on Palace balcony | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Harry blasted as royal watchers claim he 'didn't sing national anthem' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

The King's only hitch! How monarch arrived six minutes early for his Coronation | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-05/charles-and-camilla-crowned-in-first-coronation-in-70-years

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-05-06/coronation-flypast-will-go-ahead-over-buckingham-palace-despite-weather

Prince Harry spotted fleeing London in car - snubbing family lunch to rush home to Meghan - Mirror Online

Touching moment shared between William and Charles as Harry cranes his neck to watch - Mirror Online

Prince Harry reacts as dad Charles is crowned at Coronation and utters 13 words - Mirror Online

Royal Navy officer faints before Coronation procession back to Buckingham Palace - Mirror Online

King Charles & Queen Camilla wave to sea of fans from Palace balcony as royal kids enjoy Red Arrows coronation flypast | The Sun

Prince Harry heads straight to the airport after dad's coronation - as his family beam on Buckingham Palace balcony | The Sun

Adorable moment Prince Louis leans over to chat to big brother George as they brave rain on Buckingham Palace balcony | The Sun

Adorable moment Prince Louis, 5, chats with big sister Charlotte - as youngest Royals steal the show at coronation | The Sun

Awkward moment Coronation live stream cuts out at Glasgow event just as King Charles is crowned | The Sun

UK Weather ? Bank Holiday Brits to enjoy 20C sun after showers left dark clouds over King Charles' coronation | The Sun

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis set a Coronation style statement of their own ? Royal Central

Queen Camilla is crowned at Westminster Abbey ? Royal Central

Queen Elizabeth II?s loyal cousins attend the Coronation of King Charles & Queen Camilla ? Royal Central

The Royal Family choose mantles from Orders for the Coronation ? Royal Central

A proud Princess Anne undertakes starring role at the Coronation ? Royal Central

The Princess of Wales in Royal Orders with crystal flowers in her hair at the Coronation ? Royal Central

wannable

Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on May 06, 2023, 02:11:40 PM
Just my opinion, but it just doesn?t feel the same.  At first I thought it was because of the toned down attire, but I think it?s something else. I know it?s ridiculous, but I can?t help but feel that it would feel a bit more celebratory if Diana were being crowned. Would never have happened if she lived, and my opinion has nothing to do with the personal relationships because clearly it was a nightmare behind closed doors.

But from a public perspective, from the pomp and ceremony perspective, it seemed a bit dim?and not because of the rain.

I feel this new monarchy is missing something. The Queen was exemplary in her position. It felt like it was from a different age because it was. I?m not sure the modern royals can capture what she had. None of this means that I personally believe the monarchy will be dumped because I truly don?t get that feeling. But it confirmed something I felt before the coronation, for me personally, a lot went by the wayside when the Queen passed.

I wasn't so keen of Diana. Not the thread to explain myself, but If I feel to discuss about it, I'll go to her thread one day.

sara8150

#67
DAN WOOTTON: Harry's arrogant fa?ade at the Coronation hid the cruel reality of what he's lost | Daily Mail Online

What was Kate smiling at in the Abbey? Princess beams after performance at the King's Coronation | Daily Mail Online

Royal fans' delight as Prince Louis gives incredibly cute double hand wave on coronation balcony | Daily Mail Online

Royal fans speculate Prince Harry STOPPED singing God Save the King as his father walked past him | Daily Mail Online

Terrifying moment horse rams into crowd after it is spooked in Coronation procession  | Daily Mail Online

The surprising way Kate broke tradition at the King's Coronation | Daily Mail Online

'She's the DOUBLE of Diana!' Royal fans go wild over how much Charlotte looks like grandmother | Daily Mail Online

Royalists hit NYC to celebrate coronation of King Charles | Daily Mail Online

Queen Camilla is crowned with her sister Annabel Elliot and close friend by her side | Daily Mail Online

New York Times claims King Charles' Coronation 'arrived with little fanfare and cringing discomfort' | Daily Mail Online

How UK's broadcasting giants covered the Coronation in battle of the TV ratings | Daily Mail Online

Prime Minister delivers reading at King?s coronation | Daily Mail Online

How the King's Coronation compares to the Queen's crowning in 1953 | Daily Mail Online

Camilla's children watch on as she is crowned | Daily Mail Online

The biggest diamond in the world is starring in the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla | Daily Mail Online

What is the Queen's ring and why is Camilla anointed in public view? | Daily Mail Online

Princess Charlotte's Coronation Look Compared to Princess Leia

Everything to Know About Queen Camilla's Coronation Necklace


HistoryGirl2

#68
Quote from: wannable on May 06, 2023, 02:59:20 PM
I wasn't so keen of Diana. Not the thread to explain myself, but If I feel to discuss about it, I'll go to her thread one day.

I have my own thoughts of her as a person. But as far as her public role, I don?t know that I?ve personally seen anyone do it better.

Monarchy is smoke and mirrors. Of course none of these people are truly any more special than you or I, it?s a spectacle. She could draw attention in a way that was so personable and looked so sincere. Was it? I couldn?t tell you. But it looked it and that?s really all that matters, in my opinion, as far as monarchy is concerned.

Of course this is purely my own opinion, but the coronation just felt kind of ?eh? to me. It didn?t even feel like the dawn of a new era to me, really. The fact that he?s at such an advanced age didn?t help with that perception either.

wannable

I was too naive about her  :doh:  after reading 'multiple' authors, not a fan, not keen, not a disliker either.

**********
Anyway, back to the #Coronation


Chris Jackson
@ChrisJack_Getty

An honour to shoot ''behind the scenes'' and a never seen before angle from today's historic Coronation, what a day!!!!!! 🇬🇧



^ I think CJ is the official photographer.  We'll get official pictures tomorrow me thinks.

Curryong

Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on May 06, 2023, 02:11:40 PM
Just my opinion, but it just doesn?t feel the same.  At first I thought it was because of the toned down attire, but I think it?s something else. I know it?s ridiculous, but I can?t help but feel that it would feel a bit more celebratory if Diana were being crowned. Would never have happened if she lived, and my opinion has nothing to do with the personal relationships because clearly it was a nightmare behind closed doors.

But from a public perspective, from the pomp and ceremony perspective, it seemed a bit dim?and not because of the rain.

I feel this new monarchy is missing something. The Queen was exemplary in her position. It felt like it was from a different age because it was. I?m not sure the modern royals can capture what she had. None of this means that I personally believe the monarchy will be dumped because I truly don?t get that feeling. But it confirmed something I felt before the coronation, for me personally, a lot went by the wayside when the Queen passed.

I think quite a few people thought about Diana yesterday. She would have made a wonderful Queen. Charles was emotional, and dignified but there is no escaping the fact that, in contrast to 1953 and what was then described by commentators as the new Elizabethan Age stretching forward, this was a man in his mid 70s getting crowned, and his Queen is even older. However long the reign lasts it will not be the same.

Plus, expectations were lowered. People a few months ago were envisioning peers in coronets, velvet and ermine, their wives and royals in tiaras and diamonds, an overflowing Abbey, with no celebs and few serving politicians. And then came reality.

I?ll be interested to see the TV ratings for this. The BBC was reporting that many Londoners were leaving the city for the week to enjoy trips overseas. Street party numbers were down (and the incessant rain would have dampened that down, literally) and there were reports that many Britons were engaged in other activities this weekend. The Coronation wasn?t a damp squib by any means, but it wasn?t a beautiful golden rocket lighting up the heaven either.

wannable

#71
It's a historical once in a lifetime event, BBC early report 30 million.

Worldwide  multiple channels 300 million.

That is not a huge number, replays and totaling will very likely be available by next Saturday.

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How many people watched the coronation?
That still means around 300 million tuned in but its not a huge number all things considered.

The ''all things considered'' is live streaming and for free. The 4 hours plus is free for replay and later viewing. Time difference worldwide, like in my case, I'm the only one in the eye can see, woke up at 3:00 a.m.  :teehee:

sara8150

#72

TLLK

#73
 :orchid:  I've been up since 2:00 am California time in order to watch the entire event live. I'll post about it tomorrow.

And then I saw this clip. It's showcasing the Duchess of Edinburgh's beautiful gown with embroidered meadow flowers.

Suzannah London on Instagram: "The making of the beautiful Coronation dress of HRH Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh A behind the scenes little montage of

QuoteThe making of the beautiful Coronation dress of HRH Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh
A behind the scenes little montage of joyous casual snaps in mine and Jennys workrooms.
The British meadow flowers embroidery was inspired by the incredible work of ceramic artist @racheldein and embroidered by @jennykingembroidery
I reflected on the regalia of the previous Coronation in 1953 for the floor length gown inspiration.
Again a huge thank you to my team and Jenny. It was such a joyous experience
We are all incredibly grateful

HistoryGirl2

Quote from: Curryong on May 06, 2023, 06:08:37 PM
I think quite a few people thought about Diana yesterday. She would have made a wonderful Queen. Charles was emotional, and dignified but there is no escaping the fact that, in contrast to 1953 and what was then described by commentators as the new Elizabethan Age stretching forward, this was a man in his mid 70s getting crowned, and his Queen is even older. However long the reign lasts it will not be the same.

Plus, expectations were lowered. People a few months ago were envisioning peers in coronets, velvet and ermine, their wives and royals in tiaras and diamonds, an overflowing Abbey, with no celebs and few serving politicians. And then came reality.

I?ll be interested to see the TV ratings for this. The BBC was reporting that many Londoners were leaving the city for the week to enjoy trips overseas. Street party numbers were down (and the incessant rain would have dampened that down, literally) and there were reports that many Britons were engaged in other activities this weekend. The Coronation wasn?t a damp squib by any means, but it wasn?t a beautiful golden rocket lighting up the heaven either.

Yeah, and I thought I?d actually appreciate the lack of glitter, but as it turns out, no, I didn?t. Both royal weddings were more exciting and I know it?s a solemn affair, but I don?t know, it just felt so underwhelming. And you?re right, part of it was the lead up.

How did it play in Australia?