The Coronation

[George K]

Charles assumed the throne on Elizabeth's passing, what, six months ago?

I assume the actual coronation has been delayed to now because of the logistics of organizing such pomp and ceremony (which the Brits do very, very well, btw).

[Mik]

They do. This is longer than a catholic wedding.

[George K]

@Mik said in The Coronation:

This is longer than a catholic wedding.

LOL.

[Mik]

As the recessional goes on I cannot help but wonder if Charles feels a bit silly.

[George K]

[George K]

Princess Anne was on horseback, riding behind the royal stagecoach carriage.

[Mik]

She’s the Royal Stick In Waiting, whatever that is.

[George K]

@Mik

"The Princess Royal, 72, took part in the Coronation Procession following the crowning ceremony as the "Gold-Stick-in-Waiting." The prestigious position, which Princess Anne has held since 1998, dates back to the 15th century when two officers — a Gold Stick and a Silver Stick — were placed close to the monarch to protect them from harm.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's only daughter rode on horseback behind King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, in the Gold State Coach as they made their way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Princess Anne led 6,000 armed services personnel through the streets of London in the procession.

While many members of the royal family participated in the parade by riding in horse-drawn carriages or cars, Princess Anne was the only royal to ride on horseback."

[George K]

Best part: The grandkids on the balcony.

[Mik]

Didn’t see that. Had to leave for graduation. It’s on Wake Forest campus which is quite beautiful.

[Jolly]

@Mik said in The Coronation:

Didn’t see that. Had to leave for graduation. It’s on Wake Forest campus which is quite beautiful.

Best place in America to catch a college basketball game.

[Aqua Letifer]

I'm participating in the celebrations by blasting this shit on max volume on the way to a kid's birthday party.

Let it not be said I forsook the customs.

Link to video

[Mik]

@Aqua-Letifer Honoring the past by making the present obnoxious. Winning.

[Rainman]

I missed the live action, but will enjoy watching rerun segments.
I think it's really cool.

[Jolly]

Thought Kerry chunked those over the fence?

[George K]

@Jolly said in The Coronation:

Thought Kerry chunked those over the fence?

All medals aren't created equal, you know.

[Wim]

At the moment touring in Ireland. Each and every pub we saw today had their tv on. Charles III was everywhere.
Just sigh....

[George K]

@Wim said in The Coronation:

Charles III was everywhere.
Just sigh....

Is that a good sigh, or a sad sigh?

[Wim]

@George-K Sigh again

[blondie]

Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.