The Coronation
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 13:01 last edited by
"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."
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 13:35 last edited by
Best part: The grandkids on the balcony.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 13:52 last edited by
Didn’t see that. Had to leave for graduation. It’s on Wake Forest campus which is quite beautiful.
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Didn’t see that. Had to leave for graduation. It’s on Wake Forest campus which is quite beautiful.
wrote on 6 May 2023, 14:54 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 15:35 last edited by
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.
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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 videowrote on 6 May 2023, 15:51 last edited by Mik 5 Jun 2023, 15:52@Aqua-Letifer Honoring the past by making the present obnoxious. Winning.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 17:21 last edited by
I missed the live action, but will enjoy watching rerun segments.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 18:39 last edited by
Thought Kerry chunked those over the fence?
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@Jolly said in The Coronation:
Thought Kerry chunked those over the fence?
All medals aren't created equal, you know.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 20:04 last edited by
At the moment touring in Ireland. Each and every pub we saw today had their tv on. Charles III was everywhere.
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At the moment touring in Ireland. Each and every pub we saw today had their tv on. Charles III was everywhere.
Just sigh....wrote on 6 May 2023, 20:05 last edited by@Wim said in The Coronation:
Charles III was everywhere.
Just sigh....Is that a good sigh, or a sad sigh?
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@Wim said in The Coronation:
Charles III was everywhere.
Just sigh....Is that a good sigh, or a sad sigh?
wrote on 6 May 2023, 20:06 last edited by@George-K Sigh again
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 20:08 last edited by
Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 20:39 last edited by
@blondie said in The Coronation:
Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.
That’s what Mrs. George said this AM.
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@blondie said in The Coronation:
Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.
That’s what Mrs. George said this AM.
wrote on 6 May 2023, 21:01 last edited by@George-K said in The Coronation:
@blondie said in The Coronation:
Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.
That’s what Mrs. George said this AM.
Tell Mrs George we call her Horse Face here too.
Princess Anne rocks. She’s all in, committed to duty, like QEII was. I respect that. -
@George-K said in The Coronation:
@blondie said in The Coronation:
Don’t like Charles or his spouse. I’m not watching.
That’s what Mrs. George said this AM.
Tell Mrs George we call her Horse Face here too.
Princess Anne rocks. She’s all in, committed to duty, like QEII was. I respect that.wrote on 6 May 2023, 22:08 last edited byI was in the UK but avoided the entire thing. In Manchester there aren’t that many folk who give a shit. There was a freaking wild party going in as we walked to the pub. Some very strong cigarettes were being smoked. I’m too old for that stuff. The first pub was charging over 6 pounds a pint, the second was charging 99 pence. Guess where we spent the evening.
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wrote on 6 May 2023, 22:18 last edited by
Oh yeah, they’re arresting people for peacefully protesting. And I really do mean peaceful. For saying ‘Not My King’.
This place is really going downhill. Fucking Tories. One MP said ‘If people don’t like it they should leave’. I already did but he needs to remember who works for whom. Honestly what a bunch.
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Even for a coronation, it felt like a bit much.
Multiple robes, multiple scepters / crosses / canes / orbs…
Wouldn’t the regalia have more impact if it were just one thing?
Then again, if you can’t go overboard with a coronation, when can you…
