Coronation of King Charles III

[Colleen]

I think I will catch the highlights tomorrow … unless I happen to wake up in the middle of the night. I like the horses. And the carriages and crowns even though I have mixed feelings about the family keeping them.

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

As a commonwealth country .. Ahead of the coronation of King Charles the question is being asked – will Canada's currency be updated for the new monarch? Although it has been months since King Charles III assumed his new role as monarch, Canada has yet to update its currency to include images of the new sovereign

Don't worry, we'll have images of the plants he talks to.

 

[MsZem]

Will there be tiaras and beautiful gowns? That's all I care about in regards to the monarchy.

I don't think it's a tiara event.

I'll tune in to see what the royals are wearing, and probably find other things to do later.

 

[once_upon]

I know clotted cream is most likely delicious because the Brits seem to like it. But I envision curdled sour milk.

 

[Vagabond]

I don't think it's a tiara event.

I'll tune in to see what the royals are wearing, and probably find other things to do later.

Diadems Are Forever: Every Tiara at the Coronation Will Be Weighted With Meaning

Vogue decodes the historic—and personal—symbolism behind the tiaras likely to be on view on May 6.

www.vogue.com

Vogue says tiaras are still de rigueur at coronations, but expect fewer of them. (One tiara per princess? )

 

[4rkidz]

unlike my family in England I am not a fan of the royals, but nobody does pomp an circumstance like the Brits so I will watch bits. I found it very interesting this week the lack of support in general with the very demographic that typically supports the royals. Opinions are shifting.

 

[4rkidz]

I know clotted cream is most likely delicious because the Brits seem to like it. But I envision curdled sour milk.

It’s amazing, so creamy opposite of sour.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I’m getting sleepy. Can they start already?! ?

 

[Bunny Hop]

I will be watching the coronation. I have complicated feelings about the monarchy these days, but I am a sucker for the pomp and circumstance ... and the Brits do it so well!

This. It's a once in a generation historic occasion and nobody else does ceremony like Great Britain.

Right now BBC are interviewing random members of the watching crowds, finding people from as many countries as possible. Moving on now to seeing troops crossing Waterloo bridge in preparation.

 

[taz'smum]

Coronation Day memes!

 

[SHARPIE]

Loving watching all the troops arriving at Waterloo and marching down to Westminster.


Kind of not bothered but interested ? hope it’s a great day for everyone there.

 

[SandraMGfan]

It’s 8.30am and Dame Judi Dench and Andrew Lloydd Weber are already sitting in the abbey! (Ceremony at 11am)

 

[Bunny Hop]

It’s 8.30am and Dame Judi Dench and Andrew Lloydd Weber are already sitting in the abbey! (Ceremony at 11am)

Commenatry on BBC said that guests were expected to be seated by 9am.

I hope there are, ahem, 'facilities' in the Abbey for the guests because that's a long time to wait!

 

[ballettmaus]

I know clotted cream is most likely delicious because the Brits seem to like it. But I envision curdled sour milk.

I don't think delicious is what comes to mind when I think of British cuisine but I didn't know what clotted cream was either, so I checked. Basically, it's the cream fat. You heat the cream on low heat for 12 hours in a shallow dish in the oven and during that process, the fat rises to the top. Once it's done and cooled you remove the milk and what remains is clotted cream.

 

[Frau Muller]

Up & ready in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Tea & scones ready!!! ? ? ? ?

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I’m up!! Is it starting? I’m actually kinda excited. I don’t have scones but I can make some tea. Pinky UP!!

 

[miffy]

Loving watching all the troops arriving at Waterloo and marching down to Westminster.


Kind of not bothered but interested ? hope it’s a great day for everyone there.

I’m happy (if surprised) to see Ant and Dec are there. And Nick Cave! Some of the choices seem a bit random but maybe they support the Prince’s Trust or something.

 

[Frau Muller]

Piers: “Harry arrived alone, in a plain-old American Airlines flight! He’ll be seated three rows back…”

 

[allezfred]

Piers: “Harry arrived alone, in a plain-old American Airlines flight! He’ll be seated three rows back…”

Your and Piers obsession with Harry and his wife is bizarre.

 

[once_upon]

I don't think delicious is what comes to mind when I think of British cuisine but I didn't know what clotted cream was either, so I checked. Basically, it's the cream fat. You heat the cream on low heat for 12 hours in a shallow dish in the oven and during that process, the fat rises to the top. Once it's done and cooled you remove the milk and what remains is clotted cream.

Ah, that would eliminate it for me. I don't like, drink milk or use cream in any form. Custards, yogurt, anything creamy is a texture thing - I just cant.

 

[Simone411]

Good morning, everyone. I'm watching on my local ABC station. Had to get my morning cup of coffee first. This will be my first coronation just like so many of us here. I'm afraid I was born 5 years later after the 1st and I'm actually excited about it. I know Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli will be performing.

And I'm not familiar with clotted cream. lol!

 

[Simone411]

Earlier, Michael Strahan mentioned that it had been raining during Queen Elizabeth's coronation, and it's raining now. I'm not surprised because it is a rainy season including where I live.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I’m gonna have to check where I can get clotted cream.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

I'm crazy impressed by the mounted band. The drummers are working the reins with their feet!

 

[Simone411]

They just showed Queen Mary's crown which will be used to crown Camilla. It's beautiful.

 

[MsZem]

The procession is cool, but I also want to see what's happening with the foreign royals! Can we not have a split screen?

ETA: Yay, back to the Abbey. Beatrice looks fabulous

Piers: “Harry arrived alone, in a plain-old American Airlines flight! He’ll be seated three rows back…”

Oh no, Harry traveled in a reasonable manner! Off with his head.

 

[caseyedwards]

If there is this many people in the streets for Charles will there be even more for William?!!

 

[Simone411]

There are at least twenty royal families present from around the world! I just have to say, Wow! Quite impressive.

 

[puglover]

Thrilled to watch - early hear but I don't mind at all!!

 

[Bunny Hop]

I’m happy (if surprised) to see Ant and Dec are there. And Nick Cave! Some of the choices seem a bit random but maybe they support the Prince’s Trust or something.

The Prince's Trust seems to be the main reason various celebs received an invite, based on the interviews conducted earlier.

Zara Tindall looks fab.

The Duchess of Edinburgh looks like all her robes are quite uncomfortable (which they undoubtedly are!).