The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla

[hollydolly]

Troops march outside the Palace of Westminster

Tens of thousands have packed into The Mall. Many have camped for much of the week

Guests for the service at Westminster Abbey queuing all the way back to Lambeth Bridge - a mile from the church

Andrew Lloyd Webber one of the many celebrity guests

 

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the armed forces arriving in London by train..

marching over Westminster bridge.. in readiness..

 

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Not to forget all the real people who get everything read and prepared for the biggest show on Earth...

Staff at Buckingham Palace literally rolling out the red carpet this morning on the royal balcony, where the King will stand later for a flypast

 

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King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, in the robes, enter the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, ready to leave Buckingham Palace

What a pity about the rain

 

[Della]

I think that's Holly in the light blue dress and hat!

 

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princess Anne the Princess Royal

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh & their children Louise & James

Prince Michael of Kent

Prince Andrew , Princess Eaugenie

Zara and Mike Tindall

Prince Harry arrives alongside Princess Beatrice and her husband.. an outcast arriving to his father's coronation in the presence of an outcasts' Daughter.. the Irony is not lost on the press..

Harry is expected to leave immediately after the ceremony

 

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It's unfortunate that it's raining so hard and the skys are grey here. I hope it dries up for the Fly past... they've spent so many weeks rehearsing..

 

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Well that's nice to see Harry smiling for a change...

I wonder what's caused his look of horror ^^^^

 

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prince George holds his grandfathers' cloak

with his grandson Prince George

 

[Della]

Every shot of the church is just amazing.

 

[hollydolly]

Every shot of the church is just amazing.

I agree, and while watching right now as the choirs sing.. and Charles and Camilla sit.. I'm pleased to see Charles looking all around the Abbey at what's happening. The Queen never did..

 

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As he faces his moment of destiny, Charles looks at the throne where he will be crowned King

 

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https://www.youtube.com/live/WANZ90n6ilo?feature=share

Live feed

 

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how pretty Princess Charlotte looks, and little Louis is so cute...

 

[Della]

I just knew King Charles would smile at the gospel group. He loves things like that.

 

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The lady holding Camilla's dress is Annabelle...her sister...

 

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sorry this made me laugh.. the 2 royal ''sinners'' Harry & Andrew.. and it looks like a Gaurd is about to give them both a clip on the ears..

 

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Charles takes the Oath to ‘promise and swear to govern’ from the Archbishop before kissing the bible presented to him

 

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Too long a morning for a 5 year old... ...wonder who William is giving the side eye to..

 

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Very happy to see Charles take a second to look for his younger son in the congregation

 

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Coronation ring

The sword of offering..

..and the Coronations spurs..

 

[hollydolly]

I just knew King Charles would smile at the gospel group. He loves things like that.

yes he absolutely does.. you're right

 

[jujube]

Who is the lady in blue holding the sword?

 

[Della]

Too long a morning for a 5 year old... ...wonder who William is giving the side eye to..

If it were me, I'd be giving the side eye to the girl in the white and violet patterned dress. It looks a little more appropriate for the Kentucky Derby or a garden party to me.

 

[hollydolly]

If it were me, I'd be giving the side eye to the girl in the white and violet patterned dress. It looks a little more appropriate for the Kentucky Derby or a garden party to me.

She is Lady Louise Windsor, his first cousin.. and the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.. Charles younger brother. She's a very sweet girl, who doesn't seek the limelight at all. her mother has always been criticised for dressing her daughter ( Louis is now 18).. in frumpy clothes.. but today I think she looks very pretty..

Lady Louise is the only one of the RF to follow in the footsteps of her Grandfather Prince Philip, and take up the sport of Carriage driving