The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla

[hollydolly]

 

[Rose65]

I've watched it all, still watching the great procession and been very inspired and moved. History before our very eyes.
It is wonderful.
I had said before that I didn't like Camilla. Well, today I have warmed to her. Watching her being crowned I thought, she's ok! So I do wish our King and his Queen the very best.

I'm feeling very patriotic today. We put on the greatest pageantry in the world.

Note: what a thing that Meghan has missed out on, everything she could have had if she had behaved properly in marrying into the Royal family. She should have been in a place of honour next to her husband, being part of history. The woman is a fool. I wonder how Harry feels. Wonder if she is watching it.

 

[hollydolly]

I know he brought a lot on himself..but it must really be upsetting for Harry to have to be seen to be less important at his own fathers Coronation, than his cousins...

Harry following behind Andrews' daughter Eugenie and her husband as they walked through the public area of the Abbey

 

[jujube]

Just a few facts for anyone who is interested..

Charles is the 40th reigning Monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey..altho;' Britain has had 62 Monarchs over 1200 years...

The crowing of the Monarch has taken place in exactly the same spot since 1066. ACE

One of ancestors, my 32nd great-grandfather Edward I, was crowned there. My invitation to that one was lost in the mail, too. Sigh.

 

[hollydolly]

 

[hollydolly]

Camilla doesn't look at all happy, perhaps she's feeling unwell.

 

[Della]

Does anyone doubt now that they're the Big Whoop?

 

[hollydolly]

Oh, Finally she smiles.. and it's Charles' turn to look anxious..

 

[hollydolly]

Does anyone doubt now that they're the Big Whoop?

We've always known it...

 

[-Oy-]

Nice coverage @hollydolly

 

[hollydolly]

Prince and Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , Lady louise, and James...

..as they make their way back to the Palace through the soaking wet adoring crowds.

 

[hollydolly]

Princess Anne

 

[Trish]

@hollydolly Interesting thread. Thank you

 

[charry]

Can I turn the TV off Now LOL

Repeats will be Tonight , tomorrow and for the next fortnight !!!!

I saw little louis there for half the coronation, then he disappeared , he must of been pulling faces LOL
Sweet little boy LOL.....

 

[hollydolly]

On leaving the Abbey King Charles changed from the St Edward Crown, into the Imperial State crown which is known as the working crown..

It is made of gold and set with 2,868 diamonds, the largest of which is the Cullinan II...set in the middle front. This is the crown Charles will wear on the Balcony...

Diamonds 2,868 the ruby ( The Black Prince Ruby) in the centre of the crown is not a Ruby, in fact is a spinel..


Sapphires 17

Emeralds 11

Pearls 269

 

[hollydolly]

@jujube ..you may be interested in this little extra piece of info about Penny Mordaunt

It was the first time in history that the Jewelled Sword of Offering has been carried and presented to the monarch by a woman.

The intricately detailed sword was made for George IV’s coronation in 1821, It is encrusted with diamonds, rubies and emeralds and is decorated with jewelled roses, thistles and shamrocks.

The sword was blessed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and then presented to the King by Ms Mordaunt, who wore a £2,000 Roni dress by atelier Safiyaa.

It had been carried into the Westminster Abbey by Petty Officer Amy Taylor, who became the first woman to undertake the duty of carrying the sword into the Abbey after being selected to represent service men and women as a tribute to the King's military career.

The sword, which symbolises royal power, was placed in the King's right hand, then clipped onto his girdle and eventually unclipped.

The King then stepped forward and offered the sword to the Dean, who placed it on the altar.

The sword was then 'redeemed' by Ms Mordaunt, who placed the redemption money on an alms dish, held by the Dean, before drawing the sword and carrying it in its naked form, without its scabbard.

 

[hollydolly]

Shout out to the first Ladies... all looking beautiful

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau beamed as they arrived at Westminster Abbey in the rain

Brigitte Macron, 70, wore a classy pink coat and matching dress and shoes as she accompanied her husband, President Macron

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy arrive at the coronation, with Akshata sporting a classic blue patterned dress

The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, and Prime minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, smile as they arrive at the Abbey

Jill Biden sported a smart blue two-piece suit ( sorry, folks..looks like she forgot to fake tan her feet)

 

[Pepper]

Spectacular! So moving. Love being back in Westminster Abbey. The closer I get to Poet's Corner the happier I am.

 

[hollydolly]

 

[hollydolly]

Good lord.. you'd think Andrew would be a little bit happier knowing this photo is gonna be in the history books for thousands of years..

 

[hollydolly]

 

[hollydolly]

Can't leave this without a little reminder of a Coronation 70 years ago...

 

[hollydolly]

This the live feed of the crowd waiting for Charles to arrive at Buckingham Palace..

https://www.youtube.com/live/I1op2qRB1I8?feature=share

 

[charry]

 

[hollydolly]

@hollydolly Interesting thread. Thank you

LOL...it's my job, as senior forums royal Correspondent..