I watched the Coronation last night via my computer and can only say it was a splendid show. Beautiful music, beautiful voices and a building resplendent in its architectural and religious significance.
It was a family affair was my first impression, the grandfather, King Charles, rather solemn and humble, his Queen rather nervous. I will draw a veil of discretion over the bishops and their religious foolishness, red and cream robes - wow you could play chess with them.
The family pulled together Andrew escorted by his daughters and their husbands in protective mode. Prince Harry having the dignity to be at his father's Coronation, having played 'will he, won't he' be at the ceremony game. Everything went smoothly.
Plenty of people, heads of states with pretty wives that tottered down the aisle in foolish high heels. Pretty pink dresses offset by flying saucer hats. It was a visual banquet of haute couture. Queen Camilla, I have really grown to like her, played her part beautifully, and there was a lot of mumbo-jumbo swords, rods, rings and of course crowns to be seen.
Can I find fault? I am not even going down that road for the time being, only to say, that if I ruled the world, I would cut the royal stipulation by half (£80 million annually) and a decent firm of accountants in to see that everyone paid their taxes.
Sad that the rain decided to come out and play, but the horses, soldiers and police kept everything in order. One thought, if you abolished the Royal family, where would be all the jobs for those soldiers and royal retainers?
Sir Bryn Terfel, you cannot beat a Welsh singer.
They really rushed Camilla's turn. They were almost running. She seemed to be dreading it, then visibly relieved when it was all over, grinning through the rest of the proceedings.
ReplyDeleteI could not understand what happened to the ring the bishop presented to Queen Camilla, did he put it on her finger, did she or did she have to make a vow of allegiance to it. The Parker Bowles came from the area around Chippenham, lived in one of those fabulous manor houses.
ReplyDeleteI did not see it. I expect to sit down with it at some point on the computer, but I am glad that it was so enjoyable. I did see 'Kyrie Eleison', being alerted to it by John's blog. It was very nice.
ReplyDeleteI think if you watch after the event Debby, one can fast forward every now and then. It was classic British tradition, the music and voices of the choir magic.
DeleteI watched highlights on YouTube and thought there were many sweet moments. I wondered if Prince William and his oldest son were thinking, "that will be me someday"! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am not sure about that Ellen but we shall see. William was very protective of his father.
DeleteSublime from beginning to end/
ReplyDeleteIt was a good coronation Pat.
DeleteYou told it as beautifully as it happened. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, pettiness forgotten for the time being.
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