The coronation carriage, isn't this a bit excessive?

[criso]

Yes, because of the way the traffic round here is filtered away from residential streets, it wouldn't actually be feasible to close 2 of the roads in the 1953 pictures however there's lots of side streets closed to through traffic on normal days that could and I'm on a cul de sac so perfect for a party.

The map I found showed private parties too and ones in community centres but it was London only.

I wonder if age demographics play a part too given the recent survey. I seem to remember, round here average age is younger than national average.

I am feeling a bit grumpy though because it's raining, buses are running less frequently than Sunday service, traffic is usual Saturday chaos and my horse likes a vet call out on a bank holiday so won't be able to relax till Tuesday.

 

[criso]

And my regular coffee place closed early due to lack of custom and trains are cancelled so I've got at least an hour's wait on the platform with no coffee!

 

[Indy]

Oh dear, the gods are really working against you today

 

[criso]

To be fair, the trains are often cancelled at weekends so nothing to do with the coronation.

 

[criso]

OMG the train station has a recording of Charles and Camilla wishing everyone a safe journey wherever they're travelling. Problem is no one here is going anywhere in any direction.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

No "official" Street party here but there is a big bbq on the Green which is free to everyone. Bring your own drinks, food too if you want but that's not necessary as the local butchers are putting in a whole host of burgers and sausages, skewers of all kinds etc.

 

[Dasher66]

I’m going to a party later this afternoon, a private one. I’ve made the King’s Quiche, but doubt if I’ll ever make another though.
Enjoyed watching the coronation on the tv. Nice horses.

 

[stangs]

OMG the train station has a recording of Charles and Camilla wishing everyone a safe journey wherever they're travelling. Problem is no one here is going anywhere in any direction.

You’re smarter than I am. I heard the recording too and presumed someone on the station staff was just good at imitations.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Our local tesco metro had bunting outside.

 

[toppedoff]

We had bunting on the gate and the horses would spook when seeing it flailing in the wind! The instructor also dressed up with a massive flag and a massive hat. Desensitisation at its finest

 

[Caol Ila]

Nothing obvious around here. We are having a gathering tonight in the pub but not for Charles!!

 

[Kunoichi73]

The roads here are quieter than normal. There's pockets of bunting around and the local extroverts have organised a street party a few streets over for tomorrow.

My mum is currently really enjoying watching the fun on the TV. It's her second coronation. I like the horses and the precision of the parades.

 

[humblepie]

Village had event last week. Small town nearby has street party in High Street tomorrow. Village where I work has flags all down the main road. Not huge amount of bunting around in general though.

 

[blitznbobs]

Never mind god save the king, God save Princess Anne - she is a legend

 

[criso]

We had bunting on the gate and the horses would spook when seeing it flailing in the wind! The instructor also dressed up with a massive flag and a massive hat. Desensitisation at its finest

The problem with mine is he doesn't do change. So you can desensitise him to something in a place but he can't abstract to a different thing in that place or the same thing in a different place. If the wings and poles by the school are put back in a different configuration, we have to work through the spooks, sidles and attempted teleports sideways in canter. That's what caused problems on Sunday, a huge flag appeared that wasn't there on the way out.


He's good for other things, didn't bat an eyelid when the air ambulance took off during a dressage test but tried to spin and leg it when he spotted a bucket.

 

[DiNozzo]

David Olosuga on BBC discussing the monarch’s place and how it might change in future- very interesting!

 

[Clodagh]

Never mind god save the king, God save Princess Anne - she is a legend

Didn’t she look wonderful!

 

[DiNozzo]

The news has just said there were a few hundred protestors shouting ‘not my king’. It’s a tiny minority vs all of the people who went to watch!

 

[Denali]

I enjoyed watching it. It’s a nice distraction and a good excuse to celebrate.

I could have gone without it interfering with Badminton. I won’t be able to watch at work on Monday.

 

[palo1]

And in Hull, grimsby and several of the mining towns round me there is plenty going on, all very deprived areas

I had to travel round some really remote valley roads early this morning; loads of bunting, flags and everyone I spoke to talking about it and telling me what sort of lunch/celebration they were having. Even houses in places where no one will visit have bunting and flags up - there is clearly an appetite for celebration and unity in these parts! Back home to watch it all and feeling very cheerful.

 

[Peglo]

I loved all the armed forces marching. And I know I’m Scottish but the pipe band gets me every time.
The mounted band were really impressive and the horses were so cool.

I struggle not to be happy when you see that many folk having a good time.

Did anyone see the interview with Emma May-Miller who wouldn’t leave her bedroom for anxiety but after being involved with the Princes Trust was now able to give an interview on TV? If that’s not a light at the end of a tunnel for someone I don’t know what is.

 

[Tarragon]

Never mind god save the king, God save Princess Anne - she is a legend

I loved the way she nipped out the back of the cathedral and got changed so that she could ride home! It is exactly what I would love to do - much better than wearing a dress and going in a carriage

 

[SEL]

Never mind god save the king, God save Princess Anne - she is a legend

Apparently she was interviewed and said having to ride behind the carriage in uniform solved her dress dilemma for the occasion!

 

[adamntitch]

Anyone else seen the video of a horse backing into the crowd was shared by the mirror on facebook

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Anyone else seen the video of a horse backing into the crowd was shared by the mirror on facebook

Yes hope all the people, including police officers, who got knocked over are ok as it didn't look good

 

[teapot]

I loved the way she nipped out the back of the cathedral and got changed so that she could ride home! It is exactly what I would love to do - much better than wearing a dress and going in a carriage

She was in her uniform under her cloak

 

[Sossigpoker]

Some houses have flags and bunting up here and roads are definitely quieter than usual. A lot of independent businesses didn't open today.

 

[ycbm]

Well now I've seen all eight grooms in the red and gold regalia, I understand it. What a spectacle!
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[wills_91]

Hope this doesn't offend anyone... made me lol

 

[Indy]

Criso, did you eventually get to where you needed to be?