Re: A fear: Coronations of Charles III -- Similarities to Charles X (France)?
Edited by Karen on 24/4/2023, 0:58:44
Everyone is so 'worried' and 'concerned' about how the Coronation will be and what form it will take. I keep remembering the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide and the desciptions of it and the cost of it. The Coronation that took place in 1831 cost the State only £30,000 (just over £2 million today). Despite the omission of large parts of the ceremonial parts, the Coronation Service was largely unchanged from the previous coronation. In accordance with the King's dislike of ritual, the traditional girding of the sword and donning of armills were omitted. The King himself wore a robe over his admiral's uniform, instead of the traditional coronation vestments. (Sound familiar?) I seriously don't think there is anything to worry about and that we will all be presently surprised. Also it is a British habit to grumble and complain about any Royal ceremonial. There were huge complaints and grumble prior to all the Jubilees. In 1977 at the Silver Jubilee it was said that the late Queen was concerned no-one would turn up. Look at the Crowds that appeared at each one. How everyone took part in the various local events. Absurd? No, I think most will embrace it all.
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