Coronation Watch-Along III

[Casuaala]

We're here, we're live and we're Unofficial!

I can imagine they are all a bit tired tbh
Probably not much sleep the last few days

That crowd makes me very uncomfortable- nope from me.

@Casuaala You asked what the heralds do when they are not on parade. Look up College of Arms on wikipedia. My father was senior herald painter (ancient title for heraldic artist) and worked there for 38 years, which is why I know. As a child I visited the College of Arms several times. In the entrance hall (Earl Marshal's Court) there used to be a throne/chair roped off in the centre and Dad said the Queen had sat on it. When no-one was around, he lifted the rope so I could run over and sit on it.

Thank you @mrsjoyfulprizeforraffiawork When I was a child I was fascinated by heraldry. I remember when I realised that somebody with my background would get nowhere near such work.

We didn’t anything. Could just hear them.
more than just the red arrows and chopper though.
Think there’ll be other modern stuff. Dh knew what they were by sound but he’s gone off so I can’t ask

How lovely that Kate & Charlotte’s headpieces were made by someone who was able to start their business because of funding from the Prince’s Trust

I'm flagging now. Be glad when we've had the balcony waving.

I'd like to see the whole of Anita Rani's dress.

Flight radar 24 has a good few visible

If you’re in Norfolk I’d expect it to be the Lightnings out of Marham?

You wouldn't see that much up the back
Love the crowns everywhere

What are you blathering on about? Bloody ridiculous

These are a few of my favourite things:

Sword bearer.
Kate and Charlotte.
The horses.
The soldiers.
Pomp and circumstance.
Rain.
Golden carriage.
The crowds in their Union Flag accessories.
The crowns and orb.
The golden dressing gown 😆

It would be lovely if this was used as an opportunity to champion British design and manufacture. The programme with Patrick Grant the other evening about tailoring uniforms was great but sadly much of the fabric is now imported .

I love that India Hicks thinks that the clothes Kate wears are 'attainable' for all of us!

Didn’t know that. That’s excellent.

I suppose you’re right. Olusoga's "research" has been helpful in removing any guilt associated with Britain's colonial history. He points out that many Roman soldiers, that invaded, raped, pillaged, exploited and colonised the British Isles were African. And they stayed for much longer than the British in Africa! It is significant that Europeans that went to Africa were, actually returning to their ancestral homelands (all human life originated in Africa) in search of a better life.

Can't see them on flighradar but interesting seeing the RAF helicopters and planes

I'd not really given any thought to how they line everyone up ready for a fly past

Gosh, they've certainly been unlucky with the weather.

Camillas crown looks like it weighs as much as she does!

Agree about Camillas crown it looks so heavy

Don’t lean forward HMs - don’t drop the crowns!

Her hair has been redone

I hope they had a quick sandwhich