# Coronation Watch-Along Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [May 6, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660 "2023-05-06T10:11:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/61 "2023-05-06T11:34:57Z")
Funny, spell-checker didn’t catch it. Well, I _am_ from the ba’brous colonies. Blame Noah Webster for that one. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/62 "2023-05-06T11:35:51Z")
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**Author:** ![its\_the\_daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bb73d2/32.png) [@its\_the\_daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/its_the_daddy)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/63 "2023-05-06T11:36:01Z")
Well, this is the multicultural Dope! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/64 "2023-05-06T11:37:11Z")
I thought the disrobing was so he didn’t get oil on the pretty clothes. ---
**Author:** ![K364](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k364/32/5_2.png) [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/65 "2023-05-06T11:41:01Z")
And now everyone leaves in a big conga line. ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/66 "2023-05-06T11:45:00Z")
Then the really uncomfortable Coronation Coach ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/67 "2023-05-06T11:45:47Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Sadly, the members of the House of Lords were told to leave their robes and coronets at home, Yeah, that bit they could have kept, it would have interfered with nothing and been good visuals and good business for the dry cleaners. OTOH the magical bracelets and Holy Dressing Room sort of things can be dispensed with. Annoint on the forehead, switch one robe for another, plonk crown on. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/68 "2023-05-06T11:46:23Z")
I find it odd that Kate and Charlotte both have tiaras, but the actual future kings, William and George have no special headwear. Not that William lacks for regalia. But his head is nekkid. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/69 "2023-05-06T11:46:34Z")
I did like the blue in the manes of the horses this morning. They were very pretty horses. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/70 "2023-05-06T11:46:48Z")
> [@bob\_2](#): > > Then the really uncomfortable Coronation Coach Indeed. The one they rode _to_ the party had air conditioning! ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/71 "2023-05-06T11:47:22Z")
Not needed today ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/72 "2023-05-06T11:48:00Z")
No coronets at this coronation. Sad. William may have the garter hat on outside… ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/73 "2023-05-06T11:48:28Z")
With apologies to Steve Martin: When he was a young man He never thought he’d see The day his mom would die So HE could be the king King Chuck - headin’ to the palace King Chuck - not feelin’ any malice Ridin’ in a carriage (don’t talk about his marriage) King Chuck! Add verses as you see fit. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/74 "2023-05-06T11:48:34Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > I find it odd that Kate and Charlotte both have tiaras, but the actual future kings, William and George have no special headwear. Chuck got a crown when he was invested as Prince of Wales, but I doubt Wills will be getting that level of ceremony. > **[Coronet of Charles, Prince of Wales](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronet_of_Charles,_Prince_of_Wales)** > > The Coronet of Charles, Prince of Wales is a small crown that is part of the Honours of Wales. The gold coronet, with diamonds set in platinum, was made for and used by King Charles III at his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969. Designed by the artist Louis Osman, the coronet was a gift from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths to the Prince's mother, Queen Elizabeth II. It has been described as modern but its form is traditional. The coronet is on permanent display in the Jewel House at th... ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/75 "2023-05-06T11:49:52Z")
You cannot fault the music. It really has been amazing. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/76 "2023-05-06T11:53:14Z")
That is something at which Charles excels. He has a good feel for what music fits. ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/77 "2023-05-06T11:53:21Z")
It astonishes me that they could build such a place 7/800 years ago. No America then 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/78 "2023-05-06T11:54:21Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > You cannot fault the music. It really has been amazing. I’ve been out for a bike ride this morning so I’ve not been paying attention but I’ve just caught this bit and I have to agree. The quality of the choir and orchestra is superb (unsurprising I guess) and the music choice is somewhat epic in scale. My first comment to my wife… “they aren’t holding back on this one are they?” ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/79 "2023-05-06T11:55:41Z")
Is it a “bevy” of bishops? ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/80 "2023-05-06T11:57:01Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > But his head is nekkid. Which is the right etiquette for him at High Church. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660.md?page=5)