# 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:** 6
**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, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/101 "2023-05-06T12:12:44Z")
Apparently Anne nipped out a side-door and jumped on a horse, fairly typical behaviour for her. ---
**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, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/102 "2023-05-06T12:13:28Z")
Yep. She is leading the guard. Wow, some of the shots of the procession are gorgeous. Mounties!!! ---
**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, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/103 "2023-05-06T12:25:26Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Mounties!!! Giving the King a horse ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/104 "2023-05-06T12:26:50Z")
The gold carriage looks unstable. It josltles around more than the others. Is there a video somewhere about how it is stored and maintained? ---
**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, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/105 "2023-05-06T12:27:26Z")
QE2 said it was the worst ride ever. Made her seasick. ---
**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, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/106 "2023-05-06T12:28:42Z")
Seeing the flags of the Realms… and wondering how long many of those will be part of the line-up. ---
**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, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/107 "2023-05-06T12:33:24Z")
Apparently there is no suspension whatsoever in it. It’s a very rough ride. ---
**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, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/108 "2023-05-06T12:34:19Z")
See that nifty manoeuvre to cut 12 ranks to 6? ---
**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, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/109 "2023-05-06T12:34:52Z")
You tube has quite a few. I believe the instability is due to not having modern shock absorbers. ---
**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, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/110 "2023-05-06T12:36:08Z")
You can see the attempt at a suspension in that long flat black piece that comes under the carriage and then over the front wheels. But the coach weighs over two tons, so it just can’t accomplish much. ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/111 "2023-05-06T12:36:13Z")
That explains a lot. I’m surprised nothing has fallen off. ---
**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, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/112 "2023-05-06T12:36:54Z")
It only gets used a couple of times a century. ---
**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, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/113 "2023-05-06T12:39:53Z")
One would think that would give time for very cleverly concealing some sort of smoothing mechanism. But, hey, authenticity y’know. ---
**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, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/114 "2023-05-06T12:41:18Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > I believe the instability is due to not having modern shock absorbers. That’s the engineering of 1762 for you! ---
**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, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/115 "2023-05-06T12:43:56Z")
Having to ride in that carriage did make me feel a bit of sympathy for Charles and Camilla. That must have been a rough ride for 2 people in their mid 70’s. I hope massage is on the agenda today. ---
**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, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/116 "2023-05-06T12:44:43Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > I hope massage is on the agenda today. A large G & T more like. ---
**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, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/117 "2023-05-06T12:45:26Z")
Leather vs hydraulics. The princess royal has a fun hat. ---
**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, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/118 "2023-05-06T12:46:47Z")
I just got a better look, and the black things are straps of some sort. I can’t imagine what they could make them with that would be strong enough? ---
**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, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/119 "2023-05-06T12:49:35Z")
> **[Why King Charles' "horrible" coronation carriage may give a bumpy ride](https://www.newsweek.com/king-charles-horrible-coronation-carriage-bumpy-ride-1795330)** > > The Gold State Coach will carry Charles and Camilla from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace on coronation day. Leather! Just leather; real leather, not vegan. ---
**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, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660/120 "2023-05-06T12:51:57Z")
The huge coach is seven metres long, 3.6 metres tall, weighs four tonnes, and needs eight horses to draw it. Because of its age and how heavy it is, it is only ever used at a walking pace. [https://youtu.be/gqXQxX3LGOw](https://youtu.be/gqXQxX3LGOw) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronation-watch-along-thread/983660.md?page=7)