# The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [September 8, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2022-09-08T18:05:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 43
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/844 "2023-05-05T17:45:14Z")
Looks like it’s going to rain tomorrow. Classic. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/845 "2023-05-05T18:00:05Z")
Some cool coronation swag available here; proceeds benefit the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces: > **[HM King Charles III](https://www.historicroyalpalaces.com/king-charles-iii.html)** > > Heritage gifts, souvenirs, jewellery & homewares - a unique collection inspired by historic royal palaces. Shop with us to support the conservation of our palaces. ---
**Author:** ![PatrickLondon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/patricklondon/32/4422_2.png) [@PatrickLondon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatrickLondon)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/846 "2023-05-05T18:05:45Z")
Of course there’s plenty of tat around as well, much of which will be cheaper next week. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/847 "2023-05-05T18:40:16Z")
Also … there’s going to be a coronation concert on sunday, featuring some of the “biggest names in music” … Take That, Katie Perry, Lionel Ritchie ! ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/848 "2023-05-05T18:42:04Z")
At lleast, unlike at sporting championships, tomorrow they won’t have to destroy half the pre-made swag with the wrong winner’s name on it. So there’s that. 🙂 Or at least I sincerely _hope_ that won’t be necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/849 "2023-05-05T19:04:57Z")
And the 21 gun salute has started at the Legislature of Saskatchewan. I can hear it from my office downtown. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/850 "2023-05-05T19:06:34Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Or at least I sincerely _hope_ that won’t be necessary. There is an element of risk when the watery tart throws the sword. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/851 "2023-05-05T19:07:23Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > And the 21 gun salute has started at the Legislature of Saskatchewan. > > I can hear it from my office downtown. God save the King of Canada! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/852 "2023-05-05T19:14:34Z")
And an RCAF fly-over ! ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/853 "2023-05-05T21:16:59Z")
Oddly enough, it seems that there are many folks who are unaware that Charles actually is the king of Canada. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/854 "2023-05-05T22:26:03Z")
King of Canada? That was Gordon Lightfoot until a few days ago, wasn’t it? Not sure who the heir apparent was/is. ---
**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 5, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/855 "2023-05-05T22:37:02Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > That was Gordon Lightfoot until a few days ago, wasn’t it? Not sure who the heir apparent was/is. I believe King Geddy I’s reign began automatically upon the death of his predecessor. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/856 "2023-05-05T22:59:03Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > King Geddy I I thought he said Farewell to Kings. ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/857 "2023-05-05T23:38:33Z")
Surprise, [Meg](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/meet-king-charles-iiis-8-royal-coronation-horses/) will be part of the King’s Procession! ---
**Author:** ![FinsToTheLeft](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/finstotheleft/32/2930_2.png) [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/858 "2023-05-06T00:46:15Z")
> [@gnoitall](#): > > I thought he said Farewell to Kings. Rimshot by the late Neil Peart! ---
**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, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/859 "2023-05-06T09:34:02Z")
I have to say, it’s quite funny watching the royal procession right now while the commentators have to avoid mentioning that the road is increasingly covered in piles of fresh horseshit, and the horses and footmen are having to walk right through it, and the golden coach has probably got it all over the wheels at this point. ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/860 "2023-05-06T09:53:55Z")
Good to see Lionel Richie in the congregation. ---
**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, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/861 "2023-05-06T11:11:28Z")
> [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](#): > > Looks like it’s going to rain tomorrow. Classic. _Of course_ it’s raining on the big day - for something as quintessentially British as a Royal Coronation you _must_ have quintessentially British weather. ---
**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, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/862 "2023-05-06T11:13:34Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I have to say, it’s quite funny watching the royal procession right now while the commentators have to avoid mentioning that the road is increasingly covered in piles of fresh horseshit, and the horses and footmen are having to walk right through it, and the golden coach has probably got it all over the wheels at this point. That’s why the Medieval era is sometimes called “The Dung Ages” ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232/863 "2023-05-06T13:21:46Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I have to say, it’s quite funny watching the royal procession right now while the commentators have to avoid mentioning that the road is increasingly covered in piles of fresh horseshit, and the horses and footmen are having to walk right through it, and the golden coach has probably got it all over the wheels at this point. Wait, they were scouring the nation for bell-ringers, but somehow forgot pooper-scoopers? The New Years Day Rose Parade handles things better. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232.md?page=42) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232.md?page=44)