I suspect the King and Queen will be dreading most the ride back in that terribly uncomfortable golden carriage but at least it will be a relatively short distance. After this final ride they should seriously consider permanently retiring that 4 tonnes weighing golden monstrosity to a museum. But perhaps I am taken it too far now
I think the trouble with this coronation is that we have the images of both the coronations of George VI and Elizabeth II. Both of them were grand events but of a different age. Charles seems to be focused on being a modern monarch. For a man in his 70's possibly not the smartest choice.
I fear for those of us familiar with the previous 20th century coronations the event in a week might be disappointing. The glamour and grandeur of the previous events will have been exchanged for inclusivity and equality. If they really scrap the idea of other royals and nobles using coronets the one thing that reminded the newly anointed and crowned monarch that he is only the primus inter pares has been lost.
I've seen pics of HRH as Gold Stick in Waiting riding astride in white breeches and thigh boots - which would not be appropriate for inside the Abbey I think. Imagine the noise she would make walking down the aisle!
Also seen a pic of her, standing, in trousers and ordinary shoes presumably, which would look much better inside the Abbey.
Riding sidesaddle ["astride" edited out] is very unlikely for the Princess Royal but we never know. She could surprise us but I think the long skirt is not suited to walking because it is a strange shape. Not sure.
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