The Daily Peeve / Rant

[sweetana3]

Last weekend in Michigan it was 80 on Friday and it snowed Sunday night so I had to brush the car off Monday morning.

[pinkytoe]

Our peach tree hasn't blossomed yet. The weather here has been brutal so I imagine there will be at least one more hard freeze coming up and if so, no peaches this year.

[iris lilies]

about King Charles’ coronation:

The Today tv morning show could not even get a direct heir to the throne identified properly. This is royal family 101 stuff. They kept saying princess Charlotte and Prince George were walking behind their parents. Ahhhh, no. Obviously, that was Prince Louis.

Prince George is the page who looks exactly like Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales.


I watched a few minutes clip of the coronation ceremony and have questions, but I won’t be going to the Today show to find answers to my questions.

[catherine]

about King Charles’ coronation:

The Today tv morning show could not even get a direct heir to the throne identified properly. This is royal family 101 stuff. They kept saying princess Charlotte and Prince George were walking behind their parents. Ahhhh, no. Obviously, that was Prince Louis.

Prince George is the page who looks exactly like Charles Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales.


I watched a few minutes clip of the coronation ceremony and have questions, but I won’t be going to the Today show to find answers to my questions.

I've been watching it on CNN... they seem very much in the know. The thing that really hits home to me is how much King Charles and Queen Camilla looked like fairy-tale stories with the robes and the heavy crowns, and when I thought about it, I am reminded that I was 1 yr old when Elizabeth was crowned. Of course I can't remember it! In 70 years I have NEVER seen a change in the monarchy, which is astounding to me. We in the States have a "changing of the guard" every 4 years. I thought it was pomp and circumstance appropriate for the tradition, and it seems the Brits feel the same way.

[sweetana3]

We signed up for Britbox. They had a $3.99 a month special. Their reporting was live with only the details, quiet, and respectful. Perfect way to watch. They also had great video and sound quality for the music. I love the changes from having young people and women in important roles to the inclusion of a gospel music choir. Also liked the inclusion of many more "commoners" who are part of various charity groups the King and Queen are involved with.

[iris lilies]

I've been watching it on CNN... they seem very much in the know. The thing that really hits home to me is how much King Charles and Queen Camilla looked like fairy-tale stories with the robes and the heavy crowns, and when I thought about it, I am reminded that I was 1 yr old when Elizabeth was crowned. Of course I can't remember it! In 70 years I have NEVER seen a change in the monarchy, which is astounding to me. We in the States have a "changing of the guard" every 4 years. I thought it was pomp and circumstance appropriate for the tradition, and it seems the Brits feel the same way.

i’m only watching a few minutes at a time of various clips, but I have to confess that I got teary-eyed when the procession to the coronation came rolling along with all of the royal carriages and with Anne, The Princess Royal,, leading the military group in “protection of her brother. “

on a snarky note, I was happy that Anne’s big red feathered hat blocked Prince Harry’s view quite extraordinarily well when they were sitting in Westminster abbey.

[catherine]

on a snarky note, I was happy that Anne’s big red feathered hat blocked Prince Harry’s view quite extraordinarily well when they were sitting in Westminster abbey.

I heard some comments in the media that that was intentional--being difficult to focus on Harry and his body language so he wouldn't detract from the ceremony. I feel bad for Harry. He was 12 when he lost his mother. I've heard that 12 is a difficult time to lose a parent (of course, any age is difficult but there are specific things related to emotional maturity that make it particularly difficult if you're 12). And I have to admit. I was 12 when I lost my father, and DH was 12 when he lost his.

I think Harry's emotional drivers around his life decisions tend toward wanting to fulfill his mother's vision for a good life. His running away and decrying the monarchy are so Oedipal it's ridiculous.

[rosarugosa]

This is the only coverage I watched:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr6SUtSgObn/

[herbgeek]

Rosa- that was HYSTERICAL!I was thinking the coronation deserved the "mystery Science Theatre 3000" treatment!

[iris lilies]

This is the only coverage I watched:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr6SUtSgObn/

Haha, and I’m sure there are several parodies out there. It is such a strange, ancient, and rarified ceremony. I love the fact that he is sitting on Edwards throne, which is 700 years old. The scone of Scotland was brought down from Scotland for the ceremony, and then will go back up to live in Scotland.