Long live the king! Two friends and their son came over to watch the Coronation with us, but while my wife and prepared a feast for us, I felt guilty that we had not put up anything to celebrate the day.
My son was not interested in the event at all, he did not watch it and instead went into town to meet a friend. Later we bonded watching Greys Anatomy and even going on a drive together. His views is that the Monarchy should be judged on its past. He is aware that I am in favour of it, and while I do not like the way the Monarchy did not defend Meghan from racist double standards from aspects of the media, I do admire the views of King Charles on how the deportation of asylum seekers is appalling, as well as his views on climate change and sustainable farming.
My daughter did watch it as well with us before going out with a friend at the end to Fingringhoe by bus and needing a lift once they got lost in the rain. She also would end the Monarchy though she disagrees with me that the alternative would be President Farage. Her commitment to democracy when it has given us Brexit and thirteen years of Conservative mis-rule is admirable for a post that in essence is a figurehead at present, but could usher in the Far Right if made democratic.
Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Privy Council was very impressive though she was called an air hostess by on or two watching it. Overall it was an event that the nation could take pride in.I do understand that not everyone did so, and I think that this is one of the few occasions where the right for peaceful protest should not take place in earshot of the once in a lifetime event (for our new Monarch) when so many people who wish him well want to be able to see the even themselves. Comments by those who should know better that people should emigrate if they do not like the event are stupid and fail to reflect that one of the strengths of our nation is the ability to question authority.
