Another Coronation One: Fergie isn’t invited 😟

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

Of all the women, who have married into the family, I like Duchess Sarah (is she still Duchess?).

Roseinbloom

same as the other ex ..... don't know her name .... american ....peter phillips wife ...... hope the phoaw grandson invited

Being picky here, but Autumn Phillips is Canadian.

I bet the Royals think one rogue American in the family is enough.

crazyH

Of all the women, who have married into the family, I like Duchess Sarah (is she still Duchess?).

Her official title is Sarah, Duchess Of York.

Same as Diana, she lost the HRH after divorce.

She went to the family Christmas so she is obviously included now in some family gatherings,, but it's probably some protocol for this event and she will accept that gracefully I imagine.. having learnt from past fallouts.

Granny23

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

My thoughts exactly.

Harry did insist that Auntie Fergie came to his wedding which is a point in his favour. They had to sit separately though.
I thought that when Prince Philip died they would remarry, but apparently not.
Her behaviour was no worse than that of Charles.

ginny

Granny23

Well I have not been sent an invitation either, (probably because I have always been shunned by them my entire life. and must say I'm relieved. It is 57 years since I was last in London but I can imagine that accommodation costs are way beyond my budget, not to mention travel costs. Add on a posh frock, hat and jewellery (I have nothing suitable) and there is no way I could afford it. I am nonetheless in the huff, and will protest by refusing to watch any coverage - serves them right.

My thoughts exactly.

I still have the posh hat I wore for DD's wedding umpteen years ago, kept it just for an occasion like this 🙂
The very smart but uncomfortable shoes went to the charity shop.

My invitation must be in the post somewhere.

Callistemon I reckon that you can guess what foot wear I’ll be sporting with my Vivienne Westwood frock

I'm going to buy some bejewelled trainers to match my tiara.
The hat is just not bling enough.

Are you wearing the tiara on top of the hat?
That would look nice

I’ve always wanted a tiara!

I only compared it to a small family wedding because there has been a lot of talk about how short of space it is and how there are no plus-ones invited for almost all.

The problem with the coronation is that it’s being presented as a nationwide party with not much regard given to the solemn State occasion that it is. I know that we are more relaxed in SOME ways these days and that the media, including the somewhat egregious social kind, holds far too much sway, but even so we should remember it’s our Head of State who is being officially confirmed as per our (unwritten) constitution. The question of whether this position should be taken by the head of a hereditary monarchy is quite another thing. Personally I feel that the political shenanigans, the infighting and the sheer expense of electing a President would distract from the real problems facing this country in the present day. And such a deficiency of decent candidates! (President Blair, anyone?!)

Ladyleftfieldlover

I’ve always wanted a tiara!

I had one in the 90s!
It was about a tenner off Stourbridge market.
It was a bit of a grunge thing - spaghetti strap dress, docs, messy hair, tiara. Think Courtney Love

Amelega
That’s all well and good, but
1) should Fergie have an invite?
2) what will you be wearing?

Sorry, Amalegra, I spelled your name wrong

I quite like wacky Fergie always have. She just didn't fit with the RF. As for Megs well she's probably well aware that she is not welcome and is embarrassed. All her own fault in my opinion.

Fergie was on tv a couple of weeks ago promoting her latest children' book, she said at the time that she did not think she would be invited and was quite happy not to be. She said she would be watching it on tv like other people.

I think it is shabby not inviting her. She is the mother of two princesses. She has the corgis. She has been very loyal in her way. I think she is very likeable and has probably saved the sanity of Andrew by her loyalty. She had to take so much humiliation in the past...duchess of Pork etc etc.
Charles has little respect for public opinion...insisting that Camilla is full queen and not respecting many who can't quite forget the betrayals and tragedy of Diana, the teenage bride who was shafted by him and Camilla who, older than Charles, bears a lot of responsibility. It's a fairytale but people like fairness above all.

Are the corgis not going

Galaxy

Are the corgis not going

I haven’t heard anything yet.
Charles and Camilla have two Jack Russells from Battersea

I’ve easily forgotten Diana, old history.

I like Fergie, at least she’ll be able to nip to the fridge for a top up.

Bluebell and Beth (they are Camilla’s really. I’m not sure if Charles is a very doggy person )

grannygranby

Diana wasn’t a teenage bride, she had just turned 20 when she married Charles.

Only by a week or two, but in the interests of accuracy….