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Did I watch the Coronation last Saturday? I did not. Had I been home I might have tuned in but it happened to fall on the same day as my art opening. I do like the pomp and circumstance, the colours and formal attire but I’m not sure that the monarchy has a place in society anymore. I appreciate the history of the monarchy and even paid Buckingham Palace a visit the first time we travelled to London in 2018. Then again I have visited many castles and palaces in countries where monarchies no longer exist.
The Queen was and now King Charles is the head of state in Canada. It is purely a symbolic title and holds no power. I’m not sure that King Charles will be as popular a monarch as his mother was. Once the shine of his coronation dims, I’m sure the debates about the legitimacy of the monarchy will continue. It would be nice if King Charles could continue his work with global warming and the impact on the environment but I fear that this has become too political and his hands will be tied. Maybe this might have been as area where his monarchy could have make a difference in the world.
For now let the monarchists and supporters of the Royal Family have their day. Who knows, this may be the last Coronation they ever experience.
Mama Cormier 
I was proud to witness history in the making and so very proud to be English. I feel privileged that we are one of the few countries to have such a relevant and hard working royal family.
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I hope you weren’t offended by my post. I usually watch anything Royal but couldn’t this time because my opening reception just happened to fall on the same day.
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Oh, I hope you’re wrong. My country would be a far poorer place without the monarchy.
The income for the country far outweighs the cost. And the loss of of a thousand years of tradition would be dire.
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I hope I’m wrong too. I’m sure that tourism would flourish regardless but having the monarchy is certainly a draw. I loved my tour of Buckingham Palace when I was there the first time.
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Oh, Not at all, please don’t worry about that.
I tend to get a bit too carried away with emotion and pride.
Thank you for being concerned. 🙂
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Phew! Thanks for replying, I was worried that I had overstepped.
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