Tomorrow is the coronation of King Charles III
in Westminster Abbey where our monarchs have been crowned forty times since
1066. I’m not particularly a Royalist but having a Royal Family is a good way
of bringing the country together and I like to have a non-political Head of
State; it tends towards stability. Although there are those reject monarchy,
having a powerful one is something that many countries look at with envy. Even
the French are very interested in ours and the number of American visitors for
tomorrow is huge. (Hello Myrna & Herb!) Charles is King of 15 countries and he wanted a very different
style from the 1953 event when his mother was crowned. He is keen on
inclusivity and he invited the Chief Rabbi to stay overnight in his home in
Clarence House so that he could attend. God Save the King!
I thought that Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks would be appropriate. You can hear it (and see the fireworks) here!
