Charles III: Coronation Musings and Information

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by MARG

Thanks, and I agree, it does look better with uniform.

But then he can not wear the Garter.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by yukari

The official website:

https://coronation.gov.uk/about-the-coronation/

I was wondering if we would see the Coronation Street parties and hopefully the weather will be good for them!

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by yukari

The official website:

https://coronation.gov.uk/about-the-coronation/

What i miss on this Website is background Information for example about the Service and all the tradtions around it.

[CyrilVladisla]

King Charles III coronation souvenirs
http://www.countryliving.com/uk/news...tion-souvenirs

[tommy100]

Love the official playlist!

[Blog Real]

Originally Posted by yukari

The official website:

https://coronation.gov.uk/about-the-coronation/

I think they should put information on the traditions and ceremonies of the coronations of British monarchs on the website.

[CyrilVladisla]

The Robes and Coronets of the Nobility at the British Coronation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYrePYTAl5g

[Kobenhavn]

Originally Posted by Blog Real

I think they should put information on the traditions and ceremonies of the coronations of British monarchs on the website.

Exactly. Despite the sombre occasion, I absolutely loved watching events surrounding QEII's funeral as there were heaps of information about marches, music, lore, uniforms etc. Knowing the traditions made the experience more meaningful and impactful.

I get that they want this coronation to be more toned down due to economic crisis in the UK, war in Europe, and the after effects of the pandemic but so far I feel like it is way too toned down, it is almost boring.

[Denville]

certainly it should be toned down, and probalby its the last coronation in the UK

[Mirabel]

I don't see the purpose of having it toned down, if it is supposed to attract tourists.
And there's always an economic crisis; I remember news outlets saying William's wedding should be toned down to reflect that.

If the pageantry is eliminated. what's the point?

[Lilyflo]

The Coronation Logo has just been revealed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64599029

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Lilyflo

The Coronation Logo has just been revealed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64599029

It would have been nice if, in addition to flowers representing the countries in the United Kingdom, other elements representing the Commonwealth realms had also been added. After all, Charles III is expected to be crowned King of all the realms, not only the UK.

[Hans-Rickard]

I love it. Modern looking and (still) beautiful

[rominet09]

Beautiful, a good choice.

[W.Y.CII]

That's beautiful and well designed!

Originally Posted by Mbruno

It would have been nice if, in addition to flowers representing the countries in the United Kingdom, other elements representing the Commonwealth realms had also been added. After all, Charles III is expected to be crowned King of all the realms, not only the UK.

That's what came to my mind too but then I realised using >50 kinds of flowers it would look overloaded and too complicated as a logo. And to my knowledge seems that there isn't one significant symbol to represent the whole commonwealth that could integrate into the logo. I wish they'll use the symbols related to commonwealth in other materials and designs though.

[Elly C]

Yes, I think it would have been too busy to incorporate elements from each Commonwealth country. I’m sure it would have been considered. Is there a recognised symbol of the Commonwealth ?

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Mirabel

I don't see the purpose of having it toned down, if it is supposed to attract tourists.
And there's always an economic crisis; I remember news outlets saying William's wedding should be toned down to reflect that.

If the pageantry is eliminated. what's the point?

The point is that Charles is crowned as king. It will be a ceremony wtih a certain amount of pageantry but given C's age and the financail problems, nobody wants a big ceremony, remotlely like the coronation in 1953.

[Lilyflo]

Originally Posted by W.Y.CII

That's what came to my mind too but then I realised using >50 kinds of flowers it would look overloaded and too complicated as a logo. And to my knowledge seems that there isn't one significant symbol to represent the whole commonwealth that could integrate into the logo. I wish they'll use the symbols related to commonwealth in other materials and designs though.

There are only 15 commonwealth realms so it might have been possible to include a flower for each of those countries.

[W.Y.CII]

Oops I miss up commonwealth realms and commonwealth nations. Yet from design perspective 15+ elements are still too much for a logo if you ask me.

[Heavs]

I think if there was a design that could realistically incorporate 15 different flowers in a small logo that would be amazing. However it seems like this logo is doing all it can to make sure all the "home nations" are equally represented, which in itself is not easy.