I'm all in for a balcony with all the family. It looks too empty and sad with only the working royals. But I hope the RF is ready for a yearly "will they, wont they" if they bring back the full balcony. But most importantly, that Charles wont cave in to Harry, even if they make him look heartless.
I see your point.
I actually prefer the slimmed balcony of working royals. It emphasizes the line of succession and the future of the monarchy. Too many people pretending they’re relevant to the crown clutters the meaning and significance of what they do.
For one-off special occasions like jubilees, yes, let’s bring everyone out. But every year? No, because then we get clinger-ons using the monarchy for networking and deals and that’s the whole thing we’re trying to prevent anyway, right?
I appreciate Karl Jenkins bemused reaction to the theory that he, a 79 year old white Welsh man composer, is, in fact, a 41 year old black American woman from California.
I mean, how else do you respond to an accusation like that?
“Look, my moustache isn’t that cartoonish and silly, surely?”
Like, what is this scenario? It’s Scooby Doo and Fred rips off the mask to reveal: “Oh my God, it’s the Duchess of Sussex!”
And she would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling hardcore royalists.
↬ Bespoke ‘Ivana’ Black Coat -Dress
Catherine first wore the bespoke version of Catherine Walker's 'Ivana' coat in 2019.
The coat features a structured silhouette & front zipper closure. It has military style detailing with a high point collar, padded shoulders, and braided trim.
She wore the coat-dress on :
・ 10.11.2019 - Remembrance Day Service
・ 10.11.2023 - Remembrance Day Service
I'm not gonna lie the slightest possibility of witnessing the dissolution of the british monarchy and reunification of ireland in my lifetime has jumpstarted my will to live
Might take on the issue of trooping the colour and the invitation for the wider family to include Lady Gabriella Kingston is that, as usual, journalists are stirring copy.
IMHO the wider family will be at Horseguards. The working Royals will be on the balcony.
The Edinburgh’s may be joined by their children and Prince William by his. Catherine, Princess of Wales may step out on the balcony the way her Majesty did if she is feeling well enough and wants to.
We’ll see…
Buckingham Palace made some announcements earlier today:
Charles will attend via carriage and conduct his inspection via carriage (as I predicted).
Kate will not attend. EDIT: BP confirmed today Kate will not attend the Colonel’s Review. Her status for the actual Trooping is still unknown.
Other members of the royal family to confirm attendance much closer to the event.