6/25/2023 0 Comments Shift by Rachel Vincent![]() I admired his handiwork and he explained that the street was going to be closed on Sunday for a coronation party and that I should join in. On Thursday evening I took the dog for her evening walk and, in a neighbouring street, met someone I know, a Canadian, putting in place the final stretches of Union Jack bunting that now crisscross the road, flapping loudly in the evening breeze like pigeon wings. Everyone from accounts to the canteen knows that he’s messed up in the past so is intrigued to see how he fares. ![]() Essentially the guy in your office who’s been desperate to be promoted to manager for years is finally having his wish granted. But a coronation’s meaning and emotional reverberations seem insignificant in comparison to that. Many people surprised even themselves with how moved they were by the pageantry and moments of reflection that surrounded the Queen’s funeral back in September. They are not serving up much in the way of insight. ![]() Depending on their political views, the newspapers are either offering predictable harrumphing or the chance to wallow in royal minutiae. ![]() And what does it all mean for modern Britain? Well, I am not sure anyone can quite tell you. The nation has an extra day of holiday on Monday to mark the coronation of King Charles III – well, that’s one reason to be grateful to the fella. ![]()
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