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This American has always been an Anglophile. Loved Princess Di and cried when she died. King Charles has truly come into his own. I’ve come to admire him. Not sure I will stay up for the coronation. I will eagerly watch highlights this weekend.

I miss Uhtred already. I follow Alexander Dramon on IG. I’m a fan. What can I say?

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I thoroughly enjoyed this post, Prue, especially reading about your fondness for the royal family. I've made both coronation chicken and my version of the palace's recipe for coronation quiche (crustless, in my case - and I spent ages popping the broad beans out of their tough skins, because I could only find frozen ones...!). Yours looks delicious - I bet that fennel will knock it out of the park!

Glad to hear that the terrier is flourishing. Phew!

Have a fantastic weekend. 😁

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May 6, 2023Liked by prue batten

Dear Prue, I'm up and ready this morning to watch the Coronation, I'm so excited to be able to watch this special occasion. I do agree we do do pomp and ceremony like no one else can do, it something we Brits do very well,along with members of the commonwealth armies . I thought about you when I was watching a program on TV the other night, BBC all about the making of the ceremonial costumes it was really interesting . It must be amazing to be in the crowds, but its also nice to get a ringside view watching it all on the TV. Its most certainly a day of history. we've a nice lunch prepper and a special dinner all ready too so its a day of watching tv and reflecting on what we see I think Charles will be good King with Camilla by his side

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Dear Prue, I'm up and ready this morning to watch the Coronation, I'm so excited to be able to watch this special occasion. I do agree we do do pomp and ceremony like no one else can do, it something we Brits do very well,along with members of the commonwealth armies . I thought about you when I was watching a program on TV the other night, BBC all about the making of the ceremonial costumes it was really interesting . It must be amazing to be in the crowds, but its also nice to get a ringside view watching it all on the TV. Its most certainly a day of history. we've a nice lunch prepper and a special dinner all ready too so its a day of watching tv and reflecting on what we see I think Charles will be good King with Camilla by his side

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May 6, 2023Liked by prue batten

Oh heck not sure why it posted twice, I don't want to delete one post in case they both go, sorry :)

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May 6, 2023Liked by prue batten

It's also lovely to think that many of my friends overseas will also be watching along with us. Xx

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May 6, 2023Liked by prue batten

The programme was called Coronation Tailors if you get a chance to see it, its very good . What a wonderful Coronation day to watch

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Great fun reading about your Coronation Day doings! I savored the BBC & Sky News replays on YouTube all weekend. The sense of history and timelessness in the church service and processions is amazing.

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