Considering how depressing the world news has been lately, the coronation of King Charles III last weekend provided a brief diversion. It might not be everybody's cup of tea but the Brits certainly know how to put on a show if a bit of history is involved. They're good at pomp and pageantry and most importantly love a parade with plenty of horses.
Observing a golden horse-drawn carriage making its way down the Mall through the Saturday morning drizzle flanked by soldiers in familiar furry hats was a most reassuring sight… just another day in London.
There was the usual line-up of princes, princesses, dukes, duchesses, lords, ladies, page boys and even some ordinary people. At times it looked a little quaint and almost Disneyesque.
