If King Charles III was serious about his professed desire, uttered during his coronation, to 'serve, rather than be served', he could have orchestrated a very low key coronation ceremony. 

Consequently, he could have donated the multi-million pounds bill for this fandango, to his people who have had to cough up. They have to make acutely worrying decisions about the balance of feeding their families, or heating their homes, in a vain attempt to cope with the cost of living crisis.

I am a pensioner, yet I continue to work extremely hard for young people in my care, advancing their education to a level that has been recognised by many. As a result, I continue to pay taxes, despite my advanced age. 

I would far prefer seeing my contributions used for good purposes, rather than meaningless, outmoded pageantry, during which the King was annoyed that he was kept waiting, objectors to the monarchy were handcuffed and swept away, in accordance with the laws that this government, led by Rishi Sunak, has failed to have ratified by the Upper Chamber. So much for freedom of speech in “Great Britain”.

My only consolation in this sorry, sad saga is that neither Charles nor Camilla looked very happy as they stood alone on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, having finally achieved their life's desire, at great cost to many.

In addition, it was clearly evident that Queen Camilla fidgeted with her crown, when Archbishop Welby placed it on her head. It is possible that it did not sit well. Could it have been destined for a very different Queen?

Una Stevens,
Cliff Way, 
Compton, 
Winchester

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