American Reacts to Charles III Coronation

[@jodabney4358]

You seemed to be enjoying watching it I'm an American and i popped out of bed early to watch on tv I thought it was spectacular

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I did, not just because of the history. But also due to the fact I am writing a book series and many aspects of the events are used in it.

[@casp11]

Brilliant reaction. Thank you so much for watching the whole lot 🇬🇧 much respect Birmingham UK. 🇬🇧🇺🇲.

[@sweetwater156]

You’re the only channel who reacted to the whole show! Wow. Thank you.

[@_starfiend]

19:07 : How many people noticed Prince Andrew pause and bow his head to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Did anyone else?

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Saw the bow, didn't know that's what he was bowing too :o

[@Alison-qd2cm]

Yes, meanwhile Harry (and the others) walked past without a bye-or-leave!

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

@@Alison-qd2cm I think after he tried to greet a few people he read the room and sought to not have too much attention put on him. idk

[@1chish]

He was a serving pilot in the Navy, served for 22 years and fought a war in 1982 so knows the value of respect of those who gave their lives in war. Harry of course also served briefly in combat but ignored the tomb.

[@gordonsmith8899]

I did

[@JJ-of1ir]

My goodness, what a trooper you are! To do the whole Coronation Service and watch the whole military parade back to Buckingham Palace was quite something. I hope you enjoyed it too. Thank you very much. All the best and love from the UK

[@johnwilletts3984]

The reason for having a Constitutional Monarchy:- It’s the duty of the Monarch to sign bills into law, but only if the correct democratic procedure has been followed. If a Prime Minister losses the confidence of parliament the monarch as Head of State will fire him. The will of parliament is paramount. The monarchy has thus provided us with a very stable democracy. The idea of a corrupt self serving politician becoming Head of State is a threat to the people. Image life here with an all powerful President Boris!

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

That's well said.

[@kingseb2252]

@@AndrewHesterLaugh and it works even here in Australia there is still support for the monarchy and me im pro monarchy for several reasons

[@gordonsmith8899]

The Crown is our guarantor

[@truckerfromreno]

That was magnificent. The Anointment was so moving and powerful. Long Live the King.

[@manolososadavinci1937]

I loved witnessing Princess Anne with her Admiral get up and leading 6 thousand troops to be security for her brother King Charles

[@manolososadavinci1937]

And also watching Penny Mordaunt wield the kings sword looking like a real life Lady Britainnia Lady Victoria

[@manolososadavinci1937]

56:21 love how the U.k military swears their oath not to a constitution nor to the people but to the king and to the royal family and the kings subjects swear their fealty to the king and the royal family and the king swears to keep his subjects and the realm safe,it almost reminiscent to when The Great Isabella ll of her name swore to be of derive to her subjects and the realm 💙💙💙

[@vaughanwilliams761]

It Wasn’t An Admirals Get Up , The Princess Is Colonel In Chief of The Blues & Royals A Section Of The Household Cavalry !!

[@manolososadavinci1937]

@@vaughanwilliams761 it was a royal navy ceremonial uniform representing her role in the army. She does hold the rank of admiral but it's just ceremonial she doesn't hold an actual rank in the armed services which sucks it would be a gorgeous sight watching her lead a fleet 💙💙💙

[@vaughanwilliams761]

@@manolososadavinci1937 No The Princess Was Definitely Wearing Her Blues & Royal Colonel In Chief Uniform , If You Don’t Believe Me , I Suggest You Check You Look Further Into It !!!!

[@junecaffyn357]

Thank you, Andrew, how nice to find someone who watches and does not keep stop starting video to talk. All the best from West Sussex

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Thanks. As I said in the start, I have some understanding of what was happening and also find people who pause constantly annoying. Only reason I did the once was cause I wanted to say my piece before forgetting and didn't like talking over the announcers lol

[@janettesinclair6279]

Thank you for your endurance in watching the whole service! I really enjoyed seeing it all again as there were many bits I had forgotten, and it was good to do some people spotting in the congregation.

[@VanH77]

Thank you for being brave and watch the whole thing& hopefully not regret it, great!! 😊👍🏻

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

No regrets ^_^

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Well done for reacting to the whole event.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Thanks :)

[@denisescutt1865]

We’ve had a monarch before 1066. Edward the confessor Alfred the great the Saxon king etc. Ethelred The Unready

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I know, the reason for 1066 is the current royal family tracing their lineage to William the Conqueror in 1066. Second oldest royal family, behind the Japanese royal family which is older.

[@MrBulky992]

​​​​​​@@AndrewHesterLaugh Yes but the current Royal Family traces back well before 1066 to the very beginning of the unitary English kingdom in 927. The Kingdom of England came into existence in 927 under King Aethelstan. He died childless but his brother's line continued through Kings Edgar the Peaceful, Aethelred the Unready and Edmund Ironside. On the death of Aethelred's son, the childless Edward the Confessor, the de jure succession passed to his great nephew, the young Edgar the Aetheling who was proclaimed king by the Witan but was unable to secure his claim by force of arms against the Conqueror in 1066. The Aetheling family fled into exile in Scotland and Edgar's sister (St) Margaret married Malcolm III, King of Scots. Their daughter, Matilda of Scotland married Henry I of England, and their daughter the Empress Matilda's son became Henry II, the first Plantagenet king. So William the Conqueror, William Rufus, Henry I and Stephen were *not* descendants of the House of Wessex and had no claim by blood, following Edward the Confessor's death whereas their successors, the Plantagenets at least had English royal blood. Meanwhile, all the kings of the Scots were also descended from Edmund Ironside and in 1603, James VI, a descendant of Henry VII and Edward IV of England, ascended the English throne, so at least doubly descended from the Anglo-Saxon line! So the crucial dates are 927 (creation of the English kingdom) and 973 (the coronation of King Edgar the Peaceful at Bath Abbey - the first coronation of which we have detailed information and the basis of all subsequent English and later British coronations). 1066 is relevant to the coronation only because it was the year in which the ceremony first took place in Westminster Abbey which was completed the year before. If you then trace Aethelred's line backwards through the kings of Wessex, the Royal Family's line goes back even further via Alfred the Great to at least King Egbert of Wessex in 827.

[@JJ-of1ir]

@@AndrewHesterLaugh I think I read somewhere that they also trace their ancestry to the Saxon Kings - so well over a 1000 years then.

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

@@AndrewHesterLaugh Our royal family can trace their lineage back to Cerdic (c.467 AD), who was the progenitor of the House of Cerdic (Wessex), and to the Normans, through Matilda of Scotland, who was the daughter of Margaret of Wessex and Malcom III, king of Scotland. She married Henry I and had a daughter, Matilda, who married the Holy Roman Emperor Henri V. Empress Matilda was the mother of Henry II, the first Plantagenet king. Charles can also trace his descent to the House of Capet, and through them to the Carolingian kings of the Franks, and to the House of Rurik, who were the founders of Kyivan Rus, and to the House of Eric (Sweden), both via Ann of Kyiv, who was the daughter of Yarolsav the Wise and Ingergard Olofsdottir, who was the grandaughter of Eric the Victorious, the first king of Sweden. Charles can also trace his lineage to the Byzantine Amorian and Macedonian dynasties, through Anna Porphyrogenita, who was the mother of Yaroslav the Wise and the daughter of Romanos II, Emperor of Byzantium.

[@sporegalaxies4002]

@@MrBulky992 Fantastic history I’ve been watching the Vikings lots of info in those tv series, moved from Staffordshire to the outer Hebrides 2021 love it here

[@derekowens1817]

The Corporal Major, mentioned in relation to the Royal Standard being carried by the Lifeguard just behind the Royal carriage, so named as the Lifeguards have no sergeants in their ranks. Sergeant is derived from servant and, as the King's Lifeguard was originally recruited from gentlemen, who accompanied Charles II into exile, the term has never been used in the Lifeguards, whereas sergeant was used in the Royal Horse Guards (Blues) which was not recruited from gentlemen. Hence Corporal of Horse, Squadron Corporal Major, Regimental Corporal Major etc. D

[@batkinssmart4273]

It's a strange business, the coronation. The central "religious" theme - that Charles is King (and Head of the Church of England) because God has appointed him - well, I don't suppose there's a single person in England who actually believes it (even the Archbishops). And the Christian Bible, being read by a Hindu , who certainly doesn't believe it's the Word of the Lord. And yet - it is undoubtedly a powerful and significant ceremony, and any tampering/updating is done round the edges, because we revere our historical traditions and don't want to risk throwing out the baby with the bathwater, and ending up with a second Cromwell instead of a monarch who is kept in check by tradition and covenants and oaths. And looking around at other countries, we have constant reminders from other countries of how easily an elected leader can decide to throw away traditions and elections and become a permanent tyrant.

[@JJ-of1ir]

Forgive me if I have this wrong, but I do not believe that the Ceremony is about him being appointed by god. I thought it was about him being anointed as Supreme Head of the Church of England and that the anointing allowed him to be guided by the Lord and the Holy Ghost to do a good job. Did I misunderstand?

[@batkinssmart4273]

@@JJ-of1ir At the moment of crowning, the Archbishop says that it's God who places the crown upon the head of the king. "Bless we beseech Thee this Crown, and so sanctify Thy servant Charles, upon whose head this day Thou dost place it for a sign of royal majesty...." That's a bit stronger than asking God to confirm an appointment - it's surely saying that God made him King? Unless I'm reading too much into it.

[@faramir]

I preferred Sunak's reading, which conveyed the sense of the passage, to those of Ms Truss and Baroness Scotland at the Queen's funeral; the first didn't convey the sense and the second was too slow.

[@gordonsmith8899]

@@JJ-of1ir The ceremonial crowning Mass pre-dates the reformation and has nothing to do with the king's role of 'Governor' of the Church of England. The 'bottom line' is King Charles reigns over a Christian monarchy.

[@AutoAlligator]

I moved to England from the US over a decade ago. I was, and still am in awe of London. (It is far too busy for me to live there...the buildings, bridges and roads are simply beautiful though.) The history forces me back every month...I love it! I have travelled around England and the farther you get from London the more people seem to enjoy the Monarchy. (I could be wrong).

[@shelleyaslett]

Zadok the Priest by Handel, the lyrics are words from the Bible, translated by the King James Bible.

[@mikeymike1854]

Psalm 71 sung in greek was the moment

[@noelle3551]

​@@mikeymike1854 not really but it was a surprise

[@JJ-of1ir]

@@mikeymike1854 Yes it was beautiful but there was also something very emotional about Kyrie Eleison sung by Sir Bryn Terfel too.

[@chi6801]

I really enjoyed your reaction, thank you :)

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

^_^

[@Northumbergull]

At 3:25:55, those... three... cheers! Just wow! ❤

[@iamthecaptainofmysoul2293]

That kyrie eleison was mindblowing

[@Eve-Nicholson]

Vivat Regina Camilla! Vivat Rex Carolus! (Long live Queen Camilla and Long live King Charles) Shouted during I was Glad when they said"Let us go to the House of the Lord!" by children from Westminster School. After tht "O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, they that love thee shall prosper". Beautifully sung by those boys and men. Priceless book of gospels rom the 6th century. Our Christian heritage.

[@LizzyxDarcy]

I was very happy for them. I enjoyed it.

[@christinephipps8236]

you may interested to know that the buttons badges and helmets are made by a firm called Firmin in Birminngham and is the oldest manufacturing company in the world and was founded in 1655 . The helmets are all hand made by only two men , they use a tool called a blacksmiths helm to shape the neck part and it is the origonal one from 1655, The Firmin group also make all the uniforms word for the coronation.

[@JJ-of1ir]

I watched this programme myself. It was fascinating. I did wonder afterwards what they would do if the factory that did the metal work (oh alright the two men) became unwell, their secrets - that they guard so well - will leave new people in a pickle - same with the man tailoring the uniforms and his 'secret' pleats to help the riders comfort when they sit upon a horse. Just little worries that swirl around my head! 🙂🙂🙂

[@kaywhy245]

​@@JJ-of1ircoronation uniforms fit for a King was the programme

[@denisescutt1865]

Zadoc the priest annointed King Soloman of the Old Testament. The anointing oil has to come from Jerusalem

[@271250cl]

There were Kings of England well before 1066!

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I know, don't remember exactly what I said. But yes I know there were kings before William the Conqueror, just that the family traces it's line back to William.

[@seanmc1351]

I agree, best reaction by far and watching the whole ceremony Another thing, dont we brits do this stuff well, and are forces have the best uniforms in the world, as well as being highly trained

[@kaywhy245]

Woke, rather tacky the service. He arrive 6 minutes too early so Wills and Kate had to creep in. Loved Anne's plume though candle better. Blue horse regalia, and gold coach Ukrainia?

[@seanmc1351]

@@kaywhy245 bit lost wit your comment and the ukraine comment, USA and UK front runners to helpiing, whats your point

[@seanmc1351]

@@kaywhy245 what do you want to see, the russian bragging what gear they got, they took over crimea, now they want a bit more, we had that in second world war, many lives lost, but we beat them off, thats why we speak english, and not german, and are free,

[@kaywhy245]

@@seanmc1351 ukrainian colours/support. There was a reason the horses were decked out in blue not purple. If so I thoroughly approve. It is just what Brits would do.

[@kaywhy245]

@@seanmc1351 oh dear. Do you not understand what being a Brit is? Who else would hide a sign in a major event? I do so hope it was done deliberately. Then our culture will still be alive and kicking.

[@RamsayShearer]

Hi Andrew Hester well done for sitting for 3 hours to watch the full kings coronation in one day I congratulate you for watching the full kings coronation all of it on one video and you are the only KZbinr that watched the full kings coronation on KZbin and the full kings coronation was 10 hours long on the 6th of May and we will never forget that day of the King's coronation 2023.

[@markmark63]

A long tradition. The Abbey is 754 years old and the chair was made in March 1300 - so is 723 years old and it has been used for 38 coronations since then. The coaches appear old but both have heating, air-con and hydraulic suspension.

[@wendyw2118]

no they don't im afraid the gold state coach has no suspension or air con or heating

[@dotty4654]

The Gold Coach was commissioned in 1760 for King George 111 Coronation, but wasn't used because it wasn't finished in time, because it is technically an artifact no modern modifications can be made, but apparently it's very very uncomfortable. It's the Queens Diamond Jubilee State Coach that has the aircon and suspension, given their Majesties are pensioners who can blame them for wanting a comfy ride 😂. Westminster Abbey is nearly 1000yrs old, originally a Benedictine Abbey it has been used since 1066 for the Monarch's Coronation, it was consecrated as a church 754 yrs ago😊🇬🇧

[@valeriedavidson2785]

Westminster Abbey is one thousand years old and there have been Coronations held there for all that time.

[@janesansome8393]

Westminster Abbey is a thousand years old Edward the confessor built it.

[@iriscollins7583]

​@@janesansome8393 Was he brickie😅

[@reluctantheist5224]

Certain other countries ise a military parade to show off their latest and best , sometimes to intimidate. The UK brings out its old stuff to show how nice they have kept everything.

[@valeriedavidson2785]

England had monarchs before 1066.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I know, the reason for 1066 is the current royal family tracing their lineage to William the Conqueror in 1066. Second oldest royal family, behind the Japanese royal family which is older.

[@jamesdulany2176]

To give a quick rundown of the hymns and anthems (because I haven't seen one perusing the comments): Entrance Procession: I Was Glad (Parry) Kyrie: Mealor (composed for this service in Welsh) The Signing of the Oaths: Prevent Us, O Lord (Byrd) Gloria: Byrd's Mass for 4 Voices Alleluia: Ps 47:1-2 (Wiseman) [composed for this service] Post Gospel Alleluia: Ps 47:6-7a (Wiseman) [composed for this service] Anointing: Veni Creator Spiritus (sung in English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish Gaelic) Zadok The Priest (Handel) Investiture and Crowning: Ps 72:1-2, 4-5, 7; 20:9 (sung in Greek) Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare (Strauss arr. Mealor) Grant the King a Long Life (Weelkes) Enthroning and Homage: Confortare after 1 Kings 2:1-3 (Davies) Coronation of the Queen: Make a Joyful Noise (Webber; composed for this service) Christ is Made the Sure Foundation (Purcell) Sanctus: Panufnik; composed for this service Agnus Dei: O'Regan; composed for this service Amen after Communion: Gibbons Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Anthem: The King shall rejoice in thy strength (Boyce) Te Deum (Walton) National Anthem

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Yeah, National Anthem was the only one I knew lol

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Long live the King of Australia!

[@awkwardpatrick1987]

The famous coronation chair 724 years old still blows my mind 😍

[@PFP-f5x]

Great job!

[@lox5962]

Thank you, That was very respectful. Would be interested in your overall opinion.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I enjoyed it, less so on the religious side but being an American I'm used to the idea of separation of church and state, but remember the Monarch is also the head of the Church of England. I especially enjoyed the procession back to the palace.

[@StarBornMichael]

Good to have this.

[@LoneRanger100]

Ha! We wouldn’t have minded you muting Clare and Huw blathering on to give us your thoughts!

[@karlg9354]

Was looking for ya reaction.

[@hippeastrum]

There was nil reaction. But at least he didn't interrupt the proceedings with unwanted banal comments.

[@knowledge-seeker-x7u]

Your comment re Australian vote......my view is that I can't possibly accept an idea of a politician as head of state at any time. A CONSTITUTIONAL monarchy is the best possible option - with Parliament at the same time.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

The older I get the more I lean that way too.

[@albertsmyth9616]

Forgive me for being a pedant, but it wasn’t HMS Britannia, it was HMY Britannia (Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia).

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I welcome corrections as a bit of a history buff I tend to be the go to when random historical facts so this helps knowing the correct info!

[@StarBornMichael]

Over 3 hours?

[@martynnotman3467]

Queen Victorias was over 5. This is the reduced version 😂

[@StarBornMichael]

The SAS where busy today.

[@gordonrobertson6502]

Loved the music and the splendour of it all, just a shame about the two main leads, wish it could have been anybody but them.

[@elizabethtrudgill3567]

I get your annoyance with the news commentators, I wished they had shut up after a while as they just kept repeating themselves.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Yeah, though I did like the commentary during the Queen's funeral as they did explain key aspects as to what was going on and why. Made it better for me as talking during the funeral would have been disrespectful even if for a burning question.

[@richardwest6358]

The BBC also offered the full event without commentary or with an enhanced version for those hard of hearing. PLUS - most of us have mastered the use of the volume control.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

@@richardwest6358 I know, I wanted commentary so they'd explain things so I didn't wind up like some who'd either pause the video dozens of times to ask the question(s) or talk over the commentary. Pausing the one time was my last resort I had so I didn't end up forgetting what I wanted to say about Princess Anne.

[@elizabethtrudgill3567]

@@AndrewHesterLaugh I don't mind them explaining key things but they didn't have to ramble on for somethings.

[@iriscollins7583]

​@@AndrewHesterLaugh Try paper and pen 👍

[@paulwalshaw1155]

and the arch bishop was sacked last week !!!!!!!!!!

[@senor.culture_672]

3:25:45.

[@johnwilletts3984]

“God save the King”. “May the King live for ever”. But they are asking the wrong entity. It’s Science that will help secure these objectives, not some unnatural imaginary spirit. I don’t think religious coronations will last long into the future, whilst coronations will.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Mhm

[@Paul-hl8yg]

As an Atheist i can agree. However i am an Englishman & British, i therefore go along with keeping the monarchy. Many immigrants/migrants are proud of their culture/history/heritage & this is mine. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@JJ-of1ir]

@@Paul-hl8yg well said

[@crwydryn]

The two clergy at the Kings side are ensuring he does not trip on the heavy robe and yes it would look amusing .

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

I mean, I'd want that treatment so I didn't fall face first lol

[@seansmith445]

Sad that the rain spoiled the procession. They should have held it in July or August. I think the imperial state crown should have been heightened to the same height it was when his grandfather George VI wore it to make it look more masculine.

[@seansmith445]

@@Susan-jt6ms Yes I know, I wonder these are signs of displeasure from the almighty? 🤔😉

[@xhogun8578]

It's the UK a bit of rain is nothing.

[@MC1968Cathy]

​@@scendalbymodelrailway Absolutely😂

[@marieparker3822]

The people on parade were probably relieved it was not a hot day.

[@paulcollins5423]

@@seansmith445 Well, that certainly didn't apply to his mother's reign. Consequently, I take it as a good omen.

[@Deepfake820]

Will you marry me ? Come over to England and visit. I will take you around London. Lots of love 😘

[@angelabushby1891]

Not all there where are the Para's

[@derekowens1817]

I think they can be seen at about 3 hrs, 7 minutes, in the infantry block. All army Regiments and corps were represented. Regimental colour parties were around the base of the Victoria Memorial, including the Paras. D

[@sheila3660]

Why bother watching you obviously not interested in it by your demeanour.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

Cause I was focused on what was happening, I definitely reacted more to the processions especially when the latter procession back to Buckingham palace began and 4,000 troops moved as one.

[@catwoman2582]

Sheila how rude! Andrew was very respectful, not talking over the service and wanting to take it all in.

[@americanninny4918]

Ancient married

[@newnormal1841]

. 1776 🤺💐

[@SebastianForal]

. 1812 🏛️🔥

[@PureEnergy6549]

All safety safe now.........then sudden destruction comes upon them. The rulers, not the people.

[@xhogun8578]

Be careful Karna has you in sight.

[@PureEnergy6549]

@@xhogun8578 aaaaaaaaand..........you know us?

[@pf2858]

Dress up and make believe is a wonderful thing when you are a child. This may have been relevant in medieval times but not in this modern era. The UK needs to adopt a democratic elected head of state which truly represents the people. The coronation is for the feeble minded who believe nonsense. In my opinion.

[@AndrewHesterLaugh]

To which their own. In the book series I'm writing it's an elected constitutional monarchy that's established as an American it's tiring to go from one extreme to the next every 4-8 years with our Head of State/Government. Granted we need more than two parties but if there was a perfect government setup we wouldn't have almost 200 countries all with different governments. :/

[@neilmcbeath954]

I think it was James Callaghan who said there were three words that should dtrike terror into the heart of any Labour Party member who favoured a republic - PRESIDENT MARGARET THATCHER.

[@reluctantheist5224]

It clearly doesn't " need" an elected Head of State since it has been on the go for 1000 ish ( or more) years and the UK still scores higher in the democratic index than many republics , including the USA. As for me I don't believe a word of the religious element , though there are some reminders I do agree with , mainly humility , mercy ( though no God is needed for that ) To me this is a piece of state theatre and it was beautiful.

[@beverleybunn5084]

Nob

[@johncurrie6693]

But we obviously don't need an elected head of state, nor does any other European constititional monarchy. The countries all have seamless democracy.