The king’s coronation takes place today and, if you actually give a shite, you’ll know about this already. If, like us, you don’t, you’ll probably still know about it because the whole world has been hearing about little else for the last few weeks.

That said, it wasn’t us who carried out this act of vandalism (mainly because we didn’t think of it).

Cat Daddy and I will mostly be hiding away and pretending it’s not happening. However, we couldn’t possibly let the weekend pass without this:

Victorious, happy and glorious.

Yes, this is actual bunting that we have put up on our actual house; no Photoshoppery here. We live in quite a pro-monarchy street, but what’s the worst that could happen? Apart from, erm, a Molotov cocktail through the window?

If you happen to be one of the throng gathering in Central London today, good luck; you’ll need it, because it’s going to be tipping down with rain all day. We will be holed up here at Le Château, drinking Screaming Roi cocktails, eating French cheese and worshipping the one true king.

“It’s all about MOI.”
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20 responses to “La couronne triomphale”

  1. mary mcneil avatar
    mary mcneil

    Vive le Roi ! Although I must admit I do enjoy hearing so many variations of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” which is really a splendid tune.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Le Roi needs his own anthem, doesn’t he?

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  2. Raven Moore avatar
    Raven Moore

    Well, the lawn art is in keeping with the ancient chalk carvings tradition of the Cerne Giant and the White Horse so its simply a case of giving it a proper name and keeping it up in perpetuity. Maybe serve a round of Screaming Rois for the boys? It sounds like a lovely party.
    (^∇^)

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Hahaha, you’ve now made me want to go to the Rude Man of Cerne and draw a crown on him!

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      1. Raven Moore avatar
        Raven Moore

        Somebody is probably loading their lawnmower and heading that way right now. 😂

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          I hope so! It would be hilarious!

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  3. mmechapeau avatar

    Louis is luckier than Charles. Unlike the latter, he didn’t have to wait long before becoming the king.
    Have a nice Saturday holed up at Le Château.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      It felt like a long wait for Le Roi but you’re right; at least it wasn’t 70+ years!

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  4. Herman avatar
    Herman

    Long Live King Louis! I love the decoration outside your house… Fantastic! I told you before, I can’t understand why people still care about kings and queens, I mean, this is 2023… we’re not living in medieval times. Our national tv stations are also covering your event live. Oh well, thank goodness we got Netflix…
    Have a great weekend, my dear friends!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      It’s absolutely grotesque. People are living in poverty and they are spending maybe £150 million of taxpayers’ money on this. (I say “maybe” because the internet says “£100-£150 million”, but I don’t suppose that’s the truth.)

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  5. Dr. CaSo avatar

    I am French, that should tell you what I think of kings and queens 😉 I will make one notable exception though: I love Louis Catorze ❤ He needs to be celebrated every day, not just today!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Ahh, I wasn’t sure if you were French or Canadian!

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      1. Dr. CaSo avatar

        I was French first, Swiss second, and Canadian third. Lots of passports 😉

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          Oh my! 😯

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  6. Kate Crimmins avatar

    Why do they always sleep on the top of a chair or sofa? I’ve had a lot of furniture with a divot on top!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I had to Google “divot”! 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t know why they like it so much! Maybe it’s the elevated position?

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      1. Kate Crimmins avatar

        Yes, they do like to look down on things (and people!).

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        1. iamthesunking avatar
          iamthesunking

          They do indeed! Haughty little sods!

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  7. cat9984 avatar

    You are definitely a Royalist, just not royalty of the human variety. Vive le Roi Louis! (I hope that’s at least close)

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Perfect French! And yes, Cat Daddy and I are deffo his subjects. 🌞 👑

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