Virtual Coronation

The Coronation of Charles III was a world wide hit for the UK and the royal family. I thought why don’t they do a reenactment every five years or so to attract more tourists? And perhaps they could do more Medieval rituals using the British Armed Services but it would be a struggle to overcome the bureaucratic objections. Then I had a private enterprise idea that is a surefire money maker and is very doable.

I propose that someone use the footage from the coronation of Charles III and the technology from Immersive Van Gogh to make an Immersive Coronation Experience in London. If you have been to the Immersive Van Gogh you will understand how wonderful it could be to be in Westminster Abbey during the coronation and then to be in the front row for the parade back to Buckingham Palace.

Larry B, Matt B and James A.

Postcard of the Week

Queen Elizabeth II

Long Live the King

I remember Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. We got at least two day off school. On one of them we went up to Gloucester Road and watched as she and Prince Philip drove past. We all waved and I had the clear impression that Prince Philip waved directly at me. I bragged about it for years.

My brother Tom won a prestigious science award and met the Queen. I’m hazy on the details. I have a photograph (pre-digital) of my brother Matt shaking hands with Prince Philip at a boating event.

I once took a pee in a urinal right next to the one that Alan Alda was using. But don’t hold me to that because I mix up my celebrities and my memory is failing.