Are you prepared for tomorrow morning? Coronation Checklists of King Charles and BTS: What to wear and what to eat!

Our Coronation first breakfast: Darjeeling tea, scones and chocolate tarts

 

Our alarm is set to 5:00 AM. We've secured the scones and we'll have a full pot of Coronation tea at the ready because, we, like the newly minted King and Queen, have a timeline to follow. We'll also share in a number of wardrobe changes and dining options.  Here's how our lists compare:

What to eat:

The King:  According to the Daily Star, the King is said to enjoy a late breakfast consisting of Darjeeling tea with milk and honey, homemade bread and linseed (which he refers to as "birdseed"), topping it all off with fresh fruit and juice.

For the "Big Lunch" tomorrow, Veranda divulges that Charles and Camilla are replacing Coronation Chicken with Coronation Quiche. If you're a Boomer, you may recall the satirical book "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche".  Well, a lot has changed since 1982 and, we're glad to see that, in 2023, real monarchs do indeed indulge in the egg dish pastry. 

BTS:  Breakfast/lunch:  Because of the time difference, those of us in the States will be watching the Coronation during the first meal of the day - or to borrow from the Hobbits, it will be the first of two breakfasts in the morning. On our viewing menu, we have Coronation tea (Darjeeling), scones, chocolate tarts and, just to mix it up, a few Stroop Waffles.

What to wear:

The King:  Marie Claire notes that the King will be wearing two different crowns and several different robes. The latter category includes the Robe of State, the Robe Royal and Stole Royal. 

BTS:  We'll also sporting more than one head-topper. We'll begin with a cream hatinator we purchased at Harrod's in 2018, then switch to a small, but stunning navy fascinator (a gift from sister-in-law,  and fellow Royalphile, Sandy) and end with a modest, but elegant tiara. 

King Charles will don two different crowns tomorrow, BTS will wear three!

We'll begin with classic pearls then move to a silver chain with the majestic crown charm - a souvenir from our visit to the Tower of London (2006).

Pearls will be swapped for crown necklace

Wardrobe changes: comfy pants, then active wear

Our morning attire will start with casual comfy pants and, later, upgrade to our black active wear for more formal celebrating.

Of course, if we sleep in a bit or forget the Stroop waffles, the consequences are not nearly so dire as a misstep in this rare Coronation ceremony. And, that is exactly why many of us will be tuning in - to be eyewitnesses to an historic event that will execute pomp and circumstances like no other.

(But, I'll pass on the birdseed, indulge in a few chocolate tarts for the occasion and maybe, a bit of what "real" bloggers love, quiche!).