6/10/2023 0 Comments The jubilee cookbook![]() ![]() Today, the only people who will be trundling around in a vehicle that looks like it’ll turn into a pumpkin at midnight are the King and Queen, but one or two very grand invitees are, apparently, miffed that they couldn’t dust off their own ancient carts and trot through London traffic in the same way. My source for this tale explained that various toffs still have their old state coaches (state chariots, they’re also called), used for previous coronations but now mothballed in stables or outbuildings. I only ask since I heard a wonderful bit of gossip last week: apparently one of the dukes invited to the ceremony is saddened that he won’t be arriving at Westminster Abbey in his own state coach. The Underground can be a jolly sight at such moments: during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, I made friends with a chihuahua wearing a Union Jack dress on the District Line. How will you be getting to your chosen Coronation festivities today? Will you be driving to a friend’s? Strolling to a neighbour’s with a six-pack under your arm? I’ll be braving the Tube to reach a friend’s party. ![]()
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