Royal Optics: Did It All Actually Go Smoothly?
Despite all the awkwardness, sources close to the monarchy are saying King Charles is pleased with how things looked globally. The ceremonial pomp—the 120 horses, 1,300 service members, the joint U.K.–U.S. flypast—were stunning and designed to show unity. Many commentators say the showmanship overshadowed the gaffes.
What People Are Saying Now
- Memes and Mockery: Memes about the sword incident, the speech errors, and the Kate/Camilla mix‑ups went ballistic on X, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Support and Damage Control: Trump advisers and UK royal correspondents emphasize that everyone made speeches, some errors are expected, especially under pressure.
- Questions of Respect and Protocol: Traditionalists argue that mistaking the Queen or wrongly claiming first‑ever status at Windsor shows lack of preparation or respect.