👑 Photo challenge : Coronation Special! 👑

[MissUnderstanding]

If you’re in the UK and have been watching the BBC this week, it’s been hard to avoid the news that there’s a big event on this Saturday (and I’m not talking Eurovision!). Round here, the shops and houses have leant into it in a big way. There’s a sea of red, white and blue around the village.

Are you spotting signs of the upcoming coronation on your runs? The most surprising (and terrifying!) one round here is a life-sized image of the King glaring at you as you run or walk past! It scares me every time, even though I know it is there!

So here’s the challenge: take a coronation themed picture when you’re out next and post it below. Interpret this as widely as you like! Bunting? A pub sign mentioning a royal. It could even be something random in red, white or blue. Perhaps you can find something even more unexpected on your run route as I did!

Good luck fellow runners!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Uh oh..just on my run/walk...nothing yet..

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Oldfloss]

Maybe you’ll see a Queen bee or a King-fisher! Have a wonderful time ❤️

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Ha ha that's a brilliant photo! 🤴

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

Thank you! It was quite out of kilter with the other coronation decorations around the village!

[backintime Graduate]

They chopped the heads off their royals here (France) so not sure I'll see much, but I'll do my best

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to backintime]

😂😂😂

I’m always interested in what other countries think of all this royal pomp. Who knows what you’ll spot!

[backintime Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

we're twinned with an English town, so maybe the street that's named after them will do something?

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That picture would scare me! I'm going in to work to say goodbye, I'll see if there are any things there, there's not much along our river though and that's my neighbours favourite place to run or walk

River

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to SueAppleRun]

Aw, this is such a lovely photo. Hope that today’s visit to work goes well.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Just got to get through it

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

they will give you a hip hip hooray Sola. 👏👏

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

That will be emotional Sola. Nice to retire, but I still miss the lovely people with whom I worked. Hope it goes well.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'd rather not go, so I'm procrastinating, at least I found a pair of socks, one left one right, I get really twitchy when I wear 2 of the same I miss the people who live there and we haven't told them about Willow, he used to take music nights, so I'm going to have to lie too

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Our daughter always wore odd socks! You are not lying, you are being kind. We withheld bad news from my mum when she was in care; she would have forgotten between visits and had to experience the pain all over again. But you know all of that.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

I always wear odd socks but don't like wearing them in wrong feet, most of my socks are not foot specific though, oddly enough someone must have said something because none of them asked after him

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

I'm sure I shouldn't put this here but it's probably the worst thing I've seen in my life, and believe me, father Christmas was bad enough, if anyone's offended tell me and I'll take it down,

Oh

[XenaZelda Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

oh dear oh dear, this is truely the worst thing i have ever seen as well🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to XenaZelda]

The awful thing is I know who put it together,

[XenaZelda Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

oh dear, did you say to them "oh that's looks great" but really thinking it belongs in a horror movie! i think that picture should win this photo challenge hands down 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to XenaZelda]

No I said " who the h*** put that together," then "don't tell me I know" and they all grinned, they are looking for a suit for tomorrow. There are a few flags flying though, and a party planned

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to SueAppleRun]

That is truly terrifying!!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

That was my first thought, thank goodness I don't have to go in every day and see that

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Maybe if dressed it in red, white and blue then it may be forgiven ha ha can’t lie does look awful.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely awful

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's absolutely hilarious  SueAppleRun , I prefer it to  MissUnderstanding 's offering!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks, I feel so sorry for it though

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Give it a quick loo trip and foam roller session and it'll be fine. Maybe suggest gait analysis and new shoes too?

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Sadly I'm no longer there, so someone else will have to look after it 😔

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Kidnap it?

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Not flipping likely! It would scare the cat 😺

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah, good point. Bag over its head? Creation's, obviously, not the cat's, that would be cruel.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Cmoi]

😂😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

that will scare a few crows! 😳

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

It scared everyone 😮

[XenaZelda Graduate]

This is so funny, i will be watching it tomorrow, but not really seen anything like a life sized King Charles!!!

[JJAnBan Graduate]

On the tv (telly 😁) here in the U.S., but that’s it.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to JJAnBan]

I guess it's not that important to other countries

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to JJAnBan]

I thought that was most likely to be the case! Who knows-maybe on your next run you’ll spot something red, white or blue, or otherwise tenuously linked!

[JJAnBan Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Just in and didn’t see anything unexpected.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to JJAnBan]

That’s ok! This was only meant as a big of light hearted fun to provide a bit of distraction on runs and walks over the coronation weekend! You never know what might pop up as you’re out and about. I’ve remembered I’ve got a pub called “The Crown” nearby so I might have a run that way tomorrow!

[Dorcas3]

Wow amazing this picture from King Charles!

Coronation King Charles from charity shop

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Dorcas3]

Great picture! The local charity shops have done similar. It must be quite a fun job doing the windows!

[backintime Graduate]

I think that's about as Royal as it's going to get around here

At least there's a crown :)

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to backintime]

I love this! ❤️❤️❤️

I was hoping for some pictures like this with an unusual interpretation on the brief and this one ticks that box! Bonus there’s a crown too!

[backintime Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Plus the box and fire hydrant are red, the bench is white and the sky is blue - not quite the right blue, but such is life

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to backintime]

I’ll give you that one!

[backintime Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Does this count?

Pizza Royale?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to backintime]

😂😂😂 Yes absolutely! I thought people might think outside the box but this is an unexpected highlight!

[backintime Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

although technically that's in the box

[apatsyf Graduate in reply to backintime]

Ahha! I saw two postboxes at the bottom. If our hill cimpketeky lined in the Union Jack paper. Will try to catch photo if I go past.....😃🤞

[Cmoi Graduate]

Red, white and blue you say MissUnderstanding ? I'm sure there's a flag featuring those colours down at the Town Hall. 😉

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Cmoi]

I love a nice town hall! Especially one that’s observing the challenge colour scheme! If you’re not passing at speed, send us a snap!

[Wawacito Graduate]

Brilliant idea!

Being based in Germany I am looking forward to what’s being postet here. 😀

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Wawacito]

There’s certainly been a range so far! Some great contributions!

[backintime Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I was looking out for a King Charles spaniel, but alas, none to be seen today

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

The only think I spotted... was this... it has read and it has blue and the sky is white in the photo ? There is very little in the way of decoration here in the town.. although on our walk yesterday in Barmouth... there were one or two decorated windows...

Pole with crocheted squares...

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Oldfloss]

I love that! Wool bombing has such a cheery effect on the streets. My crochet is so slow that it would take me ages to do that and I’d be sad to let it get wet! Glad that others aren’t so precious as I am!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Well it's cheery on this dull day Dexy 😀

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Postbox topper by the river. This one always gets decorated at Christmas too, with tinsel and baubles.

Postbox topper

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

someone worked really hard at that-quite tasteful too!

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I love that!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Curlygurly2]

That’s superb! I crochet a bit so I can appreciate that there’s some proper work gone into that. Thanks for sharing! Did you head along the river as part of your walk/run? I love running alongside water. Good opportunity for wildlife spotting!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

This is my regular run route, I never get fed up of the Cam.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Curlygurly2]

Great place to run! I’ve got friends in Cambridge and love a wander along the river when we’re visiting.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

It is, there are lots of other beautiful places too, I'm lucky to live here.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Curlygurly2]

We often go to the Botanic Garden. That’s a favourite. I might take my running shoes next time!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

If you want any tips on where to run, just ask!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

They do those round here too but I haven't taken pics of them

[Snowdrops_17]

Brilliant 😍👑👑I am very excited to see this Coronation in my Life Time 🙏

I have watched a few films about King Charles lll and he is a very educated and passionate man! He engages with the public, has set up the Prince's Trust, he is compassionate about our climate and for our future! There's so much more I didn't know about King Charles lll and I am dead excited about this amazing opportunity to watch King Charles lll and Camilla's Crowning 😍👑🙏

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Snowdrops_17]

It’s certainly not an everyday happening! Hope you’re enjoying it. It’s been a nice excuse for a very lazy start in the MissU household!

[Katrey60 Graduate]

We are on holiday in Majorca with our son and family, so no running this week, but spotted this balcony in our hotel this morning 🇬🇧🇬🇧 👑

Holiday in Majorca

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Katrey60]

Fantastic! Lovely to see some international contributions! Have a fantastic time away. Are you having a good rest or have you taken your trainers?

[Katrey60 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

no running, couldn’t fit them in the case ☺️ although running around after my grandkids will be enough exercise this week 😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Katrey60]

Oh that definitely counts!! Enjoy! ❤️

[Katrey60 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

we will thanks 😊

[CH951]

Yea the big could be local elections 🤔 😉,or could it be the nearing the end of football season 🤔 😳 xx

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

A couple of others from my walk today.

The balcony scene!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

A tribute to the King by his old College, Trinity. A description the comments.

Willow Crown

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Explanation/description of the tribute.

description of the crown

[Dexy5 Graduate]

A wet but fun parkrun celebrating the Coronation ! Even the late Queen returned to give the first timers welcome. Being home of the Navy , Portsmouth is smothered with bunting ,

Patriotic parkrunners

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

That's lovely, and it may be wet but you all look so happy

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Running in the rain with 333 runners was fun. I wouldn’t have thought that would be possible when doing c25k 5 years ago.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

Such a lovely photo of you all. I can almost feel the positivity through the screen!🏃‍♀️ ❤️🇬🇧

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate]

I didn't see a thing on my run and my commute to the Pilates studio, though on that walk I was listening to some rather disturbing analyses of the judicial landscape in the U.S., so I might've been distracted...

However! It's all over the German news! This morning, in a newsletter from Der Spiegel, they wrote at length about it (only to end by claiming to hope that Charles might make royalty less loved... as if they didn't notice how much Germans love anything royal...). And now the local newspaper is also full of coverage...

Screenshot from Kölner Stadtanzeiger website reporting on the coronation...

[OldManRunning Graduate]

King Charles saw us all off in style at Porthcawl parkrun this morning 😁

King Charles 😂

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

An extraordinary tribute, by a friend of mine, to the "student formally known as Prince"

Trinity College, Cambridge

Trinity