Well, for me, I'm glad we have a monarchy. I see the civil wars all over the world where someone decides they want to be in charge of a country simply to line their own pockets.. (one could also say that about the monarchy and our own government too) but at least our ways are civil and we don't resort to killing people to gain supremacy in our country.
The only reason I didn't watch the coronation is that a) I don't have a telly, and I found something productive and relaxing to do elsewhere doing my nalbinding and tablet weaving course in the woods with an overnight stay in a lovely safari tent , and I had a wonderful time in the outdoors. I shall remember that day, and have produced some items that will be a great memory of the day.
I'm not realy interested in dressing up in tiaras or being in London in crowds of people to see it in person, or watching others do it.
That's not to say, I didn't think it was a great and historical occasion.
We should not moan about it all, if you don't want a monarchy, we're you there protesting and putting your money where your mouth is? I doubt it! So just chill, and accept that for some..probably the majority of Britons it's something they are proud of, and want, so let them get on with it, and find something to do that better suits you, rather that spit nails about it.
Nobody agrees with every aspect of life, and that is what makes it interesting. Remember the last time we became a Republic in Cromwell time. Its a dangerous thing, he became a dictator on every aspect of normal life with dire consequences for not complying like a lot of republics all over the world, so I don't think we have it too bad.
Life is never perfect, and millions of opinions will never fully agree, as we all have such different lives.
I'm happy to live simply and within my means, I'm happy to let Charles and family live their lives. Wealth and all the trimming don't make life better, as the current problems with certain family members prove. So good luck to them all, and meanwhile I'll live my life how I feel comfortable, small, insignificant, poor and happy, rather than rich and having my life, motives, and speculation on every move splashed all over the internet.
Good luck to them. No envy of their lifestyle and wealth here.
Each to their own, and be happy for it. No need to be gripey about it.
One thing I would like to see is an English national costume. The Welsh and Scots have one, why don't we english? Perhaps that simple thing would give us a bit more pride...just a thought.