It was very colorful, but puzzled at why the King and Queen needed the long trains on their robes and how much help they needed just to walk and read their lines. Seemed to me to portray a bit of feebleness.

I also was struck at how most of the people in the procession walked very smoothly and straight, while the King and Queen seemed to wobble and amble a bit side to side with their gait. I guess that show they are human, but curious why all the heavy costuming, when the thing could have been done with lighter, more comfortable clothing. (Me being practical.)

It was all very fabulous, but I can imagine that a bit more scaling down on some of the garb for future coronations, but William and Kate will likely be younger and will be able to carry the weight more athletically perhaps.

I can see holding up traditions is important and drastic changes to the routine might not be tolerated well, but also seeing this huge expense for a 7 hour ordeal is a bit much for the common people who are scraping by paycheck to paycheck.