Disappointing photos show what it was like to attend King Charles' coronation celebrations in Scotland

Mikhaila FrielJul 18, 2023, 22:43 IST

King Charles and Queen Camilla's Scottish coronation celebrations took place in Edinburgh on July 5.Jane Barlow/Pool/Getty Images, Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I attended King Charles' coronation celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 5.
Unlike my experience at royal events in London, the crowd was irritated and less enthusiastic.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation was officially celebrated in Scotland on July 5, two months after the ceremony took place in London.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at a national service of thanksgiving and dedication to the coronation the king and queen at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 5.Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

I was one of hundreds who tried to catch a glimpse of the monarch — but I wish I'd stayed home.

I was in the crowd at King Charles' coronation celebrations in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I arrived at Edinburgh's Royal Mile at 11 a.m., around two hours before the procession was due to begin.

The Royal Mile wasn't busy when I arrived two hours before the event.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

There were already people waiting when I arrived, but it was nowhere near as busy as royal events I've previously attended in London.

The event in Edinburgh wasn't as busy as I expected it to be.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I noticed more people as I got closer to the cathedral where the event was being held.

The route leading to the cathedral was blocked by protesters, police, and members of the public.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

There seemed to be more interest in the protest than the actual event.

Protesters in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 5.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Later, I made one crucial mistake which led me to miss out on seeing the king.

The crowds outside the cathedral.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Most of the crowd was stuck in place.

I couldn't see much in the crowd.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

By the time the parade began, it was impossible to get a photo without someone else photobombing.

An unfortunate photo of the parade.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The cars were so far away that I couldn't see who was inside.

Cars on their way to the parade.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Overall, I found the event to be unorganized and chaotic, and it left me wishing I'd stayed at home.

The crowds at King Charles' coronation event in Edinburgh on July 5.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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