The King's former school Gordonstoun holds its own 'Coronation'
Junior schoolchildren at King Charles’ former school, Gordonstoun, will be holding a mini coronation tomorrow (Friday 5 May) in order for pupils to learn more about the ceremony in which the crown is officially bestowed upon its former pupil.
Hamish Montgomery, aged 6, will play the part of King Charles and will be accompanied by Jessica Cook, aged 7, who will play the part of Queen Camilla. The ‘royal couple’ will travel by pony and trap down the school’s ‘silent walk’ to its historic Michael’s Kirk, where the real King would once have worshipped whilst at school.
When asked if he had any advice for our King ahead of the Coronation, Hamish said “have a bath”. His ‘wife’ the ‘Queen’ added, “and porridge for breakfast”. They both agreed they are very excited about the performance.
Commenting, Principal of Gordonstoun Lisa Kerr said:
“Our Junior School coronation is the first of many special activities at Gordonstoun to mark the coronation of King Charles III. There is an air of excitement around the campus, our students are inspired by the example our King sets and they can see in him, many of the qualities being nurtured in themselves, via our broad curriculum. Experiencing a mini Coronation, with the horse and cart, flag waving and ceremony, is a wonderful way for our youngest pupils to gain an understanding of this weekend’s historic event. King Charles was a keen actor during his time at Gordonstoun, taking lead roles in many school performances, and I think the enactment is a really lovely way to acknowledge that.As well as the Junior School coronation on Friday, on Saturday students will ‘breakfast like a King’ with a menu based on what King Charles would have eaten at school. They will be able to watch the real coronation in their boarding houses and, in the evening, all 500 pupils will take part in an outdoor ceilidh (Scottish dance). On Sunday, the local community is invited to the school for entertainment and a picnic, raising money for local charities.
King Charles spent five years boarding at the Moray school.
King Charles as Macbeth in 1966.
09.05.23