Penarth, Barry and Llandough celebrate King's coronation

His Majesty Charles III was officially anointed King at an extraordinary ceremony of historic pageantry at Westminster on May 6. On the 7th, the Vale partied…

A classy affair at Penarth Marina

Residents of one of the most famous marinas in the land came together with Haven Residents Association to put on a swanky party at the Old Custom House.

Residents of Penarth Marina and Haven Residents Association came together

Lesley and Jane

Residents rejoiced at the hospitality of the venue and were amazed at a letter read out at the beginning of the event, from the King and Queen themselves, congratulating them on their party.

A letter was sent to chief organiser Denise Price Jones from the Lord Lieutenant on behalf of the King, showing their gratitude for organising the event.

The letter began: “Both my wife and I are enormously grateful to all the communities, families, neighbours and friends who are coming together across the Commonwealth to mark our coronation.”

Lynda Constable (right) and Denise Price Jones

Having some fun

In total 63 residents enjoyed tapas and coronation chicken, followed by classic Victoria sponge, as well as a few glasses of bubbly, and everyone thought it was fantastic!

A chilled out celebration in Llandough.

Families came together and sat out in what turned out to be a warm summer's day as the Royal British Legion, Llandough and Leckwith branch, put on a BBQ while families lounged in picnics and kids ran around Llandough Primary playing fields across the road.

Imogen, Keri, Jessica and kids

Ellis, Emma, Trixy, Orla and Alice

The event was organised by deputy chair of Llandough Community Council Jo Byworth-Morgan. 

Keith Wilson and Anthony Wheeler were behind the grill - making sure the sausages didn’t burn. Mr Wheeler said it was a great day.

“It’s been a nice day for the local community,” said Mr Wheeler. “It’s good to see people coming out,”

Later in the day the legion had Blues singer Darren Tyson come along for a gig.

Nine-month-old Frazer

Elena and kids Lawson and Cassie

A Michelin starred celebration

Around 500 people came together at All Saints Church, Penarth, to celebrate the crowning of the King with, among other things, a dance performance by children from Anthea King School of Dance, and a little bit posher than the usual picnic grub with food prepared by Michelin starred chef James Sommerin.

James Sommerin serving up a Michelin style BBQ

Mr Sommerin served up burgers, chicken and chips while the church was opened with stalls inside and tea and coffee on offer.

Rachel Elder, administrator for the Penarth Ministry Area, said it was a brilliant community event, with everyone having a lively time.

Hundreds showed up at All Saints church

Kids from Anthea King School of Dance performed

Coronation activity at the hospice

At Marie Curie Hospice Cardiff and the Vale in Penarth, an open morning was held for volunteers, patients and staff in the Wellbeing and Support Hub, where tea, cakes and games, were enjoyed. 

This was followed by a coronation-themed community activity group for people with Dementia and their carers. 

Scott Davies, activities coordinator, said: “We did a few coronation related activities like making flags and bunting and a royal quiz.”

Activities coordinator Scott Davies and volunteers celebrating the coronation

“The most wonderful street I have lived in”

That sentiment can only come from one place as Barry residents got together on Heol Corswigen.

The party, which had close to one hundred people attend was put on through the street’s WhatsApp group as well as with a little helping hand from Barry Town Council, who donated £250 to the food cost.

One of the families in attendance was TVO Lamptey, with his wife Aba.

From Ghana originally, Mr Lamptey said people back home had a keen interest in the Royals, before expressing his love for Barry.

“Ghanians have always had great interest in the British Monarchy,” said Mr Lamptey. “It is nothing new to us, but we have a good impression about it.”

TVO and Aba Lamptey, originally from Ghana, 

Heol Corswigen in Barry

Other coronation street parties in the Vale

Residents in Penarth came together to celebrate their new King.

Families on Mountjoy Close, Mountjoy Avenue and Beaumont Court enjoyed a traditional street party.

Families on Mountjoy Close, Mountjoy Avenue and Beaumont Court celebrating the coronation

The sun shone, bunting fluttered, the food was delicious and a fabulous time was had by all.

Did your street celebrate the coronation with a party? If they did, send some pictures to harry.jamshidian@newsquest.co.uk – and they might get in the paper!