The invitation to the coronation has stirred some controversy, due to an image of The Green Man

[Siwsan]

Even though carvings and stone cuttings of the Green Man are found in MANY Christian churches throughout Great Britain, it is upsetting some because of his Pagan origins. He is a symbol of renewal/rebirth and is a strong representation of Spring. Most appropriate, IMHO, admittedly because he is one of my favorites images. I've been looking for a nice image to put in my garden.

I think it's a beautifully designed invitation because it includes so many symbols of Britain - Daffodils, Thistles, Lions, Shamrocks, and even the Tudor Rose.

Anyway, look at the bottom of the invite.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. The controversy should be about wasting pounds on this...

silly and useless ceremony.

Royalty has been obsolete for well over a hundred years.

[Siwsan]

6. I hoped to keep this light and just call attention to the Green Man and the design

But I understand the monarchy can be a triggering topic.

[Me.]

2. Lots Of Controversy With THis Coronation

Prince George as a page is riling many

[SharonClark]

3. It's beautiful and I love the green man.

[zuul]

4. I thought Camilla could only be referred to as 'Queen Consort.'

I wonder why she is listed as 'Queen Camilla.'

[Siwsan]

9. I'm trying to remember if the Queen Mother was referred to as a consort

I don't think there has ever been a King Consort. The only duo reigns would have been Mary I and Phillip of Spain (although he needed her consent to do much of anything) and William and Mary. Normally the husband of a reigning queen is referred to as a prince consort, which, in essence, is what Phillip of Spain was. He had the title of King but not of the power.

[zuul]

10. Google says QEII's mother was referred to as 'Queen Consort' if you can believe google.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. Yeah, it's on the invitation I received too. What about it? NT

[Turbineguy]

7. There's even

the Scarlet Pimpernel.

[Tree-Hugger]

8. It's lovely

Absolutely gorgeous.

[Donkees]

11. It suggests the malevolent Scottish Glaistig Ghost - Green Maiden