The Coronation

On the eve of history - The Coronation of King Charles III is hours away

Night has now fallen on London on May 5th 2023 and all eyes turn to Westminster Abbey where, in just a few hours time, King Charles III will be crowned. It will be the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch at the Abbey since 1066. This moment of royal history begins at 11am when His Majesty arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla. However, Their Majesties will already…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub

The Prince and Princess of Wales had a busy day of engagements on Thursday as they carried out some Coronation themes events ahead of the big day on Saturday. The Prince and Princess started their day with a train journey on the Elizabeth Line – a tube line opened last year in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. During their journey, Their Royal Highnesses spoke…
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The Coronation tradition dating back to the 12th century

With the release of the Coronation’s liturgy (or Order of Service, as it is called for other ceremonies), many of the last unknown details of this key historical moment are being revealed. And special roles have been assigned to the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and the Bishop of Durham, following a pattern from coronations dating back to the 12th century. These two figures will have the…
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The Coronation

The cheap and cheerful coronation of King William IV

King William IV and Queen Adelaide’s coronation in 1831 was a strong departure from British coronations in the past. As the oldest person to take the throne until King Charles III ascended in 2022, William’s approach to his coronation was to keep the event as budget-friendly as possible. William’s elder brother reigned as King George IV from 1820 to 1830 after acting as Regent multiple…
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