After slowly advancing down the central nave of Westminster Abbey carried by an extraordinarily diverse list of people, the Regalia was presented to King Charles III, officially making him King.
The Regalia are the objects that symbolise the powers of the King. They were carried down the aisle, laid on the Main Altar (or held up high, in the case of the Sword of State), and then presented…
The King promotes inclusivity and diversity as he recites and signs Coronation Oaths (with no leaky pens in sight!)
7th May 2023
It was one of the central moments of the Coronation ceremony and also one of the few instances where traditions were adapted to include the wishes of the King for a more inclusive vision of the monarchy and his role.
And so it was that, shortly past 11:20 am London…
The Homage and its role in the Coronation
4th May 2023
Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers.
King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited.
The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
The Coronation Ceremony: The Presentation Of The Bible
21st April 2023
During the Coronation Service of King Charles III, a Bible will be presented to him as his first gift.
The presentation of the Bible has been a part of every Coronation since Mary II and William III in 1689. King Charles will receive one that is specially made for his Coronation.
A copy will eventually be placed in the Royal Collection. This has happened for every Monarch since George III…
The final preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III are fully underway and the Archbishop of Canterbury has received the King James Bible that will be presented to His Majesty during the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
His Majesty will place…
It’s one of the oldest and storied item in the Crown Jewels, the Sovereign’s Orb.
Created in 1661 by Sir Robert Vyner for Charles II’s coronation, the orb is a hollow gold sphere with a cross on top. It symbolizes the monarch’s Christian sovereignty and their…
The Coronation of King Henry VII
1st April 2023
On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey.
By taking the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
The Queen telephones the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss the Church's response to the pandemic
31st March 2021
The Queen held a telephone audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury on Tuesday. As Sovereign, Her Majesty is also styled as Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. During the call, Justin Welby updated the monarch on how the Church of England…
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written an opinion piece in The Sunday Times to discuss how The Duke of Cambridge has helped and encouraged him to seek support for his depression.
“I am deeply grateful to His Royal Highness for speaking publicly about mental health and…
The Archbishop of Canterbury is worried he will drop the rings during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
17th March 2018
Speaking to ITV News about the upcoming wedding of the year, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury admitted he is even nervous about the nuptials.
The 62-year-old had a good humour about the stress of the day, teasing about a recent mistake he made at another wedding.
“Unlike recent weddings, I must not drop the ring.
Adding on: “I must not forget to get the vows in the right order as I…