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The presentation of the Regalia, which bonded the King with all his predecessors

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…
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The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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…
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The Coronation Ceremony: The Presentation Of The Bible

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…
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The Coronation of King Henry VII

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…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury is worried he will drop the rings during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding

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…
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