Coronation

The Coronation decorations that will become a permanent tribute to an historic day at a favourite royal home

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4th May 2023
Some of the natural decorations used in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation will be taken to one of The King’s favourite homes and turned into a permanent tribute to the day Charles III was crowned. As His Majesty and Queen Camilla arrive at the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey for the Coronation, they will walk between two tall yew topiaries which have been planted in mini meadows…
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The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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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 Recognition. King Charles will stand and turn in the four directions of Westminster Abbey, presenting himself to the…
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Prince Louis spotted as Royal Family continue rehearsals for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey

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3rd May 2023
He almost stole the show at the Platinum Jubilee and it would seem that history has a chance of repeating itself at the Coronation. Prince Louis was spotted with the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey as rehearsals for the historic ceremony continued, a first real indication that the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales will be involved. The five year old was seen leaving the Abbey…
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Coronation

The Coronation Glove

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3rd May 2023
King Charles III’s Coronation will involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse pieces from previous Coronations. One of those pieces will be the glove, also known as the…
The Coronation

One of the last moments of the Coronation will be away from the public eye - here's why

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2nd May 2023
Despite living in an age of constant image sharing, there will be two moments in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla that the public knows about but will not be able to see.  The first will be the anointing, a procedure that involves the King and Queen being blessed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, which will use chrism, a special oil produced from fruits coming from the Mount…
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