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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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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…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla at Parliament reception for The Coronation

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3rd May 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun their whirlwind agenda for the week preceding the Coronation with a reception for members of Parliament at Westminster Hall.The King arrived first at the Palace of Westminster, where he was welcomed by the Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Carrington, and the Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke.His Majesty was then presented to the…
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The Coronation tradition dating back to the 12th century

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1st May 2023
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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King Charles III's Coronation flowers in London have a poignant link to his accession

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29th April 2023
The Late Queen Elizabeth II will have a special touch on her son, King Charles III’s Coronation. The floral displays outside Buckingham Palace will feature flowers grown in organic mulch that was made following the death of Her Majesty in 2022.Following the death of the late monarch, royal fans flocked to pay their respects and left floral tributes across the nation. So many people came…
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