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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…
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The swords that will play a vital role in the Coronation

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2nd May 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III will be filled with pomp, circumstance and regalia. Some of the regalia are worn, like robes and spurs. But other pieces of regalia are carried and presented throughout the ceremony.Swords are a key part of the Coronation. Five of them will be used at specific moments in the ceremony.The Sword of StateFirst used at the Coronation of James II in 1865…
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The only horses allowed to draw the Gold State Coach

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1st May 2023
The Gold State Coach is unique: it’s over 200 years old, solid wood, and so large it can only go at a walking pace. Leading that walking pace are eight Windsor Grey Horses, the only horses allowed to pull the Gold State Coach.Windsor Greys are not a specific breed…
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The servant of the people - the symbolism in the Anointing Screen at King Charles III's Coronation

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28th April 2023
King Charles III has chosen to emphasise his role as servant of the people in one of the most important symbols of his Coronation.The Anointing Screen which will be held around His Majesty at the moment holy oil is placed on his head, chest and hand features his cypher at the base of a tree covered in symbols of the Commonwealth. It has been designed to focus on his service to the family of…
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The Coronation Ceremony: The Presentation Of The Bible

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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…
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The weighty reminder of power that will be placed in the hands of King Charles III

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20th April 2023
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 position as head of the Church of England.The orb weighs 1.32 kg (3lbs.) and is bejeweled with bands of nine emeralds, 18…
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