What is a coronation?
A coronation is the formal inauguration of a monarch with their royal powers.
King Charles III, who is 74, was crowned in front of 2,000 guests.
The coronation of British monarchs has remained relatively unchanged for nearly 1,000 years.
When and where was the coronation of King Charles III held?
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The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms (=regni /relms/ ), took place on 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
(Charles acceded to the throne on 8th September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II).
Who conducted the coronation ceremony?
The archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England.
What are the symbols used in the coronation of kings?
The Spurs (=speroni/spɜːrs/): symbols of military honor and chivalry (cavalleria)
The sword (=spada /sɔːd/): symbol of royal authority
The bracelets of sincerity and wisdom
The orb (=globo): symbol of the Christian world
The ring: symbol of kingly dignity
The glove to hold authority with gentleness and grace
The Royal scepter (=scettro/ˈsep.tɚ/): symbol of temporal power
The rod (=asta) of equity and mercy: represents the Sovereign’s spiritual role
St Edward’s Crown: symbol of sovereignty (It weighs 2.07 kg)
The king wears the Imperial State Crown after the coronation ceremony. (It’s lighter)
What are the stages of the coronation ceremony?
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| 1 RECOGNITION | A. the king is anointed (unto) with holy oil |
| 2 OATH | B. the King seats upon the throne |
| 3 ANOINTING | C. the King is presented to the people by the archbishop |
| 4 INVESTITURE |
D. Prince William pledges (promette) allegiance to the King
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| 5 ENTHRONEMENT | E. the King swears to uphold (sostenere) the law and the Church of England |
| 6 HOMAGE | F. The king is given some precious objects to hold and the crown is placed on his head |
1C 2E 3A 4F 5B 6D
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