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The embroidered illustrations were worked in different colours, using fine twisted silk threads, and each roundel has been edged with Gold Grecian and Pearl Purl. The Stole has a crimson lining and a gold twisted fringe. After the ceremony they will do the same journey in reverse, offering royal fans who secure a viewing position a chance to see the newly crowned Charles and Camilla twice. Will there be a bank holiday for the event? Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducted The Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque soloists in a pre-Service programme of choral music. A small group of singers from The Monteverdi Choir also joined the main choral forces for the Service. Henry III’s coronation in 1216 was at Gloucester Cathedral because London was in the hands of the French Prince Louis, who was after the throne himself, and some barons who had been extremely annoyed with Henry’s dad King John. Edward V, Lady Jane Grey, and Edward VIII were never crowned. The King’s Life Guard turned out on Whitehall at Horse Guards Front Yard. This was to give a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen and other Members of the Royal Family pass.
The route was lined by the Armed Forces, Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion, Uniformed Civilian Services and Youth Organisations.If you’re not into the royals it could be a very long weekend. Even if you are, your tolerance for Gyles Brandreth will be sorely, sorely tested. It’ll be a day of people saying what a magical day it all is, and wonderful, and historic, and magically wonderfully historic. It’ll be a day of Union flags and ceremony.
When can we look forward to the coronation of the New King? The coronation service for King Charles III will be held on 6th May, in the spring/summer season of 2023. The event will be scheduled close to the 70th anniversary of the former Queen’s coronation in 1953. The royal coronation falling 70 years after Queen Elizabeth II was crowned will make the occasion even more special and significant for the people of Britain and the commonwealth countries, with events for the royal occasion taking place all over the world. A ceremony will be held to officially crown King Charles III the new monarch, the final event in his accession to the throne. A bank holiday in the UK is set to be announced for the state event in due course, giving us all a chance to get involved with this historic event and celebrate the coronation of the new King.Coronation Big Lunches - neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun with their neighbourhoods and local communities. Whether that's over shared lunch, a street party or a simple cup of tea, there's to be had fun for all.
The King's Coronation celebrations will last the whole bank holiday weekend, spanning three days. The schedule is as follows: LibDem leader Sir Ed Davey, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber at the coronation (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)Elton’s not the only star to turn down the big day because of scheduling conflicts: Adele, Harry Styles, the Spice Girls, and Robbie Williams all reportedly said no. The silver-gilt spoon is the oldest piece in the regalia, probably made for Henry II or Richard I in the 12th century. It was used to anoint King James 1 in 1603, and has featured at every coronation since. BRACELETS
Two armills, golden bracelets representing sincerity and wisdom, are placed on the sovereign's wrists. They are thought to relate to ancient symbols of knighthood and military leadership. His Majesty reused vestments which featured in the Coronation Services of King George IV in 1821, King George V in 1911, King George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, including the Colobium Sindonis, the Supertunica, the Imperial Mantle, the Coronation Sword Belt and the Coronation Glove.The Anointing Screen was held by service personnel from Regiments of the Household Division holding the Freedom of the City of London. The three sides of the screen were borne by a Trooper and Guardsman from each of The Life Guards, Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, and Welsh Guards. Lighting up the Nation - various parts of the UK will be lit up by drone displays, illuminations, projections and lasers The Homage was followed by the Coronation of The Queen. Her Majesty knelt at her Chair of Estate to be anointed on the head by The Archbishop of Canterbury. The Queen’s Ring was presented to Her Majesty by the Keeper of the Jewel House, and Her Majesty was crowned by the Archbishop with Queen Mary’s Crown. The former Bishop of London, Lord Chartres, and the Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, presented Her Majesty with The Queen’s Sceptre with Cross and The Queen’s Rod with Dove. Escorted by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the Bishops of Hereford and Norwich, and The Queen’s Companions, Her Majesty was enthroned. A new Anthem, ‘Make a joyful noise’, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, was sung by the choir.
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