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  1. Coronation - Wikipedia

    In non-Christian states, coronation rites evolved from a variety of sources, often related to the religious beliefs of that particular nation. Buddhism, for instance, influenced the coronation …

  2. The Coronation - The Royal Family

    May 6, 2023 · As Their Majesties' Coronation draws closer, read on for 100 fun facts about The King, The Queen Consort and the history of Coronations.

  3. Coronations Past and Present - Historic Royal Palaces

    The Coronation Ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on 6 May 2023. Like previous coronations, it combined ancient traditions and adaptations reflecting …

  4. Coronations: An ancient ceremony - Royal Collection Trust

    The coronation ceremony sees the crowning of a new king or queen. This ancient ceremony is an occasion for spectacle and celebration. The English ceremony has remained essentially the …

  5. Coronation of British Monarchs - Encyclopedia Britannica

    May 6, 2023 · Though the coronation ceremony is grafted into a religious service, it is a state occasion and is thus paid for by the government of the United Kingdom. It is typically held a …

  6. King Charles III coronation: Start time, viewing guide for US …

    May 1, 2023 · No need to go to Westminster Abbey in London to see King Charles III's coronation. Here are the U.S. networks bringing it to television and streaming.

  7. A guide to coronations - Westminster Abbey

    A coronation is a Christian ceremony during which the new monarch is crowned as part of a Eucharist, or Holy Communion service, at which Christians commemorate Jesus and his …

  8. The History of the Coronation - Historic UK

    The first documented coronation to take place at Westminster Abbey was for the new Norman King, William the Conqueror. On 25th December 1066, William was crowned following his …

  9. Coronation of Charles III and Camilla - Wikipedia

    The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, took place on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at Westminster …

  10. Coronation | Crowning, Monarch, Regalia | Britannica

    coronation, ceremony whereby a sovereign is inaugurated into office by receiving upon his or her head the crown, which is the chief symbol of regal authority.