Coronation

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Who is this?

1. Joe Biden
2. King Charles
3. Donald Trump
4. Geert Wilders

Queen Elizabeth II ___ the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms

1. is
2. was

When was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?

1. 1951
2. 1952
3. 1953
4. 1954

Charles III _____ King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

1. is
2. was

When did King Charles become King?

1. On September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II
2. During the Coronation on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London

How old is Prince Charles?

1. 70
2. 74
3. 72
4. 76

What do you know about a coronation?

What is a Coronation?

It is the ceremony in which a new King or Queen is crowned.

What is the purpose of a coronation?

Coronations are more of a symbolic ceremony where the new Sovereign is crowned and swears to rule with justice and mercy in front of court, clergy and other attendees.

Test your knowledge

Do you know where the coronation took place?

1. Buckingham Palace
2. Westminster Abbey
3. Houses of Parliament
4. St Paul's Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

Britain’s coronation church since 1066 was rebuilt in the 13th Century by Henry III with a large central area designated as the Coronation Theatre.

St Edward's Crown
Only used at the moment of crowning, the 17th Century crown has a solid gold frame set with stones including rubies, amethysts and sapphires. It weighs:

1. 0.23 kg
2. 1.23 kg
3. 2.23 kg
4. 3.23 kg

King Charles III is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London.

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Crowning of King Charles

Queen Mary's Crown

Who was crowned with
Queen Mary's Crown?

1. Queen Elizabeth II
2. Queen Camilla

The Queen will be crowned with Queen Mary’s crown, made for George V’s wife and used at his 1911 coronation. However its controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond – which several countries lay claim to – will not be used, replaced instead with diamonds from the Cullinan set.

The Imperial State Crown
is worn:

1. during the King's working days
2. by the son of the King
3. towards the end of the coronation
4. this crown isn't used at all

Imperial State Crown

Featuring the Cullinan II diamond, the Black Prince’s Ruby and Stuart Sapphire, this crown is worn towards the end of the service. St Edward’s Sapphire, in the top cross, is said to be from the ring of St Edward the Confessor who ruled until 1066.

Orb and Sceptre

Orb and Sceptre

The Sceptre, featuring the Cullinan I diamond, is a symbol of power, while the orb’s golden globe and cross are a reminder that that power is derived from God. They are presented with the Sceptre with Dove, embodying the monarch’s spiritual role, and the Coronation Ring, a sign of kingly dignity.

Ampulla and Spoon

Both are used in the most sacred part of the coronation.

Holy oil is poured from the ampulla onto the spoon (thought to date from the 12th Century) to anoint the sovereign on the head, hands and breast.

Coronation Chair
During the coronation the base of the chair was fitted with a huge stone.

1. True
2. False

Placed in the Coronation Theatre facing the High Altar for the crowning of a King or Queen, the oak chair dates back to 1300. The Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy, will be fitted into the base of the chair for the Coronation, after being transported from Edinburgh.

Gold State Coach
is drawn by how many horses?

1. 4
2. 6
3. 8
4. 10

Used for every coronation since George IV, the coach dates from the 1760s. Made with gold leaf over wood, it only ever conveys the sovereign and is always drawn by eight horses. Because of its weight and suspension, it only travels at walking pace.

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