
The anointing: The monarch sits in the Coronation Chair after removing his ceremonial robe.

The oath: The monarch, or king in Charles' case, takes an oath to support the rule of law and the Church of England.The congregation proclaims "God Save the King," and trumpets blow. The recognition: The Archbishop of Canterbury presents the monarch to those gathered in Westminster Abbey while standing next to the 700-year-old Coronation Chair.There are five steps in the coronation of the British monarch, which continues the following traditions: Charles will be crowned as the 40th reigning king. The ritual has been held in London's Westminster Abbey for the past 900 years.Ĭan’t see our graphics? Click to reload page.

In 1066, William the Conqueror's coronation was the first documented at Westminster Abbey. In the U.S., ABC News and "Good Morning America" will air the ceremonies at 5 a.m. The event will be broadcast across the world. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches 'It left me breathless' Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter 'Suri's incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun 'This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end' Vulture (Best of the Year) The sapphic romance and Booktok sensation!įollow the author on Tiktok at the bar for what epic fantasy should be' Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights The Jasmine Throne begins an epic fantasy trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and romances of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies.

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