![]() Anointingĭuring the ceremony, Charles will be anointed with chrism oil that was made in Jerusalem in March using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives, at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene and the Monastery of the Ascension. So help me God.” He will then kiss the Bible before signing the Oath. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who observes Hinduism, will deliver a reading from the Bible.Ĭharles will then proceed to the altar to make his oath by resting his hand on the Bible and proclaiming: “The things which I have here before promised. and the Commonwealth with law and justice and if he will maintain Christianity in the nation.īut the monarch is also taking steps to act as a defender of all faiths and include other religious groups in the event. The congregation will respond: “God Save The King.”Ĭharles will be asked during the ceremony if he will govern the U.K. Wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?” Charles will stand beside the chair and be shown to attendees before the Archbishop calls on them to recognize the monarch by saying, “Sirs, I here present unto you King Charles, your undoubted King. The first thing that will happen in the Abbey is the recognition of the monarch, which is led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The ceremony will involve a number of steps. He will also have the sovereign’s orb, a golden globe with a cross on top. Inside the Abbey, Charles will be seated in the Coronation Chair, or Edward’s Chair, and he will be holding the sovereign’s scepter-a gold rod with amethyst monde, diamonds, rubies, spinels, and emeralds-which represents control over the nation. Read More: Everything to Know About King Charles III’s Coronation and will last just over an hour, compared to the three hour duration of Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 event. The coronation ceremony is due to start at 11 a.m. 11 a.m.: King and Queen Consort’s coronation ceremony If all goes according to meticulous plan, the King and Queen Consort will arrive seven minutes before they are due inside the Abbey. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince Louis of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey. The procession will include just under 200 members of the Armed Forces. The royal couple will be traveling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a carriage with surprisingly up to date modifications such as air conditioning and electric windows. The route they will undertake is called “The King’s Procession.” 10.20 a.m.: The King’s ProcessionĬharles will travel with Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey-for 900 years, monarchs have been crowned at the London landmark. 10.15 a.m.Ī procession of Commonwealth Realms through Westminster Abbey. 10.00 a.m.Ī procession of faith leaders takes place through Westminster Abbey. 9.45 a.m.Īs guests assemble, the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry will prepare for the King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey. World leaders, British politicians, and international royals, will also start to arrive at the Abbey. Read More: Here’s Everyone Who Will-and Won’t-Go to King Charles III’s Coronation 9 a.m. ![]() 7.30 a.m.ĭoors open to the general congregation at Westminister Abbey, and guests forming the 2,000 person congregation begin arriving after passing through airport-style security checkpoints. For enthusiastic early risers looking to secure an unobstructed view of the King, viewing areas in central London will be open as early as 6 a.m.
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