AGENDA – Coronation
Happy and glorious
The coronation of King Charles III is a cause for celebration. Carol Rogerson explores how the PTA can mark the occasion
T
he term coronation simply means the act of placing a crown on a monarch’s head, but is commonly used to
describe the ceremony and all the celebrations surrounding it. Plans for King Charles III’s coronation, known as Operation Golden Orb, have been under discussion for many years. His Majesty will be the 40th
sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony itself is a solemn, religious service, but it will form the centrepiece of countless exciting and joyful events. Back in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II’s
coronation ceremony lasted over three hours and was attended by more than 8,000 guests. It was the first to be televised and was watched
What we know so far What: The Coronation of
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort
When: Saturday 6 May 2023 with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8 May
Where: Westminster Abbey, London
Who: Conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury
by 27 million people in the UK alone. The return procession of less than five miles took 16,000 participants over two hours to complete. The King is expected to opt for a
smaller, more modern celebration. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: ‘The coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.’ During the ceremony, the King
will take the coronation oath where he undertakes to rule according to law, exercise justice and maintain the Church of England. King Charles will be anointed with holy oil, receive the orb, coronation ring and sceptre, then be crowned and blessed. Camilla, the Queen Consort, will also be anointed and crowned.
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