Here's how all the pomp and pageantry will play out as the King is crowned in what's billed as a slimmed-down coronation ceremony 👇
They will walk through the abbey to the theatre of, the space between the high altar and the quire stalls which acts at the 'stage' for the big event.
He will stand, head bowed, in a moment of prayer before the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gives the greeting and introduction. The others will be done by Lady Angiolini - representing the Order of the Thistle; Baroness Amos - representing the Order of the Garter; and Christopher Finney - chair of the Victoria Cross & George Cross Association, representing recipients of bravery medals.The King will swear the coronation and accession declaration oaths on a specially commissioned Bible - presented to him by the moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland.
The Church of England says it is possibly the first time such a personal prayer has been voiced so publicly by the sovereign.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will read The Epistle, with Dame Sarah Mullally, the dean of the Chapels Royal, following with a passage from the Gospel. The King's robes of state will be removed and he'll move from his chair of estate to the historic coronation chair, used at every ceremony since 1308.
The King will then kneel in front of the high altar as the Archbishop of Canterbury gives a blessing.The King will put on the coronation robes: the Colobium Sindonis, a sleeveless white linen garment symbolising purity and simplicity; the supertunica, an embroidered gold coat; and the sword belt - or girdle.
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