King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Image: Hugo Burnand.
Royal coronation: The most BIZARRE traditions revealed
King Charles’ royal coronation will be steeped in history and tradition. Here are a few somewhat bizarre moments to look out for.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Image: Hugo Burnand.
The royal coronation to be held at Westminster Abbey this weekend will be steeped in tradition. But a few rather bizarre traditions may raise a few eyebrows.
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BIZARRE CORONATION TRADITIONS THAT WILL RAISE A FEW EYEBROWS
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s royal coronation will be the first coronation many get to see. The previous coronation was of the late Queen Elizabeth 70 years ago.
Buckingham Palace has stated that the service will “reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future.”
The ceremony will also be “rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” the palace continued.
According to The Mirror, the traditions of the coronation and the event is split into six basic phases: the recognition, the oath, the anointing, and the investiture. The latter includes the enthronement and the homage.
Yet a few somewhat bizarre traditions might leave viewers scratching their heads.
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JOYOUS CRIES
During the recognition, the first phase of the coronation, King Charles will be claimed as the “undoubted King.” The congregation and choir will then show their homage to him.
This includes cries of “God Save King Charles.”
THE KING TO BE LIFTED ONTO HIS THRONE
After being sworn in and crowned, King Charles, according to the publication, will make his way from the Coronation Chair. There he will be lifted onto the throne by the congregation gathered to witness his coronation, including the Archbishops and bishops.
A KISS ON THE KING’S HAND
In true Robin Hood style, the final phase of the coronation, the homage, will see several attendees kiss the hand of the newly-crowned King.
The Archbishop, royal blood princes – which will likely include Prince William – and senior peers will pay homage to His Majesty by placing their hands between the King’s, and swearing their allegiance to him, the publication reports. They will also touch the crown and kiss the King’s right hand.
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