Details are underway for the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, which will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London.
Carlos’ mother, Isabel II, died last September, allowing her son to take the throne three days later, although a ceremony was necessary.
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The royal family has released various details about what will happen on the day. For example, Carlos will use two coaches, the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and the Gold State Coach, the latter being used for these events, so the tradition will be broken.
In addition, there will be several activities such as a night concert and a great meal.
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The coronation fee will be used for the event, which are jewels that have been used for hundreds of years. One of them corresponds to two silver-gilt maces on oak dating between 1660 and 1695, as well as the State Sword, which symbolizes power. It has a silver-gilt hilt, a steel blade and a velvet-covered scabbard with the coat of arms of King William III.
One of the characteristics of this sword is that it dates back to 1678 and was used in other coronations and in the investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969.
These are the two carriages that will be used for the coronation of King Carlos III
During the procession in the abbey, three more swords will be used: Temporal Justice, Spiritual Justice and Mercy. The first symbolizes Carlos’ role as commander of the armed forces, the second as defender of the faith and the last his grace. The royal family specified that they were used for the first time in 1626 during the coronation of Carlos I.
They have 16th century steel blades, early 17th century gilded iron handles and are bound with wire.
The four swords are used with the scabbard facing up.
The staff of San Eduardo, made in 1661, will also be used in the coronation procession.
Already during the ceremony, both Carlos and Camilla will be anointed with chrism oil, which was consecrated in March in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. It is in a golden bottle and in the shape of an eagle with spread wings. The oil will come out through the spout.
This item was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661 by the jeweler Robert Vyner, and was based on a smaller vessel, as well as a 14th-century legend that says Mary appeared to Saint Thomas à Becket and gave him a golden eagle and a vial of oil to anoint the ruler .
Another item that will be considered is a silver-gilt coronation spoon from the 2nd century. It is believed to have been delivered by King Henry II or King Richard before 1200. It was used to anoint James I in 1603 and was used in the following.
At the investiture, on the other hand, the spurs made in 1661 for Carlos II will be observed. They are made of gold, leather and velvet, which symbolizes chivalry. The symbol dates back to King Richard I, the Lionheart, for his coronation in 1189.
With its gilded steel blade and jeweled rose, the Sword of Offering (1820) will also be used for the event. The other items are two gold bracelets covered with velvet, known as Armills and called bracelets of sincerity and wisdom.
In order to represent the Christian world, in the 17th century, a sovereign orb was elaborated, divided into three parts of jewels for the three continents that were known in the Middle Ages.
In addition to these, a sapphire ring with a diamond ruby cross known as the Sovereign’s Ring will be used, as well as two sovereign scepters that serve during the investiture. One of them is the scepter with the sovereign’s cross, which represents his worldly power, and the rod of equality and mercy, which is the king’s spiritual role.
At the time of the coronation, according to tradition, the crown of San Eduardo will be imposed on Carlos. This was made in 1661 and replaced the medieval crown cast in 1649. Camilla will have the queen consort’s ring as well as a dove wand with folded wings.
He will also have a crown which is Queen Mary’s crown.
At the end of the ceremony, the Imperial State Crown, which is used on ceremonial occasions, and was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937, will be awarded.
Source: Eluniverso
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