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Queen Victoria's coronation

Elizabeth II's anointing

Gold State Coach

the route of Charles III's coronation procession

What happens at a British coronation?

Coronation Chair

coronation robes

St. Edward's Crown

Sovereign's Orb

Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross

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Queen Victoria's coronation

Elizabeth II's anointing

Gold State Coach

the route of Charles III's coronation procession

Coronation Chair

coronation robes

St. Edward's Crown

Sovereign's Orb

Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross

Elizabeth II: coronation

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Prince William and the future of the British throne

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