coronation of British monarchs: Media

Videos

How long did Prince Charles wait to become King Charles III?
Learn more about the life of Charles III.
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Prince William and the future of the British throne
The eldest son of King Charles III and Princess Diana, William is no stranger to...
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Images

Queen Victoria's coronation
The archbishop of Canterbury placing St. Edward's Crown on Victoria's head during...
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Elizabeth II's anointing
The canopy of gold cloth being placed above Elizabeth II in preparation for her anointing...
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Gold State Coach
The Gold State Coach traveling the Mall in London, as part of Elizabeth II's Platinum...
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the route of Charles III's coronation procession
Map showing the route of Charles III's coronation procession, London, 2023. Between...
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Coronation Chair
British monarchs sit upon the Coronation Chair for the anointing and the investiture...
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coronation robes
The coronation robes of British monarchs on display at the Tower of London, including...
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St. Edward's Crown
The contemporary St. Edward's Crown, the most sacred crown of the English monarchy.
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Sovereign's Orb
Sovereign's Orb, part of the British monarchy's coronation regalia.
From The Crown Jewels of England, by Sir George Younghusband and Cyril Davenport, 1919
Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross
The top portion of the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, featuring the Cullinan I diamond;...
From The Crown Jewels of England, by Sir George Younghusband and Cyril Davenport, 1919
Elizabeth II: coronation
Philip, duke of Edinburgh, paying homage to his wife, the newly crowned queen Elizabeth...
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George VI and Elizabeth
George VI and Elizabeth, queen consort, at their coronation at Westminster Abbey,...
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Charles III
The newly crowned Charles III holding a sceptre and an orb, Westminster Abbey, London,...
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Robe of Estate
The Robe of Estate, worn by Elizabeth II at the end of her coronation (1953), on...
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The newly crowned royal couple
King Charles III and Queen Camilla waving to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham...
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Interactives

What happens at a British coronation?
The five stages of a British coronation.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./Kenny Chmielewski