Paul Mealor’s composition – Coronation Kyrie – is sung, becoming the first Welsh language performance at a coronation. The Archbishop gives a greeting, and says we gather to give thanks for the King’s “life of service to this nation” and “to witness with joy his crowning and anointing”. – Greeting and Introduction by Archbishop of Canterbury The King stands at his Chair of Estate, head bowed, in a moment of silent prayer. The King responds: “In His name and after His example, I come not to be served but to serve.” The service begins with the procession of faith leaders and representatives of faith communities, ecumenical leaders, realms and the choir, and then the procession of the King and the Queen Consort.Ĭharles wears George VI’s crimson Robe of State and Camilla wears Elizabeth II’s crimson Robe of State.įourteen-year-old Chapel Royal chorister Samuel Strachan, one of the youngest members of the congregation, welcomes the King to symbolise the importance of youth in the nation’s society.
There are five main elements: the Recognition the Oath the Anointing the Investiture and Crowning and the Enthronement and Homage, as well as the Queen Consort’s coronation. Here is a step-by-step guide to the order of events during the coronation ceremony.
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