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On a scale not seen on the streets of London for 70 years, the #Coronation Procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
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The Abbey bells are ringing out in celebration for the #Coronation. Our bell ringers are ringing a full peal of Cambridge Surprise Royal, which will last more than three hours.
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The newly-crowned King and Queen return to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach with other members of the Royal Family, following the #Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧
Her Majesty is crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown.
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𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬
The King receives ‘Homage’ (a promise of allegiance and faithfulness), from The Prince of Wales on behalf of The Royal Family.
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At the moment the Crown was placed on the Head of The King in Westminster Abbey, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a six Gun Salvo on Horse Guards Parade.
God Save The King!
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Gun salutes fired out across the nation today to celebrate the #Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.
Find out where they took place: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. The clergy, congregation and choir all cry ‘God Save The King’.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
The King is dressed in symbolic ‘vestments’, and presented with items of Regalia, each a visible reminder of his role and his responsibility to God.
These include:
- The Supertunica: a coat of gold silk reflecting the splendour of Christ.
- The…Show more
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The most sacred part of the Coronation Service, The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints His Majesty’s hands, chest and head with holy oil in the Coronation Chair.
Regarded as a moment between the Sovereign and God, the Anointing Screen protects the sanctity of this act.
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His Majesty swears to govern the people with justice and mercy, and to uphold the Anglican Church of England and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
For the first time at a #Coronation, His Majesty also prays for grace to be ‘a blessing to all… of every faith and belief’.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The King turns to each of the four points of the compass before The Archbishop of Canterbury proclaims him the ‘undoubted King’. The congregation shouts ‘God Save King Charles!’.
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Spectacular scenes in London on #Coronation Day.
Travelling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by The Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry, The King and The Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation Service.
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⛔All procession viewing areas along the route are now full
There is no entry to any new arrivals
If you are in the area or about to arrive, use the dedicated walking route to the screening site in Hyde Park to watch the #Coronation
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📺 A reminder that we’ll be streaming today’s #Coronation Coronation Service live on YouTube from 10.25 BST.
🔗youtube.com/watch?v=g8HVnA
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For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws on this long tradition, centred around the liturgical theme of 'Called to Serve'.
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Read the Order of Service in full:
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SHOW US YOUR PICTURES! 📷🎥
If you’re hosting or attending a Big Lunch this weekend, we’d love to see it and share them!
Make sure to…
⭐ Tag us in your photos and videos
⭐ Use #CoronationBigLunch and #TheBigLunch
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This evening, The King and other members of the Royal Family welcomed Heads of State and overseas guests to Buckingham Palace, ahead of tomorrow’s #Coronation.
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📺 Watch the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years live on YouTube tomorrow.
⏰ Livestream starts at 10.25 BST.
🔗youtube.com/watch?v=g8HVnA
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We’re honoured to be taking part in the #Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.
As our soldiers and officers finalise their preparations for the big day tomorrow, we take a look behind the scenes.
Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/C_YBlW7wKTk
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The King meets Commonwealth leaders at Marlborough House.
His Majesty is Head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
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Tomorrow, Westminster Abbey will be the location for the first #coronation in 70 years. Take a look at some of the work that has gone into preparing the Abbey for the ceremony.
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Ahead of tomorrow's #Coronation, His Majesty The King, joined by The Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family, has hosted a Lunch for Realm Governor-Generals and Prime Ministers at Buckingham Palace.
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So pleased to see so many of you looking forward to the Coronation weekend! 👋
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The King's #Coronation procession route will pass some iconic London landmarks on Saturday
Experience the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey👇
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Why does the Archbishop of Canterbury, , crown the monarch? 👑
As senior bishop of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury has crowned most monarchs over the past 1,000 years.
Learn more at cofe.io/CrownTheMonarch.
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Gun salutes will be fired across the nation tomorrow for the #Coronation.
We've answered all your questions about what gun salutes are, how many there will be, and where they will take place.
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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🎨 The King and The Queen Consort have commissioned five artists to capture some of the most significant moments of the #Coronation Weekend.
The artists will produce sketches and paintings of the Coronation Procession and Service, as well as the Coronation concert:
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We are honoured and excited to share the news that flowers & foliage from our five RHS gardens will adorn the High Altar at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort. are also providing flowers for the historic event this Saturday
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