The royal family shared on social media an image with information about tomorrow’s ceremony which will take place in the ‘Coronation Hall’ in the heart of Westminster Abbey”
Around 300 million viewers worldwide are estimated to watch the rare and historic coronation of King Charles tomorrow from their receivers, in a magnificent ceremony with strong symbolism.
It is a ritual, which is based on almost 1,000 years of history, with diamond-studded crowns, velvet robes and golden sceptres, but which few Britons have witnessed in their lifetime, as Elizabeth II’s coronation became the 1953.
One day to go until the #Coronation!
The Imperial State Crown, or Crown of State, is worn by the Monarch at the end of the #Coronation Service as they leave Westminster Abbey. Watch our short film to find out more about its history. https://t.co/GEImDG7s3c pic.twitter.com/kY9BfPEOGU
— Royal Collection Trust (@RCT) May 5, 2023
Camilla will be anointed queen with him, who until that time will bear the title “royal wife”.
To ensure everything is perfect for tomorrow’s big day, the royal family’s rehearsals at Westminster Abbey are ongoing.
The royal family, quite active in recent months on social media, have given away plenty of information about the ceremony – from the Crown symbols Charles will hold, to the royal robes the couple will wear.
Today, a day before the official ceremony, he shared an image on social media with the caption: “Tomorrow’s coronation ceremony will take place in the ‘Coronation Hall’ in the heart of Westminster Abbey.”
According to the Palace, key elements include the Coronation Chair, the Stone of Destiny, the Chairs of Estate, the Throne Chairs and the mosaic Cosmati Pavement .
👑 Tomorrow’s Coronation Service will take place in the ‘Coronation Theatre’ at the heart of Westminster Abbey.
Here are the key elements of the stage for the first coronation in almost 70 years. pic.twitter.com/wmX5znirET
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023
The Coronation Chair
This wooden, Gothic-style throne has been used at the coronations of Britain’s kings for over 700 years.
In it King Charles will sit to be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, receive the royal insignia and be crowned.
The Stone of Destiny is under the Coronation Chair. It has been used for centuries at the enthronement of kings and is considered an ancient symbol of the Scottish monarchy.
Heritage Chairs
This is where Camilla will sit to be crowned queen.
They are located south of the High Altar and to the left (facing) of the Coronation Chair and bear the symbols of the queen and king.
Throne Chairs
The thrones of the king and queen are also known as Chairs of State.
They are behind the Coronation Chair and that’s where King Charles will sit and receive the ‘anointing’ from the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prince of Wales, Prince William.
Source :Skai
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