The Anointing Screen was designed by iconographer Aidan Hart and brought to life through both hand and digital embroidery, managed by the Royal School of Needlework. The central design takes the form of a tree which includes 56 representing the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth. The King’s cypher is positioned at the base of the tree, representing the Sovereign as servant of their people. The design has been selected personally by The King and is inspired by the stained-glass Sanctuary Window in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, which was gifted by the Livery Companies to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. After that it’s the most quasi-magical bit of the ceremony: the anointing. Under a gold cloth, the Archbishop dots the king’s forehead, hands and chest with holy oil which has been blessed. The exact recipe is a secret, but there’s ambergris, orange flowers, roses, jasmine and cinnamon in there. A tri-Service Guard of Honour found by the Royal Navy, the Foot Guards and the Royal Air Force, all with Colours and accompanied by a Band of the Royal Marines, were positioned in Queen’s Gardens facing the Forecourt Centre Gate. This was to give a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen, and other Members of the Royal Family passed.

Coronation Big Lunches - neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun with their neighbourhoods and local communities. Whether that's over shared lunch, a street party or a simple cup of tea, there's to be had fun for all. Historically the Sword Belt is supplied new by the Worshipful Company of Girdlers for each Coronation. His Majesty has chosen to reuse the Sword Belt made for the Coronation of his grandfather, King George VI, in 1937.Mirroring the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Dove, the Queen Consort's Rod with Dove is symbolic of ‘equity and mercy’ and the dove, with its folded wings, is symbolic of the Holy Ghost.

While the hymn, ‘Praise, my soul, the King of heaven’ is sung by the congregation, Their Majesties will enter the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor before the conclusion of the Service. The choir will sing an Anthem by William Boyce, composed for the Coronation of King George III in 1761, and the Te Deum, written for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In preparation for the Coronation, the Throne Chairs were conserved by the Royal Collection Trust’s Furniture Conservators. The crimson silk velvet was replaced with new velvet and trimmings and the chairs reupholstered by the firm of AT Cronin Workshop Ltd. King Charles III and his royal team are busy pulling together the final details for his upcoming coronation on May 6th including the official start time, procession route and the royal regalia that will be used on the day. For those looking to watch at home, all major broadcasters are expected to provide some coverage of the coronation. Exact details from British TV channels are set to be confirmed soon.The screen is three-sided, with the open side to face the High Altar in Westminster Abbey. The two sides of the screen feature a much simpler design with maroon fabric and a gold, blue and red cross inspired by the colours and patterning of the Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey where the anointing will take place. The crosses were also embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework’s studio team. For the last 900 years, the ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey, London. Since 1066, the service has almost always been conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury." The coach was drawn by eight Windsor Greys and, due to its weight of four tonnes, travelled at walking pace. Driven by postilions in full state livery; a postilion was mounted on the left hand (near side) of each pair of horses. Grooms in full State livery walked close to the carriage. Slightly further away from the carriage body, and carrying long polearm called a partisan, walked the Yeomen of The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard (not what is today called a Beefeater, who are a different body within the same corps). The King’s Life Guard turned out on Whitehall at Horse Guards Front Yard. This was to give a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen and other Members of the Royal Family pass.

Samsung licenses new Royal Collection artworks, bringing monarchy’s most beloved pets to Samsung’s The Frame TV, ahead of historic coronationThe Crown Jewels have been protected at the Tower of London since the 1660s, where they have attracted visitors ever since. The Coronation Regalia The Procession covered 1.42 miles. Flanking the Procession were over 1,000 Armed Forces route liners from all three Services and Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion, Uniformed Civilian Services and Community Organisations. The King’s Life Guard turned out on Whitehall at Horse Guards Front Yard and gave a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen and other Members of the Royal Family passed. If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. It is also possible to request binding in another colour. We will send you our offer within 1 working day. Depending on the complexity, this can take a bit longer. The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard: 1 Officer, an Officer bearing the Colour with 2 escorts, 12 Yeomen, Deputy Sergeant Major. The Crown Jewels are the nation’s most precious treasures, including the sacred Coronation Regalia used at the Coronations of new monarchs. Comprising more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones, the Crown Jewels are priceless, being of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value. They are part of the Royal Collection, held in trust by the monarch for the nation.