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The Coronation Roll

Videos

Interviews

National Archives

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Discover more about the history of the Coronation Rolls from National Archives Historians.

Alison Strachan - Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe (bookbinders)

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Discover how King Charles’ Coronation Roll was created.

Archbishop Justin Welby - Part 1

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Hear Justin Welby speak about the preparations for the Coronation.

Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden

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The Deputy Prime Minister talks about the planning and delivery of the Coronation.

Antonia Romeo - Clerk of the Crown

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Find out about Clerk of the Crown Antonia Romeo’s experience of writing the Coronation Roll.

David White, Garter King of Arms

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Garter Principal King of Arms David White talks about his experiences of the Accession Proclamation and the Coronation.

Dr Susan Kay-Williams - Royal School of Needlework

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Hear from the Royal School of Needlework on how they created their special coronation projects.

Duke of Norfolk - Earl Marshal

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The Earl Marshal talks about the planning of the Coronation and the ceremony itself.

Brigadier Andrew Jackson

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Keeper of the Jewel House Andrew Jackson talks about the ceremony.

Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP - Lord President of the Council

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Lord President of the Council talks about her role in the Coronation.

The Baroness Benjamin

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Floella Benjamin talks about her role in The King’s Procession.

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

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Dame Elizabeth speaks about carrying the Orb in the King's Procession.

General Sir Gordon Messenger - Lord High Steward

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General Sir Gordon Messenger talks about his role as Lord High Steward of England on Coronation Day.

Mark Appleby - Crown Jeweller

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Hear from Mark Appleby, the Crown Jeweller, about restoring the Crown Jewels for the Coronation.

Sarah Clarke - Lady Usher of the Black Rod

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Black Rod talks about her role in the Coronation.

Archbishop Justin Welby - part 2

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The Archbishop of Canterbury talks about his experiences of the day.

The Lord Kamall

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Lord Kamall reflects on his role in the presentation of the regalia.

The Baroness Merron

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Baroness Merron talks about presenting the Robe Royal.

Videos

The Principal Proclamation

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Procession of The King and The Queen into Westminster Abbey

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Procession of The King and Queen into Westminster Abbey

The Greeting and Introduction

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Samuel Strachan gives the Greeting to His Majesty The King at the start of the Coronation

The Recognition

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The King is Presented to the four corners of the Abbey as Sovereign.

Presentation of the Holy Bible and Oath Taking

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The King takes the Oath and the Accession Declaration.

The Anointing of The King

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The King is anointed in the most sacred part of the Ceremony

The Presentation of The Spurs

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The Presentation of The Spurs

The Presentation of The Swords

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The Presentation of The Swords

The Presentation of the Armills

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Presentation of the Armills

The Presentation of the Robe Royal and Stole

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The Presentation of the Robe Royal and Stole

The Presentation of the Orb

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The Presentation of the Orb

The Presentation of The Ring

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The Presentation of The Ring

The Presentation of the Glove

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The Presentation of the Glove by Lord Singh

The Presentation of the Sceptre and Rod

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Presentation of the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove

The Crowning of the King

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The Crowning of The King

The Enthroning

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The Enthroning

The Homage of The Prince of Wales

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The Homage of The Prince of Wales

The Coronation of The Queen

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The Coronation of The Queen

The Recession

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The Recession

The Greeting of Faith Leaders and Representatives

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The Greeting of Faith Leaders and Representatives