Key Moments From The Coronation
For The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday was a historic day, jam-packed with events – some planned, others not.
Monday 08 May 2023 | 17:16
King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Photo: CNN
London: For The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday was a historic day, jam-packed with events – some planned, others not.
CNN takes a look at some of the most memorable moments.
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Charles was hidden from view for the most dramatic part of the service at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Behind a three-sided screen, the Dean of Westminster poured holy oil from the Ampulla, a gold eagle-shaped flask, on to the Coronation Spoon, and then the Archbishop of Canterbury anointed Charles on his head, breast and hands, according to the Church of England’s liturgy.
The 12th-century, silver-gilt spoon is the oldest object used in coronations. In the background, the Choir of Westminster Abbey sang the anthemic “Zadok the Priest” by George Frideric Handel, which was composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and performed at every British coronation since.
