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There are two countries in the world where new monarchs are crowned with a Christian liturgy — crowned, that is, in the literal sense of having metal placed on their heads. One, obviously, is the United Kingdom. The other is Tonga, where a British-style coronation involving the local Anglican archbishop has been tacked onto the older ritual of ceremonial kava-drinking.
At Westminster Abbey this weekend, ancient coronation bling such as the stone of destiny and St Edward’s staff is set to wow onlookers
King Charles III’s coronation ceremony dates back to the anointment of Solomon and the crowning of King Edgar in 937 by Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury.
The graphic is mapped onto an image looking across the royal church - with the Coronation Chair sitting ready for the big moment.
Find out what role the Archbishop of Canterbury will play in King Charles' Coronation ceremony.