The Archbishop has received Charles III's specially-commissioned red leather bound and gold-leaf decorated Coronation Bible - which the King will use when he makes his Coronation Oath.Įarly morning rehearsals have seen the military parade through the empty streets of central London, and hundreds of service personnel followed the procession route on horseback. Orchestrating their positions is key to ensuring the day goes smoothly, especially during the high-pressure anointing and the crowning.Ĭeremonial diagrams were produced in 1953 in order to avoid a 'collision' of key players.Īrrows illustrated their routes and the Queen was represented by a circle with the capital S for sovereign and the Archbishop of Canterbury by a circle with a capital C. The Duchess of Norfolk - wife of the Earl Marshal who was in overall charge of the coronation - had the duty of standing in for the Queen during drills when she was not there.ĭetailed planning documents will set out directions for the movement of the King and his consort inside the abbey and the placing of the clergy at the crucial moments.
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The elaborately-decorated invitations have been posted and received, and feature a colourful abundance of wildflowers and wildlife and the motif of the head of the Green Man.Ī replica of the coronation stage built in the Buckingham Palace ballroom has allowed Charles and the Queen Consort to secretly rehearse for the big day.īut with Westminster Abbey now closed, in situ rehearsals can take place, with the King and Camilla expected to join some in person.įor Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, a host of walk-throughs were carried out and attended by the monarch in the days running up to the ceremony, including a full dress rehearsal. The coronation theatre and coronation chair will remain in place when the Abbey reopens on May 8, with visitors who have booked timed tickets able to see the historic scene until May 13.Īt some point - amid great security after previously being stolen - the ancient Stone of Destiny will be brought from Scotland to be placed under the chair, as is tradition.Īnd careful checks are being made to the robes and gowns due to be worn by the King, Queen Consort and senior royals during the grand service.
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