The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, the now called King Charles III, assumed the English throne after his mother’s death on Thursday (8). However, the coronation follows a series of protocols and usually takes place months after his accession, and can take up to a year.
Several official events will extend over the next nine days, such as the new king’s tour of the countries that make up the United Kingdom and the burial of Queen Elizabeth II.
The country goes through a period of mourning and this allows enough time for the coronation to be planned. It is one of England’s richest traditions and this moment is like a joyful one – so, too, it comes months after the monarch’s death.
The ceremony is performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior clergyman in the Church of England. The customs of the event are practically the same as in the last thousand years.
The new monarch is presented for the first time to the people and is acclaimed by the people. Then he takes the oath.
Charles will pledge to rule according to law, to exercise justice with mercy – promises symbolized by the four swords on the coronation insignia – and to uphold the Catholic Church in England.
The monarch is then “anointed, blessed and consecrated” by the archbishop while seated in King Edward’s chair – made in 1300 and used by all sovereigns since 1626).
Afterwards, the archbishop places the Crown of Saint Edward on the head of the new king, receives homage and then Holy Communion is celebrated.
Source: CNN Brasil
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