King Charles III received a historic document that officially records his accession and coronation this Wednesday (2).
Charles became king following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. His coronation was held eight months later, on May 6, 2023, in an event unlike anything the United Kingdom had seen before. seen in seven decades.
The presented and meticulously crafted manuscript was taken to the 1844 room of Buckingham Palace and presented to the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, by the author, Antonia Romeo, Secretary to the Crown in Chancery.
Within it is a detailed account of Charles' accession, the meticulous planning of his coronation, and a detailed summary of all the elements of the magnificent procession to the religious ceremony at Westminster Abbey. For the first time in 700 years, it was created on paper instead of the traditional animal skin vellum.
Originally written in Latin and French, the practice of making an official record of the coronation dates back to the era of Edward II and Elizabeth in 1308. Most scrolls today are kept at the National Archives. The document became English in the 17th century, but that didn't stop the king from making a little joke about the past while viewing it. “At least it’s in English,” Charles joked.
The monarch appeared to be thrilled with the gift and thanked calligrapher Stephanie von Werthern-Gill and artist Timothy Noad, who helped decorate it with UK national symbols and previously designed the King's Cypher. “I can't tell you how grateful I am,” he added, according to UK news agency PA Media.
The 70-foot scroll was digitized for the public.
Charles and Camilla were delighted when shown off the new website, where visitors can also watch video interviews with some who helped organize the event, including British MP Penny Mordaunt, who became known on the day as “the lady in blue” and Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, responsible for organizing state events.
“Having it on the website makes it more interesting for people,” noted the king, according to PA Media.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, who was also at the presentation, said: “The coronation marked a new chapter in our national story and reflects the best of our traditions – which are admired around the world.”
He added that digitization would help bring “the tradition into the 21st century” and allow “so many people the opportunity to see it.”
The King and Queen also had the opportunity to view several other scrolls created for their predecessors, including those of their late mother and Queen Victoria.
Source: CNN Brasil
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