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The route was lined by the Armed Forces, Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion, Uniformed Civilian Services and Youth Organisations. The King was Crowned in the Coronation Chair (St Edward’s Chair) and The Queen was crowned in Her Majesty’s Chair of Estate. Queen Mary's crown was designed for the Coronation of June 1911. The design was inspired by Queen Alexandra's crown of 1902 which has similarly elegant arches. Queen Mary also wore the crown without its arches as a circlet, in particular for the Coronation of her son, King George VI at the coronation in 1937. The Procession covered 1.42 miles. Flanking the Procession were over 1,000 Armed Forces route liners from all three Services and Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion, Uniformed Civilian Services and Community Organisations. The King’s Life Guard turned out on Whitehall at Horse Guards Front Yard and gave a Royal Salute as The King, The Queen and other Members of the Royal Family passed.Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: "An area of rain is expected to move into southwest England early on Saturday, moving northeast through the day with some heavy bursts at times. This is likely to bring some rain to London from mid-morning. Further north in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland it will be a day of sunshine and showers before the more persistent rain moves northwards overnight. Under the cloud and rain, temperatures will be subdued with 16 °C in London, whilst 20 °C is likely in sunnier northwest Scotland." Their Majesties sat in the Throne Chairs for the Enthroning and the Homage. These chairs were made for the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as The Queen Mother) in 1937. Ward, Victoria. "What to expect from this year's Trooping the Colour". The Telegraph . Retrieved 16 August 2023. During the Recognition, the monarch is presented to the people in attendance. The only part of the coronation ceremony that is required by law is the Coronation Oath. The exact wording of the oath has varied over the centuries. After the oath, Charles will be anointed with holy oil from Jerusalem by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who will pour the oil onto a spoon and anoint Charles' hands, head and breast. The High Altar will be decorated with foliage provided by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), including crab apple, camellia, acer, hazel, azalea, amelanchier and cuttings from beech trees planted by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
His Majesty The King today presented the Royal Navy with new Colours – the most sacred standard in the Naval Service. As a female in the Royal Navy I feel really privileged to have taken part. The Army and RAF didn’t have any females represented in the Guard, only in their Bands. We were the only Service to have females in the Guard. It’s given us a taster of next weekend as well as I didn’t really know what to expect.” The Sword Belt was made by Wilkinson and Son, Robe Makers and presented by the Worshipful Company of Girdlers in 1937. Ahead of the Coronation, the Royal School of Needlework undertook some minor conservation work on the Girdle, and it was re-presented to His Majesty by the Worshipful Company of Girdlers. The solid gold frame weighs 2.23kg (nearly 5lbs) and is adorned with semi-precious stones. It has a velvet cap with an ermine band.Meanwhile, the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will attend a community street party in Swindon, while the King's nieces, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will attend a big lunch in Windsor. The Coronation Medal will act as a reminder of the important part each person has played in this moment of history. From our Armed Forces who protect our country to the emergency services who care for us at home, alongside those volunteers who are giving up their time to make this event so special, I am delighted that we can mark their contribution to this special day, and for each and every day that they go above and beyond serving their country.
Authorities had warned against any attempts to disrupt the day's proceedings. There were reports that some protesters had planned to try to do just that, interfering with the processions, according to U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden. He said the government had received intelligence that some people might try to spook horses on the procession route by sounding rape alarms. As Sovereign, The King is Head of the Armed Forces. But for one company in the British Army, with a role at the heart of every Coronation - The King’s Company Grenadier Guards - the relationship is a uniquely personal one, as His Majesty is also their Company Commander.In preparation for the Coronation, the Throne Chairs were conserved by the Royal Collection Trust’s Furniture Conservators. The crimson silk velvet was replaced with new velvet and trimmings and the chairs reupholstered by the firm of AT Cronin Workshop Ltd. The Service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby. The Choirs of Westminster Abbey and His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, with choristers from Methodist College, Belfast, and Truro Cathedral Choir, and an octet from the Monteverdi Choir, sang. The music during the Service was directed by Andrew Nethsingha, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey. King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester by Parliamentarian forces, was hidden from capture in an oak tree, and his escape to Holland secured, by a handful of loyal gentlemen. They remained with the King throughout his exile and helped him to set up a new court in Bruges from which he planned his return to the throne. Most trusted personal troops Every Monarch since has presented their Company with their own Royal Standard just once in their reign, with the exception of King George II’s King's Company Colour which, in 1709, was shot to pieces at the Battle of Malplaquet, so had to be replaced the following year.
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