If you havent a clue what happens at a British royal coronation, join the multitudes.
What is a coronation and why does it matter?
The ceremony combines religious and secular meaning, blending tradition, continuity and modernity.
How will this coronation differ from the last one, in June 1953?
It will be shorter, less crowded, slimmed down and less expensive.
A major difference: Charles second wife, Queen Camilla, 75, will be crowned alongside him.
His father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was not crowned in 1953 alongside Queen Elizabeth.
Its a painted fairy-tale coach, but its terribly uncomfortable, described as horrible by the queen.
Where will the coronation take place?
Where will Charles sit when he is crowned?
He will be seated onKing Edwards Chairplaced in the center of the abbey in front of the high altar.
It will be present under the coronation chair for Charles crowning, then returned to Scotland.
