King Charles' 'second Coronation' in Scotland explained including what to expect
06.07.2023 - 08:41
/ ok.co.uk
Celebrations to mark the King and Queen’s Coronation have begun in Scotland with a people’s procession through the streets of Edinburgh.The nation saw Charles and Camilla crowned just eight weeks ago during an ancient ceremony where the monarch gave a pledge to “serve”. Now a service of thanksgiving and dedication for the King and Queen will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital, where the monarch will be presented with the Honours of Scotland, the country’s crown jewels.The Honours of Scotland are the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and have been present at many of the major royal ceremonial events over the past five centuries.
Their centrepiece is the Crown of Scotland, crafted of gold and silver and laden with 94 pearls and 43 gemstones including diamonds, garnets and amethysts. James V had the Crown made in 1540 and first wore it at the coronation of Mary of Guise that same year, while the Sceptre is thought to have been a gift to James IV from Pope Alexander VI in 1494.
However, the King will receive a new sword at the ceremony, because the Sword of State, gifted to James IV by Pope Julius II in 1507, is said to be in a very fragile condition. Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger will carry the Elizabeth Sword, which is being used in place of the Sword of State.
Katherine said she feels privileged to be carrying the 5ft Elizabeth Sword, which weighs around 7.5kg, and said doing so will be a “good physical challenge”. Why is the King having a second Coronation? King Charles has a second Coronation in Scotland to mark the fact he is not only the King of England but also the King of Great Britain, following the Union of the Crowns in 1603.The first repeat Coronation took place after King Charles I's
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