![]() ![]() It was built in Australia and delivered to Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her reign. The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was first used in 2014. The controversial Kohinoor will not be part of the celebrations, but some other jewels, many of which are part of the royal loot, will. It’s here where we will see a display of precious jewellery and accessories, some of which are a reminder of Britain’s not-so-proud colonial past. Then will begin the rites, the recognition, oath, anointment, investiture and crowing, and enthronement. The coronation is expected to last around two hours, which will include a procession into the Abbey and a prayer service. There are sceptres, a crown and carriages that will carry the royal couple to Westminster Abbey and back. ![]() The coronation ceremony is steeped in tradition with precious swords and a spoon from centuries ago. It’s going to be a spectacle straight out of a fairytale. Now 70 years later and after a long long wait, her son King Charles III is set to be crowned on 6 May at London’s Westminster Abbey. The last coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953. But a coronation is rare it is different and more resplendent than anything a whole generation of Britons and royal lovers from across the world have seen. They were surreal in many ways and grand. We’ve witnessed royal weddings, jubilee celebrations and funerals. ![]()
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