![]() ![]() Some of the most famous items connected to the royal family are the sceptre and orb. The congregation kneels before the king to pay homage. The enthronement and homage: The king rises from the Coronation Chair and takes his seat on the throne.The archbishop then presents the king with St. The investiture: The Royal Orb and the Sovereign's Sceptre are presented.The king's hands, chest and head are anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury with holy oil, which is prepared according to a secret recipe but is known to contain ambergris, orange flowers, roses, jasmine and cinnamon. The king is hidden from view by a gold cloth held over the chair. The anointing: The monarch sits in the Coronation Chair after removing his ceremonial robe.The oath: The monarch, or king in Charles' case, takes an oath to support the rule of law and the Church of England.The congregation proclaims "God Save the King," and trumpets blow. ![]() ![]() The recognition: The Archbishop of Canterbury presents the monarch to those gathered in Westminster Abbey while standing next to the 700-year-old Coronation Chair. ![]()
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