Coronation KING CHARLES III
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Latin coronare "to furnish with a crown," from corona "crown or wreath"
Coronation MEANING
Aceremony at which a monarch is crowned
Word ending forming nouns of action, condition, etc.
Example of good use: The King’s coronation in WestminsterAbbey was watched by millions all over the world
Example of misuse: He enjoyed his coronation when he got his silver medal
What was the last coronation like?
Public celebrations of Royal Events
Why is Charles III being crowned king?
King Charles
Queen Elizabeth
Prince George
Prince William
Which crowns will be worn?
Charles III will be crowned with the St Edward’s Crown and will then wear the Imperial State Crown after the ceremony.
The queen consort will be crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown. This is the first time an existing crown has been reused for a queen consort.
This crown was chosen instead of the Queen Mother’s Crown which contains the Koh-i-Noor diamond. India, Pakistan,Afghanistan and Iran have all claimed ownership of the Koh-i-Noor diamond in recent years.
Who is King Charles?
Founded nearly 20 charities
Passionate about the environment
Interested in urban planning and architecture
Farming and agriculture ( organic farming)
Artist (painter)
Speaks Welsh ( as Prince of Wales)
Has a university degree from Cambridge in Archeology and Anthropology
Sportsman (Polo / Skiing / Fishing / Hiking)
The Commonwealth is a free association of independent states under the British monarch. It is an international organisation in which countries with diverse social, political, and economic backgrounds are regarded as equal in status, and cooperate within a framework of common values and goals,
BRITISH VALUES
Some of the roles of the Commonwealth: Promotes democracy, protection of human rights, equality of justice, promoting rule of law, countering extreme violence, promoting transparency in public services, tackling corruption
● Democracy.Aculture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
● The rule of law. The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.
● Individual liberty. ...
● Mutual respect & tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
Commonwealth
These individual objects symbolise different aspects of the service and responsibilities of the monarch.
coronation
Anointing Oil -The oil has been created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives. The oil has been perfumed with essential oilssesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli, benzoin and amberas well as orange blossom.
The oil has been consecrated (made sacred) This signifies covenant and agreement between the King and Queen and God and of duty and service to people
How will you spend the Coronation weekend?
Celebrate with your community
Spend time with family and friends
Make memories
InAnglo Saxon times, England was divided into a number of kingdoms. (originally called a heptarchy)
England was united underÆthelstan in 929AD after what could have been the bloodiest battle in history
1215 Magna CartaKing John - the King and government were no longer above the law and could not use the law to exploit their authority
In 1603 James vi of Scotland became James I ‘King of Great Britain’
The House of Windsor in 1917 proclaimed by King George V, replacing the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
Today the British monarch reigns but does not rule
Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State.
The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy.This means that, whileThe Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
The King is the chief public representative of Britain, a ceremonial leader and also the head of the Church of England
Prince Charles is the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh
He was born in 1948 and is 74.
“Defender of the Faith” and “Supreme Governor of the Church of England,”
The King also hosts visiting heads of state - such as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa - and regularly meets foreign ambassadors and high commissioners based in the UK. This is an important global diplomatic role.
The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.
Charles’main functions as head of state are to appoint the Prime Minister, and all the other ministers; to open new sessions of parliament; and to give royal assent to bills passed by parliament, signifying that they have become law. his powers are symbolic and ceremonial, and he remains politically neutral.