What Happens at a Coronation?

During the ceremony, the Sovereign takes the coronation oath. ... After receiving the orb and sceptres, the Archbishop places St Edward's Crown on the Sovereign's head. After homage is paid by the Archbishop of Canterbury and senior peers, Holy Communion is celebrated.

What is the purpose of a coronation?

A coronation is the ceremony when a new King (or Queen, let's not be sexist) is officially installed. A coronation is usually quite glitzy and full of pomp. A coronation is the public handing over of title and powers to a new monarch. Other almost identical terms are enthronement and investiture.

What is a children's coronation?

Coronation in common parlance today may also, in a broader sense, refer to any formal ceremony in relation to the accession of a monarch such as an official investiture or enthronement, whether or not an actual crown is bestowed. ...