In 1066, after the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, marched to London and was crowned in Westminster Abbey, following the old English ritual. William I was the first King of England to be invested in the church founded by his predecessor, Edward the Confessor, setting a precedent that has been repeated by all who followed him. Since 1066, 39 monarchs have been crowned at Westminster. Carlos III will be 40.
Details of the first post-William I coronations are unknown, but the ceremony is believed to have remained much the same since the 11th century. The different elements were only put into writing at the end of the 14th century, during the reign of Richard II, in the free benefits. The Latin book has served since then as a guide for the organization of the event. These elements were recovered by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and, most likely, they will also be recovered by her son, Carlos III, who will be crowned in Westminster on May 6, along with the queen consort, Camila. It will be the culmination of several centuries of history and tradition.
The coronation usually takes place several months after the ascension of the new king or queen, after the death of the previous monarch, and after an appropriate period of mourning, which allows preparation for the elaborate ceremony. In the case of Carlos, almost nine months have passed since the death of Isabel II. In ancient times, it was an essential step to recognize a new king. Currently, the succession is provided for by law. However, the ceremony remains an important event in the years immediately following the ascension of the new monarch, as highlighted in the place of the British Parliament. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the monarchy and strengthen the royal family’s ties to British citizens by reminding them of their role.
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Source: Observadora
