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Articles tagged with: coronation
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Written with a most attractive astringency, Andrew Gimson’s book has been updated to include the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the succession of her son, Charles III
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
Communities
By Baroness Merron
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
History was made on 6 May 2023 when for the first time, representatives of non-Christian faiths were directly involved in the crowning of our Monarch. And I was one of them.
Lords Diary: Baroness Gisela Stuart
Parliament
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Lords Diary: Baroness Gisela Stuart
A day out on a destroyer, attending the coronation – and why Palace of Westminster staff deserve a big thank you
King Charles can revitalise Britain’s soft power
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Verma
King Charles can revitalise Britain’s soft power
This month I embarked on a visit to India along with my parliamentary colleagues on the India (Trade and Investment) All-Party Parliamentary Group. I have been to India many times, seen the huge economic growth particularly over the last 20 years or so, and today India’s influence in the world is clear.
Public Order Bill Critics Say 'We Told You So' Over Coronation Protest Arrests
Home affairs
Public Order Bill Critics Say "We Told You So" Over Coronation Protest Arrests
MPs and peers from opposition parties have said the Public Order Bill was not clear enough in outlining how police should carry out the new powers, leading to the arrests of protesters at the King’s coronation on Saturday.
At a time of shattered loyalties and diminished trust the King’s coronation can unite us
History
By Lord Howell
At a time of shattered loyalties and diminished trust the King’s coronation can unite us
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey for 900 years, the Archbishop of Canterbury always presiding. That puts our own paltry timescales in sobering perspective. This, the 40th coronation, seems the ultimate expression of the permanence of institutions while the generations come and go. Nothing changes.
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Burt
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
The UK will be well served abroad by this knowledgeable and thoughtful monarch
The Isle of Man: standing proud
Culture
By Sir John Lorimer
The Isle of Man: standing proud
The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom, but is a self-governing possession of the Crown. Its lieutenant governor Sir John Lorimer, who will attend the coronation, describes an island characterised by culture, community and tradition
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
Environment
By George Eustice MP
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
The coronation of King Charles III is an opportunity to bring the country together after several challenging years internationally and a chance to celebrate and recognise some of the causes that have been dear to the heart of our new King throughout his life.
Remembering and forgetting
Culture
By Dr Francis Young
Remembering and forgetting
Coronations are infrequent events, and that is why the ceremony is prone to dramatic evolution, writes Dr Francis Young
The coronation will be an opportunity to reflect on the role of the monarchy in 21st century Britain
History
By Lord Janvrin
The coronation will be an opportunity to reflect on the role of the monarchy in 21st century Britain
The King’s coronation will, I am sure, be a magnificent event rich in pageantry, symbolism and tradition, combining moments of intense religious significance, ceremonial flamboyance, and cultural excellence with a good excuse for a party.
What were MPs debating ahead of the Queen's coronation in 1953?
History
By Patrick Kidd
What were MPs debating ahead of the Queen's coronation in 1953?
What were MPs debating in the run up to the last coronation, 70 years ago? Issues very much of their time; and others that wouldn’t be out of place today. Patrick Kidd takes a stroll through the archives
Challenge For Charles To Take On His Mother’s Mantle As UK’s Top Diplomat
Parliament
Challenge For Charles To Take On His Mother’s Mantle As UK’s Top Diplomat
As Charles prepares to be crowned, the new King faces the challenge of not only emulating his mother Queen Elizabeth II as a head of state, but as the UK’s biggest diplomatic asset.
From one coronation to another
Social affairs
By Lord Wallace of Saltaire
From one coronation to another
Lord Wallace was a chorister at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He shares his memories with The House
Throwing down the gauntlet: The King's Champion explains his family's historic coronation role
Parliament
By Francis Dymoke
Throwing down the gauntlet: The King's Champion explains his family's historic coronation role
Francis Dymoke’s family has played a key role in coronations since 1066, meeting anyone challenging the king’s accession to the throne in combat. Now, the King’s Champion tracks his role back through history
Lord Great Chamberlain interview: 'I’ve been preparing for a long time mentally'
History
By Sophie Church
Lord Great Chamberlain interview: 'I’ve been preparing for a long time mentally'
It has been less than a year since Lord Carrington became the new Lord Great Chamberlain, one of the oldest offices under the crown. As the coronation comes to town, he speaks to Sophie Church about his upcoming regal responsibilities
Meet the parliamentarians with roles in the coronation
Parliament
By Daniel Brittain
Meet the parliamentarians with roles in the coronation
After what appears to have been an internal debate, government whips who are also members of the Royal Household will join the King’s procession in Westminster Abbey, while one cabinet minister has just been given a very significant role in the procession. Daniel Brittain reports
King Charles III’s coronation is an opportunity to unite the country in pursuit of a common purpose
History
By Dean of Westminster
King Charles III’s coronation is an opportunity to unite the country in pursuit of a common purpose
Thanks to my wife’s ardently royalist grandmother, we inherited coronation memorabilia, mugs and souvenir brochures. For years neglected at the bottom of a drawer, suddenly they are being handed round.
This coronation will be rooted in history but reflect the nation we aspire to be
Culture
By Archbishop of York
This coronation will be rooted in history but reflect the nation we aspire to be
As I write these words rehearsals for the coronation are in full swing, the work to build the Coronation Theatre in Westminster Abbey is about to commence and we can already see viewing stands and media positions being constructed outside Buckingham Palace and elsewhere. There is the inevitable smell of new paint!
Designing For A New Reign
History
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Designing For A New Reign
As of December last year, it will have been possible to find a 50 pence piece bearing the effigy of King Charles III in your change.
Lords Diary: Lord Kirkhope
Home affairs
By Lord Kirkhope
Lords Diary: Lord Kirkhope
I remember watching Her late Majesty’s coronation as a child in 1953, in front of a 17-inch black and white television screen. That was a new chapter in our nation’s history, and I feel optimistic as we celebrate the start of this new Carolean age
In Brief: The Coronation
History
By Grant Hill-Cawthorne
In Brief: The Coronation
In an occasional series, staff from Parliament’s libraries give the House choice nuggets from the archives. This week, Professor Grant Hill-Cawthorne, Librarian of the House of Commons and Managing Director of Research and Information, looks back at coronations past.
What The Coronation Means
History
By Andrew Gimson
What The Coronation Means
Andrew Gimson takes us on a tour of coronations past and reveals how, far from being an affront to democracy, the ceremony will act as an affirmation of it
The Baroness Benjamin interview: 'When you smile, you are a winner'
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
The Baroness Benjamin interview: "When you smile, you are a winner"
Arriving in Britain as a young girl from Trinidad, much-loved children’s TV presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin never expected to have any kind of relationship with the King, let alone play a key role in his coronation ceremony. She tells Tali Fraser about their connection to the Commonwealth, being let down on Windrush and why it pays to keep smiling. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer