Coronation of King Charles III Explained

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Narration by Matt Baker
Animation by Syawish Rehman
Audio editing by Ali Shahwaiz
Theme music: “Lord of the Land” by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license 4.0. Available from incompetech.com

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[@BarrySuridge]

13:24 In 1953 Queen Elizabeth II responded: "I solemnly promise so to do." Charles III will also respond in kind.

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UPDATES: The Lord High Chancellor is now Alex Chalk (following the resignation of Dominic Raab) The temporary Lord High Steward will be General Gordon Messenger, a former Marine and the current Constable of the Tower of London The temporary Lord High Constable will be Admiral Tony Radakin, the current Chief of the Defence Staff The Emperor & Empress of Japan will not attend. They will be represented by the Emperor's brother and his wife.

[@samhwilson]

Raab has also resigned and been replaced by Chalk

[@Kyle-qd2sy]

It was announced today that the Kings Champion will be filled by Francis Dymoke. The Kings Champion has been a part of every coronation since William the Conqueror and has been held by the Dymoke family since Richard II coronation in 1377.

[@paulcollins5423]

@@Kyle-qd2sy In times gone by he would have ridden in to the Coronation banquet in full armour and challenged anyone who denies that the King is the rightful monarch to single combat but that's another tradition that's lapsed. At least, I assume he won't! 😉

[@Kyle-qd2sy]

@@paulcollins5423 this time around I understand he’ll just carry the Kings standard. Though it would be a very nice surprise if they reintroduced that tradition😁

[@highpath4776]

@@paulcollins5423 shame

[@karimcnair9890]

I am so impressed by how clearly and completely you covered this topic.

[@tracycc123]

Same.

[@jackieporter5323]

Really? We have a Lord Chancellor, nit as be describes, and no- one is coronated , they are crowned, he makes so many mistakes in this post , but then, he’s American.

[@thiago292]

@@jackieporter5323 I think he's Canadian

[@maryjomit2732]

​@@jackieporter5323 perhaps you could set the record straight and enlighten us?

[@jackieporter5323]

@@thiago292 if so, as a member of a Commonwealth country he should know better.

[@SoberOKMoments]

I was a child living in the USA when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned. My British father kept me home from school that day saying "This could be the only coronation you might see in your lifetime." I'm happy to see another one - and I think Charles is a wonderful King - but we will all be remembering his mother's special day on his coronation day, too. This video was very interesting. I am pleased to have seen it.

[@annateh1954]

How did you watch it? It wasn't shown live on tv back then. Footage from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth had to be taken to US first or it was shown in cinema in some country.

[@jo-vf8jx]

@@annateh1954 you might want to rely on a facts before you comment. The BBC's Coronation coverage was broadcast around the world. In the United States 85 million people watched recordings of the highlights, while in Germany all 11 hours of coverage were transmitted. Reaction to the broadcasts was overwhelmingly positive. With competition from ITV only 3 years away, the BBC established an early lead as the trusted and reliable broadcaster of national events.

[@annateh1954]

@@jo-vf8jx Oh! Watching a recording. I just want to know how he watch it in the US on the day of coronation.

[@bencruzar7135]

​@@annateh1954 fake commenter?

[@loisse]

I wonder why he thought that could be the only coronation you might see. I may think that's due to the longevity females show in that family. However, I sincerely wonder why he said such a thing. I'm glad you are watching a coronation for the second time. Greetings from Ecuador

[@patriciaaturner289]

I was about 18 months old at the last coronation, and we didn’t have a tv set anyway. Got our first tv in September, so my mom could watch the Giants and Yankees in the World Series. She might have listened to the radio broadcast.

[@sweethistortea]

It still feels surreal that the Queen has passed and Charles will be having his coronation in just a few days.

[@eddiehancockii]

Agreed

[@skhabbythecrabby]

The best thing is that in the UK, u miss one day of school and work

[@smallies7154]

A terrible day for all Canada, and therefore the world 🌍

[@suzbone]

And Camilla too blehhhhhhhh

[@Nooticus]

agreed

[@philipmadden7013]

I think one small correction could be made: Charles will not receive the 'sword of mercy' (or Curtana). It is one of five swords carried in procession and among a group of three: including the swords of temporal and spiritual justice. The sword that will be presented to Charles is the jeweled sword of offering. A fifth sword- the sword of state- is typically carried before the monarch on other state occasions. (I guess you can never have too many swords lol.)

[@wrightblan1501]

I wish you would consider a deeper dive video on the UK Crown Jewels. There are some non-coronation related objects in the collection, most notably the Imperial Crown of India. It was worn only worn once during George V’s visit to India in 1911.

[@douglasfur3808]

I'd also like to learn about their "ownership". You hear valuations "this crown is worth £ X00,000,000" but it's not like Charles can flog it to buy a new racing pony. They're nominally his but in practice they are a part of the countries wealth. I wonder if anyone has quantified the income the generate, ticket sales, gift shop sales at the tower money spent be tourists who had the crown jewels on their itinerary?

[@neilmcbeath954]

@@douglasfur3808 Ooooooh, don't try to go there. It's the thing that the anti-monarchist trolls hate the most. It's so very easy to complain about the wealth of the royal family, but trying to understand that it is the very existence of the royal family that adds value to many of the artifact makes their brains hurt.

[@davidbarrass]

The Crown Jewels of Scotland are older as they survived the Civil war. They did this by being smuggled out of a castle under siege and buried under a church floor.

[@wrightblan1501]

@@douglasfur3808 According to Wikipedia (I know) the Crown Jewels are a part of the Royal Collection and owned by the monarch (King Charles III, currently. They are not counted as part of his wealth per se, as they are considered as being “priceless.”

[@RB-747]

​@@wrightblan1501 I'm pretty certain the Crown Jewels aren't owned by the Royal Collection - firstly, they're owned by the State and I'm pretty sure I've heard of monarchs moving jewels from the collection to the Jewels

[@gustavswart4649]

“Queen Mother” isn’t an official title, it was more of an informal way of distinguishing Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, who was also Queen Elizabeth, and could also be referred to as “HM The Queen” from her daughter who was obviously the Queen Regnant. And it was actually more of an affectionate, nicknamey way of referring to her. But the proper title is actually Dowager Queen, to signify that she is the widow of her late husband the monarch.

[@katew3818]

The Queen Mother did not want to be called dowager, so they made up a new title of Queen Mother.

[@gustavswart4649]

@@katew3818 Her offficial title/office was still Dowager Queen, she just preferred to be addressed as Queen Mother, but it wasn’t and still isn’t an official title.

[@matthewmacpherson5071]

@@gustavswart4649 From February 6th, 1952 to March 30th, 2002, Queen Elizabeth (widow of King George VI) was officially styled as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. “The Queen Mother” was an official part of her title.

[@marrrtin]

Also, the spoon used for the anointing is the only part of the crown jewels to survive the Civil War, and is of early mediaeval origin.

[@highpath4776]

Could be interesting to see the old Jewels - what did Cromwell do with them ?

[@paulcollins5423]

@@highpath4776 The gold and silver was melted down and the jewels were sold off, I think.

[@highpath4776]

@@paulcollins5423 so who got the jewels -are some in the Duke of Norfolk's pad at Arundel Castle ?

[@paulcollins5423]

@@highpath4776 I'm afraid that I don't know. I think that a few pieces were recovered after the Restoration but that the rest were scattered.

[@WilOxfordshire]

@@highpath4776 he destroyed any of the crown jewels that had any significant meaning and sold off the rest.

[@eitanmagaliff9772]

If four countries aren't fighting over a diamond then I don't want it

[@dieguito65]

I think the most appropriate title for Camilla in case the King dies would be "Queen Dowager." However, I believe she would be referred to by the title "HM Queen Camilla," while Catherine would be referred to by the title "HM The Queen”.

[@kathryngutierrez5967]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@YvonneWilson312]

That's essentially what happened with the Queen Mother - she was still Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

[@highpath4776]

What did you call surviving spouses of Henry VIII - Lucky

[@Mistquill]

Yes, the somewhat unofficial title of Queen Mother was only formally established in 1952 to avoid confusion with her daughter, Elizabeth II. Before that, surviving queens dowager simply went on using their given name (like Mary of Teck, just called Queen Mary), as there had been no time before Elizabeth II and her mother when it would have been confusing

[@neilmcbeath954]

@@highpath4776 There were only two. Anne of Cleves had accepted the bizarre title of "the king's sister", and Catherine Parr was the dowager queen until she made the mistake of marrying Thomas Seymour.

[@davidyoung5114]

You could have also mentioned one other in the list of Royals who was there in 1953: Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, was at the ceremony and took part in the Homage of the Dukes. In addition, his younger brother, Prince Michael, was there as a page.

[@michaelrae9599]

I had no idea I wanted to know about the coronation but I did. Great topic as always

[@SussexYank]

Thanks, Matt, for this great video! As a Yank living in Sussex, England, my (relatively new) British family is all agog over the coronation, and they plan to watch the entire thing! So this video gave me a very good overview of what to look forward to. I was actually old enough to have seen Queen Elizabeth's coronation, but living in California, and being only three years old at the time, I'm pretty sure I didn't watch it! So this will be a "once in a lifetime" event for me, too.

[@maggieashton2111]

Wish I could retain all these titles of those attending the King in my brain box until the Coronation!

[@maggieashton2111]

However thank you for all the historic facts as was only very young when watching the grey t v. screen in 1953!

[@MrDannyDetail]

Thanks to the UK's musical cabinet this video is unfortunately out of date as soon as it's out, as the Lord High Chancellor is in fact now Alex Chalk, as Dominic Raab quit his cabinet roles exactly a week ago after an enquiry found him guilty of things that could be considered to be bullying. Also a British peerage rank isn't placed in front of person's ordinary name in the way that Prince/Princess would be, so it isn't 'Viscount Andrew Browne Cunningham' it's either 'Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope' if being formal, or else 'Andrew Cunningham ' if being informal (with Browne merely being his middle name).

[@danielbentley0]

There will be Holy Communion as part of the service. A very important part, too!

[@Zadir09]

Much of the information in this video, although completely correct at the time of uploading. Is almost completely wrong. There is nothing slimmed down about the Service. The procession, some peers of the realm not participating, and grand banquets have been either been removed or slimmed down. The service could very well be over 2 hours

[@BelgianMonstiez]

King and Queen of Belgium will also be there. Including princess Elisabeth, heir to the throne.

[@jasminderpinder]

You've done such an excellent job of explaining everything! It's all so succinct and clear. Well done and thank you!

[@auntiecshangout6800]

Very thorough and detailed presentation - you should be proud of your work. Thanks for sharing this information with all of us.

[@gordonsmith8899]

Also the kings and queens of Norway, Sweden and Denmark and the Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg

[@MarvinClarence]

If I may be so bold as to correct you: 1. The verb is ‘to crown’, not ‘to coronate’. 2. The correct spelling is ‘Earl Marshal’, single ‘l’. This may be me simply being pernickety about British vs American English. 3. The acclamation by the people at the recognition is ‘God save King/Queen N.’, not ‘Long live the King’. I speculate that Queen Camilla may take the title of ‘Queen Dowager’ instead of ‘Queen Mother’ if she outlives the King.

[@highpath4776]

How many verses of the National Anthem do we get, its normally one in general, two when monarch is present, how many at a Coronation ?

[@MarvinClarence]

@@highpath4776 At the last two coronations (that of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; and of Queen Elizabeth II), two verses of the anthem were sung.

[@hobhamwich]

"Coronate" is a legitimate verb. Just means "to crown".

[@DawnYockey]

May I point out, Matt’s Canadian, not American, (which is part of the commonwealth)

[@anattcherikover4936]

4. The letter 'h' in 'Buckingham' is silent.

[@311girl]

Simple, straightforward explanation of the coronation. Thank you!

[@arthemis1039]

Charles seems to be aware of his reputation and he is smart to go and present a modern face with this ceremony. He knows people are more neutral towards him, and showing off too much would only damage his reputation

[@chinaman1]

But I want an opulent coronation. Fnck we've not had a new monarch in 70 years and we get a half assed ceremony. Have you seen the Thai King's coronation? It was the most opulent event in the whole of Thailand and the country wasn't really doing well. And now the more important monarch is giving us a crappy event for something that the world REALLY wants to see. I say fnck poor people.

[@cm275]

You should browse the Monarchism subreddit sometime, people there are legit pissed that the coronation isn’t grandiose enough. That place is wild.

[@bob_0146]

If modernity means the eradication of historic institutions

[@jdotoz]

@@cm275 Those are the true believers, for whom their respect doesn't depend on who holds the office. I suspect they are a minority.

[@tomtaylor5623]

because he knows the js can sic the media to bring down his family at any moment. they have no power anymore. meanwhile all the rich jews have no issue being grandiose.

[@6falconsue]

Thank you, Matt, for the excellent explanation of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Btw, I am eight days younger than King Charles. I am American but my 2nd grade teacher was British. Miss Griffith gave us booklets of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and I was indoctrinated into all things British at an early age. I finally visited London and Westminster Abbey in 2015. What I can't figure out is how 2000 guests are going to fit into the Abbey. Majestic as it was, it didn't seem quite that large to me! I also saw the Stone Chair--I hope Charles' robes make it more comfy. We seniors sometimes need a little extra padding--lol

[@vandergrad]

As an American who is not old enough to have witnessed the last coronation, I really appreciate all the information and explanations in this video. It will be nice to watch and have a better understanding of what is happening, and who is attending, and why. Thank you!

[@ReactsRiot]

This was amazingly well done. Just a quick side note. They say God save the king not long live the king

[@joyciejd9673]

I love this. Thank you so much for the history and the explanations....can't wait to watch on TV. Love from the USA!

[@lindajetton9664]

That Was Awesome. Loved It. Can't Wait.

[@patriciapalmer4215]

When I went through the ceremony I came out a Monarch, the gravity overwhelming the experience deeply impacting and have remained one. Words to that effect said by every crowned English monarch in modern history with the exception of Edward who abdicated. Years ago I saw a documentary on it, letterss, witnesses, the monarchs own words, all of them spiritually and physically altered and moved and almost surprised.

[@benz.]

Great video. Small thing to mention. The Lord Privy Seal and Lord Great Chamberlain, Nicholas True and Rupert Carington respectively, are not known as "Lord [Their Name], this is the style given to younger sons of Dukes and Marquesses. The same is true of any peer. The best practice for giving their full name is to [Full Name] [Peerage]. For example, 'Rupert Carrington, 7th Baron Carrington' or 'Nicholas True, Baron True' and then thereafter obviously can be referred to as '[The] Lord Carrington' or '[The] Lord True'.

[@ninjamurai313]

I love this channel. Interesting topics, clear and thorough explanations, and very VERY useful charts.

[@arkadandfortuna1582]

Great Job Matt 👏. When it comes to this topic, I mostly follow your channel and Lindsey Holidays channel. Keep up the good work 🎉

[@theshenpartei]

Anyone else going to watch the Coronation live?

[@SamAronow]

Sure, I'll tune in. My mom is ashamed of me for it.

[@joannecraig8548]

Yip I will be glued to the TV from 9 am lol lol

[@kosefix]

Naah. I'll watch the highlights.

[@SubsWithNoVideos-ps2pc]

Yeah probably

[@PrevailingFreedom]

Probably but I won’t enjoy it! Charles is nothing like his mother.

[@twood1uis]

A very clear explanation of a complex ritual. Good work!

[@edwardwong654]

I am an anglophile - I love this!

[@mirelairinapetre6503]

And anglophone either! It means you love the culture and everything conected to England( fr.) ,but also speak English Language ( fr.anglophone).👍

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Are you Episcopalian as well ?

[@MildredCady]

Also, in the past, the Queen consort had a special bespoke crown made for them, and Camilla is the first one to change that tradition by recycling a previous Queen consort’s crown.

[@ker3917]

@@donwald3436 Camilla deserves the best. She's the wife of King Charles 👑 👑

[@brysonwest93]

Yes, I think that's consistent with Kimg Charles wish to downsize and reduce extravagant purchases.

[@hrhcainedonaghy8025]

Correction!!! If Queen Consort outlives the King, her title would be Dowager Queen. As she is not the new Kings Mother.

[@TrueNorthPoliticalPulse]

No she wouldn't. ;) Niether Queen Consort nor Dowager Queen are titles or styles; they are job descriptions. "Camilla's" current title and style is "Her Majesty, The Queen". Should she outlive Charles, her title and style would change to "Her Majesty, Queen Camilla".

[@marcel_gamingshow6679]

She would be the news kings STEP mother, so in theory she could be “Queen Step-Mother”. Or even is William allowed it (which he probably won’t, in respect for his mother) he still might allow her to be just styled “Queen Mother”. And if he doesn’t want any of these then she would automatically revert back to simply “Queen Dowager”.

[@VV_PaVria]

@@marcel_gamingshow6679 Queen Camilla in that case will still be style simply "Queen". The main reason a "Queen Mother" needed to be specified was because the late Queen and her mother were both named "Queen Elizabeth". Queen Mary, George V's wife was hardly styled "Queen Mother" after her sons took the throne.

[@highpath4776]

@@VV_PaVria Wonder if Camilla will have a transatlantic liner named after her?

[@TrueNorthPoliticalPulse]

@@marcel_gamingshow6679 Nope. There is no precedent for this, and there *have* been Step Mothers of Kings alive. And Queen Dowager isn't a title or style, it's a job description. Again, she will simply become "Her Majesty, Queen Camillia" upon her husband's death; we know that from *literally* hundreds of years of precdedence. No Queen takes on the title "Queen Dowager".

[@Kriosaivak]

Incredibly excited for this, such vivid history will be amazing to witness.

[@jillv4006]

Thanks so much for the very detailed presentation. I can’t wait to see the coronation!

[@Valencetheshireman927]

Thank you for this, I always enjoy your royal videos.

[@danielhooke6115]

Thanks for this explanation; I dare say it is heads and shoulders above some of the TV commentary we will get. Still, I'm not sure they will be able to crank through all the above ceremony in an hour (but what do I know).

[@dianafimiano8253]

Excellent presentation! Enjoyed immensely!!!!

[@liamnevard1591]

2:11 Actually she would be known as “Dowager Queen.” Queen Mother is for the MOTHER of the Monarch.

[@mikebarnes7734]

I remember the black & white coronation of the queen, mainly because of that was a time when we first got a TV set

[@TamDNB]

Pronouncing Scone correctly, kudos

[@Dave_Sisson]

Although he mispronounced several other words including Marquis.

[@cloudkitt]

@@Dave_Sisson The Brits have thoroughly confused me with that word anyway. My entire life I learned, and only ever heard it said, "mar-kee." Only to eventually learn (through a video game of all things), that the English have been saying "mar-kwiss" all this time? They're so inconsistent about the works they'll mock Americans for pronouncing the French way, or for *not* pronouncing the French way.

[@paulcollins5423]

@@cloudkitt I know - there are so many inconsistencies in pronunciation in British english; place names can be even worse. Sorry! In all fairness, you do have, for example, Louisville, Kentucky the French way but St Louis, Missouri...

[@VV_PaVria]

@@paulcollins5423 Here's another kicker: the names of the states of Kansas and Arkansas don't rhyme.

[@JulieS261]

You forgot to mention that the representatives (usually Governor Generals) of all the realms and territories King Charles is monarch of e.g. Canada, Australia and New Zealand...I think they would be considered prominent attendees.

[@franzherzogvonreichstadt]

Their Imperial Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan will not attend the Coronation as per tradition, foreign monarchs do not attend British coronations. Although several European & Asian monarchies have done away with this tradition, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino (the Emperor’s brother and sister-in-law) will attend the Coronation ceremony on behalf of Their Imperial Majesties

[@Landstalker1999]

Yes because technically emperor is higher title than royal, king so it doesnt make sense for an emperor to attend royal coronation of a foreign king. So it makes sense for them to send the brother who is a prince at the moment.

[@cinnamonstar808]

WHEN TRUE Royal Blood was around: they all attended or sent gifts to each other. That is how Kenya sent giraffes gift to Chinese emperor. lets be frank that is the old world order.🤴🏼 🤴🏽 🤴🏾 🤴🏿 👸🏽 👸🏾 but nobody knows who 'dem white people are in those castle? MENTION that part. did the Ireland tribe recognized this royal family as TRUE BLOODLINE? Scotland know this is not real either. Foreign monarchs do not attend fake "pick me" nor send their regards .... ..😂

[@parcival001]

19:05 Oh my gosh, he gets to hold the Holy hand grenade!

[@teiladnam]

I finally get that joke!

[@clayguy1]

I remember watching the coronation of Queen Elisabeth.. I was a enthralled by it.. even though the black and white image on tv was very bad.. Still it was in real time from England.. that was the amazing part..

[@dorothywillms115]

Hey I gave my mom a coloured version 25 years ago and it was magnificent,,,,,she also deserved it. KC has been a massive disappointment to me, being the same age. His uncle was forced to abdicate by marrying a divorced woman but now it’s OK for two divorced people to be king and Queen?? I don’t think so and the poor Queen caved into modern Godless society on this one.

[@jonfox8010]

Just a small point old chap, it's Queen Eli Z abeth here in good old Blighty

[@clayguy1]

@@jonfox8010 Haha.. sorry .. My ignorance is due to the fact that my family left good old Blighty in the 1600s... haha..

[@clayguy1]

@@dorothywillms115 Satan is in control .. it seems these days... I don't believe I'll ever look upon KC's current wife... well I'll leave it at that... His son and lovely wife will make incredible sovereigns of the future..

[@skiapod6427]

Real time from England how? No Telstar in 1953.

[@Yyaammzz]

Very well explained and super clear narration. Thank you great watch !

[@BobbyC-be9vy]

A comprehensive and informative explanation of the coronation.

[@carlnikolov]

Thanks for your videos I find them interesting especially the biblical ones

[@jaynebelanger1067]

Thank you. This was very interesting and clearly explained

[@RaymondHng]

The monarch is actually the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The Oath of Supremacy gave the monarch's title as supreme governor rather than supreme head of the church. This wording avoided the charge that the monarchy was claiming divinity or usurping Christ, whom the Bible explicitly identifies as head of the Church.

[@jdb8171]

Thank you for this!!! Greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to watching this historic event on tv.

[@Riana.dS.]

Excellent video. Thank you for all of the wonderful information - I certainly learnt a lot and also got answers / clarification on many questions.

[@noelleggett5368]

Zadok anointing King Solomon might be the earliest story in the Bile of a *priest* anointing a king, but Solomon’s two predecessors, David and Saul were both anointed by the prophet and judge, Samuel.

[@Desert-Father]

Those annoitungs are also in the Bible. The video is just mistaken.

[@noelleggett5368]

@@Desert-Father Yes, the anointing of King Saul and of King David are also in he Bible. The point was that Samuel was a judge, and not a priest. So technically, the video was correct.

[@Desert-Father]

@Noel Leggett Samuel was a Levite, so he was a priest and a judge.

[@noelleggett5368]

@@Desert-Father Although the Levites have a special place in Judaism, and perform special functions in the religion (as assistants to the priests, and teachers), it is only one branch of the tribe of Levi, known as ‘Kohenim’, descended from Aharon, the brother of Moses, who are designated as ‘priests’. Samuel was Levi, but not Kohen. Zadok was Kohen. The importance placed in the coronation of the King of England on having a priest (the Archbishop of Canterbury, as leader of the Church of England,) - in the role of Zadok - perform the ceremony is due to the dual role of the king (since the reign of Henry VIII) as Head of State and Supreme Governor or the Church of England. If the Church were to be disestablished, it might make more sense to have the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of England, as the head of the judicial branch of government, (in a role more like that of Samuel), perform the coronation ceremony. The doctrine of ‘responsible government’, which underpins the Westminster system, would make it inappropriate for the head of the legislative branch of government, the Prime Minister, to perform the task.

[@saulbenjaminandradehernand2047]

GREAT video!!! Always I learn a lot in this channel! Thanks!

[@erink476]

I wonder if he left any bits out because he thought they would be boring, rather than just because he wanted a "slimmed down" ceremony. I certainly think leaving out the bit with the peers swearing might be. I honestly think 4 is too young to be made to go a coronation, even if you *are* next in line. Heck, some people apparently thought I was too young for a close family member's funeral when I was 8.

[@emmahealy4863]

I remember going to a wedding aged about 5, but we didn't stay for the reception or overnight at the hotel. I suppose it just depends on how energetic or chill your kid is, maybe the royals are used to behaving well at events?

[@truetory6231]

The oath will see each of the independent realms individually named just like the the coronations of Elizabeth II and George VI. It will seen a great insult to simply group them under the name "other Realms" without naming them one by one

[@wl9275]

Maybe he does not actually know what they are. Truth to be told, as an Australian I wondered why the British politicians got mentioned with positions, and my lot appear to have been totally overlooked. Bring on the republic!

[@ferdyholim5687]

In time of the coronation of George VI and Elizabeth II there were only 5 and 7 realms respectively. Now there are 15 realms. Perhaps it is too many to mention them by names one by one.

[@wl9275]

@@ferdyholim5687 The two you mentioned were in the time when the empire existed, and we on the other side of the world were colonials. The attitude of the English to these colonials was one of superiority generally. British officers were put into Anzac regiments at Gallipoli. It was not until 1968 that appeals from the Australian High Court to the English Privy Council were stopped. English judges were superior to Australian ones? I could go on and on about English attitudes to Australians living in Earls Court etc. I saw all this in my own family, which emigrated to Australia from England in 1924. So you see this is why now we want the respect of being actually mentioned at the coronation, not being passed over once again. Of course it could be that Charles is not capable of actually remembering such a large number as 15. Maybe he would have had to take his shoes off to count past 10.

[@ideologybot4592]

I love all of this. Formality and ritual are underrated.

[@Unknown-wb4ex]

I’m still upset all the nobility won’t be there in their coronets, if you’re gonna give us a show either go all out or don’t have one at all

[@karlmarxii1898]

I agree some elements should be modernized such as King Charles' oath as Head of the Church to be respectful to other religions as well, but yes they should've invited more nobles. I don't understand why the false pretender was invited as well though.

[@MsPea]

I'm American and the royal family doesn't mean all that much to me, but I am looking forward to the coronation. I am a student of history, so I'm interested in the event from that point of view. Queen Elizabeth's coronation was the same year I was born, so Charles' is the only one I will probably ever witness. I've been wondering what will happen and what the tradition all means. Thanks for this video.

[@JoshuaDHSW]

Maybe you’ll live into your 90’s and see King William V’s coronation! Don’t give up hope!

[@gordonsmith8899]

Why do some Americans feel they have to disavow their interest in a monarchy?

[@ashleybrantley17]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@t200b-i7k]

For those most concerned with accurate & correct pronunciations, please refer to Hyacinth Bucket aka "Bouquet" of "Keeping up Appearances'

[@billgreen1861]

Excellent video and very well explained. Thank you so much.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

9:13 Norfolk should be pronounced “Nore-foo-ck”. But otherwise great video as always 😊

[@harrysprucee]

I like how scaled back he is making it in modernising the monarchy further and especially with the current economic situation, having a scaled back event is definitely the smart choice. But it is sad to know how much less there will be compared to the Queens own ceremony, I would have loved to have seen all the old historical practices for it

[@antotombari710]

Congratulations on your invitation!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Charles III is my 11th cousin, once removed. Queen Elizabeth II was my 10th cousin, twice removed. With passport in hand, I keep checking my mailbox, but no invitation yet... 😲

[@sokjeong-ho7033]

They must of lost it in the mail! You should just rock up anyway with a copy of ur family tree, I'm sure they'll let u in.

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@sokjeong-ho7033 Perhaps I should! Unfortunately, an 11th cousin is barely a shirttail relation. Oddly, I met my 11th cousin, 4x removed while partying in London during our younger days. He's Jamie Blandford, 12th Duke of Marlborough (two years my elder). He's much more fun than Charles, and we stay in touch to this day...

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@@Austin8thGenTexan you aren’t

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 Invited ? Am giving it 'til Wednesday...

[@artawhirler]

Excellent video - a "Useful Chart" indeed! Thank you!

[@untruelie2640]

I've read that apparently Charles has suggested to revive the old ritual of the coronation banquet in order to include more people of other faiths (like the papal legate, who, I think, can't enter the church because as a catholic priest he is not allowed to take part in an anglican mass). Do you know anything about that?

[@red.aries1444]

I think the revival of a big coronation banquet has nothing to do with people of other faith. There isn't any problem for people of other faith to attend an anglican mass as a guest. The papal legat is only a guest, he has no role in the coronation ceromony itself. Most of the international guests travel from far away. It would be a bit strange to invite them all only for the ceromony in the church and directly send them home after this. In earlier times it was much more important for the monarch to keep his noble peers on friendly terms, but over the centuries the British nobility growed more and more, so it got to expensive to invite them all to a big banquet.

[@gordonsmith8899]

The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster attended, and took part in the coronation service.

[@Geo_Babe]

Incredible presentation and so digestible !! Thank you thank you ❤👏🏻👏🏻

[@AntPDC]

Thank you for this helpful guide. However, some corrections if I may: Three of the coronets are mislabelled: the one marked "Viscount" is in fact a marquess's coronet; the one marked "Earl" is a viscount's; the one marked "Marquess" is an earl's. "Marquess" is pronounced "mär'kwis/ ". In the family tree you omitted the late Queen's other first cousin, Prince Michael of Kent. And finally, it is the Earl "Marshal" of England (not "Marshall").

[@kellywhite9299]

He also will not be given the Sword of Mercy, but rather the Sword of State which will be exchanged for the Sword of Offering by the Sword Bearer. The Sword of State proceeds the Monarch, carried by a bearer, at a number of state functions.

[@Rambam1776]

I really enjoyed that. Thank you for making it.

[@esserman1603]

Very good video! I hope you do not mind me saying this, but on the royal family trea, there is a very small mistake which I realised, and that is that it says Sophie is the duke of Edinburgh, but it should say the duchess of Edinburgh.

[@ryantannar5301]

Solomon is not the first example of a king being anointed. If you turn a few chapters to the left from there you can find his father David being anointed, and if you turn even further left you can find the anointing of Saul. So Solomon is in fact the third at best.

[@ObamAmerican48]

I always wondered about all those crowns and what they represent. Excellent video.

[@davidevans3227]

greetings from south wales, uk.. thankyou! this is really informative.. 🙂

[@FeelinTangerine]

Thank you for this terrific explainer. Here in Los Angeles, I'm gonna have to get up at 3am to watch all this. As an American this is so exciting, but honestly Its difficult for me to accept that Queen Elizabeth is gone.

[@weighttrainingguide]

Fantastic video! Appreciate the detail. Very well done!

[@Laitalafraise]

Very well explained! Thank you very much!

[@bengosling4606]

My great uncle was one of the lucky Aussie Anzacs who was chosen for Elizabeth II coronation in 1953.

[@juliomarcoserrrano15]

The “Queen Step-Mother” side comment took me out 😂😂💀💀

[@NoPayNoGain]

queen stepmother who killed the real queen mother....

[@kingofthejungle3833]

@2:05 actually Camilla will become Dowager Queen. The only reason that Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was called Queen Elizabeth, the Queen's Mother was to differentiate between the two Elizabeths, and because she was the Queen's mother.

[@elliewithg]

I freaking love charts. ❤

[@blahblahblahblah729]

Actually, when a Queen isn't related to her husbands offspring, or the couple didn't have children of their own or whne the next monarchy isn't the queens child, the Queen is known as Dowager Queen. Just like Dowager Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV, whne Henry Tudor came to the throne and married her daughter, Elizabeth of York. So Camilla will likely be Dowager Queen, she might be known as Queen Stepmom informally, but formally, it will be Dowager Queen.

[@3amedition]

Wouldn’t Camilla be more likely go by Queen Dowager rather than Queen Mother in the event she outlived Charles III considering she obviously isn’t William’s mother?

[@tracyjohnson5486]

Great video. Can't wait to watch the Coronation. This is a great channel!

[@tedadams1324]

At 6:15, the coronets for several of the peers are incorrect. The Marquess, Earl, and Viscount coronets are mixed up. Thanks for posting!

[@2young2rocknroll]

Thank you for sharing, very interesting. Looking forward to watching this historic event.

[@TamDNB]

Charles, master of the holy hand grenade

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

hallelujah

[@1224chrisng]

watch out for the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog

[@Pyrolonn]

The processions surely should have one horseman clapping coconuts.

[@charm359]

I love the “dates only to 1661” at 17:48 like it’s not that far back only a couple centuries

[@cherylcalac8485]

Very informative. Thank you very much.!

[@gavinrose5971]

I hate how the ceremony is being diluted for the fear of not offending people over it’s extravagance. It’s a historic event that only happens once every several decades.

[@claudiusaugustus4526]

the prime minister is neither the lord high treasurer, nor outranks the lord chancellor. The prime minister is the first lord of the treasury, the office of treasurer being in commission (the chancellor of the exchequer is the second lord p.e.). The lord chancellor actually does outrank the prime minister, he just has a factually subordinary position in government

[@MrSinclairn]

It certainly wont be that twit Dominic Rabb,as he has been forced to resign due to the release of the 'bullying' report !

[@Usapyon_0719]

this was great thank you for making it clear and explaining the order of events :)

[@SpecialFishSimon]

One small correction. Dominic Raab is no longer the lord high chancellor. He resigned exactly a week ago, so its an understandable mistake to make

[@t.p.mckenna]

That was a close shave though. He got the heave ho just in time. He would have had a bash at crowning himself.

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

Such videos as these are want to attract busy bodies like me. I just wanted to correct the pronunciation of the noble title just under Duke. It is pronounced like "MAHR-kwess" and I believe the female equivalent is Marchioness "MAHR-shee-oh-ness" Marquise "MAHR-keez is the female equivalent in French.

[@hyun-shik7327]

I can't wait to get up at 5 am to watch this.

[@highpath4776]

is that the practice run, there might be one at 11pm night before for the marching route

[@samuelvavia8920]

Before watching this as an American, the only thing I knew about British Coronations was Zadok the Priest

[@laurab8450]

That was fantastic information, thank you!