Some attention is always given to the famous Scottish Stone of Scone which for centuries has been placed under the coronation throne and indeed was there when King Charles III was crowned. What perhaps is less well known that there is very much an English equivalent and it’s not one of those half hidden ancient… Continue reading The ancient coronation stone of Anglo-Saxon kings in SW London
Tag: Coronation
THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA
The main proceedings don’t start for another hour but I’ve been watching the buildup for a few hours now. I thought that some people overseas may enjoy an official guide or ‘Order Of Service’. Interestingly as I type this, I Vow To Thee My Country is being played in the Abbey. I first heard this… Continue reading THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA
A millennia of shocking Coronation moments.
It’s hard to move in London at the moment without walking head first into something or other that is Coronation related. Doing my tours around Westminster I’ve noticed the momentum building for weeks and I’ve happily taken a rare weekend off as I just know what a nightmare the whole place will be for all… Continue reading A millennia of shocking Coronation moments.
Stephen Liddell 