King Charles III will be coronated in May. The ritual has ancient origins – here's what we can expect
- Written by: Joel Hodge, Senior lecturer, Australian Catholic University
King Charles III’s coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023. But what is a coronation, and what can we expect?
A coronation is a ritual act bestowing a crown (or similar decorative head-piece) symbolising royal or imperial power.
It is usually associated with other important political and religious acts, such as oaths,...